Evening Observer announces reform and circulation notes
The Evening Observer notes larger circulation in Ark City and claims dominance over rivals with exclusive printings, press wire access, and Associated Press despatches. It invites trustworthy news from correspondents, requires real names for publication, and outlines advertisement and subscription procedures. Public notices include deadlines for copy and stoppages, with billing and delivery terms. Wednesday, January 14, 1885.
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Tre Ovexaven
Ark
RE Printing Company
Tae Calarpu
Buffalo Ehearnaltics
Governer
Associated Press
A Roller Mill Project Sparks Dunkirk Interest
Local talk centers on building a five story roller mill in Dunkirk to produce five hundred barrels of flour daily. Capitalization around sixty thousand dollars, with plans for a graded stock subscription to involveConsumers and dealers, plus a capitalist tranche. Proponents cite jobs, harbor growth, better grain access within 100 miles, and broader economic uplift while critics warn of high debt and management risk.
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Osstever
Dunkirk
Alare
Buffalo
Rochester
Eealts
First Week of Congress Sees Little Progress
The report from Washington dated Jan 12 notes a barren first week in the new Congress. It cites scant progress on appropriations and major measures, with opposition to the Reagan Inter-State Commerce bill and Blair Educational bill. Politics center on Cleveland's cabinet hints and Col. Lamont’s Washington visit.
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Wasaixeron
Congress
House
Reagan Inter-State
Senate
Blair
Friends of Elucation
Luc County
Centresman Robinson
New York
Lowell
Burchard
I. James
Blaine
Cleveland
Alabama
Craig Vs
Shelly
Llause
Democratic Party
Columbus
Payne
Capitol
Whitney
Ohio
Washington
Col. Lamont
Democratic Poliching
Cleveland Jia
Arthur
White House
Lacowming
Lamont
Forestville News Highlights and Local Events
Forestville notes after a string of deaths and health updates include Samuel Cotton’s funeral and interment at Prospect cemetery, updates on residents health and travel, and upcoming lectures and religious meetings. The second lecture of Dr J T Edwards’s course on Chivalry is set for June 20 at the M E church. Community activities cover donations, weddings, legal cases, and a Sunday School convention in the Free Methodist church January 21 and 22 with a district meeting itinerary.
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Will Brayton
Jayton
Tues
A. Riley
Cleveland
E. Dennison
Henry Mortis
A. H. Bowers
Elian Baker
Fancie Lewin
Salamanca
Wilt Butterworth
Rockford
Ill
Friends
Center 81
Samuel Cotton
Land of Rest
Walt Griswold
Olean
W. P. Layman
L. T. Bishop
Warren
Walt Ensign
Equinock
J. Berry
Hattie Harteau
New York
Will
Dye
Willa
Justice Hall
W. B. Hooker
Dunkirk
L. F. Stearns
AM. E. Church
Mabel Bartoo
Chautauqua
Free Methodist” Church
Free Methodist Church
Forestville
Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs George Page
Friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs George Page of Siumla held a surprise party on January 7 before their move to Laona. About 100 guests joined for games, singing, and a twinkling performance by an amateur quartet, a formal presentation of a fancy china set, and a speech by Mr Page.
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George Page
Siumla
Laona
F. Grover
Wilson
Washington
Sam
New Orleans
Page
Obituary of Oliver Pier in Harmony Town Nineteenth Century Style
Oliver Pier aged ninety one died after a long life on his Harmony farm in Chant County. He married Betsey Carpenter of Brockville. Survived by five sons William Newel Levi Chauncey Oliver and daughters Anna Sweitzer Malinda Bracey. Blind twenty years, he remained active in memory as bear and deer hunts were recalled in visits to neighbors. He attended church the Sabbath before his death and the family recalls his cheerful voice and smiling countenance.
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Oliver Pier
Schlers
Harmony
Chant
Betsey Carpenter
Brockville
William
Newel
Levi
Chauncey
Oliver
Anna Sweitzer
Malinda Bracey
Charity Social at Opera House for the Poor
A charity social to aid the poor will be held at the Opera House on Thursday evening January 14. Citizens are urged to support with patronage and refreshments contributions. Supper starts at 6 pm, with music between 6 and 9 and dancing at 9 by Prof Kraifva orchestra. admission 15 cents, supper 60 cents. Donations accepted at Rev Raikes or at the Opera House after 10 am. Committe r.
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Opera House
Prof
Kraifva
Raikes
Opera
Memorial Services for Alfred J. Julier Conducted at M E Church
At two o'clock this afternoon funeral services for Alfred J. Julier were held at the M E church. Mgr. Stone offered a prayer as Dunkirk Commandery No 40 led the ritual with Wyman and Prelate Howard guiding the Keigh's Temple ceremonial. About sixty Sir Knights in regalia with a guard of honor attended along with many Masonic brethren. The service included a music program aligned with the decedent's wishes, and floral tributes reflected his membership in the organization.
