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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1884
Page
2
News notes include Western Union rate rumors, a predicted two cent postage move, and commentary on Blaine as a rising figure. N. P. Nixon argues for newspaper postage cuts, while canal costs near 5 million and initial Henderson aid seeks 1.0 million. Contention over state papers and a Rio Janeiro prison insurrection are also referenced.
A Sullivan County dispatch notes bungled purchases, high prices, and ill will over $9,000 in buys. Discussions cover a Baptist vacancy, marriages for a dominant minister, and superstitions about a cursed Passion play. Commentary laments flawed copying and praises Soudan as Africa’s potential granary, with warnings that English control could shrink Britain’s losses as warfare rises.
Erie county almshouse superintendent sold 13 fat cattle. steamer Michigan sailors volunteered for Greely expedition. only three accepted after medical report. Births, deaths, and marriages tally in Olean from Feb 18 1888 to Feb 18 1834. Colts purchased by WW Berekencamp sired by Prince of Normandy. Seneca Nation settles trespass suit with telegraph company. pole fees disputed. John Snow arrested for a 188? Balston Spa robbery escapes jail. Andrew John, Seneca, 79, noted for stature and whiskers. Western NY Agricultural Association to meet March 19 and 14 at Randolph with cream separator exhibit. President Sturtevant and others to attend.
David Fingg Jr of South Valley is arrested for taking a fee over ten dollars to obtain pensions. The complaint alleges he obtained 450 pounds from a veteran of the late war. He is to be examined before U S Commissioner Hazeltine on March 18.
A Buffalo Courier item reports Judge Lewis denying religious conscience in a promissory notes case. Edwin Selew refused to remove his Quaker hat to be sworn, citing conscience. The judge insisted, threatening default, but Selew remained seated and unsworn.
Fashionable wed ding practice spreads among bishops and prominent cler gy in Philadelphia with full dress rehearsals of the ceremony. Organist ushers and bridal party rehearse kneeling rising and ring placement to avoid missteps. Last week at Holy Trinity the couple exchanged rings and kissed at the altar in front of the congregation.
Letter from L. M. Smith praises Salicyling remedy for rheumatism, noting quick relief after first bottle and satisfaction with results. Advertisement states 2 dozen bottles available by express and urges purchase through H. P. Monroe Drugstore and Dunkirk agent.
Church notices list multiple congregations with pastors and service times. Sorat Baptist Church Rev A Leroy. Sunday hours 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.. prayer meetings. Strangers invited. EB corner Fourth and Fifth with Rev W J Austin. Sabbath 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Sunday school 12 m. St Johns Episcopal Rev KF W Rak Redlex. services 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Sunday school 12:20 p.m. First Methodist Fourth between EMK and Buffalo. Rev M Thobura. teaching services 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Sunday school 12:30 p.m. Tabernacle Baptist at Free Methodist church. prayer Wed 7:30. German Evangelical Elk between Fourth and Fifth. Rev G F Spreng. services 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.. Sunday school 9 a.m. German M E Corner Deer and Fourth. Rev John Flad. Sabbath 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.. Sunday school 9 a.m. Free Methodist Pastor J B Free. services 11 and 4 p.m.. Sabbath school 9 a.m. Punkirk Branch American Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animate. headquarters Sterns law office.
In San Bernardino on February 29 W B Mc Dowell, a murderer, escaped from jail with help of a horse and is believed to have fled to Mexican territory about 120 miles away. Sheriff Burkhart offers 400 dollars for his capture alive or dead. A nearby residence was burned during the escape, thought to be the work of Mc Dowell’s confederates. Also reported in brief: George Smith challenges sprinter to a race. M K Kittlenman accepts. a New York broker firm cashier allegedly defaulter for 20000 dollars.
Feb 2 market notes from Cleveland show flour and wheat prices with mixed quotes for country flour, Minnesota wheat, and No 2 red winter. New York listings detail flour, wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and live cattle markets with varying prices and futures. Texas and Chicago areas report smaller trading activity and general price directions across grains, pork, and hogs, with interstate shipping updates and railway connections noted.
Traveler's guide notes Lake Shore Railroad times to take effect Sunday November 1 as revised schedule. Travel details include new daily departures and adjusted arrival times along key routes. Official notices urge passengers to verify local station listings for exact hours and platform changes.
The Nickel Plate announces all new passenger equipment for its New Trunk Line with the latest appliances for speed safety and comfort. Passenger trains arrive at the station depot on Van Buren Street. Service begins December 15, or as announced, with delays until further notice.
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