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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1884
Page
5
An assortment of items greets readers from the Erie Store with August 1 as a big attraction. Advertisements invite painting streamers on Center street and reference new marches for the Blaine and Logan order. Notices include job openings at St James and a D A V excursion train plan, plus a spiritualist camp meeting and various local happenings, jokes and civic notes.
Local ad promotes ROUGE ON RAT as an all pest solution. Claims to eliminate mice, roaches, flies, ants and other pests. Mentions K Druggists as supplier or distributor and positions product as a pest control remedy.
Attention Planned Knights. Teangvanrens Special Desxhire Division orders officers and commissioners to assemble for officers drill at the division headquarters Turn Hall on Saturday evening at 7 30 sharp. Knights to assemble Monday evening for division drill and dress parade in companies at Turn Hall at 7 30 sharp. By order of W J Cronyn division commander and Adjutant.
The examination for assault and battery on John Lane occurred before Judge Durren this morning at ten. John Colgan appeared for the defense. The evidence supported holding them for trial and the judge ruled they would require about sixty days in the Erie county workhouse to recuperate.
The Fisher Brothers promote their fire and water proof roof paint with public tests in Forestville and Dunkirk. A dry goods box coated and burned shows the paint preserves it. They coated school roofs and seek city work, praised by notable locals and merchants. They plan to move to Fredonia and Jamestown for a few weeks. Before marriage a truce lover often presents his sweetheart with a lock of his hair.
A man described as tall and dark haired, dressed meticulously in linen and silk hat, registered at the Hurlbert House with traveling agents from New York. He was detained after attempting to leave with a horse and gear, claimed lack of funds, and was held by police. authorities aimed to settle the matter and determine intent.
The Y M C A gymnasium now under erection will serve young men with a complete facility. Equipment includes horizontal bars, parallel bars, chest and side machines, rowing and other apparatus, plus a reading room and shower. Construction expected to finish by early August. prospects to join via secretary H. G. Thompson.
Memoriam notice for Mrs Margaret Mulholland wife of P J Mulholland who died July 23 at age 31 years 9 months. The obituary notes years of illness endured with courage and resignation praising her patience devotion and trust in God and comfort found in faith as loved ones grieve and reflect on life and death.
A fragmentary scene notes stylish young ladies in old kangaroo themed watch chains and nearby chatter about a handsome young man named Mr. Boniface. Sylvia refuses to admit the young man’s identity, while hints of romance and leap year memory surface amid lingering gossip.
News notes range from Ontario county coal finds and Blaine and Logan clubs in North Java to a one year old Cherry Greek Monitor and improved progress at Chautauqua Lake fishing restrictions. Reports cover a pig child death from bathing, a $750 net loss on wheat, sham battles at the Chautauqua Agricultural Fair, a fraudulent pensioner in Rochester, revival meetings in Richburg, a freak hog birth at a Tompkins county farm, and a Cascadays lake freethinkers convention invitation.
Vox Populi describes a nighttime procession by about fifteen to twenty young girls lighting kerosene soaked torches and proclaiming support for Blaine and Logan while noting anticipated Democratic reaction and badge displays by nightfall.
A four hour race set for Wednesday July 30 at Dunkirk Rink with entrants from Grand Rapids Boston and Buffalo. First prize ten dollars with four dollar prizes for second and third. Managers promise good order and the most exciting race, with music and modest admission for ladies and gentlemen.
The Observer jobbing department offers extensive facilities for all printing needs from labels to posters in black or colored inks. Ready to print pamphlets, books, posters, sale bills, programmes, circulars, envelopes, bill heads, blanks, catalogs, business cards, notices, and more for everyday business at competitive prices.
A humorous snippet notes a writer’s question about women and a cheeky dog reference. A church pew eyebrow mishap leads to a pejorative moustache joke. A quip about marriage changing perception and color blindness appears. A party scene ends with a nephew’s crack about a late-night return.
River steamer M Rowell capsized in the Monongahela River last evening. Thirty people, including the crew, were thrown into the water but all were rescued except for a youth named William Harrison. The vessel was not badly damaged. In Cincinnati a fight at Oshley Grove near the city left several wounded at a colored picnic. One man died later. In Mansville Kentucky a man named Thomas B Calvert was shot and killed by Robert Farrell who surrendered claiming self defense. Details are sparse. In Rockland Maine Captain Traynor and Harold T Bibber reached Mathews Island after nine days from New York and planned onward to Bristol, England in good health.
A dated note claims Wells Health Renewer cures heart pains dyspepsia indigestion headaches sleeplessness and dizziness. The piece also describes two lace parasols from Nice with flowers stitched as shade, daisies, pansies and violets sewn thickly for protection.
Not enough coherent news content to form a headline and summary. The OCR fragment references a medical cure claim for kidney and urinary diseases with a druggist note, lacking identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or location details required for a proper T and S.
Latest locals claim sufferers of dyspepsia can find relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla as worse cases are reportedly cured. the ad urges readers to try it.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain and associated ailments. It claims to relieve crying and dysentery, regulate stomach and bowels, ease gums, and boost energy, priced at 2 cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide.
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall Michigan advertises the Electro Voltaic Belt and other electric appliances on trial for thirty days to men and all ages with nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood. It promises complete restoration to health vigor and manhood with no risk and urges writing for a free illustrated pamphlet.
Fragmented ads list money orders by American Express Co and sell poultry and meat at local shops. Also promote Shilohs Vitalizer and Catarrh remedies, barber services on Center Street, construction supplies at Hamilton’s Coal Yard, and a closing Spring Stock sale at Burratto on Center Street.
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