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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1883
Page
2
An editorial from the Evening Observer criticizes partisan maneuvering in state politics. It condemns narrow minds and political self-interest, cites New York City and Assembly member Ton Ab Corbet, and argues a proposed state plan seeks public welfare over party gains despite opposition.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS report Charle Promensien will open a hotel named the Western Hotel in the Third street block now occupied by Pechong. Charley Simpon and Craver have completed interior work for a dine room and parlors at the Commercial Hotel, while Craven secures contracts for the new Western Hotel.
Easter services at the First M E Church featured sermons on restoration, with notes on Easter dawn beliefs and floral decorations. Superintendent Ree Mead spoke on India’s customs, while Rev Scot presided. A death in Irving ends: Hiram Dennis, 46, of the Connell, died of pneumonia after interest in reservation matters.
A brief report from a corps of life reporters gathering observations on towns and weighty matters. The correspondence notes practical measurements and social details captured by observers.
The report mixes floods tax burdens and road repairs with local civic notes. It notes Al Ward and Titus Sprague as salesmen at the Clear Creek cheese factory and John Wiltsie as proprietor treasurer and Lansing Bates secretary. A May wedding of Ellington area residents is described with ceremony, feast, and social activities.
Weather reports note a chill day with above freezing temperatures and a forecast. School updates list Mary Reed teaching in the Denton district and Alias Sarwhisinitie of Cordovac noted as a teacher.
A wife of a well to do farmer wanders through Stockton for several months carrying a child and sometimes drawing a handsbedwa. Neighbors say she appears simple and insane though orderly. Her husband, able to hire help, allows her roaming, prompting speculation of foul play. The report notes a misidentification of a local Ephraim Putnam.
An Erie man named Mahoney, a brake man on the Nickel Plate, was killed near Battle Friday and his remains were taken to Hinde City for interment. This marks the third Erie man killed by the Cary Friday incidents, with ongoing circuit and racing-related tensions affecting Bradford and Eric. A separate liquor license complaint against Was hburn is slated to be heard today. The report also notes a fatal collision near the Philadelphia and Erie shops involving Theodore Aman, who died instantly.
The ad promotes LogaF as a universal remedy for female complaints including ovarian troubles and ulcers, claiming it dissolves tumors in early stages, improves appetite, relieves weakness and stomach issues, and aids during life changes with rapid action. Sold as per box with claimed general health benefits.
Fragmentary OCR notes show arrival and departure details for multiple vessels or people. Paths labeled DEPART and ARRIVAL appear with times and destinations, but most text is garbled. Likely a ship or passenger ledger snippet with incomplete names and routes.
A fragmented railroad timetable describes a New York Lake lie and Western route with numerous stops from Dunkirk to Wellsville, listing departure times, connections, and daily or Sunday service notes. The garbled entries mention cities including Dunkirk Hornellaville Salamanca Salamanca and Cincinnati with varied stopping patterns and arrival times.
Lake Shore Railroad timetable details take effect SundayMay. The line runs daily except Sundays from 3:30 PM Bradford to Carrollton arriving 4:01 PM with stops at Kendalk3 and Dunnstone, and continues from Hutt Ville at 7:30 PM stopping at all stations arriving Bradford 8:00 PM. Sundays Bradford to Carrollton 22 runs. Passengers may depart Titusville 8:00 AM and reach Bradford 11:35 AM, Bradford to Pie Lisville 7:50 PM.
Fragmentary timetable notes list Dunkitu and Fredonia routes with times like 8.00 and 10:00. Mentions NvY round and Lee Frdonig G15, with unclear destinations and numbers. Details are incomplete but indicate a travel guide style schedule.
Incoherent OCR text shows scattered place names and transit terms. Mentions Buffalo and Oil City, various cities, times, and ticket fragments. No clear event or outcome present. reader should consult original for legible details.
A fragmented notice references the Nickel Plate Railway, New York Chicago and St. Louis line. The readable text hints at passenger equipment and a listing of trains or schedules though details are unclear.
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