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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1884
Page
2
A jumble of items recalls Barnum’s circus in New York, British patent counts, Washington spending, factory layoffs, Prohibition mood, political maneuvering in New York and Chautauqua, dockside ferries, and local newspaper disputes. Names, places, dates, and figures illustrate a busy snapshot of public life.
The Oil Advocate denounces efforts to cut costs as a prey and contemptible move, urging readers to let the people judge the dispute with oil interests and Bookstever ring at the center.
City Attorney Holt works on details for the L and M Railway Company certiorari case against the Dunkirk common council. The column urges decisive council action to counter railway pressure and secure fair Third Street pavement assessment and water rates, warning of costly litigation ahead.
Old Salamanca resident Fin Stevens was found drowned in the Allegany River after being missing since Monday. A Dotterwiehk's brewery engineer, Joe Hingsley, burned severely when an explosion hurled him from a chimney to the floor while venting smut with gunpowder. Salamanca, a 3500 population town with over 100 telephones, is touted as the district’s telephonic barner by Ex change Manager Melhuish. John Hopkins, hauling hay near Sinclairville, fell when his load spilled and broke his leg, blaming poor road conditions. A Crawford county Pa., wife, divorced in 1832, lived with her husband ten years post divorce, prompting questions of legal marriage validity. Erie city treasurer John Boyle is missing with about 6000 to 7000 in city funds unaccounted for. a report places Boyle in Buffalo claiming to visit a sick sister.
All the little girls arrange in a row on distra or sofa as Fanny imitates a bookbinder. She taps a small book, then tries to strike Lucy with the book on her joined hands. If Lucy isn’t quick enough, she drops to the bottom of the line as the next girl becomes the bookbinder.
A letter from Cameron New York area praises Salicyline as a cure for rheumatism after years of suffering. James B. Wheeler, a lumberman, reports improved ability to dress since obtaining two bottles from Reed & Young in Hornellsville, with sale of the medicine by local druggists.
Market reports from Plerssance Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago note dull cattle trading with prime prices near 36 and 85, varied grain and pork prices, steers and hogs trading between 5.0 and 9.6 per hundredweight, and mixed oats and corn values. Multiple city lists show Ungraded red and white wheat quotes, pork and lamp sales, and bulk meats pricing in March.
Fragmented report notes arrests and testimony in a local case involving Emma D. Coolidge and George C. Coolidge with family details and a death after injuries. It also mentions a newsdealer libel bill in Albany where the Assembly disagreed with an adverse report and remitted the bill related to liability for obelous matter in newspapers.
The new trunk line offers all new passenger equipment with modern appliances for safe speedy and comfortable travel. At Chicago trains arrive and depart from Union Depot Van Buren street. Eastward times in effect February 16 until further notice.
For sale or exchange is a House and lot on Buffalo Street, fronting two streets, in Dunkirk, NY. Owned by John Newhick, who occupies it as a saloon and residence. The house is a story and a half high with ample room for a family. Poor health is given as the reason for selling. Stock on hand and furniture will be sold with the premises, with some exceptions for preferred items.
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