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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1883
Page
2
A fragmentary item from the Evening Observer mocks attempts by Mr Murphy's enemies to squash him. The tone notes a heavy gentleman in a chair and jokes about the scene, with odd spellings and unclear names suggesting a late 19th century political squabble.
Week ending October 6 records probate grants and letters testamentary for Rachel C Cochran e and David Cochrane executors in the estate of Alex Westfield with others, administration for Peter Linstrom, abstration for John C Dibble, temporary admin for Elmer F Thompson minor, and guardianship actions for Henry Razpole and Anna A Strank. Judicial settlement and guardian discharge noted for Mason Aldrich.
Experts discuss how potato rich diets shape physique arguing that potatoes support robust growth in children and national vigor. Comparisons are made between Ireland United Kingdom and United States highlighting diet related differences in height strength and weight.
The article outlines October lunar activity with calls of conjunctions and oppositions involving Venus Mercury Neptune Saturn Jupiter and Mars. It notes a partial eclipse visible across the United States and Pacific and mentions occultation occurrences and timing details from a historical almanac.
Only four veterans of the 1912 conflict gathered at Meadville on Monday. Present were George Smith, 93, Isaac Hurd, 91, Michael Rubel, 9, and James E. Lewis, 9, marking the standout turnout for the annual event.
A vivid social sketch describes a young woman in tweed and gloves, neatly dressed with clean skin and hair, moving through a city street car. The piece praises health and simplicity, noting her calm demeanor, strong hands, and modest outfit that contrasts with fancier but less tidy styles.
An English health advertisement touts Dr Fenners Kidney and Backache Cure as a remedy for kidney disease appetite issues and heart symptoms. It includes testimonials from Mrs James praising relief after long suffering and promotes additional products like soothing syrup bitters and blood and liver pills alongside a circular offer for full information.
October 23 1883 sale advertised to commence at the farm in the forenoon and continue at the mall with terms of sale and other particulars to GW Stiles on the farm.
Timetable fragment notes departures and arrivals between Dunkirk and Fredonia starting Tuesday June 6. Times listed include 8:45 am 10:00 am 1:25 pm 6:00 pm and 6:39 pm for Dunkirk to Fredonia and reverse options with fares noted.
The Nickel Plate announces new passenger cars on its New Trunk line with updated safety and speed features. Trains depart Chicago Union Depot and arrive at various hubs, with Columbus time listed as twenty minutes faster than Chicago and Cleveland seventeen minutes slower than Buffalo. For current schedules, contact local agents or the general manager Lewis Williamett at Cleveland.
An 1882 schedule lists a Pullman equipped line between New York and Chicago with various routes via Salamanca and the N Y P C B B, and the Coleaga & Atlunei. It notes limited express service with no extra charge for fast time, plus detailed Eastward and Westward local trains with stops from Dunkirk to Salamanca and beyond, including connections to Niagara Falls.
Train timetable fragment lists multiple westward routes from Bradford Branch with stops at Lume, Tracd, Buttsville, Keneajts, Limestone, Carrollton, Titusville, and Ty-Tauvitle. Details include daily and Sunday constraints, approximate times, and connections, with arrivals around 4.01 pm to 7.50 pm and various departure windows.
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