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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1885
Page
2
A 1885 notice states telephony exchange links and trusted news exchanges. It warns subscribers to report advertising stoppages directly to the office and pay arrears before stoppages. Subscriptions paid to John Foss or at the office are acknowledged. Printing orders via telephone will be promptly executed.
A Jamestown student studying medicine at the University of Michigan summarizes a commission report on cholera prevention. It details four disinfectant solutions, their uses, and cautions, plus methods for rooms, vaults, clothing, and water safety, reflecting a broad 19th century public health guide.
The funeral services for Philip J. Walter were held first at the family home on Third Street then at the Fourth Street church. German and English services were conducted by Rev. Voegelie and Rev. Adams respectively. A long procession of relatives and friends accompanied the casket to Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredonia.
The Jamestown Charter Commission abandons efforts to push a city charter through the Legislature this season. Hostility from Chautauqua Assemblymen toward expanded representation for Dunkirk and Jamestown is not clearly linked to the decision. The commission cites the lengthy, painstaking work needed and aims to continue refining a charter during the summer and early autumn.
The Western New York Agricultural Association will hold its next meeting in Cuba Allegany county on June 11 and 12. Speakers include A N Cole veteran editor of Allegany county on land drainage and irrigation, Dr B L BurtEVant from the Geneva experimental farm, J C Sibley of Franklin Pa on Jersey cattle, Emin Davis of Sugar Grove on Short Horns, F G Babcock on Polled cattle, B B Lord of Sinclairville on Holsteins, and Dr J T Edwards on ensilage with others promised, signaling a likely successful event.
A vintage medical ad claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery can cleanse blood of scrofulous impurities and cure tubercular consumption. It urges readers to send 10 cents for a complete treatise and testimonials, with the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, NY as the address.
Frederick Bates has left town and J M Tarborne takes over hides and furs. Four or five men assaulted a boy, doused him with water under a pump. Rhinehart and West assigned to creditors on Monday. Orame Cooper’s cream separator runs on the old C C Pierce place two miles south of Stockton. Mrs Alvin Ames died Wednesday. Large quantities of maple sugar reported locally. Geo Barnes returns from Lilly Dale and resumes farming. Real estate ads urge merchants to advertise in the Operavas.
A method describes making a saturated syrup by dissolving six pounds of refined sugar in one quart of water, yielding a clean, pure syrup with no unwholesome content. It notes that the syrup tastes bland at first but improves with use and favors it over molasses, especially when priced around 50 cents per gallon, suggesting savings when used in place of refined sugar products.
A six year experienced gardener shares a winter indoor rose culture method for Tea roses. In fall place in rich soil with manure, back cut and water. Maintain 50 degrees F, open east window, water between buds, fertilize lightly, three winter drenches, then move to a rich border in June. Aphids appear after April or May with minimal losses.
The ad argues spring is Hood's Sarsaparilla greatest need, claiming it strengthens the system, purifies sluggish impure blood, and offers greater benefits now than at other times, urging readers to take it immediately.
Train service on the Dunkirk line begins Monday November 17 1844 with multiple daily departures from Fredonia and Dunkirk. Timetable shows morning and afternoon runs including 5:45 7:25 9:00 and 11 25 a with return times from Dunkirk and Sunday schedules for Fredonia and Dunkirk. Elmer Wherlock signs off.
Abstract of The Table adupted by The Nickel Plate NY Lake Erie and Western RR on November 24 1686 outlines railway rates and service to be implemented. The notice cites organizational names and the date as key milestones for the concession.
Rail line timetable notes daily runs with Sunday exceptions. Xo 19-6:26 from Mornelisyvile stops at stations and reaches Salamanca at 120 p.m. No. 24 from Carrollton arrives Salamanca 4 12 4m. No 2 runs daily over Western Division.
Ambiguous OCR text shows JOMN N. ABBOTT as a named individual amid a garbled note about branch or heat related items. No clear event date or organization beyond Abbott’s likely identification appears.
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