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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1884
Page
4
A fragmentary weather note mentions a station in Washington and a stormy drift with references to showers and temperature. Names and exact readings are incomplete, but indicates an active forecast period with possible showers.
Local column lists remedies for the vegetable kingdom and various cures as alternatives, mentioning Xanwnas Alternatives and Blood Puriiers alongside Marsapatiile in a miscellaneous health note. The item reads like a quirky catalog of home treatments and product references.
Local items report a lack of sermon at the Baptist church while announcing various events and jobs. Entries include a dining room and kitchen helper needed at St James, excursions via steamer Periwinkle, moonlight picnics at Driving Park Grove, police notes, parlor operetta ALDI in Thunkirk, a new word telepheme, and social notices from residents like Brooks and Hart.
A historical ad offers teething guidance claiming remedies ease pain and digestive distress in infants. It touts Aby Winslow’s Soothing for teething, describes symptoms like crying, upset stomach, and diarrhea, and promotes a peppermint taste product priced at 20 cents, framed as a trusted prescription from doctors and pharmacists.
An assortment of local ads lists barber services at Wheeler Bros Center Street, poultry oysters and meats, coal wood lumber and building supplies at Semilton and Hamilton coal yards, a patent cure for dyspepsia by Lion Bros, and Shiloh's Cure for cough with immediate relief. Also notes a closeout sale of Spring stock starting July 14 at the Berra to Oxe Price Coats Store 47 Center Street Dunkirk NY.
Receipts issued and money refunded if details are lost. Sold at all offices of the company with payments at 6,500 locations. Rates listed for various amounts.
Debauched tale from Hazeltine case shows motive to seize a diamond ring. He allegedly shot a woman and then fired at Minnie Thorpe as she fled, after a dispute over a pawned ring and raising funds. Hazeltine, 22, described as slight with dark hair, was arrested carrying 42900 v in pockets.
Wm Gordon of Elmira, part of a patrol incident near DLA VO and DP tracks, faced Judge Durrell on charges of drunk and disorderly conduct after a confrontation involving five youths and a coal hit. Gordon pleaded guilty and received a three month Erie County Workhouse sentence. Police assistance aided the arrest as bystanders watched the scuffle unfold.
Summary of business transacted in the Surrogate Court for the two weeks endingJuly 22 1834 detailing probate and administration actions. Estates named include Sanford Swetland Amanda Larnes John Barrows Marydane Barris Ellen Barrows Beile Howeer Elliott Scott John Baker Ellen Sutherland Phebe Sutherlimne Sheridan Andrew Haley Mary A Haley Woodraft Ghapin Jared Turrell Genevieve Turrell David Shaw Lomato F Phelps and related judicial settlements and guardian actions.
The column lists events and rumors from the area including the Cas. Co. Agricultural Co. fair dates in Olean September 8 to 11, a Binghamton marriage, Dr. Gleason's bank deposit, Whitney Band's new suits, plans for a county fair at Little Valley, a bank suspension notice at Allison's bank, C. A. Lewis sent to Erie for electric plant operations, and the Elimira FG Hall bank closure. Also mentions a Mayville steam yacht, Jamestown post office delivery debate, a Lakewood dwelling renovation, a Corry boy injured by a farm animal, a new steam yacht launch, a Point Chautauqua reunion, county poor relief totals, and river lake dredging notes.
An illsome ad section touts Life Preserver guidance and a new hell purchased for the Pt. Chautauqua tabernacle. It promotes Rough on Itch cures for humors and eruptions with claims of instant relief for various afflictions. Also notes Elmira Sunday Teagan holding deposit at F.G. Hall and references Rough on Toothache.
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