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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1884
Page
4
Old reliable advert promises rapid relief for teething pain and upset stomachs. The sultry claim notes universal availability, a price of 25 cents, and attributes the remedy to a renowned nurse and physician in the United States.
The item lists poultry oysters and fresh meats at Wheeler Bros barber shop on Center street. Also advertising lumber supplies including shingles lath red cedar chestnut posts at Hamilton's Coal Yard at the corner of Eagle and West streets.
Local newspaper snippet advertises sewer pipe and plaster Paris at Hamilton’s Coal Yard. It touts Shiloh’s Vitalizer and catarrh remedy with nasal injector, sold by Lyon and Harper. Wheeler Bros barber shop highlights hairdressing services with three chairs and ladies and children styles. Also promotes 1011 SNLUFPS CURE for croup and bronchitis.
A weather stiff spell dampens resort spirits while crops look strong for a harvest. Reports cover a theater drama, a skating race, church and community events, local fires, burglaries, real estate transfers, and civic notices with names like Durfee, Avery, and Kinney. The piece weaves in obituaries, picnics, band concerts, and a fire at Brooks Locomotive Works, all in a brisk Dunkirk/Germa area mood.
In Dunkirk on July 7 1884 Mr Barron recalls duty in Buffalo visiting an old peoples home on Pine Street meeting old friend Mr Cook. He notes 18 sisters attending 300 elderly residents of various denominations and mentions the death of Mr Williams with Episcopal minister services. He critiques government treatment of old taxpayers and urges Christian charity. San Wittama.
The convention assembled at 10:44 AM and adjourned at 2:21 PM after a lively session. Delegates debated Cleveland Bayard and Randall nominations with strong support from several states. Connecticut moved to nominate Cleveland unanimously, while Wisconsin and New York backed other candidates amid cheers, hisses, and confusion.
A July meeting at Dunkirk Blaine & Logan Club formed a Young Men’s Company of Planned Knights. Frank Gilbert declined commander. John F. Russell chosen. Officers elected: William Ganslow first lieutenant, Ed C. Clement, J. A. State, and W. S. Seymour as lieutenants. An executive committee and drum corps leader were named. about eighty men enrolled. Also notes a postponed Matte son Greys game and a Rochester route reorganization with possible foreclosure. Belmont Star comments on skating prowess of Friendship vs Belmont girls.
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