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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1883
Page
2
A year has passed since the first Star route trial began while Tre Coney Island hotels opened for the season. May coinage at U S Mints totaled 873000 pieces valued at 4731000 dollars and debates over Harvard Governor Butler’s LLD degree sparked statewide commentary on the university’s ties to the commonwealth.
The surviving rebels and old soldiers plan Decoration Day events while a famed figure proclaims unity and forgiveness. He praises reconciliation yet is accused of spying and ties to a dubious post, as anger rises over revived fraternal memory. The piece questions loyalty and flags a proposed old soldiers army post.
The text outlines saddle horse gaits with emphasis on walk as the most useful, plus fox trot and rack or pace as faster alternatives. It notes speeds from three to ten miles per hour and stresses that well trained horses maintain gait. It also lists desirable horse qualities including calmness, courage, kind temperament, and soundness.
Equi Lodge No 301 F a M holds meetings on first and third Fridays. G Risley and W M Zimmer noted. Dunkirk Lodge No Ps AM holds regular counts on direct and third Mondays. W P Mallets W M FW kes. Ses Dunkirk Commandery No 40 KP holds conclave on second and fourth Wednesdays. Recorder listed.
Daily and Sunday services listed for trains between Dunkirk and Hornellsville with intermediate stops such as Salamanca Belvidere Wellsville Olean Hinsdale Allegany Vandalia Great Valley and Carrollton. Timings include morning departures from Dunkirk and arrivals into Hornellsville with notes on Sundays and service adjustments.
Fragmentary OCR suggests train times and ticket details for a service to a depot. Mentions tickets checked on arrival and a passenger office, with personal name Joan N. Abbott.
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