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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1885

Page

2

Obsehven Circulation Lead At Denkirk Papers

The Obsehv en boasts the largest city circulation with Denkirk editions ahead of other papers. The Telegraphic News trades hours longer than rivals. Buffalo dailies run later, while The OnaKEVER prints cheap Associated Press despatches. The Evening Observer links via private wire to the telegraph exchange. communications for publication must include full name and address. Subscriptions and arrears must be settled with the office by March 6, 1883.

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Coinage of Silver Vote Highlights Party Divisions

The House backed continuing silver dollar coinage with a Republican majority of two to one, 118 members supporting the motion. Democrats split, with many re-elected despite opposition, while several Kansas and Illinois Republicans voted against it. Weather aside, the report notes shifts as the next Congress approaches.

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Politician’s Reputation and Grain Market Shifts Overshadow Trade

Commentary notes President Arthur’s improving standing and public goodwill as a tranquil Republican era ends. In grain markets last week, French duty changes barely affected surplus marketing. prices fell across wheat corn oats pork and butter while sugar and coffee slid. Cotton rose briefly before easing and oil moved to 81½ cents, indicating broader business conditions remained unsettled.

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Surrogate Court Probate Actions At Hurlbert House Dunkirk

Surrogate Court sessions at Hurlbert House Dunkirk run on the first and third Wednesdays from 11 AM to 2 PM. Over two weeks to March 3 1885, numerous estates were probated with letters issued to executors and administrators, guardianship appointments, and a contested will matter adjourned for trial.

Hurlbert House Dunkirk Nathaniel Blackmon Stockton Lydia Blackmon William St. Blackmon Willams Darby Pomfret Lewis L Crocker Sheldon Cady Weatfield Ellen J. Cady Mary Ann Gray Westfield George W. Seymour Ira Porter Horace Adams Orlando Daily Poland Julia M. Daily Wayne M. Daily Laura Randall Vatanes James M. White Stedman John L. White Ale John Hurlbert Forestville Simeon L. Hurlbert Henry Eastman Villenova Clarissa Eastman Nelson Bartlett Carroll Silas W. Parker Cyrus A. Underwood Ellery Caroline Underwood John Weslink Clymer William Siotboom

Gentle Spring Health Ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla

In spring cleaning of the body the ad urges cleansing the blood to prevent disease. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla expels impurities, renewing strength and improving all bodily functions. Sold by all druggists.

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Notice of debt settlement near Jackson and Company

Indebted persons are directed to settle with Jas. Useel at Jackson and Company located on Front Street beside the coal office at the foot of Buffalo. Payment urgency emphasized with names garbled in the notice.

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Lakewood licenses and local incidents in county area

County and vicinity items note the Bustt board of excise granting licenses to hotels at Lakewood, Stockton house license in Delants Hill, a vagrancy arrest at Jamesown, and local ice and weather observations. ATransit case reports a boy rescued from a frozen box car by Conductor May, with medical aid and rapid return home.

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Smiths Mills Obituary and Local Notices

Smiths Mills. Mr. Mason Howard died Sunday morning after a long heart illness. He visited his business on February 24, grew worse, congestive lung issues followed, and he died with his family present. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral was Tuesday at two, Rev. Squier presiding. He belonged to Industria Lodge A. O. U. W. and was respected by many. Also notes on local events, a writing class effort, Ledger stallion shipment, and a March 2 daughter birth.

Mason Howard Mr. Howard Mr. Squier Forestville Industria Lodge A. O. UB. W G. P. Robertson Findley Lake O L.c.manley Stallion Ledger

Real Estate Transfers in Mayville and Surrounding Areas

Real estate transfers recorded with the county clerk at Mayville N. include Minerva White to Stephen J Zahn of land in Fredonia for 400, R Smith to Wm P White land in Harmony for 375, Harrison Pike becomes Jesse Connelly of Harmony for 2.5, Harrison and Annis Pike to Jesse Connelly land in Harmony for 1, Annis and Harrison Pike to Austin Gon wee aa for 2,560, and Moore and Frank W Tar bes tote phen Gibbs and others land in Chautauqua for 8,690.

Mayville Minerva White Stephen J. Zahn Fredonia R Smith Wm. P. White Harmony Harrison Pike Jesse Connelly Harrison Annis Pike Jesse Connelley Annis Harrizon Pike Austin Gon Cong Moore Frank W. Tarbes

Albany Assemblyman Williams Charismatic Figure Described

The Albany Journal idler profiles Dr. Williams of Chautauqua as a prominent assembly figure. He is earnest, conscientious, always at his seat and quick to attend committee meetings. His speech is striking, and his prison labor bill remark drew attention with a vivid metaphor about rope and Hamans elevated.

Albany Journal Dr. Williams Chautauqua Isbor Haman Williams

The World’s Seven Bibles in World Faiths

The seven Bibles of the world are the Koran of the Muhammedans the Tr eaukes of the Buddhists the Five Frings of the Chinesa the three Vedas of the Hindoos the Zendavesta and the Scrip tures of the Christiana. The Koran is the most recent of them dating about the seventh century after Christ.

Unclear French Authority Comments on Train Vibrations

A French authority notes that vibrations from a distant outline high speed railway may affect use of certain astronomical instruments for the time being. The statement implies potential interference with precision observations pending resolution.

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Alpine Edelweiss Gift Sparks Family Debate

A traveler recalls a wool Edelweiss souvenir found among Swiss peasant attire, gifted to the Family amid playful snobbery about its authenticity. Diversions shift to exploration talk as scholars discuss South American mapping, Andean expeditions, and Germany’s rising role in global discovery.

Horrid Impertinence in Metropolitan Opera Box

A New York paper excerpt reports a box occupant at the Metropolitan Opera expressing disdain at loud protests during performances. She asserts paying 1000 for the box grants her right to speak, while others pay only a few cents and may leave if bothered. The note hints at subscribing for Evieate Omanktrs.

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Travel Guide Schedule Details for Train Lines

Travel snippet shows after Monday November timetable notes with red cars on this row. Listings include Ledtekretonia routes and times such as 5 45,7 253 lei, Whi 1313, 3 18, 4.00, and 4 400 me. Departures from Gunkirk, Fredonia, and Dunkink with varied times like 6 59.05 LC, 12 He 2.40, 3 50, 6100 and 7.5 PL, Sundays departures noted.

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Rail timetable excerpt shows New York and Lake Erie Western RR

An 1884 abstract of the Western Division timetable lists trains and stops from Dunkirk to Hornellsville with arrivals and departures at multiple stations including Salamanca, Great Valley, Carrollton, Vandalia, Allegany, Olean, Cuba, and Friendship. It notes Sundays exceptions, specific station stop times, and extra westward local trains with differing daily runs.

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