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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer reports diverse items from clerical resignations to theatrical gaffes and railroad leadership. Notable notes include Prov James T. Garpiser resigning as state survey director, Chauncey M Depew elected NY Central president, Orson A Pratt’s death in Ohio, and Miss Carlotta's balloon voyages alongside other local notices and curiosities.
A Vacarille California youth group has organized a new lodge named the Frog with three degrees Pollywog first Tade pole and Frog third When meetings are called members receive a shingle The item also notes various regional anecdotes and society happenings including a Mr Tompkins acquittal and local curiosities from Los Angeles Times reports
The article notes a farmer’s life with a homesield and free-claim, several farm offers, and prize butter. It details Missouri and Mississippi river flooding affecting the American bottom, Venice municipality under water, and a polar expedition’s potential scientific gains as debated by Dr. Cox and other scholars.
Notice cites Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, the original Little Liver Pills, as effectively addressing sick and nervous headache, constipation, indigestion, and blood rush to the head. The vegetable ingredients allow safe use even in delicate stomachs. available from all druggists.
In Fredonia on June 13 1885 Sarah Staith Sterne daughter of Jason and Emily Staith wife of Frederick Sterne died of consumption aged twenty two. The forgotten memorial recalls her joyous unselfish nature and gentle kindness to all. Born in Stockton she spent much childhood there. Funeral at residence with address by Prof Palmer and burial in Forest Hill. Gratitude expressed to friends who aided the family with flowers and support.
Advertisers tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as delivering 100 doses for one dollar, claiming unique strength and economy unseen in other medicines. They argue a bottle lasts a month while competitors’ bottles run about a week, urging prudent shoppers to choose Hood's for better value and health benefits.
Final judgments and confirmation of referee reports granted in multiple cases including Huot versus Hitchcock and Murray versus Coffin. Orders declare abandonment, approvals noted, and actions to set aside Hartson Brothers general assignment addressed. Jury discharged after failure to reach a verdict on Peppe versus Croesman as of June 17.
Veg Harper's Tutti Frutti Soda Water headlines a first grand excursion of the season from Dunkirk. The Germania Gesang Verein plans a lake trip to Erie aboard the chartered steamer Periwinkle, recently upgraded with a new deck. About fifty miles above, the event will draw many excursionists including three Buffalo groups the Liedertafel Seagerbund and Orpheus.
The Olean fire department holds monthly meetings. A fire police unit may be formed from exempt volunteer firefighters. A rule on duty practice will be enforced. Iron shavings are repurposed through a new technique. A wall along Silver Creek near Dunkirk street bridge gains a protective coating. Mr. W F Elliott of the New York Times visits Silver Creek and is named regular Chicago news writer for the Times with a large salary and permanent post. Charles Willis of Troy Pa was arrested for swearing and fined under a century-old law. Three Greenfield farmers face perjury charges over false sheep loss affidavits. The first in a series of Sunday excursions to Chautauqua Lake departs tomorrow via Buffalo and Erie roads. Trains leave Buffalo depot and return at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Harry Goodell of Irving dies aged 87. He moved to Irving in 1845, later living with son-in-law Daniel Stone at Corry. Goodell leaves a widow and several children across multiple towns. At the New York Press Association meeting at Niagara Falls, officers were elected: President Horace J. Knapp. vice-presidents Moses D. Stevens, C. R. Skinner, Edward L. Adams, W. G. David, W B Greene. secretary-treasurer 4. O. Bunnell. executive committee Ed Parker. Pliny Wheeler, age 88, walks fifteen miles to visit his son and recalls Springville days, including a 1826 wood-cutting job at 31 cents per car, completed in 30 days.
Elmer Wheelock, Superintendent, lists the travel schedule effective Monday May 25. Routes depart Fredonia at 6:12 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 1:16 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4:56 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. From Dunkirk buses leave 9:35 a.m. 12:70 p.m. 2:26 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sundays departures include 9:14 a.m. 3:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Daily 06 45 P M from Dunker stops at all stations arriving Carrollton. Service curtailed for three days with Swili not run.
Ad text urges daily promotion by business men through Observer and Journal ads. Claims reader interest in top papers and affordable rates. Promotes general newspapers as key to attracting customers and selling suppertime desserts. Unclear OCR yields fragmented marketing lines.
Partha seeks fishing trips and meets Lallon Bocher and Trompson at Eagle Steel. They advertise new boats and experienced fishermen to guide Parcesomt and others, with options for pleasure riding as well.
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