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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1884
Page
5
A misc section notes the Erie Store as headquarters for fine milliners with new styles. Additional local items include election aftermath reminders, time-card changes by Lake Shore Railway, a new wholesale liquor store, and wedding notices.
Personal mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Jas Gerrans of Toledo and others in Dunkirk at hotels and residences. The piece mocks election coverage, notes bashful wagers, jokes about a fur cap, and cites figures debating democracy. A carrier quits his job to join McCarthy Monroe.
The Brooks Works denies political interference and says President Brooks is a Republican while Secretary-Treasurer Hinman is a Democrat. Neither, they claim, dictates votes. no employee coercion or ballot force occurs, and claims of coercion or bosses handing ballots are unfounded and misrepresented.
Al Hipley wed Miss Randall daughter of Nelson Randall Est of Ripley and sister of Edward G. Randall to Mrs Elsin Mifflin of Washington in a brilliant ceremony. Friends from Erie Buffalo Washington and North East Pa. attended and the couple departed on the five o'clock train for their bridal tour to Washington. Presents were described as costly and elegant, the largest ever seen in the village.
Sullivan taunts McCaffrey saying any doubt of defeat costs $1900 to Fox and a $5,000 or $10,000 side match. He states McCaffrey must accept or fight any pugilist for a $5000 title shot, risking the championship.
A garbled list of local items recounts racing, deaths, political results, and small-town events. It mentions Jamestown readers, Cattaraugus Times, a Baltimore murder sentence, a county election, a dance for a relief fund, a hub factory fire, and modest agricultural yields near Mayville and Niagara, with brief notes on residents and local establishments.
Reports from near Penn View detail a search that led to a suspect nabbed by Deputy Sheriff Woodworth near Randolph. A mock election on the same day showcased student interest, while railroad talks aim to connect Wat Mem Yan with Geneva and Cormit roads, with £20,000 already subscribed for right of way and soon contracts expected.
A noisy debate unfolds with accusations over a post office bid, party favors, and alleged gains for Republicans. A seedy figure challenges claims while a creditor demands settlement within ten days, threatening collection by his daughter Mrs New leds if ignored.
A chaotic mix of restaurant chatter and sports notes describes The Brothers Restaurant and a track meet at Milwaukee. Minnie R Pace clocks 2.06 in a sprint and 4.97 in a hurdle, while Johnson struggles to beat his record in the mile amid windy, chilly conditions. The prose then pivots to a broad meditation on learning and newspapers as public instruction.
The piece surveys winter fashion, noting popular laces for Heht woolen dresses, hats with bell-shaped crowns, MK sashes, and embroidery braids. It highlights gloves, kilts, novel serpent millinery, felt and beaver hats, and color trends like brown and fawn. Tailored riding habits, mourning dolmans, lace stockin, and new footwear of velvet and plush are described alongside fabrics such as cashmere and crimp braid.
A garbled OCR summary notes various athletes and events with names like John Meagher and Jimmy Mitchell, mentions boxing figures Pete McCoy and Mitch Golden, and references matches, records, and exhibitional bouts in multiple sports. It cites Prof. Walter Watson and Prof. Willian C. McCleland, plus jockeys and racing outcomes, with inconsistent details about dates, places, and scores.
Fragmentary OCR records show mail movements for EASTERN and WESTERN routes with times around 10:00 am 12:45 pm and 7:48 pm. Portions mention FREDONIA and GARBON with unclear figures and locations.
The notice argues rheumatism sufferers may benefit from Hood's Sarsaparilla though not claiming a cure. It emphasizes many have found relief after exposure to seasonal pains and urges readers to try the remedy.
Advice to mothers about a remedy for teething pain and sickness in infants. Claims to relieve crying and distress, cure dysentery and diarrhea, regulate stomach and bowels, ease wind colic, soften gums, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the system. Says the syrup is pleasant tasting and prescribed by a well known American nurse and physician. available from druggists worldwide for price per bottle.
Old time ad style offers Electro Volume Bell and other appliances on a thirty day trial for young men with nervous debility and related ailments. Claims complete restoration with no risk, plus pamphlets and notes on available second hand goods and local auctions. Also lists various tonics and remedies and local vendors across multiple streets and yards with a late season sales pitch.
Fragmentary text lists materials and items such as cement pipe tile fire brick land plaster and coal, with scattered names and addresses. The legible parts resemble a small ad or notice for materials and services, but the overall content is garbled and incomplete.
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