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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1884
Page
4
Fragmentary timetable text shows arrival and departure entries for Eastern and Southern services with inconsistent numbers and times. The legible portions indicate arrivals at 1545 and 9210 a.m. and departures at sunset or unspecified times, with codes like IF000 FIA and F500.
Wasamaros observatories forecast 3 PM conditions at Lower Lakes with partly cloudy skies and local rain then clearing. Winds shift to westerly, temperatures become slightly cooler in the east while remaining steady in the west.
Public notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for dyspepsia claiming stronger sufferers are cured. It urges readers to try the preparation as a health solution.
Distressed by a sick teething child prompts promotion of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, claimed to relieve pain and cure dysentery. The ad mix includes listings for Hamilton's Coal Yard, Papillon Skin Cure, Wheeler Bros barber services, clothing sales, poultry and seafood shops, and a Front Street house sale. Numerous local merchants urge purchases at low prices, with scattered notices on hairdressing, cigars, and hardware.
The issue catalogs fruit tree delivery and garden supplies, announces weather delays, and urges readers to visit local offices for bill heads and envelopes. It notes Dunkirk residents attended Langtry in Buffalo, reports on Louis Karb’s death at 25, and mentions the Polo club meeting. Also cites prices for papers and promotes Warren Sunday Mirror and Farwell papers with local pricing and delivery options.
M Samson of Lockport registered at St James. Ed Walker and David Reed of the Warren Sunday Mirror visited the city in support of Thomas Cumpson of Cumpson & Koch and A D Brown of Maurers Confectionery. Edward Clifton of the Railroad Herald in city promoting the May issue just out, edited and priced at $1.
H J D Miner presents a letter from E W Moss Co of Fulton New York seeking encouragement from local citizens to establish in the city. Mr Ross is reportedly ill but will assess town advantages and visit to review facilities when able. The note thanks the recipient for kindness and promises attention upon Mr Ross's return.
Letter from E D Cody of Emig Pa dated May 18 1854 defends his role at Martin Car Heating Co. and disputes a resignation claim. He states he was discharged by the president for pursuing another joint, due to stockholders' disapproval, and asks the paper to publish the reasons.
A reader recalls bleaching a lace on Monday and discovering it missing. The lace was found in a maple tree nest nearby, hanging from a branch. With a ladder a long pole and a boy, the lace was retrieved without damage, warning others bleaching laces in May to beware of robins.
Scores from games in New York Providence Detroit Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Indianapolis and other cities. Cincinnati players were arrested in Indianapolis for violating state law during a ball game. Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia teams posted varied results with Amherst Harvard and Newark related matchups also noted.
Belfast desires a roller rink as Batavia expands with 50 licensed rum holes and a 300 pupil graded school in Bolivar. Niagara Falls hosts a new International hotel, while Batavia plans a Congregational church. Major Stowits of Buffalo to speak at Spring-Fill Decoration Day exercises. Post Sewing Machine factory work begins in Batavia. Two deaths in Allegheny county from pharmacist errors. Erie Savings Bank in suspension amid rumors president fled. Seth Green ships 56000 brook trout to Olean Sportsmen. Gowanda offered 5000 for a free library and reading room. Empire and Hawley to boost Warsaw salt industry. Perry touted as Wyoming county’s liveliest town with heavy new building. Bolivar claims brightest lights in US due to natural gas. Conewango swamp to be drained. $5000 subscribed for project. Hornellsville school building vote defeated. Lockport’s Daniel G. Tucker, 70, suspected of US Marshal days, reportedly hung himself. Everett Spring of Buffalo, a lawyer, jailed for forgery. Mary Bowers dies after shooting in Warren. Buffalo wheelmen head to national league meeting. 1200 expected. Rochester & Pittsburg signs coal supply contracts for 80,000 tons to NY Central. other deals total 500k–600k tons. Belmont on NY Lake Erie and Western line. Allegany County seat, quiet town with ex-Attorney Hamilton Ward as a resident.
The faw mill runs full blast and supports many workers. Mrs. Jason Bigelow improves this spring. Arnold runs the home farm and a new purchase. Delos Wall dies Saturday morning from cancer. Twing attends a big spiritual meeting at North Collings. Westfield and Prospect bus runs with Billy and his horses. Alpha and James Barnes operate their farms. Wm. Arnold recovers from rheumatism. A barn party at James Barnes residence last Thursday evening went smoothly. Chas. Campbell leaves the R hk to work with local farmers. Seeding nearly finished with oats priced at 40 cents per bushel. Crank.
A Chautauqua Hill report details a prospering cheese factory producing three cheeses daily with potential growth, a large barn fire at Mr. Cutling’s rural property destroying hay and farming tools, and insurance on the barn with Tremain and Kingsbury. It mentions Mrs Caldwell’s boarder the school teacher, and general notes on cold weather, rosy spring prospects, and local progress.
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