Local goods and services advertised in fragmented notices
The column advertises Cook Wood and Lumber including shingles lath red cedar and chestnut pests at Hamilton's Coal Yard near Eagle and West 51g. It lists Buffalo One Price Clothing Store and Papillon Manufacturing Co. products via Lyon Bros and Light Harper plus services from Wheeler Bros barber shop and Edward Meachow. Also notes Mrs Lyon’s dressmaking move to Oakley’s store rooms.
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Cook
Hamilton
Eagle
West
Buffalo One Price
Parkos
Papillon Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Mis
Lyon Bros
Light & Harper
Some Very Hard Nuts to Crack and Singer Machines
An 1880s advertisement-style note questions why imitation sewing machines arise and favor Singer. It cites counterfeiting, Singer’s top prizes, Chicago relief aid favoring Singers, applicants choosing Singer machines, and Dunkirk sales figures for 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Chicago
Relief Committee
Dunkirk
Singer Mlk. Co
T. H. Patton, M’gr
Cross walks and polo clubs in town news
New cross walks are being installed at various town locations. The Nickel Plate buys 500 cans from Musk egon Car Company. The McDonald Polo Club seeks new regulation polo sticks arriving Thursday. The St John s Benevolent Society benefit ball was a grand success with 100 couples dancing. conference invited at 3 pm. Bradford Polo Club to play return match Thursday evening at the rink. May 15 social at Tabernacle Baptist church hosted by the pastor. refreshments served. An oyster piece notes oysters are good in summer at seaside resorts. Cape May advertised as a season attraction.
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St. John’s Benevolent Society
John Schuth
Bradford Polo Club
the Tabernacle Baptist Church
sAn Exchange
Cape May
For Sale Front Street House With Fruit Trees
For sale a desirable house and lot on Front Street occupied by Mrs. L. L. Hyde on reasonable terms. Abundant fruit and tiled guaranteed. Exaquire of B. L. Hasetsox.
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Eagle Street
Presbyterian Church
CB. Bradley
OR Kent
Front Street
L. L. Hyde
B. L. Hasetsox
Personal mentions fill city notes with visitors and travel
Col Theo PB Noble of Erie arrived in the city as did Mr A B Grenlicl of Grenlich Co for a visit. Mrs H Uf Perkins of Bullalo ds joined Mrs M E Sperra, Phin M Miller of the Buffalo Bo and A Burnlan of Barr Erie were guests. Florence Turl bert and friend from Forestville visited. Drs Harry Cram and Barnes of Lilydale Inlopathy were in town. Manager Griswold of Salamanca rink attended the skating venue. J Baker departed for a week in New York to sidestep possible earthquake fallout. N L Thompson Clas Campbell Hi D Monroe and S L Tites from North Clarendon stayed at the SS James. S D Hallock, formerly of this city, moved to Columbus Ohio for a sales position. A T Abell and daughter Will Martin of Harpelisville began a long Chicago trip on train No 3, likely four months away.
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Theo PB. Noble
Erie
A. B. Grenlicl
Grenlich & Co
H. Uf. Perkins
BuiTalods
M.ed. Sperra
Phin M. Miller
Bullelo Ba
A. Burnlan
Barri Erie
N. L.thompson
Clas. Campbell
Hi. D. Monroe
L. Tites
North Clarendon
SS. James
D. Hallock
Cleveland
Columbus
Aa. T. Abell
Will Martin
Harpelisville
Chicago
Observer Prefers Wholesome News Over Scandal
The Observer editor defends publishing standards after criticism for concealing misconduct by citizens. He condemns sensationalism, pledges decency, and explains that only morally proper reporting will be pursued while acknowledging reader feedback and a reader letter praising the stance.
Earthquake Theories Spark Heated Village Debate
Last evening locals reported a sharp tremor that rattled doors and buildings. Geo P Isham and C L Baker offered theories while others linked the shock to a canal area incident after a nitro glycerine magazine exploded near Humberstone. No lives were lost and magnetic aftershocks were felt along the Welland canal. Indian liquor prosecutions are urged on Cattaraugus and Allegany reservations.
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Cotl l Ce Cotton
Geo. P. Isham
C. L. Baker
Ludge" Heynembourg
Humberstone
C. PF. Dunbar
Bulkalo
Price
Cattaraugus
Allegany
Teller
Pe Vilar
Polo Contest Shows Dunkirk Effort Against Bay State Cubs
Dunkirk’s crowd witnessed a Bay State Polo Club defeat the home team 4 to 1 after a hard fought match. McDonald club players C. Hamilton O'Donnell and others faced controversy over goals as Bay State repeated scoring with disciplined offense. Local officials, players and spectators debated calls while Bay State secured the win.
A Paid Police Force Urged By City Businessmen
In light of recent burglaries and the loss of cash from several prominent stores, businessmen urge the council to fund a paid police force. A meeting or other action is proposed to secure four to five efficient officers, with Judge Durrell suggesting an appropriation of 2000 to 3000 dollars. The Onseaven plans to gauge popular sentiment and publish readers' communications on the matter. Corporate leaders insist property protection requires concrete council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cks
Durrell
Onseaven
Burglaries Reported On Lion Street Shops
Last night a break in occurred at Fred Koch's brand market on Lion Street breaking the side light from front windows. Thieves took about four or five dollars worth of shoulders. Mrs Lechner's shop was also entered but her watchdog deterred the intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koch
Lion St
Mrs. Lechner
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N. Y
Alrive
Mathers
Winslow
United States
Ens
Buffalo
One Price
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Paris
Loreuiles &C.ub
Lladies
Hometaber
Wheeler Bros
Olwa
Gase
Guinness
Edward Meachow
Temoval
Lyon
QO. BR
the Evening Observer
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Barry
Tel
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Arsive
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Ikamy
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ATK Steam
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Arkive
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Lower Lakes
Ocnrier Day
the Observer
de Violela
Lown
Ray Brooks
Muskeren Car Company
Muskexon. Mic
Biates
Detroit
Detroits
McDonald Polo Club
Octions
Feary Flacke
Berry
Florence F Turlbert
Forestville
Harry Cram
Barnes
Lilydale
Griswold
Salamanca
J. Baker
New York
Mars
Cisse
Altes
Bay State Polo Clab
Boston
McDonald Club
Blues
Bay State Club
McDonald
Pine
Miner
McDonalds
Bay States
O'Donnell
Bay State
Bunkixk
Rusher
Messrs
Williams
Carey
Capper
Jarvis
Stanley
Sulette
Hequembourg
The
Bay State Polo Club
W.H. Rogers
C. J. Foye
A. Kean
H. Kirk
W. H. Fiwcett
A. G. Doe
C. Woods
Dunkirks
Upd
Cenner St
Ilerv?’s Grocery
Ernest A. Hoffacker
Lion St. Grocer
Bradfords
Gucdi Music
M. McDonald, Man’gr
Danforth & Co
McCarthy
China
Amberisa
Chrochfery
China Hall
Donkirk,n.y
Mc Carthy & Hayden
Bach
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