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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1884
Page
4
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It promises relief from nocturnal disturbance, dysentery, diarrhea, and stomach pains, claiming the syrup nourishes the system. Various local store notices promote clothing, building materials, and services.
The article questions why Singer sewing machines dominate sales in Dunkirk during 1883 with 487 Singer machines purchased. It notes 2945 applicants received Mafines, 242% chose Singer, and 317 distributed others. Manufacturers avoid stating sales and discounts are explored by Patton as manager supporting the inquiry.
The local page reports Saml of Posen performing at Veuck's house to an enthusiastic crowd, with praise for Mr. ALE. Curtis and the cast. It also lists social and professional notes from Dunkirk including visits by F. Hinman, Mrs. Winans, and others, plus memorial mentions and appointments.
In Jolice Court this morning, Fred Peters faced charges and his elder Edward Meanchey appeared. Peters was discharged under suspension as the case proceeded, with details limited by the morning session.
A fragmented note describes a Saturday afternoon and evening event featuring a display by the Ladies of Dankirs. It mentions New York City and wood iorethe po with echee noveltios, indicating a local or social event themed around fashion or novelty items.
A reader favors direct, private handling of a grievance with Mr Adams at the city hall or via letter, avoiding public airing. The writer argues against bringing the matter to public notice and suggests personal engagement instead.
Last Wednesday night A G Adesit an elderly farmer aged eighty living two miles from Silver Creek dropped dead from heart disease. He came fifty years ago from Stilwell in this state. He had a brother in Elmira and another in Chicago. One son resided in Bradford and another in Mishawka Indiana. Two daughters lived at home.
Mrs E P S defends her religious views in a lengthy letter arguing that prayer remains essential to services and praising Mrs Buckley’s cultured mind. She challenges Mrs St and others to discuss issues with their pastor, stresses faith over intellect, and notes no further communications will be answered.
Last night about one hundred invited guests attended the Dunkirk Commandery No. 1405 at the Asylum to witness the installation of officers for the coming year. The Grand Lodge officers conducted the ceremony with Knights Templar in full regalia forming the line at 8 o clock sharp. Elected officers were Eminent Commander W C Wyman Generalissimo C J Carney Capt Gen John Hilton Senior Warden W O Zimmerman Junior Warden B L Warrison Treasurer Walter Finkle Recorder Rev F W Raikes Standard Bearer W W Murray Sword Bearer J M Matteson Warder Harrison Tuthill Capt of the Guard H G Wilbur Guards H J Gibbs Jr Lee Herrick George Philliphaar. A solo by Miss Maud Murray delighted the audience. Afterward a banquet for about 150 guests with varied menu and service by the banquet staff followed.
A local beekeeping convention held in Randolph, Chautauqua County, drew participants from nearby towns to discuss bee culture. Officers elected for the next year include 8 S Elkins Kennedy NY as president and S Sleeper as vice president, with Jamestown named as next meeting site for September 1.
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