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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1884
Page
2
The report notes Moony Cunnitz, a leading Republican candidate for New Hampshire governor, is 80 years old. It also references Gov Braotz nicknamed Be Qooly, plus remarks on free trade and party strategies, and mentions other political rumors and historical notes.
A hostile critique attacks Chautauqua favorites and newspaper figures over copyright and campaign tactics. It mocks Dr Flood and his papers, accusing them of greed, smut, and political manipulation, while lampooning religious figures and editors in a sharp, satirical tone.
An Iowa congressman, known for a naively honest demeanor, encounters a well-dressed confidence man posing as a constituent from a small town. The visitor spins a tale of lost money and a trip to Philadelphia, aiming to borrow funds, while the congressman prudently flags caution and telegraphs to verify the story. He has received no reply and wonders if he was duped or if the man was genuine.
Rochester Post Express reports a humorous appeal by the defendant in B against C in a judgment for 195 and 3.05 costs at Pittsford court, January 11, 1854. The lengthy grounds recount poultry dealings, a dead pea fowl, missing bird, and disputed eggs, with dates and names reflecting a comic legal quarrel.
A French regimental fencing master in Spain rose from modest origins to masterful skill, reputedly killing or disabling many opponents in a duel dispute between regiments. He earned respect, settled a feud in Montpelier by leading a military arms contest, and mentored a daughter who proved a capable pupil. His life science and influence illustrate education, independence, and welfare. Subscribe for the Evemsa Orrrven.
The May 1 market notes show steady flour and wheat prices with No. 2 red wheat around 10.81 and No. 3 red near 8.67. Corn, oats, and oats futures posted modest changes while pork, beef, and lamb markets in New York Cleveland and Cincinnati varied, with notable activity in butter and lard futures and livestock receipts in Chicago and Pittsburgh.
A letter from M. M. Fenner of Fredonia to H. P. Monroe of Dunkirk touts Dr. Fenner’s Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Loure. Testimonies claim two bottles restore health, cure biliousness dyspepsia headaches and skin eruptions, with broader claims of kidney and backache remedies. The ad asserts widespread use across the world and urges purchase through local dealer H. P. Monroe.
The New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway reports its passenger equipment on the New Trunk Line is modern and fully equipped for safe speedy and comfortable travel. At Chicago timing arrivals and departures occur at Union Depot on Wengburn Street. Effective December 14th, 1953, and remain until further notice.
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