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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1884

Page

4

Papillon Cure Sold By Local Firms In Chicago Ad

An advertisement notes Papillon skin cure manufactured by Papillon Manufacturing Co of Chicago is for sale by Lyon Bros and Light Harper. Matteson's stocks the Fedora hat as latest and best. A mix of notices, schedules, events, and society items follow, including dance class preparations and a charity benefit at the Opera House.

Papillon Manufacturing Co Chicago Ills Lyon Bros Light & Harper Matteson’s

Singer Machine Company Dominance Highlighted in Late 19th Century

The text questions why Singer machines dominate sales and craftsmanship cites the Chicago fire relief efforts distributing 2945 sewing machines with 2427 Singers chosen by recipients and 487 Singer machines sold from the Dunkirk office in 1883. It notes counterfeit pressure on other makers and praises Singer’s prizes and reputation.

Union Makin Station Singer Machine Singer Chicago Dunkirk Siger Mg Ca T. H. Patten Migr

Local notices and social updates from the city

The edition lists arrivals and visits in town including Mr. Will Teale taking a three week East vacation and Br. AL C Moreck stopping in the city. It notes McDonald leaving for Pittsburgh to establish a legacy claim and Lipsey witnessing the L600th Brooks engine launch. Also mentions a bustling McCarthy auction with bargains in crockery and glassware and frequent crowd drawing.

Exoneration in Two Court Withdrawals

In Holstein court and the Supreme Court both cases Weidman versus Randall and Randall versus Weidman were withdrawn by agreement this morning. Each party agreed to pay the costs. The affair drew interest as a lawyer pursued a brother attorney for normal professional conduct. The young Randall had broad sympathy and future prospects noted, with an amicable settlement reached.

Weidman Randal I. C. Randall Jim Randall

Vicinity Haps and Mishaps from Silver Creek News

Town meetings in Cattaraugus County set for next Tuesday. A 79 year old Silver Creek dry goods entrepreneur died after an illness. Sheridan cattle breeder H14 Cranston recently sued Alvin Strusk of Ellicott. Two 3 year old Durban steers weighed 3530 pounds. Frank Nichols of Erie Pa reports the first sea son snake seen near Garrison Ryan. Horticultural meeting at Taylor House in Fredonia on Saturday March 1 discusses commercial fertilizers. Clarke of Lyndon indicted for wife’s murder. trial set for March 1 with defense by Rumsey and Booth. Andover assault case led to 19 years nine months in Auburn prison. Old gold coin dated 736, Carlos I king of Spain, owned by William Pax. Sackett A Q U W January report shows fund balances and transfers. German Casbone loses left thumb while chopping kindling. doctor sews it back.

Lowell Union Depot Erie Carlos I Spain William Pax Buffalo Lake Shore Railway Casbone Hopking Silver Creek

Brooks No 1000 A Holiday Demonstration At Brooks Works

At ten oh three this morning Brooks Locomotive Works launched locomotive No 1000 built for the Michigan and Ohio Railway Company. The six driver engine carried banners and portraits of founder H G Brooks as crowds watched the Erie track parade from the Union depot to the Deer Street crossing and back. The event underscored the plant’s impact, noting 1000 engines imply about ten million dollars in output and substantial local employment over fourteen years.

Brooks Locomotive Works HE. G. Brooks Michigan and Ohio Railway Company H. G. Brooks Afr. Brooks Dessie Blanche Marshall Hinman M. L. Hinman Kama Saunders Deer Street John 8. Geugs Erie Station Dunkirk Erie Railway

Bread Talk Atop A College Scene

A Vassar student explains bread making with playful pretensions to science. She notes yeast fermentation produces gas that changes the plastic material into an atomic structure. The dialogue mocks cooks handling the sponge and kitchen science with humorous misstatements.

Vassar College

Just Verdict Quelled by Emotive Insanity Ruse

A man accused of forcibly kissing a woman in a lonely place is arrested after her testimony. The jury expected to convict, but the foreman asked two questions to probe her state of mind. The witness admitted her attire and hair changed, leading the court to acquit the prisoner on emotional insanity grounds.

San Francisco Post

Ground hog takes over winter tale from a bear

In a Baltimore zoological garden tale a ground hog enters winter quarters in October and appears after weeks. A sunbeam and shadow prompt him to double back toward his burrow as corn lures him. A market list follows with farming and store notices.

Benson Baltimore Zoological Gardens

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