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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1884
Page
4
An old style local notice promotes Winslow's Roath Syrup as a remedy for infant teething pain and dyspepsia. It claims the syrup calms the nerves, reduces crying, and tones the system, noting its long-standing use in the United States and a price of 20 cents a bottle.
An early 20th century advertisement targets young men with claims for cures of nervous debility vitality and manhood troubles. It touts various tonics and “Shull’s Cure” remedies offered by local shops including Wheeler’s barber shop and Hamilton’s Coal Yard. The text lists broad products from patent medicines to household goods and hay, with multiple named sellers and places.
An advert notes special attention to ladies hair dressing and bangs styling at A Wheeler's barber shop on Venter Street. It also lists Lyons Uroz and J Harper as sellers offering goods in Cheat Mee.
A bustling Erie column notes warm clothing displays at the Erie Store including woolen gloves and hosiery, fashion talks, hats, and new underwear offers. It also mentions local social events at the Turners hall, upcoming meetings, and weather contrasts with a prior heavy snow episode.
Disjointed notes list residents and visitors such as Parker of Aston Brie Co visiting, Mr Gransrudgh at Fredenia farm, Langwourthy arriving, Sue Cicland visiting Antliv Hall, Freyland Greenwood and Willard Hornclsville registering, Mrs J Warner of Buffalo visiting Louis Trench, Campbell Galbraith now with Buffalo Daily Times, Win Hazeltine Jamestons B C known, Spooner and J A Stetson North East registered, and Dr Stille family mentioned.
Frankie Meadows of Bradford is acquitted of the murder of Jack Mead. After the verdict she was greeted by friends who congratulated her on escaping the clutches of the law.
A garbled local column notes various town tidbits. Mentions Lillie Dalley marriage, Slade the spiritualist, Corry and Randoph incidents, a fatal throat cut, a boy run over at Randolph who died, Col Richard Flach’s death in Buffalo, a Lockport social event, and assorted community notices including crops, theft, and a shipper named John Parsons. Also references a Blaine Logan political lean and a charity event in Attica.
A brief Dunkirk ceremony marched from Cohumbus ball to Fifth and Lion for a rally on Oliey. A bonfire rose twenty feet as speeches praised Republican values, with Mr. Smith and Mer a leading voices. Dr Williams was praised for public schools and local policy, while criticisms framed opponents as self serving.
Dam Thake departs Jamestown to run Cambr idge telegraph office. Galbraith McMullin Sr of Venango Co Pa died Sept 23 aged 100 or 103. veteran of Perry’s Lake Erie victory. A child drowned in a Sugar Creek sell barrel. H Sheldon Co real estate sale set for Oct 20. Corry fair gold badge awarded for closest chicken weight 16 lb 2 oz to Dr Mead. Caterpillar society netted 863 dollars.
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