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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1884
Page
4
Awe the season advances the pains and aches by which rheumatism is made known are experienced after exposure. It is not claimed Wood's Sarsaparilla is a specific for rheumatism but thousands benefited warrant urging others to take it before the first keen twine.
Advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming to relieve night crying from teething and colic in infants. Promotes cure claims for dysentery and diarrhea, stomach regulation, and renewed energy. Filed as a patent medicine pitch with price 25 cents a bottle and worldwide availability.
An imitation old time ad lists Voltaic Belt Co Marshall Michigan offering 30 day trial of Electrovoltatic belt and other electric appliances for nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood with promise of complete restoration. Mentions rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other ailments. Also notes barber services and various goods from local vendors.
A collage of election chatter and local notices describes political tensions, betting on outcomes, иnd small town ads. It notes the public mood after the vote, bets placed, stock fears, and community ads about boarders, trades, and funeral notices amid a charged post election atmosphere.
M M Wood of Jamestown becomes telephone inspector at Erie Pennsylvania. The Albion National Bank reports total liabilities of 2 200,000 to the comptroller of the currency. Dennis Gallagher the Irish wrestler challenges any man in western New York to spar wrestle or lift dumb bells for a stake. Wiard Prow warehouse at Batavia to be rebuilt brick three stories high larger than the old. Rumor Baldwins Guide claims Lackawanna & Pittsburgh may buy the old river division of the Buffalo New York Philadelphia. Barnum’s Circus went through Jamestown en route to winter quarters at Gridgewort, with a damaged car added to the train for repair. J D Mallonee Foreman at Corry Caligraph Works won a 6000 verdict against New York Central Railroad in New York State Court of Appeals over a Syracuse accident. New roller skate wheels made of rawhide by Cy Wells tested here. Wassen Ledger sold to Willard W Howard from B F Morris and will continue Democratic alignment. Killbuck residents spread false reports about Mrs D S Stearns private life leading to stones and arson. she drowned herself. Erie brakeman Daniel Thomas of Llonnellsville displayed extreme nerve after losing his arm in a crash. he was found walking home with his amputated limb in his remaining hand.
My beloved son Ames Caswell born Sept 4 1847 at Baltimore Mills Ontario Canada died Aug 28 1884 in Hamlet New York. He pursued religious work from youth, studied medicine in Buffalo, and practiced in Hamlet before illness. His wife and son, pastors, and friends supported him through protracted suffering. Funeral at Tamlet Methodist Church, buried at Siaalet Cemetery. AMES CASWELL Auburn Ontario Canada.
Last evening at Buffalo One Price Clothing a thief entered after supper and ransacked the shop display. A man identified as lines Murphy of Cincinnati claimed to be a visitor. he admitted guilt and faced penitentiary terms. Local investigations found a stolen item and the incident is tied to a bank related scheme in the narrative.
Report from Ripley Review describes The Brothers Restaurant formerly snob. sian reopening to the public after refitting with a restaurant attached and hours for dining. Also recounts a burglary at Mrs. GL. le ger’s home last Thursday morning. a trunk with $40 was stolen along with tobacco cigars bread and a large box of story papers. The burglar’s trail led to nearby woods as Mr. Hardinger pursued reaction from locals.
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