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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1884
Page
4
Increasing cloudiness across the Lower Lakes region with local rain probable, eastern areas see fair weather earlier. Winds shift from east to south, with a slight temperature fall expected after the rain.
An item in the latest locals column promotes Hood's Sursaparilla as the remedy to all forms of scrofula, claiming it can bring relief and cure those affected. The short blurb presents a medical-sounding pitch aimed at readers seeking treatment.
A mixed read including an old patent medicine pitch for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, a dental teething aid claim, and a string of local ads. It lists Hamilton's Coal Yard, Papillon Manufacturing Co. toys, Wheeler Bros barber shop, Burrato One Price Store, and Dunkirk clothing and services. Names include Mrs Winslow, Lyon Bros, Light & Larner, and Burrato. The page also references Front Street property, poultry and meats, and local services.
Monsey mailings advertised by American Express Co offering money orders with receipts and refund if orders are lost. Sold at all company offices for payment at 6,500 places with rates listed from small to large denominations.
Bradford Era reports the polo team heads to Dunkirk for a match with the Dunkirks. Each side has won a game. Bradford aims for a decisive win as excitement builds at the slippery rink dubbed the rabber. A special round trip fare of 2.50 is offered for supporters traveling with the team.
Erie area items report residents visiting relatives and travelers in town, local industry updates on Jamestown Worsted mill expansion and canal boat movements, a Buffalo boat purchase, and a growing list of legal and firebrake inquiries. Names include Oliver, Frank, Luss, Baker, Cahill, Kepler, Brabender, Wheeler, and Tiffany.
In New York Providence defeated New York 3 to 0 while Buffalo routed Detroits 12 to 3 and Cleveland beat Chicago 2 to 1. Philadelphia Philadelphias won 3 to 1 over Dos tons. Trenton Domestics of Newark won 5 to 3 at Trentons. Princeton College lost 9 to 2 to Allegany at Princeton New Jersey. Hamilton College crushed Rochester University 14 to 10 at Clinton New York. Toledo defeated St Louis 4 to 1. Reading Actives beat Allen towns 6 to 0. St Louis Unions defeated Bostons 13 to 3. Providence Amherst beat Brown 5 to 4.
Weekly surrogate court notes list ancillary letters of administration for Edward Kehoe in Ashtabula County and Ira G. Brownell for Lodoski Brownell. Guardianship and accounts settlements follow for Robertson and Arnold families, with decrees and discharge of guardians and executors. Other estates include Christy Patterson Marsh and Marsh executors with legacy provisions noted.
Prices: Season tickets ten dollars available at Bank of Buffalco Weed & Co 284 Main and Star Oil Co Swan St corner of Washington May 1 through May 31. From May 16 to 31 season ticket holders can reserve seats at C Kuhn & Co. After June 2 single tickets with seats go on sale at C Kuhn & Co with prices to be announced. Out of town applicants may remit to Josiah Jewett treasurer Bank of Buffalo who will select best seats on receipt of application.
In Marviné court on May 19, Louis Shultz pleaded guilty to grand larceny second degree and was sentenced to two years in Auburn State Prison. Charles W. Smith pleaded not guilty and awaits trial. Patrick Murphy arraigned on robbery charges, bail set at $2000, next court. George W Foster indicted for arson third degree and pled guilty. Elmira Reformatory confinement discharged by law. First National Bank of Jamestown sued Chester Bullock et al, verdict for plaintiff $1583.22. Washington L. collapsed case against Hiram Burnhem. case called Monday and abandoned.
Washington papers advertise ex president Buchanan's home near Lancaster Pennsylvania, known as The Wheatlands, as the estate overlooks rich county farms. The 22 acre property features a brick two story house with a wide central hall, a portico, and a library in the eastern wing. Buchanan made it his home after his diplomatic service and died there in 1868.
About ten acres of new land on a Brig ham road ploughed and dragged Terms 812 per acre strictly cash The Clean Times estimates their population at a figure derived from city water data claiming 80 000 gallons an hour and 500 000 daily to imply per person water usage Fritz Necker of Northeast Pa cured of catarrh and throat pain after two bottles of The World Imperial Catarrh Cream And Throat Tonte with prior treatment by physicians Sample free at your druggist superior products offered locally
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