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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1885

Page

2

Printing and Advertising Details in Evening Observer

The notice outlines advertising deadlines and subscription policies for the Evening Observer. It notes private wire news from the Despatches and Agra Press, with assurances of trustworthy communications. It warns subscribers to pay arrears to avoid stoppage and invites job printing orders by telephone.

Dalulies Soasavan Aocratad Press Alwaya Rsp Oneibie Tor Peeripulene Fosseur Circossier

Expense of a Collegiate Education Sparks Debate Across Colleges

A 19th century column argues rising costs of college life exceed tuition and board, noting wide ranges from free to $200 yearly tuition and $0 to $6 weekly room fees. It laments extravagant youth, class distinctions, and suggests institutions bear pressure from high living costs while remaining accessible to broader society.

Tannery disputes and audits of the Poor quarter ending March 31 1885

The letter from Joan Fuuke accuses Newman of false statements and unpaid personal labor and materials for a tannery project with a 60 foot chimney base, while noting delays in payments and a dispute with carpenter Busber. The document also presents the auditors’ quarterly figures for the Poor for the quarter ending March 31, 1885, compared with 1884.

Orron Gsezaver Newman O'Donnell & Co Bis Busber Joan Fuuke

County News Fragments From Olean to Ripley

Reports from Olean say measles rage as the Olean Democrat shifts publication day to Thursday. A wood factory near Carrolton will employ about 100 boys. The Franklinville Star changes size amid editorial health concerns. Obituaries note Mrs. Sarah Bradburn of Ripley buried after consumption. The Bird brick Lock in Ellicottville expands business space. Ripley winter wheat failings are blamed on severe weather. An accident at Franklinville saw worker Frank Colf suffer severe arm injuries from a circular saw. Real estate transfers recorded at Mayville span Hanover Sheridan Forestville and Busti with prices from 40 to 4,000 dollars.

Carrolton Franklinville Star Mayville Harvey E. Thompson Ellen Crowell Hanover Jane Schoonover Benj. Dikeman Albert M. Keach H. J H. K. Bentley Parley Griswold Jacob Deanie Albert A Josephine York Chauncey Ramsdell Sheridan

Frederick Sellstrom Dies From Duck-Hunt Injuries in Jamestown

Frederick Sellstrom aged 36 or 37 died Wednesday at his Jamestown home from wounds suffered when a gun discharged accidentally during duck hunting last week. He had long resided in Jamestown.

Frederick Sellstrom Jamestown

Postoffice Filled at Laona Fourth Class Office

Postmaster General appoints William D. Smith postmaster at Laona as the ruling party gains control. Jerome La Due named deputy. Charles McCune, with twelve years in mail service, will assist. F. H. Hall retires after four years, renting the office to Mr La Due, and exits with faithful service.

William D. Smith Laona Wraremiy Jerome la Due Charles McCune McCune F. H. Hall Alt. la Dee Hall

Woman And Her Diseases Treatise Offered in Buffalo

An illustrated 160 page pamphlet titled Woman And Her Diseases was sent post paid for 10 cents in stamps. Address World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.Y.

World’s Diaensary Medical Association Buffalo, N

Local notes from Olean and Warren region

Dav O Day leaves Olean for Mackeburg and Gov Stone of Warren is said to own the west Holstein calf. Warren authorities pursue trampe to breaking stone and few gentry visit. Jay Merritt called on F Gastman in Randolph for a load of hay. A strange man fled after burgling tools. The grand chapter of Ht A M in Pennsylvania met in Warren and ended with a banquet at Carver House.

Gov. Stone Warren West Holstein Jay Merritt F. Gastman Randolph Ht. A. M Pennsylvania Carver House

The Root of the Evil and Hood’s Sarsaparilla

The ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula by purifying the blood. It notes a bicycle club formed in Corning under New York state laws with a seven acre land lease for athletic and outdoors activities.

Hood Corning New York H. P. Lindarviet Hugh ‘i. Kendall Ani Urer Les O. Hangertora Z F

Lisbig Oo'a and Patent Nostrame Mixed Up in Journal

Fragmentary text from The American Homoeopathic Journal discusses confusion between Lisbig Oo'a and patent nostrame. The note mentions Seton and warnings about pharmaceutical journals, linking health terms like nervous, dyampepile, and bilious to a rundown.

Seton Perfyrma

N Y Lake Erie & Western RR of To se Table adopted

The notice records the adoption of a table by the New York Lake Erie and Western Rail Road. The date listed is November 34, 1808, though the text appears garbled. The item reads as a railroad corporate action or schedule entry from a historical period.

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