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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1884

Page

4

Local Trade Ads From Dunkirk Market and Stores

Readable fragments advertise coal yard at Hamilton near Eagle and West 3rd Street. Deals on Fedora hats at Matteson’s and a clearance of Nechtics gloves underwear and hats. Listed addresses include Burraro Oxe Prog Cromixe Stone 12w2 Center Street Dunkirk NY and W I Edwards & Co selling tube roses and pearl rose bulbs.

Hamilton Eagle and West 3Rd Sts Center St Dunkirk N.Y W. I. Edwarda & Co. Gott

Some Very Hard Nuts to Crack in Sewing Machines

The text discusses imitation Singer sewing machines versus other brands, noting Singer’s repeated first prize wins and counterfeiting issues. It cites Chicago relief aid distributing 2943 machines to needy women, with 2427 choosing Singer and 517 choosing others, and reports Dunkirk office sold 487 Singer machines in 1883.

Singer Chicago Relief Committee Dunkirk

Dunkirk News Briefs Mixed with Local Notices

Dunkirk notes report a string of local items from the area. Topics include oil prices and train engine departures, a discount drug offer, fashion news at local stores, church sermons, a school violin performance, and a masquerade event. Also covered are steam heating patent joints, thanks from the Point Gratiot lodge, a new restaurant venture, a church fire injury in Akron, and solidifications for city clerk candidacy and notable cattle selling in Dunkirk.

Personal Notices and Local Happenings in Erie and Nearby

A long list of personal mentions and community notes from Erie and surrounding areas. Visitors, arrivals from Elmira and Buffalo, and mentions of guests at Mrs Sperra’s closing hop. Notices include job ads, preaching at Free Methodist Church, and local political hints. Also recorded are club meetings, skating event plans, and a lengthy recap of the Erie Lodge K of P anniversary with music and speeches.

Erie Lodge K. of Order of K. of P Olds's Tal John Meehan Will 1 Geo. Spenger WP. Barkey P.C Damon Pythias Miss Li Burrows James Hunter A. Jd Lodge Order Knoll Leelock Erie Herald

Springville cheese factory opens work Monday

Vicinity notes report J W Rhodes of Northville clashing with bogus commission merchants in New York after consigning 60 barrels of cider. York, famed Corry skater, trains to race Skinner at the Institute Rink Boston for American championship. Clark may beat his record. Jamestown Journal shares January audit of Chautauqua county poor farm with total $4,494.87. coal and groceries drives costs. Ellicott cited unfavorably.

J. Wt. Rhodes Northville New York Rhodes York Corry Skinner Institute Boston Clark Jamestown Journal Chautauqua County Ellicott West Shore York, West Shore Buffalo Railway Froat Betuween Wee Elba Byron Bergen Churchville Chin Maplewood Rochester Edgewood Pittsford Fairport Macedon Palmyra Port Gibson Newark Lyons Clyde Savannah Montezuma Port Byron Weedsport Jordin Memphis Warners Amboy Syracuse Oneida Utier Albany Mohawk Valley Atlantic Express Pallman Buffet Buffalo Buffato Ties Goston Nerk Albany Express City Ticket N.y.ep Exchange Street Miller's Genesee House Depot Commer Exchange Louisusana Henry Morett North State Street ENSON Kudi Exchange St N.Y

Three sheep save one in harsh winter ordeal

A live sheep, thin but safe, was rescued after a heavy snow press. The other two perished as the flock endured brutal cold and likely burrowed under deep snow. Frank Walden, East Randolph hotel owner, was duped by a man named Thomas who posed as a cattle buyer and produced a worthless $13 check. Thomas, described tall with light hair and red cheeks, fled after the incident, leaving Walden seeking the promised oxen.

Tiga Frank Walden East Randolph Thomas State Bank Walden's Walden

A Plea for Laughter in a Joyless World

A writer extols hearty humor to counter fretfulness and sourness. Laughter refreshes mind and body, aids study and business, and frees people from rigid Mrs. Grundy moralism. He urges merry social customs, humane amusements, and measured pleasure to sustain health and virtue.

Fife Lsnch

Frostilla sale ad at city store Dunkirk NY

LH P Monroe advertises Frostilla products at Burwaro One Person Croutune Store located 47 Center Street Dunkirk New York. Overalls described as best made and extremely cheap in a concise shop notice.

Ube Ballalo One Price Clothing Center Street Dunkirk N.Y Lyon Bros Vede H. P. Monroe Center St Dunkirk, N.Y

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