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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1883
Page
2
A scattered, satirical column shows speculation on party nominations including Butler and Hamiltonians, remarks on the New York Sun and Utica Observer, and quips about coal prices and war awareness. It also notes the U.S. Supreme Court calendar, local council concerns, and grain market outlook with Southern state growth.
A local article discusses a 33 percent rise in commerce amid new rail and other improvements, while a large surplus from a $100,000,000 appropriation remains unspent. It questions why excessive sums were needed and cites calls for fiscal restraint. Interventions by finance members Toomey and Heyl emphasize protecting taxpayers and preventing waste.
Last evening at Chantuqua Lodge 188 the Sir Kui, P. Cl. Koubler, C. G. Baxter of Erie Lodge 320, and two Knights of Pytl joined the Dunkirk brethren to receive rites initiate into the Orient mysteries. After ceremonies, drinks, speeches, and social gams followed at Breiner's new place and a private apartment on Selieldens. This marks outside lodge participation and the amplified order’s first full work here. Also noted, the Cigarsaakers Convention ended its sittings with a resolution condemning the Progressive Union of New York in Toronto on Sept 25.
Slur Grila and provisions noted with firm markets across grains and meats. Commodities move in steady to higher ranges with oats and wheat at varied cash and future prices. meat markets show mixed but strong demand in Cincinnati and Chicago with live hogs and short ribs priced for cash and future delivery.
Court circles in England worry over the queens illness reportedly kidney related. An advertisement touts Dr Fenner remedies including Kidney and Back Ache Cure and Fenners Soothing Syrup for children, claiming broad cures and global use with a circular from the dealer.
Passenger equipment at New Trank Ling line is described with the latest appliances and comfortable tires. Through tickets available at the depot office in Chicago Union Depot. Trains westward from Wellsville to Carrollton with daily and Sunday variations, arrival and departure times listed. connections to Dunkirk, Hinsdale, Vandalia, Bradford and other stops. John N. Abbott, Genl Passenger Agent, announces schedule details and luggage rules.
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