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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1883

Page

3

Religious Services and Notices in Brocton Area Churches

A compact listing notes church services across Brocton area congregations including Fay Fapitat Church First Presbyterian First Methodist German Evangelical German Bible Church and St Johns Episcopal with varying service times and Sunday schools. Other items report Decoration Day plans by G A R Post 292 and local social events including a wedding reception and a book dedication at Martin Carey residence.

First Methodist Church Fourth Elk Buffalo Iter G.L. Mond Colfax Martin Carey Della Carey Jay Crandall J. G. Squier E. B. Crandall John Woods Cnn Brocton

Neighboring Towns Our Letter Writer Ntens of News Gathered

A correspondence piece from the Life Observer reporters reflects on nearby towns and shared happenings. The column blends local anecdotes, brief notes, and social updates gathered by a corps of observers.

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Forestville Social Notes and Local Updates

Forestville specials report editor A G Parker must relocate to Dunkirk due to travel fatigue. Bristol Carrington and family visited from Dunkirk. D A Denise paints his house. several townsfolk listed for visits and repairs. A church service was canceled due to Rev Kidder’s absence. Lyceum drama postponed. A suit over excise law ruled for the complainant. marriage brief and local notices finish the column.

Gar A. G. Parker Dunkirk Bristol Carrington D. A. Denise Clark Glass M. E. Barber Academy Lyceum Dramatic Club Silver Creek M. E. Haveris Erie D. P. Barnard Rome N. Y Barnard’s Look Charles Swift Wim J. Straight Jr Cottrell Irving Jersey City Hogencamp Ladies of the Baptist Church Edwin Dennison Loomis North East Alonzo Horton W. W. Carpenter

Fragmentary political rhetoric on an ailing leader persists

The damaged OCR text depicts wavering talk about a fading leader, claiming resilience and defiance amid a political crisis. It mentions a long life and a sense of impending demise, with critics noting the endurance of opposition even as supporters press claims of vitality.

Sinclairville local notes and market items from May

May 18 coverage reports butter and cheese sale prices at the Board of Trade. The Free Methodists plan a Theological Seminary at Vermont Station. An oil well shows oil but not enough for profit. Various local updates include a saw mill accident, gardening delays, and community notes on Lodge, Decoration Day, and moving to Cleveland.

Plumour C. S. Board of Trade Vermont Station Chas. A. Dingley Shawneetown Caigo Moore J. Westley Sylvan Lodge Barrashayville Dorman McLean & Edson Horace Greeley Cleveland Bex

Cassadaga Notes and Local Happenings from the Advertiser

The Cassadaga page reports on a Rogers Cycle exhibition to a full house, York and Co.’s Big Show profits, and iron work by a local smith. It mentions F. M. Beebe’s jersey cattle, local watch repair services, and the need to travel to Fredonia or Jamestown for such work. The Cassadaga Lake Free Association hosts its annual picnic June 9 and 10 with speakers Kelloge of Ohio and Lynn of Boston, a stand dance June 10, and brass bands on the grounds. Local business news includes participation in Patent Medicine manufacturing, Dr Root’s Catarrh remedy, and a mention of a cheese factory improving. A diphtheria incident affected Monte Bradford’s vicinity briefly, with a neighbor staying up all night until morning. the patient recovered.

Rogers Tom’s Cabin Co York & Co F. M. Beebe Fredonia Jamestown Cassadaga Lake Free Association C. P. Kelloge Ohio Lynn Boston B.A. Feed Fort Pond Dr.Root Monte Bradford Br. Joh Cocks Crew

Island village notes and business developments

The excerpt notes Rev. I. C. Kingsbury of Fredonia to preach each Sunday at 11 o'clock in the Baptist church until further notice. C. V. Beebe reports extensive store repairs making a well arranged Western New York shop. Three dry goods stores advertise full season stock and local prices. T. C. Alden of Lilly Dale advances hotel extension. Archie McLean and John M. Edson 2d acquire the Sinclairville Commercial to run as a first class newspaper.

I. C. Kingsbury Fredonia the Baptist Church C. V. Beebe New York T. C. Alden Lilly Dale Archie McLean John M. Edson 2d Sinclairville Commercial Dorman Orr Ga

Cherry Creek Village News Briefs and Local Transfers

Local farmers report cheese from Linwood factory sold at 122 cents per pound to J H Jewell of Cattaraugus. Norman Crowell buys Henry Cummings dwelling in southwest village. Becker Stillman building to host Scotus gallery once finished. Lawrence E Shattuck of Stanbury Mo visits relatives. Turbine wheel and mill upgrades underway at Lawrence Griffeth’s grist mill. M J Kenyon opens well-stocked Griswold-style furniture room after moving. L Griffeth injures foot while splitting wood. Ii Cookingham and wife return from Colo Michigan. FORK,

Cherry Creek Linwood C. D. Leonard J. H. Jewell Cattaraugus Norman Crowell Purchser Henry Cummings Becker & Stillman Main Street Scotus Picture Gallery Lawrence E. Shattuck Stanwury Lawrence Griffeth Griswold M. J. Kenyon L. Griffeth Cookingham Coiro Michigan Fork

Silver Creek Bank Block Sold to Stewart & Co

The three story building formerly owned by C. I. Lee and A. C. Swift at Silver Creek has been sold to Stewart & Co. Lanphere & Layman occupy the first floor with groceries boots and shoes and a news room while Norton ros. runs a liquor store and drugs on the second room. Stewart brothers plan to merge the two stores into a single large dry goods establishment. Mrs Blanding sister of Mr Whitney of Dainkirk died Monday after about two weeks illness from a paralytic stroke. Funeral Wednesday.

C. I. Lee A. C. Swift Stewart & Co Lanphere & Layman Norton Ros Stewarts CLL. 5. C Pattison W. Baker Mowes, Babcock & Ewell W. A. Cockburn

Protecting Corn from Crowe and Field Pests

A farmer from Elmir and others discuss methods to deter crows from corn. One suggests poisoning with strychnine and watering the seed, risking harm to other birds. Another farmer advises soaking seed in copperas solution for twelve hours and rolling in ground plaster, noting no trouble from birds and good germination.

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