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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1884
Page
2
A collage of misedited notes and gossip covers health remedies like Blood Bitters, political rumors about Blaine in Chicago, ministers and presidents hosting receptions, and editorials on publishing figures. The items mix names, places, and dates with stray observations on literature, money, and press.
A collage of 19th century political snippets notes Curr Jupag Rucer as August Belmont’s presidential candidate, Connecticut delegation signals for Hawley, and editorials debating party fortunes and key figures. It catalogs ministers, secretaries, and religious affiliations, plus faction fights among Blaine and Arthur supporters in the campaign landscape.
On March 19 in Arkwright a large party gathered at Mr. and Mrs. E. Livermore to witness the marriage of their daughter Alice to Fred Shelley of Sheridan. Rev. W. Martin and Rev. D. C. Irwin conducted the ceremony, followed by a lavish reception and presentation of numerous gifts including silverware and linen, as friends extended best wishes for the newlyweds.
Special Reporter Thomas Capwell travels to Louisiana to view timber tracts for mills and timber ventures. In his absence Carl Harmon handles town business. Dell Furman, railroad freight conductor, returns home burned from an oil tank explosion while his crew cleared wreckage. One crewman is critically burned. Longtime resident Thomas Rolph visits town after years away. Dete Richardson, once host at the Minton House, is visiting from Warren. John Bullock, longtime M E B church member, dies of pneumonia at age about 71.
The letter discusses work weight and current aims for high effort. It mentions a Haight selling goods for a foster house and being delayed in Chicago due to an accident. Contractors plan bids for a new schoolhouse and emphasize seeking competent, reliable local workers as a priority.
Local residents of East Aurora Erie County report salt deposits after farmer Eugene Phelps drilled 60 feet hitting highly salty water. Analysts find 19 ounces of water containing over 10 ounces of salt. Banks of further tests planned.
The weekly financial bulletin lists loans down and deposits up amid mixed cash shifts. It notes 900,183 in certain reserves and mentions cotton and other commodities. the piece discusses regulatory timing and pending permits affecting lending and house policies, with unclear names and figures due to OCR errors.
A letter from Tronn Pa dated February 17 1883 states Jony Greason suffered rheumatism for four years and six weeks unable to move. After a second bottle Salicyline helped and seven bottles cured him. The letter praises the remedy and notes 60 cents per bottle with HE P Monroe of Dunkirk N Y as agent and druggists selling it.
In great variety and newest styles offered at very low prices. Goods marked in plain figures with no misrepresentation. Located at Buffalo One Price Clothing Store, 47 Center Street.
An advertisement touts Baker and Baker’s department for first class suits, hats, gloves, and men’s goods at 65 Center Street Dunkirk. It promotes custom clothing, neckwear, hosiery, underwear, and the latest novelties, urging customers to visit Baker and Baker for stylish, well fitting apparel and accessories. A separate note claims Fritz Necker of Northeast, Pa cured chronic catarrh and throat issues with World Imperial Catarrh Cream and Throat Tonic after prior medical treatment.
Trade and commerce report from Cleveland on March 2 covers flour, grain, and provisions with prices and sales notes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley. Includes details on white and red wheats, futures, and cash sales, plus freight and transportation notices and a furniture sale at Sellew & Popple's.
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