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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1884
Page
2
Fragmentary political note shows AT FOR PRESIDENT JAMES G. BLAINE of Maine and FOR VICE PRESIDENT GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN of. The text cuts off leaving unclear context or date but references a Blaine Logan ticket in a campaign setting.
Republican county convention for Chautauqua County gathers at the Court House in Mayville on the sixth day of August at 1 P.M. Delegates from each town receive equal representation as in 1860. The report includes Irish Democratic sentiment in Troy favoring Blaine and Logan and notes Cleveland’s reception among local factions.
In a letter to the Western Call Jons Beeswax argues Irish voters should decide by reason not party loyalty. He questions perpetual Democratic voting and bourbonism, urging readers to consider issues and vote with discernment rather than cattle-to-the-polls conformity.
A former Democrat recalls early partisan allegiance and racial prejudice. He reflects on how party lines shifted over forty years, renounces mob rule and the old Irish policy, and proclaims belief in liberty, equal justice, and self-government. He ends asserting he will vote for Blaine and Logan, with his soul and ballot his own.
Local Gleanings notes a Firemen's Parade scheduled for September in Wellsville in Livingston County. The item mentions 58 applicants seeking admission to Erie High School and reports the denial of rumors about the Pittsburgh Petroleum Exchange closing. It also notes the Warsaw Crystal Salt Company employing hundreds, producing about 1,000 barrels of salt daily.
Cherry Creek reports progress on a brick company kiln nearly ready for sale and a small-town ball game last Saturday drew a large crowd. Mrs Chia Spencer broke an ankle attempting to rise after a slab gave way. Dr F M Rich oversees her recovery. Local tradesmen moved shops, a litter of pigs attracts interest, and Richardson Payne Co completes a residence on Center Street while a mill injury occurs to DC Green.
Mrs H Morrison and sisters Mrs Crouch and A Cady from Crawford Co Pa spent the past week with her daughter Mrs Ira W Wilder of Arkwright The trio are daughters of the late Rev BP Hill of Sheridan County A woman from Hortellsvile fell while skating at Denswille roller rink, continued skating, later died at her home in Lommersville from injuries next morning
July market reports show mixed activity in grains and livestock. Wheat and corn prices fluctuate with no steady direction while hog and cattle demand remains uneven. regional notes cite steady to weak tones in Cleveland and Cincinnati grain and meat markets.
A fragmented travel notice detailing the Erie and Western routes, the Sand Pullin Line via Sabircaumdibe, and the Pittebagg Fort Wayned Chicago line. It lists limited expresses, fares, coach quality, and schedules with numerous stations and times, noting daily except Sundays operations and regional connections.
Railroad tables show trains from Buffalo to Pittsburgh with arrival times and connections. The routes include Union and Titusville Branca services via Lakeville and Union City, Olean and Oil City divisions, and intermediate stops like Salamanca and Warren. Parlor cars and through coaches connect to eastern points with ticketing and baggage services at principal stations.
The Nickel Plate line reports new passenger equipment from its Union Depot in Cincinnati with the latest appliances for comfortable travel. Departure times from Union Depot in June are listed, with service continuing until further notice.
The Lake Shore Railroad service changes take effect Sunday in Lake Shore time with adjusted schedules beginning Mas lith, 1654, affecting train operations and timetables for commuters.
Persistent use is claimed to cure any case with pleasant soothing applications. The circular urges readers to send for thousands of samples daily and to buy from a local druggist before they run out. Manufactured by The Worldboneriat Catarrheam Co in Jamestown New York. Sold by Wright & Warper at Lion and 3rd streets and 1 Monroe Street.
Fritz Necker of Wertheart Pa was cured of catarrh and ulcerated throat after treatments by multiple physicians in the World Imperial Cartoon Dream. A Want orn Pontzylvania offered samples free of charge before they were all gone.
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