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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1884
Page
2
The Chicago Locomotive Improvement Company is incorporated with 500000 capital. Corporators include Charles B Coventry James Carson and J K Pollard. The firm will manufacture improved locomotive appliances.
A New York Sun money writer notes the global wheat market rally driven by India, Russia and Australia rail progress. He cites years of railroad expansion, criticizes American overcapitalization and sharp practices, and warns the world now seeks only gold and not American produce or stocks.
The piece discusses Mulligan letters, Blaine, and perfidy claims, condemning impropriety and a presidential menace. It then shifts to railway expansion, cost savings, and tariff debates, highlighting New England industry protection and potential tariff reform impacts. It ends critiquing government surplus and party responsibility for fiscal policy.
The Coventry locomotive, engineered by Charles B. Coventry of the Chicago locomotive improvement company, promises 25 percent fuel savings and reduced fire risk for western rails. The design reworks boiler flues and exhaust to improve efficiency, with trials anticipated and guarded by the Herald. For sale listed: household furniture bar glasses and a gold beer faucet at 463 Wa. Mocxgt.
A collage of short items from the region notes 73 licensed liquor outlets in Olean, an agricultural fair forecast for Warren, a Findley’s Lake marriage, a Jamestown creamery shipping buttermilk to Buffalo, and a wager challenge about eating eggs. Additional items cover railroad shop moves, Decoration Day oration by Col. Anson Wood, a deaf mute claim about Mrs Hutchison, a critical note from Ashtabula editor, pension totals in Stuben County, a Kiantone cheese plant, and a horse sale dispute.
A quiet 50th anniversary gathering for Fustin and Sephrona McIntyre brought together 28 relatives including a sister Mrs Carpenter and children and grandchildren from Sheridan Randolph Poland and other places. After greetings and gifts they shared a bountiful meal and heartfelt well wishes for many more happy years.
Baseball results show Boston defeating Boston 5 to 3 and Philadelphia beating Providence 6 to 4. Cleveland triumphed 6 to 1 over Detroit, while Allegany lost 13 to 4 to Metropolitan. Brooklyn Americans edged Brooklyn 3 to 2 in a Brooklyn rivalry.
Receipts issued for American Express Co money orders. Money refunded if orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the Co. Rates: to 83 50, 300 12, 40. Prices and terms shown at offices.
Special report notes a Sunday school time error at St. Peter's Church, with the bishop of the diocese scheduled to visit on June 11. The term ends as Miss Alice Berry resigns after three years as assistant teacher, leaving the school with a difficult vacancy.
Conductor Holmes transfers to Mayville as BRY&P plans shift. Several KR.R. workers laid off amid overtime fears. Adelbert Farman, burned in oil-tank wreck, is fit for duty and likely promoted to way freight. Fishing woes intensify with troubling health symptoms among anglers. L D Sullivan and Ada Hall wed in Brocton. School ends Friday. new schoolhouse foundation laid. Sanford Swetland and Mrs Davison gravely ill at Centreville. Brocton FR Censor correspondent offers sharp critique of local clergy listing.
Special Reporter notes light rain daily in Cherry Creek last week. Mt s Butler completes new house on south Division street for occupation. Anthony Morian opens a new across his premises near Center street and Robert Robertson’s residence. Two new tiers of lots between Mein and Anilet streets go on sale, some already sold.
Local notes report Lin Bentley's residence on Beecher Street nearing completion with Levie Howard advancing framing on a new east Prospect Street home. Reynolds and Oswill install a brickmaking machine claimed to produce 27 000 bricks daily. A milk peddler narrates village commerce while four dollar per bushel common yellow corn seed prompts skepticism. Mrs Lottie Cronk’s interment occurred at Kennedy after a family visit from Town.
Cleveland reports steady markets with country and Minnesota wheats and corn prices, while New York shows mixed flour and wheat values across grades. Chicago, Cincinnati, and Toledo list varying lots in futures and cash sales, with meats, pork, and lamb prices noted alongside live stock activity in New York and Chicago markets.
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