Evening Observer adopts Associated Press Despatches model
The Evening Observer brags of larger city circulation and exclusive publication rights in Deokirk, connects via private wire to a telegraph exchange, and promises free discussion on public subjects. It requires advertisers to submit copy by 10 o clock morning and presses readers to settle subscriptions and stoppages promptly. It notes Tuesday, March 10, 1983 as the edition date.
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Associated Press
Albany urged registry law to curb illegal votes
Citizens in Albany propose a personal voter registry to record voter age and dwelling occupants to prevent fraud from copying poll books and repeaters. They argue non residents and deceased names would be eliminated, and proxy votes forbidden, urging adoption across towns to curb rings and ensure honest representation.
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Albany
Dunkirk
Humility on display at City Council meeting
A City Council gathering surprised by its members willingness to stay out of the public eye. The councilmen chose to publish their semi monthly proceedings in an obscure weekly, obeying the law yet avoiding notoriety. The writer notes traits of character and hopes for wise action as self interest recedes.
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Tris
Obscure Reflection on Public Service and Alien Admiration
Fragmentary old prose laments unselfish public officials and cites extraordinary rejection of aliens for local notoriety. The text reads like a contemplative note on civic virtue and societal bias, with archaic diction and speculative moralizing.
Deaths of Notable Persons Mention Washington Irving Kin
Notable obituary items note the death of Mrs. Helen Dodge Irving at her sister’s home in New York near eighty two. She was Washington Irving’s niece by blood and marriage. her father was General Richard Dodge and her mother Ann Irving. The piece mentions Pierre Monroe Irving, Washington Irving’s private secretary and husband of Helen, who died years earlier. Other notes include tributes to T. S. Arthur, Lent customs in Chicago, and various archival curiosities.
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Helen Dodge Irving
Eliza Dodge — Irving
New York
Washington Irving
Arthur
Wellsville
Bradford
Train Riders Punished Under New Rail Law
Seventeen year old James Cowlig was found guilty of a misdemeanor after riding on locomotives while peddling apples. Police will enforce the new law prohibiting minors from attaching to trains, with fines up to twenty five dollars and possible imprisonment for nonpayment. Justice Tolstein warned of strict enforcement and punishment to the full extent of the law.
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Matteson
James Cowlig
Justice Tolstein
Corpo Lion
Iolstein
Social dance at Tura Hall marks society anniversary
The DO. HH. society held a successful social dance at Tura Hall last night. Herr van Mojldenbauer delivered the keynote address to a large audience, who showed keen interest and pleasure in the event marking the organization’s anniversary in the country.
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Herr van Mojldenbauer
Weddings at Watts Flat and joyous Woodard welcome
On March 5 three weddings were noted at Watts Flat involving Tattie Stewart with George Wallets Jr and Mattie Stewart with R Cowing of Lakewood and Tint Servoss with DeForest Eddy of Blochville A revival is underway at the Methodist church The Warren Pa court case against H A Woodard ended in acquittal and Sugar Grove greeted his return with a lively procession music banners and cheers leading to a happy close to a long prosecution.
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George Wallets, Jr
Mattie Stewart
R Cowing
Lakewood
Tint Servoss
DeForest Eddy
Blochville
Methodist Church
Warren
H. A Woodard
Sugar Grove
Mr. Woodard
Bim
Wiggin
Credit for relief supporters credited to Oregon and South Stockton
The president report notes Burnhams receive most credit for relief of the poor, but South Stockton and Oregon contributors are listed for publication. Names include Hig, Waterman, Frisbee, Ames, West, Tabor, Van Slyke, Haviland, Irvin, Brevort, Williams, Wilder, and others who funded or aided the effort.
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Raat Oreson
South Stockton
Burnham
C. G. Hig
J.G. Watermann
Oreegon
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Stockton
Era
Oregon
O. Waterman
F.G . Waterman
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S. C. Rhinehart
ZL. Stedman
E. Frisbee
8. Ames
West
Loss of Flesh and Strength and Death of Henry Chaney
An 19th century notice warns of consumption, linking it to poor appetite and morning cough and describing emaciation from liver disorder and bad digestion. It recommends Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing invig orating treatment. Prof Henry Chaney, head of Fredonia Academy 1832 to 1838, died recently in Detroit.
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Dr. Pierce
Henry Chaney
Fredonia Academy
Detroit
A Dramatic Descent into Mauna Loa Crater Surface
In Ililu Tlome of the God deg the party descends toward Mauna Loa, crossing a lava plain to reach Halemaumau crater. They observe a vast lake of black, glossy lava, moving under a gray crust that soon fractures into rivers and canals. a towering 80 foot lava jet erupts, then subsides as the scene shifts with restless, surreal beauty.
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Mauna Hoa
Esa
Kilauca
Disappearances and Deaths Stun Town and County
The Dorchester Station physician Samuel W. Moore vanished after leaving a Town Hall concert and his sleigh was later found near Nilestown. Judge Luther Day of Tavensa Ohio died after a brief illness. Aggie Gleason, a wealthy Milwaukee woman, disappeared after withdrawing bank funds and leaving home. Bishop Bedell of Gambier Knox County is seriously ill at home.
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Tonovro
Samuel W. Moore
Dorchester Station
Doster
Nilestown
Judge Day
Tavensa
Luther Day
Supreme Court of Ohio
Revenna
Miiwaunrr
Aggie Gleason
West Side
Bedell Seriously
Vernon
Bishop Bedell
Gambier
Knox County
Hoop's Sarsaparilla Promises Scrofula Cure
An 1879 testimonial from Wakrxmn New Hampshire lauds Hoop's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy that destroys scrofula germs and cures ulcers. A patient recounts long suffering since 1867 and a permanent eye cure, praising the medicine and urging wider distribution of testimonials and products.
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Hoop
N.H
C. J. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Leannet
Houog
Iloon
Satah CG Wittier
N Y Lake Erie & Western Railroad timetable notes 1884
Fragmentary schedule data lists trains from Dunkirk to Salamanca and Wellsville with intermediate stops such as Sheridan Soren ville Cattaraugus Little Valley Belvidere Belmont and Alfred. It references daily and Sunday exceptions, arrival and departure times and multiple halts, indicating a working timetable for the Western Division.
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Westware
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Glewn
Allegany
Vandalia
Caroliton
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Littlesalle
Calimauprado
Dayton
Perrysburg
Smiths Alisis
Forestville
Sheridon
Mieshow Carrollton
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