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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1884
Page
5
Fragments of store ads and public notices from a Dunkirk paper mention winter goods at the Erie Store, clothing and hats at local shops, repairs by Parsons, and a ban on underage billiards or pool. A railway coal burning order and a political demonstration are also noted along with a registry session in October.
HL Mattenburg of Dayton is pocket at the Eastern Hotel. BP J Monroe of McCarthy’s China left for New York. A Austin and Henry Free of Jamestown registered today at the Erie. Thos Wilde of Buffalo and James Delaney of Denver Voll. registered at the St James. Miss Nellie Egan returned from Oswego. George Kaltenbael left for Rochester to take charge of books for a hardware firm. Mrs John Buckley and Mrs Bourne of Dunkirk noted as Mrs Dean Buckley’s ghost this week. Rev J J Bates appointed pastor of M E charges to be with his people tomorrow to preach morning and evening.
A dated political exhortation urges Rapaltieda electors in Chautauqua County to vote Republican. It lauds James A. Garfield and James A. Garfield era allies, attacks the Democratic party, and calls for support of the Republican slate in a forthcoming election. It also notes concerns about counterfeit money and local civic notices.
A mass meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening featuring speakers from Chicago and the National Women’s movement. Local committees promise a large audience and special railroad rates for attendees. The event will use the Opera House and Columbus Hall for lectures and performances with arrangements coordinated by QusERVER Olaire.
A Sheridan New York couple Samuel and Emily marked fifty years of marriage with a family gathering. Twelve children, six sons and six daughters, attended, though the youngest son in Meadville, Penn., could not be present. Thirty seven friends joined to celebrate, with thanks from AC and family for gifts including a table set.
A neatly written fragrance laden note was picked up early this morning in front of a location referred to as On SRRVER Of. It contains a plea from a young woman to a male recipient, warning of ungratefulness and inviting a late visit to discuss feelings, with a hint that the father will be away.
Local items report Erie introducing a new polo club, herring catches by Erie fishermen, and electric headlight adoption on the Nyano division. Prohibitionist sentiment, the Gowanda cannery’s 200000 tomato and 160000 corn cans, and a proposed naval bank are noted along with diphtheria cases at Stockton and deaths including Miss Fanny Griswold.
The column catalogs theatre moves and gossip: Leander Kate Claston tainted OA Child of the State. Henry Abbey leases the Princess Theater in London as Mrs. Lanet plans a return. Cornel mansion purchase by Catherine Morris associate. Minnie Maddern to close season then open in Chicago on Nov 10. American tensions threaten touring stars. Thury Dunman joins Henry Irving in Quebec. May Harrows gaining notice in London for Priscilla Reston. Boniface company disbands after road tour. Madison Square previews weekly matinees. Irving shelves Charles for The Bells Stratagem, instead presenting Hehelen and Eugene Aram on Twelfth Night. Wallace company at Grand Opera House. Miss Hillina Russet to star in Decanter. incident during Tom's Cabin performance in Wheeling. Madame far Vive performer dazzles in English at New York. Elen correspondence about Miulinye’s sie.
A collage of brief items: New York County People’s party backs Tammany Hall, a Harvard founder statue unveiled, Arthur sanctions a consul appointment in New Orleans, Hong Kong reports standstill in business, Cincinnati’s Michael Knight wounded by a blow, and Morrie & Co. affairs settled in Montreal. Fires and losses hit Wilmington mill, Vassar grants 696 degrees with 188 marriages and 27 deaths since 1867. Wrestler Dufur challenges McMahon for stakes, Montreal cotton supply and Montreal mills, robberies near St Boni face Cambria County, and family deaths surrounding Mr Davis. Cattle disease in South Erie linked to Texas fever. Chamberlain Institute trustees receive rare book gift from Fenton.
A grand Republican rally in Dunkirk on Thursday October 3rd is billed as the largest mass meeting in the county. Local clubs prepare with speakers from Chicago and Buffalo prominent figures invited include Gen Joseph J Carr and Judge A W Tenney. The event features a light procession, a 4000 seat venue at the Opera House and Columbus Hall, and special rates for attendees. Clubs urged to notify organizers and arrange lodging.
A fragment notes a station observing showers in Ontario near Lakes Dake with a lower probability signal. Local weather context hints at temperate conditions and fluctuating temperatures. The incomplete text references Wasitxeron Observation 3 and a forecast moment for the region.
The fragmentary excerpt appears to promote Hoods Sarsaparilla amid garbled copy. It references relief from misery and pain, claiming benefits from the product. The text is incomplete with many unreadable words.
An advertisement touts Mrs Soothing Syrup for children offered by physicians in the United States. It claims to ease stomach and teething discomfort, reduce inflammation, and restore energy. The note asserts the product calms a sick child and is sold by druggists worldwide for 2 cents a bottle.
A garbled Victorian era advertisement page touts patent medicines and tonics for health and vigor, promising complete restoration of vitality. It lists multiple products and vendors including Wheelers, Lyon Bre, and Hamilton, with crude claims about cures, constipation, dyspepsia, chest ailments, and other maladies.
Special attention is given to ladies hair dressing and trimming of bangs in all styles at Une A Wheeler's barber shop on Center Street.
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