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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1884
Page
4
Frostilia skin care and a closing out sale at Burravo Oak Prog Clornixa Store 47 Center St Dunkirk featuring Gow Necktica Gloves Underwear hats and caps and overcoats at greatly reduced prices. Also Babe Bowen pearls and bulb sales. Local notices include a ministerial sermon and a Knights of Pythias appointment amid civic election caucus details.
The notice argues why imitation Singer machines dominate. It cites widespread imitation efforts, Singer’s repeated first prizes, and relief program choices favoring Singer after the Chicago fire. It notes 487 Singer machines sold from the Dunkirk office in 1883 and questions manufacturers’ sales reporting. It names Hon Singer Mig. Co., 77 Comer St, Dunkirk, with H. Patten as manager.
Personal mentions list Erie visitors and hotel arrivals including Mrs Atkins and M McLaughlin of Cleveland. A flood relief appeal from Cincinnati notes devastation on the Ohio and its tributaries and urges donations. Obituary reports Mrs John Guthrie of Jamestown dies of consumption in Dunkirk. nearby notices recount Rev J M Thoburn's matrimonial visit to Dunkirk and a Valentine quip.
Last evening despite foul weather at least sixty skaters in neat brilliant and unique costumes took to the roller skating floor. Mattegon's band provided music while a large crowd of spectators filled seats. Event described as a financial success with Manager McDonald promising another soon.
Local notes report Ellicottville resident Th. James J. Williams dies from Bright's disease and heart disease. Perrysburg resident Ruth Tousey injures her right leg in a Sunday fall. Ellington's I. A. Case elected Supervisor, labeled a Republican in a card. Meadville’s A. B. Richmond pursued by Martha J. Collins over asylum claims. A Boston one legged wagerer plans a Cleveland to Erie trek with a cash prize. Junction telegraph operator C. A. Stone to replace W. A. Telegraph Co. official in Jamestown. Western Transportation Co purchases by New York Central to form Western Transit Company with new steel steamers by September.
Monday morning C F Fletcher proprietor of the Democrat found five and a half columns of type missing from the composing room. J I Monroe publisher of the Leader admitted taking the type to use in his paper. Monroe sent a five dollar check but the bank showed only 4 20 credited. The incident drew sharp comment on cheekiness in journalism.
The piece mocks an early season amateur pundit whose ubiquitous letters to the editor reveal his fresh and confident stance on the presidential race. It notes nine months of active discourse ahead and compares him to Artemis Ward's amusing character, an amusingly loud voice in civic discourse.
A group of travelers debate the safest car section, the conductor jokes about repairs being the safest. In Erie, John Babo sinks into prayer and fasting, his wife deteriorates, later confined to an asylum after church outburst. He regains health, works at Stearns Manufacturing, family cared by husband. Neighbors assist the distressed family.
Do not jest with your wife about topics that wound her feelings. She values every word you utter. Refrain from praising other women in her presence. Inattention in company hurts her pride and may break her love. Speak softly, avoid public fault finding, and keep evenings at home to nurture a cheerful household.
We. Meeker the Third street Merchant Tailor established 1336 announces remaining heavy overcoats and winter suitings offered at sacrifice to clear spring stock. Call for fittings and keep on hand a full line of gent's furnishing goods. Ws. Mocren.
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