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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1884
Page
4
A brief weather or observation note dated in Washington indicates probabilities or signals tied to a station report at 3 PM. The fragment hints at routine meteorological or navigational data collection.
Latest locals describe Sarsapurilla as a vegetable kingdom extract used in West remedies and Blood Purifiers. The notice implies health claims and traditional uses without formal endorsements.
Advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow Teething Syrup as a universal remedy easing teething pain, curing diarrhea and stomach issues, and boosting energy. Promoted by a renowned nurse physician in the United States, priced at 25 cents per bottle and sold worldwide by druggists.
The Voltaic Belt Company of Marshall Michigan offers to send their Electro Voltaic Belt and other electric appliances on a thirty day trial to men and all ages afflicted with nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood and related ailments. Complete restoration to vigor guaranteed with no risk during the thirty day trial. Write for an illustrated pamphlet free.
Local ads list Wheeler Bros barber shop services on Center Street near the post office including shaving hairdressing shampooing and chair rotations. Other items mention cigars poultry meats and tonics with agents Lyon Bros J Harper and F W Kaarrs offering music instruction and health remedies up for sale.
Blaine and Logan club members are invited to go to Fredonia on Thursday evening. The Plumed Knights and all club members should meet at Columbus Hall at seven o'clock. Cars will be ready to transport the entire organization, leaving at 7 30. By order of the President.
Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude for sympathy and favors after the death of a dear boy in his western home. The writer notes sorrow, gratitude to friends, and mentions a late tribute of flowers and Biblical exhortations. A.M. Kibbie of Mayville reports shooting a bald eagle near the Big Inlet, six feet four inches, weighing over pounds, and preserving the specimen.
A pleasant gathering last evening saw the Exempts of Drake Hose of Titusville present Hose 3 with a framed souvenir picture of Niagara VIE volunteers of Buffalo as Drake Hose disbanded. A second picture from the Drake Hose running team was awarded to Mr. Wm. Miller to use when he organizes a new company and secures a public hall. A banquet followed with speeches by Peter J. Messing, L. G. Risley, Dr. W. J. Cronyn, Justice Durrell, and C. G. Parker. Drake Hose members in attendance included Messing, Bernstein, Longtime, Mauser, Bates, Bates, Waters, Lynch, and Lee.
A Dunkirk based Loader Hose 2 committee visited Washington Hose Company in Lockport for a special meeting at Judson House. The event featured speeches, songs, and instrumental pieces, with Loder Hose members escorted to the Judson House and the visit ending just after midnight as attendees dispersed.
A poorly worded recount tells how Jeff Cameron, a Dunkirk Division dealer, drifted from Republicans. A Democrat allegedly ripped his uniform and mocked him as he walked the streets, then Cameron confessed he was lured by promises of unlimited matches if he voted Democratic, hoping for cheaper supplies. The tale ends with a cautionary moral about joining the party and securing favors in advance.
At a Lake Shore National Bank directors meeting on Saturday Sept 13 1834 the board unanimously mourns the death of President Truman R. Colman. They praise his integrity amid defaults and dishonesty times, note his financial leadership, and order a memorial be filed and copies sent to his family and city papers. M L Tixmas Vice Prest.
Theodore Thurber of Auburn, inventor of Thurber's steel car wheel, visits Buffalo with plans to establish a large local factory. Buffalo capitalists show interest and a company may form. Brooks Locomotive Works offers land in Dunkirk if Thurber organizes and locates there. Endorsements come from railroad executives across major lines.
General Order No 9 from Dusxtkk Division calls all Captains and officers to Columbus Hall at 7 oclock Thursday for full marching regalia participation in the Baine and Logan Rally at Fredonia with transportation provided. By order of Witt J Cross, Division Commander. P Moartre Adjutant. Jonas K Button, Franklinville elder and former Legislator, dies Monday noon at age seven three.
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