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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1884
Page
4
Diverse old notices include sewer pipe and building materials at Wramilton's Coal Yard and Center Street trades. Health ads tout Shugh's Subrine Cure, Shiloh's remedies, and Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy with brokers Lyon Bros. and J Harper. Also notes about hairdressing, a Bourbon minister, and a Dunkirk store closing Spring stock to clear space.
An advertisement touts Loud's Sursaparilla as a concentrated extract of medicinal roots and barks. It also markets Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething, claiming immediate relief for upset nights, teething pain, and a range of digestive issues, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Marshall Michigan firm offers Electro Voltaic Belt and other appliances on a thirty day trial for nervous debility vitality loss and related ailments. Complete health restoration guaranteed with no risk. Also ad for Wheelers Toner Parlors grooming services and local barber shop. Poultry meats and posts advertised nearby.
A patchwork of local notes, arrivals, and events fills the Dunkirk era page. Mentions of personalities, visits, and notices mix with political quips, theater plans, and community updates across the Erie line towns.
In windy conditions at 18 yards, 23 of 24 balls broke after a practice session. The scorecard lists Timmons 112 21 1-5, Pay 101 14 1-4, Grenlich 1, and Keifer 113 2121 3-6, with remarks that the performance may be the best ever at Dunnkirk.
Hamiet Drew and Speen Reporter note J Richards raises and repairs his dwelling improving the place. Pert Bronson and family have been ill but convalescent. Jr J Caswell and family return from Cassadaga. HL Vancise enlarges his horse barn. G Washburn buys berries at six cents. Loads from Forestville last week. Mr Mrs S Pickett of Cassadaga visit Cassadaga guests of Dr and Mrs J C Cuaweil.
Dr. J C Caswell has recovered enough to return home to Hamlet. D A P railroad rails praised. Mrs Edwin Isham of Dunkirk visiting to recuperate. Guests at Phillips house include Mrs E Isham Titusville Mrs True and family Wm Moffat Buff alo. Dems name Cleveland and Tendricks for nomination and claim win. Unity Union 19 officers elected with Putnam and Young among leaders. Raspberries 8 cents a quart. Grand Hotel on GC Le F P A grounds prepared for season. D A P will run special trains Sundays.
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