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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1883
Page
4
A fragmented Jamestown column reports sewer work, a civic election note featuring Frederick Pollineer and Mahoney for supervisor, a wedding at St. Joseph's cathedral, a street railway discussion, a peculiar stamp story from the post office, a burglary arrest in Farnham, a drowning death near Warren, and a domestic scandal in Sterreland as well as a young farmer’s arrest in the region.
A stream of personal notes lists visitors and arrivals in the city from various places. Names include Mr and Mrs Alton, Mr Truggett, Mr Lucas, Mr Kimball, Mrs Avery, J Birdsall, J Wilker, C Warner, Fred Rosell, Capt James Wala, J Willey, and others from Detroit to New York. Also noted are hotel arrivals at Eastern Hotel and other lodgings with numerous travelers from Rochester, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and beyond arriving for visits or brief stays.
A fragmented account describes a reporter visiting a shop tied to sausage making and meat processing. The narrative includes odd observations of a collared pet, a chopping yard, and speculative remarks about profits and advertising, all presented in a rambling, old-time newspaper voice.
The Turkish horse is gentle and attachable due to kind early training described in The Life and Letter of G. G. Bushey. Turks treat horses with care, avoiding beating, and social bonds form, unlike harsher European methods. Rings in noses signify trained status. stories recount horses protecting riders and obeying masterly commands. Buffalo moderator Dame Mebhead leads the New York Synod in Madison Square Garden.
Albany Oct. 17. The Sno Board of Supervisors occupied Monday through Tuesday afternoon with bills and regular session work. A long list of standing committees shows Equalization, Accounts, Exche, County Expenses, Public Buildings, Attorneys, Public Shuildings, and many others with members named such as Travy, Stafford, Bookstaver, Marvin, Die erin, Knapp, Hills, Allis, Cranston, Sylvester, Scofield, Parker, Skinner, Deniley, Frissel, Ottaway, Brockway, Dicker nan, Plage, and more. The article also covers witness Sessions in a senatorial case, and notes the death of Henry Adwins, a Ripley resident and former Justice of the Peace.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a proposal for a new society for married couples. It would form branches within families and require members to covenant to observe courtesy thoughtfulness and unselfishness throughout marriage while avoiding criticism from all relatives. The idea hinges on two simple rules and aims to foster harmony. Also, a separate notice advertises stock sales of Masonic and related lodge goods at the Far MER AND Ot. office.
A dire on Tryon and North Teter streets destroyed six dwellings. Loss covered by insurance. A father killed by his son in law in Dexton, Me. Willard C. Bray of Garland probably fatally shot by a son in law named Decker. Sewer pipe sale offer and junk goods advertising by Perry & Co. Center St. Also notes about job ads and a house near the depot ready for boarders.
An early 20th century advertisement urges shoppers to visit Buffalo One Price Clothing Store at 47 Center Street for a wide range of ready to wear clothing. It touts large stock, guaranteed fit, and quick household-use products from Jims store and Sada & Co on yellow Git, with emphasis on timely action to secure desired items.
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