Some Very Hard Nuts TO CRACK in Sewing Machine imitation
A historical note argues for imitation sewing machines and questions why more firms do not imitate other brands. It cites the Singer machine’s repeated first prize, postfire relief aid using Singer models, and large numbers of women using Singer machines in Dunkirk in 1883, noting Singer’s dominant sales and public trust.
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Singer
Chicago
Dunkirk
Singer - Ch
Centar
Dunekirea
T. H. Patten
Mgr
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Langworthy to Meet Patients at Eastern Hotel This Week
Dr Langworthy will be at his room in the Eastern Hotel on Monday and Tuesday February 18 and 19 for consultations. The notice also mentions other local items including building completion, concerts, balls, driving park dates, and various personal mentions from the period.
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Dr. Langworthy
Eastern Hotel
Pete at the Ria Pelo Club opens polo game
About 300 spectators gathered at the rink on Saturday evening to watch the first public game between Pelo Club teams. The Knights of the Shillatah wore new blue and buff uniforms as E C Perry captained a 2–1 blues victory after three goals in a 30 minute match, a rough sport warned about by observers.
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Pelo Club
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Knights
Shillatah
Blues
E. C. Perry
Wells
Brooks Locomotive Works to celebrate 1000th engine
Brooks Locomotive Works nears completion of its 1000th engine and plans a Washington's Birthday celebration on the 29th. A brass cannon on wheels will be fired and the milestone engine will run from the shop with President Brooks at the throttle amid decorations and a public festivity.
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Brooks Locomotive Works
Oteri
Washington
Pree't Brooks
Divorces and deaths cited in county area notes
A Buffalo Court grants a divorce to L Patterson from Sarah J Patterson, both residents of Chautauqua County. Meadeville reports a middle aged man named Dan Mack killed by a train in the lower station yard early Friday. Forepaughs agent visited Erie for May show arrangements, and Forepaugh and Barnum plan a Philadelphia confrontation this season. Rumor of post office carriers wearing arm slings due to Valentine distribution is debunked.
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Buffalo
L. ©. Patterson
Sarah J. Patterson
Chautauqua County
Dan Mack
Meadville
Forepaugh
Erie
Barnum
Dunkirk Bargains Auction and Local Shops Promote Goods
Advertisements announce McCarthy's auction sale of crockery glassware and cheap bargains, plus notices from Dunkirk merchants: Mr. Barer promotes tailored menswear with Joseph Tyler as master cutter, low prices on neckwear hats and undergarments, Frostilla sale at Palace Drug Store, and detailed offers on overcoats, winter suits, and fedora hats at Matteson and Wheeler's Tonsorial Parlors. Also advertised are imported pearl bulbs and poultry goods at local stores.
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Dunkirk
F. G. Stevens
Joseph Tyler
Stevens
Barer
Goto Wheelores
Center Street
Jofee Otos
Frostilla
Palace Drug
Lyon Bros
Resignation prompts Dunkirk China Hall closure sale
Following the resignation of Mr. B S Teale as Manager of my China Hall in Dunkirk I am compelled to close the business in this city and will offer my remaining stock for sale.
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B.S. Teale
Dunkirk
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Forestville
C. W. For‘man
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Coneautville
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