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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1884
Page
4
At 3 PM observers note fair weather over the Lower Lakes with partial cloudiness and scattered rain in the vicinity. Temperature remains steady with no large fluctuations expected.
A terse local item notes a strong presence of Barsaparilla weed in Lowell, counting ten times as much as a prior reference. It mentions a good name at home and a tower of aie abroad, but details and exact figures remain unclear.
Advice column style ad snippets tout Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming instant relief for teething pain and cures for diarrhea dysentery and wind colic. It lists price two dollars and repeats sales claims from druggists worldwide with scattered local shop notices and various ads.
Receipts issued for American Express Co money orders. Money refunded if order not redeemed. Sold at all offices of the company, with current rates and forms available. Address and office locations provided for customers.
The issue notes twelve graduates, upcoming events, weather forecasts, and local happenings. Highlights include a June 26 patio school close, Erie trains on time, a strawberry and ice cream festival, and community discussions on school government and tramp problem solutions.
City letters report visits by Mrs Heyl and others, a tragic Sister Mary Paula death, the Turkey case verdict of acquittal, the Oran Smith funeral, and civic progress such as a new Pagoda project. County Court sessions, bank scandal fallout, and Brabender’s return to Erie dominate the day’s legal and financial news.
Mrs. Lewis Chapman is very sick and not expected to improve soon. Pastor Ider Leech plans to preach his last sermon here next sabbath before returning to Pennsylvania to regain health. Mrs. Mary Billings visited her son last week, Ila Root of Westfield visits Mrs Kreuger, and Mr. Blackman from Kansas visits his brother Justin at Mrs. Howard's. Will Waldin of Milford is repainting R Kreuger's house in oriental drab with dark brown trim. The Chautauqua cheese factory is producing five cheese a day and gaining patrons, while Mrs. Neff plans frequent visits to her father in feeble health. Lewis Cutting’s burned barn is likely arson. horses and two buggies saved, $800 insurance on barn and tools, $150 uninsured loss for Charlie. The Stockton cheese factory runs at full blast under Mr. Pemberton, producing 21 decect daily with weekly sales. J. B. Forbes of Fredonia improves his farm, while fruit prospects are good except peaches. Teachers did not attend the Sherman association. readers continue borrowing the Farmer. The paper’s tone mocks readers who refuse to subscribe, noting the cheap price and margins.
Mayville court reports Jeremiah Seeley still on trial. Edson Hurlbert indicted for burglary pleads not guilty. Bail set at 500 dollars. Awaiting next court of oyer and terminer.
Games played yesterday across cities. Cleveland 2 Detroit unknown. Providence 20 New Yorks 4. Buffalo 4 Chicagos 0. Philadelphia 10 Philadelphias 4. Baltimore 11 Cincinnatis 3. Philadelphia Athletics 14 Toledo unknown.
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