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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1884
Page
2
A compact notice notes Foster promotes a greeting phrase in druggists circles. The item references a general call to say hello everywhere as part of a local promotional push. No specific dates or organizations beyond druggists are stated.
A scattering of local resignations touches churches and city offices while national figures and institutions draw attention. The Plymouth church organist resigns. Dana of the New York Sun plans a Mexico trip on the 18th. Yale Library holdings total 161000 volumes with 115000 in the library proper. Lonareton’s daughters gain social notice in England and plan a summer return. Reports on politicians, street parades in St Partrier’s Day, and Swedish beauty in Washington accompany manufacturing and mining notes across Nashville Memphis Chattanooga Knoxville and North Carolina, with New England money in North Carolina gold mines and regional rail reach described in broad strokes.
A collage of disparate items reports on new arrivals in Chicago, population counts in Florida, grain and gas trade figures, and European political notes. It mentions a mass convention in Cincinnati starting March 25, a 12 percent dividend on $7,000,000 capital, and a claim about Jewish population in the German Empire, while also noting plans for an American college in Shanghai and a grand mansion on Cumberland Island.
Catholics urge boycotts against Harper's Magazine for portraying priests of Cork poorly, urging Catholics to keep such texts from schools. Rail connections now link El Paso with major U S towns via a network from Mexico, including Mexican Central, Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific lines, with government-backed funding of $12,009 per mile.
The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania will convene in Erie on May 37 with over 1,500 Knights expected. Accounts note a Jamestown pioneer widow, Mrs. Ann Bootey, dying at about age 90, and preparations for Red Stack Line steamers overhaul. Captain Evans of the Salvation Army visits Dunkirk Westfield Jamestown with plans for outposts and possible attack reports.
Prof Elias Clinton from German NY visiting relatives here. Last week Friday a party of Johnny Berg supporters surprised them. Town meeting passed quietly. Andrew Cowden withdrew as Assessor nominee in favor Amos Newton. Griswold unanimously elected supervisor for the town of Sterispring, praised for patriotism and wartime service.
A 1883 letter from Troan Pennsylvania authorizes F M Brown to share a testimonial praising Salicyline for curing rheumatism. The writer says after seven bottles he is apparently cured and highly recommends the remedy. The missive notes the sender’s troubled years and incapacity prior to treatment.
A broad report from Cleveland and Chicago markets shows steady wheat prices with No 2 red at 101, mixed and white wheats quoted, corn and oats trading firm, and hogs, sheep, and beef varying by grade. Regional brokers list futures and cash sales, with price ranges for March and April contracts and storage notes in multiple states.
For sale or exchange a Honuze and lot on Buffalo street Dunkirk between Front and Second owned by John Snowhale. House is a story and a half with rooms for a large family. Stock on hand bar fixtures and most furniture sold with premises. Recently painted in good condition with a good well and cistern. Lot measures 30 by 120 feet. Opportunity for residence and business in one location. Fall particulars on the premises.
A fragmented Thayer area item notes a day observance and associated events. The readable text mentions local individuals and a small gathering, with no clear dates or full details. Further context remains unreadable.
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