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Alfred J. Julier
M. E
Mgr. Stone
Dunkirk Commandery
No. 40
Wyman
Howard
Order of Keigh
Templar
Bretheren
Rochester Club Fecenity and Local Incidents
Rochester notes report a proposed League baseball club amid local humor. A man likely James Bliss of Smithville, Chenango County, was run over near Olean. Henry Sperry, 79, died at Sherman after long illness. funeral Thursday. Dr Cosgrove of Salamanca was discharged by the New York Pennsylvania Ohio Railway over patient secrecy. A stove explosion at Solvay Process Soda Ash Works, near Syracuse, wrecked buildings, injuring twelve and causing about $40,000 damage. repairs will take weeks.
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James [F. Bliss
Smithville
Chenango County
Olean
de. J.P. Cosgrove
Salamanca
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railway
Mark Horth
Horth
Colgrove
Solva
Syracuse
Boiler blast at mill kills three and wounds two near Pirrsevien
A boiler explosion at J R Williams steam saw mill eight miles south of town kills John Evans Hiram Evans and boy William Armstrong. F G Evans badly burned and Walter Morrison injured. Mud in boiler blamed. Separate item notes Iron City Chain Works strike over ten percent pay cut.
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Sprevcrenp
J. R. Williams
John Evans
Hiram Evans
William Armstrong
F. G. Evans
Walter Morrison
Pirrsevien
Iron City Chain Works
Flammond & McKay
British Crops Decline Signals Agricultural Struggles
Since 1970 the acreage of crops in the British kingdom has decreased almost 2,000,000 acres. English agriculture is has shown to be far from prosperous.
Musical Favorites by Gorhans Mountaineer and Others
A compact item lists quirky musical pairings such as the bummers horn and the apothecary’s yi. The chiropodist’s cornet and the fowler’s snare drum appear alongside the sistersian’s castanet and the miniman’s flag colet, reflecting a playful catalog of instruments.
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Gorhans Mountaineer
Bummer
Apothecary
Travel plan fragment from man in transit timetable
Fragmentary traveler guide shows bus and train times with stations and partial schedules. Names appear as Almer Wheelock and routes with departure and arrival hints. OCR noise obscures full details but indicates a timetable for Friday to Monday travel.
Nickel Plate Railway Rear Agent of the Line
The item notes a rear agent of the New York Chicago and St. Louis Railway, identified with the Nickel Plate line. Details imply a short historical notice focused on personnel or organizational role within the railroad.
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New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Train Timetable Data for Dunkirk and Hornellsville Route No.3
A historical timetable lists Lake Erie and Western Railroad schedules with multiple numbered trains serving Dunkirk Hornellsville Carrollton Salamanca and related stops. It includes arrival and departure times for Sundays and daily services, with variations No 34 No 33 No 20 No 8 and No 3 detailing station stops such as Forestville Smiths Mills Vandalia Cattaraugus Little Valley Salamanca and Wellsville.
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Nay Greepe
Dunkirk
St Sheridan
Forestville
Smiths Mills
Perrysburg
Dayton
Cattaraugus
Little Valley
Salamines
Mey Sxcepe
SaluInnes
Great Valley
Uarrallton
Vandalia
Allegany
Alegn
Ringdale
Cuba
Friendship
Balvidere
Helmont
A. m
Scio
A.m
Welleville
Andover
Alfred
Als Mend
Hornellaville
P- In
Mig
Smithsville
Ferryebure
Salamanca
Carrollton
Giean
Hinadale
Belvidere
Belmont
Wellaville
Almond
Hornellsville
No. K
Frew Dunkirk
Sheriden
Smith's Mille
Peburg
Cattareieus
Little
Riley
Sunanys
All
Wellsville
Beduont
Belviders
Friemislip
Cubs
Hinsdale
Olean
Ahemuny
Virnehla
Gress Valley
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Chain Makers
Traveler's Guide
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Almer Wheelock
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Union & Titite
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Oil City
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Tuto
Beeston
Albany
Oeter
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N. Y
N.Y
Lake Erie & Western R.R
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Daly
Salar
Statlons
Ly. A.M
Caroliton
Wolfville
Mom
Mormwileville
Elmira
Binghamton
Port Jervis
Lisville
Carrolltea
Great Valle
Attle Valley
Stadford
Newscater Habals
Wistward
Bradford T
Lewis Run
Crawfords
Freeman
Midmont
Baasselas
Wis Run
Custer City
Bradford
L's
Kendalls
Beoek
Readio
Rendalls
Rabeork
Jameston
Carrolton
Froncland
Kendall
Carrellton Co
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Golias
Sevie
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Carrellton
Buttaio
Sar
Bullato
Eshow
Lasdell
Abbotts Kon
Jamburehater Valle
Eden Ceate
den Valley
North Colling
Collins
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Markhams
Kennedy
Iintae
Uckers
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