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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer invites trustworthy news items and requires authors to include name and address as proof of good faith. Advertisers must have copy at the office by morning to ensure same day insertion. subscriptions and arrearages handled through John Foes. Job printing orders taken by telephone for prompt service.
United Republican sentiment across the state favors a strong ticket headlined by Evarts Carr Swinburne or Andrew J White. Robert P Martin of Jamestown is pitched for State Treasurer with Marvin urged as a fit nominee from Western New York. Delegates from this county back Marvin to bolster the ticket.
An Alumni Trustees election at Williams College results in Judge J. M. Baker of Pittsfield winning a five year term, while James Gilfillan of New York secures a three year post. The report also notes editorials on horticulture, insurance case law, and labor strikes amid a backdrop of economic shifts.
Excerpt discusses Ex parte Koehler in Oregon, vested corporate rights, and railroad compensation under 1862 act. Court holds legislature may not impair vested rights, may regulate discrimination with limits, and railway charges must be reasonable. Also notes political quarrels, tobacco bans for Lehigh Valley train crews, and U.S. livestock export figures for June.
The Utica Observer describes Central Hudson Company's water supply method by locomotive troughs. Cast iron troughs five to six inches deep and six to eight inches wide lie between track ties. A scoop mounted on the tender drops into the trough to capture water as trains pass, then releases to stop flow at the opposite end.
The Dunkirk Cadet Corps joined a service at the opera house with Rev. Rose of the Baptist church preaching on The Nation's Safe Guards. He praised citizen soldiery and urged cadets to perfect infantry drill as a guard against troubles. A collection supported the cadet fund.
John Care of Brocton, under liquor, took a horse and carriage owned by James Murphy of Brocton, drove through the park until ten at night. Murphy detained him. Justice Holstein discharged Carr on payment of costs after Murphy withdrew the charge. A Forestville worker reported $190 stolen by four men near Lion Street on Front. he claims he will press charges after returning home, but had not yet.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla uniquely offers 100 doses per bottle and superior blood-purifying and strengthening effects. It argues a month’s supply from one bottle, contrasted with rivals lasting about a week, urging readers to choose Hood's for value and efficacy.
Becher and Thompson invite parties to hire boat trips at the foot of Eagle sleet. They offer goat sew beats and experienced fishermen for trips, with fire pote for pleasure riding available.
On sea and coast voyages, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters offers relief from travel ailments. It aids constipation dizziness malaria indigestion rheumatism and urinary issues, boasting pure ingredients and efficacy against unwholesome food and water effects. Sailors, captains and voyagers are advised to use it as a reliable safeguard.
The L. 8. and HM. 8. dispatchers offices and Depot-master Johnson's office have been repaired. A man who suddenly sat on the sidewalk last night said his plank flew up. He was not drunk. A few nails driven into loose planks would help.
The Agricultural Society of Northern Chautauqua held its summer meeting at the driving park on July 4. A balanced treasury, successful contests, and strong attendance marked the event with horse races, lacrosse, a greased pig chase, and a new dancing pavilion drawing crowds from nearby towns.
An English breeder argues against strict uniformity of markings in Herefords. The Live Stock Journal cites Prof. Brown of Ontario and contends white facial markings are a fixed breed trait. The writer rejects American pressure for exact color uniformity, urging acceptance of natural variation as essential to breed quality and evolution.
Traveler's Guide lists daily timetable changes after May 25 with multiple departure times from Fredonia Dunkirk and Munkirk. times include 6:26 7:25 9:15 10:50 8:00 3:15 4:58 6:50 and others, with connections to Dunkirk and Freemont routes.
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