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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1884
Page
4
Short item pack noting various local ads and notices. Frostilla skin cream recommendation. Hats, gloves, and clothing closeout sales at Center Street stores. Pearl tube bulbs for sale. Regents exam dates listed. Help wanted for chamber work. Local obituaries for Mrs. Stickney and Mrs. Behan. Collectibles from Buffalo artist Dr in silk binding. Salvation Army visit discussed. Expressions of thanks from Ganslow family.
An editorial questions why imitation sewing machines proliferate for Singer MLA Chine while others lag. It cites the Chicago fire relief choosing Singer machines for 2945 applicants, with 2427 selecting Singer and 517 others. It notes gold counterfeiting vs brass and tin, and asks why the public prefers Singer. It adds 487 Singer machines were bought from the Dunkirk office in 1883 and urges inquiry into manufacturers' sales transparency.
A roundup of social visits and movements includes Rev Martin companions and Rev J A Kummer hosting guests, Miss Tila Cooke visiting Miss Fannie Sydenham, and Mr W C Cotton from Cleveland reporting brisk business. Attendants at local hotels list many arrivals, while notices note the illness of Water Works Superintendent J C Richardson and a tribute to Nellie Guthrie, daughter of Thomas Toomey. A plug extols the New York West Shore and Buffalo line as a safe, pleasant route to New York and the East.
The young buddies of the 1st M E church announce a Weight Sociable tomorrow evening at the church parlors. The event will feature literary and musical exercises and refreshments. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
An article from the Arkanaan Traveler in the Dunkirg Journal revisits a recurring grievance about press coverage. The writer urges the Dunkirg paper to improve its reporting and to correct the press.
A report from Shank notes New Well- Trueviian No 12 yielded 230 barrels on Feb 25 at 1 1. Meanwhile the North East farm of Joan Scouller was sold to M Grimshaw, formerly of North East mills. The 180 acre property with high quality sheep and cattle sold for 25000, located just west of North East and described as among the county’s best farms.
Mrs Sperra hosted a closing reception for her juvenile dancing class at the Opera House on Saturday evening. The venue featured national colors, evergreen decor, and Damon's orchestra opening with Dudes of 1883. Louis Murray and Marian Patterson led the grand march followed by the class in neat costumes.
At a Feb 35 1984 directors meeting held at the Taylor House Fredonia the roster included E I Wilcox Pres and others. Actions appointed executive committee and officers, joined National Trotting Association, set Sept 16 29 for the Annual Fair, filled a vacancy, stopped grounds cutting, and formed subcommittees with monthly adjournment. Also a bank statement noted declines in Evans, specie, legal tenders, deposits, and circulation with banks holding excess reserves.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a for sale listing for Erostilla priced or offered at the City Drug Store, attributed to TL P Monroe. The readable items mention a location and vendor but lack clear dates or full details.
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