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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1884
Page
4
Western portions will see increasing cloudiness and local rains with southerly winds. Eastern areas may rise in temperature while the west holds steady. Latest locals note Hood's Sarsaparilla as an appetizing tonic and energy booster.
A fragmented page contains an advertisement for Mrs Winsley’s Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming immediate relief and multiple cures, priced 25 cents. The notice section lists Hamilton’s Coal Yard offerings, Papillon Skin Cure, Lyon Bros and Light & Harper sales, Wheeler Bros barber shop, Borralo clothing store promotions, poultry and meat vendors, real estate, and local services.
Money orders issued by American Express Co provide receipts and refunds if orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the company.
A fragmented column lists farm offers and rental land on Brigham road, plus local business ads for electrical devices at Monroe’s city drug store and Palace Drug Store. It reports sheriff credentials, thefts on Dutch Hill, upcoming alumni meetings, and civic notes on street improvements and a social turners hop with a prize drill. It also mentions local personal mentions, travel notices, and various attendees at hotels.
Police report: John Brewer, a tramp, broke into Perrysburg station about 12:30 am and stole five to six hundred dollars worth of railroad tickets. Detective Matteson sent from Forcatville where Brewer was arrested by Constable Holmes. Brewer is brought to answer before the Grand Jury. Three Poles who broke into cars here in Pinter appear before the Grand Jury, seven bound to appear by Judge Durrell. bench warrants issued as Detective Matteson releases them to Mayville.
Last evening a special meeting of the common council exposed perceived misuse of funds as members voted to appoint George M. Newton as city engineer at a salary of 150, after a letter from incumbent engineer Scott offered to do the work for any amount. Critics accuse the board of theft and corruption, urging voters to remember the tainted members at the next election.
Sohmer and Co. unveil a new five foot one inch grand praised for original scale and concert grand touch. The instrument combines room economy with full grand power, praised for elasticity and refined touch by experts and amateurs. H. J. Howe sells these pianos as western New York agent.
A partial programme for the Chautauqua County Teacher's Association meeting at Sherman on May 21 23 lists welcome address by George C Van Dusen Es and a series of papers lessons and papers on school discipline geography electricity and supervision by educators from Forestville Mayville Dunkirk Jamestown Sherman and Fredonia with names G W Elia Ema Rugh E Blanchard J W Babcock W H Benedict Effie L Flint P R Pattison R Rogers and others. Attendees may buy round trip tickets at reduced rates.
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