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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1883
Page
2
A review of scattered items from the Evening Observer covers Keim and a religious census claim in Victoria, the Cincinnati society centennial excursion, Tunney's sources about Conkling, looming state and county tax increases, and political editorials. It also recalls Dublin Fenian debates, a Gloucester schooner incident with a modeled sea creature, and reflections on science, progress, and public health warnings about contaminated water.
A nostalgic editorial rails against drinking water in its purest form and alcohol, arguing water destroys the body’s tone and fumes over risks from boiling, distilled liquors, and beer. It mocks grandmothers remedies and laments modern reliance on adulterated cures and dangerous beverages.
Correspondence by a life reporter corps gathers varied notes on events and voices from the city. The column blends brief items and observational vignettes reflecting local concerns and personalities.
Chester Skinner of Warthend, died in Mar quetts Wan of fever at age 80, funeral held at Breeton Baptist Church on the 29th alt. The narrative recalls his pioneer journey from Norwich New York to Portland in 1819 with his brother Adie and the care of siblings, detailing his life, family, and steadfast service to kin and community.
Chester Goodrich, a lifelong helper of the poor and a skilled artisan, died after moving from his Portland farm to Kansas. He built his house, supported neighbors, and left a legacy of hard work and honest faith. Survived by his wife and family except eldest son Daniel.
U S court of Inquiry holds Commander Mullan answerable for the loss of UFBs. Ashuelot case ordered. Resignation of Lieut. Col. Ties to take effect immediately. Ties initially offered restitution then delayed to avoid court-martial. Secretary Folger assigns E W Jesis Clark to help organize a civil service examining board in New York and other cities. Immigration stood at 78,000 in April with 22,000 from Great Britain. April last year reported 104,000 arrivals. Tax disputes surround Arlington estate liens. heirs contest taxes and seek resolution of a $140,000 appropriation.
An OCR filled timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Mt., Esterne, Southern, Fredonia, West, and Carrollton routes. It notes daily and Sunday service peculiarities, station stops, and approximate times across several towns with references to freight and passenger movements.
Fragmentary OCR lists bus or rail timetables with times and places such as Fredonitt, Dunkirk, Freonia, Pur, and various numbered codes. Includes strange spellings and inconsistent punctuation, suggesting an incomplete transport schedule with departure times ranging around early morning and afternoon, plus coded prices. No coherent narrative or clear event beyond timetable fragments.
The Nickel Plate Railway announces latest timetable updates for travel between New York Chicago and St Louis. Effective January 33 the line will operate revised schedules and the public is advised of forthcoming changes and service details.
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