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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1884
Page
4
Local notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health restoring remedy. It urges readers to try the tonic, claiming it safeguards well being and enhances vitality for those suffering or in need of improved health.
Advice to workers about night disturbances from sick children. Claims the syrup calms pain from crying fits and diarrhea, regulates stomach and bowels, cures wind colic, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, and benefits the whole system. A pleasant taste, prescribed by a renowned nurse and physician, available everywhere for 25 cents per bottle.
Young men urged to try Electra Volt aic Belt and other electric appliances for thirty days to combat nervous debility, rheumatism, paralysis, and related ailments. Guarantee of restoration to health and vigor with no risk. free pamphlet available on request.
Local ads mention Soto Wheelers on Center Street near the post office offering hairdressing, shampooing, and chair availability at 1011 Clare. Includes poultry and meat sellers, Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy offers, building supplies at Hamilton's Coal Yard, and a Fort Wayne-Saginaw game note about Clarkson achieving a side out.
A collage of brief items from Dunkirk area notices includes political events, military reassembly plans, a Republican rally, and local civic updates. Dr Stillman’s illness is noted, Albert Abell’s appointment as customs collector is announced, and reminders invite Blaine and Logan supporters to Columbus Hall. Also covered are coroner updates on a tramp death, Dunkirk Cadet Corps’ return, and local business chatter about a wind-damaged warehouse and a coal wave era weather shift.
The Captain of the Knights division orders all company captains to assemble at Columbus Hall on Wednesday evening September 1st at 8 for a general muster and uniform and torch drawing. A complete roster of each company must be prepared and all enrolled Knights are urged to attend regardless of drill corps membership. Nutian J Cromt, Division Commander.
Local column records brief mentions of visitors and residents: Mrs. C. B. Bradley in town, Geo. E. Jones of Salt Lake City at the Eastern, Prof. Powell Beallie from Niagara Falls, Miss Fannie Swert of Indianapolis visiting James Delvin, Mrs. O. D. Farrar visiting kin, Mrs. A. W. Abell en route to Wornellaville, Mrs. D. P. Roberts returning from Pennsylvania, Otto Koch leaving for Buffalo for Bryant and Stratton College, J. S. Henry at the St James before heading to Kansas, D. P. Ludlow traveling salesman with Scranton Stove Works, John Cook of Panama, E. Bliss of Sherman, P. K. R. Sheldon of rege town among Erie arrivals, W. Dr. Hammond of Greenport at St James, and T. S. Allen visiting town. Allen formerly in charge of Erie copper dept.
While riding from Corry two men debated a candidate Williams. They claimed he was a foremost city figure linked to every enterprise. A German hotelier named his new hotel the Saint Julius after Julius T. Williams, ablest man in the county, though the Saint Julius postdates by four days. The Saint hond of Dunkirk confused us, as the Saint Julius honors the proprietor's father, Gen Julius Polski.
A quiet Republican gathering in Milford Pomfret where John Hamilton Jr and Assembly candidate J. Williams spoke to about fifty Republicans. Attendees included Dr. Fenner, L McKinstry, L Wilson, G Tiffany and others from Fredonia with the Milford contingent. The event ended with a band serenade at Mr Webster’s home, showcasing orderly, thoughtful civic engagement.
Two newsdealers in Corning received identical letters last week warning of balance dues on an account. An unknown party sent a 35 note and a ship, prompting a prompt conscience check and sparking speculation about local mysteries and potential social consequences for Corning.
In Salamanca a man died at a fireside. a Pittsburg railroad strike sparks discontent. a Meadville pole collapse narrowly misses Lott Cooper. Meagre crop prospects in Erie county due to dry weather. a brakeman on the S. & Ki dies after a fit at Pa yards. Local industry news covers lumber, gas wells, and a Tahaina mine brick. Authorities identify a body found near Erie as John Browser, a German tailor from Buffalo, amid possible foul play. A balloon ascension and bicycle and horse racing events appear at Franklinville fair. Gowanda hosts a miniature tramway into the woods carrying joga in the worms to Buffalo.
Children’s Day observances at the German Methodist church featured remarks in German by the pastor and a New York visiting brother. Despite language barriers, the group showed zeal, good singing, and well performed recitations and songs by the children, with a brief lapse followed by a strong finish. The visiting brother conducted an instrumental piece and a collection was taken before the benediction.
A heated confrontation between Booksilver and Colgan, described as a display of bad grammar and vile epithets, drew a crowd this morning at the post office. The piece notes no verdict on the controversy and laments ongoing Democratic rifts as both sides exchange harsh charges.
The Womans Foreign Missionary Society holds its annual election of officers Tuesday at 32 M E Church. The meeting outlines the goal of lifting women in heathen lands and India, with Mr Kummer of Fredonia expected to speak and inspire renewed dedication to the cause.
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