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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1884
Page
4
A cluttered advertisement list for Wheeler Bros barber and tensorial parlors on Center Street promises hairdressing shaving and ladies services. It also promotes a Front Street house for sale with title guarantee. Several depots offer wrapping paper farm supplies and assorted goods at low prices with a one price store claim and Amex money orders.
Local notes report a chilly scene with voters lining the street for a candidate at the box while weather and markets falter. Widespread frost threatens crops, oil and gas notices, a memorial day observance plan, and social events mark the day as towns prepare for a busy week. Information covers post office hours, train service, skating matches, and county notices in a dense window of community life.
Notice announces L. A. & M. S. R. excursion tickets at one fare for a round trip to Chicago's Republican National eeat. Tickets on sale May 30 to June 3, with a one day limit return in ten days from sale.
The funeral for Mrs. Oran Smith was held after her burial beside her daughter in Forest Hill Cemetery. The service at 2 30 AM was led by Rev. Adams and drew many mourners including her sister Mrs J Seaman and relatives from Bradford, Allegany, Towanda and Port Jervis. A Spanish cedar casket with rich lining and a floral pillow marked Asleep led the procession.
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