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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1884
Page
4
An aged paper fragment promotes Papillion Skin Care Frostilla and related cosmetic items from Papillon region makers, listed with Frostila endorsements and general ad copy. It also features Buffalo One Price Clothing Store’s closing clearance at 47 Center St Dun kirk NY, signaling discounts on overcoats and winter goods with urged patronage.
An 1880s union era inquiry questions why imitation Singer machines flourish while others lag. It cites counterfeiting of gold, Singer’s repeated first prize wins, and relief efforts after the Chicago fire that favored Singer models. It notes Singer’s 487 machines sold from the office in 1883 and asks why applicants chose Singers when given options. The Singer Mfg Co at 77 Center St is named.
A bustling city column lists Polo on skates at the Rink tonight, a Bras Band concert, Germania Hall program, and a Dr Langworthy appearance. Also notices on auctions, a closing social, a St Patrick drill, a YMCA song service, Presbyterian lectures, and a long antique hack described with age estimates.
Local notes report Mr Jemes Wrasn of Baifdlg visiting friends in the city, Mrs Budlong of Buffalo as guest of Mix W H Wyman, and several other residents visiting relatives. It also lists numerous hotel arrivals in Jamestown and surrounding towns, plus store openings, concerts, and church services.
Dr W P Surrs reports multiple rheumatic cures using Salicyline in 1883 cases from Brown s Balicyline Co. Sneakoxix Daw Pa and nearby towns. Patients include Mrs G with inflammatory rheumatism and a Deltoid tumor, Mrs A with chronic articular rheumatism, and Mr D of Renova who recovered from sciatica after two bottles. Commerce notes Salicyline sold at 50c a bottle, with P Monroe druggist as Durkirk NY agent.
Auction notice urges buyers to attend McCarthy's sale of crockery glassware lamps and more. Cheap prices promised as stock is auctioned nightly until fully closed.
Community items report gifts of garden seeds from Thomas Struthers to the Farmers' Club, court continuances in the Heath mailing case, and county building insurance increases to forty five thousand dollars. A Franklin injury to Rep. C. W. Gilfillan follows, along with a polo on skates event and dance band at Matteson's. Local business updates announce a new proprietor for the Dunkirk tailoring shop, sales of frostillo at Palace Drug, and merchandise offers from William Mocker and H P Monroe.
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