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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1884
Page
5
Report covers Blaine campaign events with stops at Dunkirk Westfield and Jamestown. Includes reception details, speeches praising protectionism, and attendance by Erie party members. Mentions local merchants and hotels, plus weather and community notices.
Personal mentions include Mr and Mrs E C Perry returning from a summer trip C A Kimball X Y and R W Andres at the Edurlbert dlougy J d Whaley of Akron and D Ohl wiler of Bradford registered at the Hire today M r and Mrs Geo 2 leaving for Chicago for about three weeks C W Young of Prewsburg KE ML Fleming of Portland and An Acker Greenwich registered at the al danks Westfield Republican notes Oakley of Dunkirk may open a dry goods store soon Mrs Phillips plans to rent her Buffalo Street residence Train 8 on the Evie detained at Andover by a week Fire Central Exchange repainted St Johns Episcopal Church Rector back from vacation services resume at 9 30 a m and 7 30 pm St Marys school beat number 2 boys 25 to 13 yesterday Adetter from Joseph Nelson mailed from Cork en route to extend continental trip Buffalo Que Price Clothing Dunkirk advertises best prices for clothing caps and gents furnishings with fixed prices
A patchwork summary recalls fraternal rites the Improved Order of Red Men plan a Salamanca tribe to be named Jesneta. Reports include Alt Airs, Kavanagh shooting at intruders, a 48 child mother, Phoenix Iron Works building engines for dredging, and miscellaneous notices of dividends, elections, fairs, and fatal accidents across New York towns like Meredford Ott Hammondsport and Lottsville.
In Vox Populi the writer defends John Devoy against treason accusations tied to 19th century Fenian actions. He details arrests in 1866 and 1870s, mentions Devoy’s Catalpa affair, escape schemes for Irish prisoners in Australia, and alliances with Rossa and Breslin. He urges American pride and unity among Irish Americans.
A Dunkirk political gathering and torchlit procession drew 1500 to 1700 attendees at Columbus Hall. Irish Blaine and Logan Club leaders and speakers including Len A. W. Hickman and John Devoy spoke on Irish liberty and Republican ties, amid tense rhetoric and minor clashes with Democratic clubs. An Erie fairground balloon accident killed Samuel Pherrin and injured James Wadsworth and W P Edward.
A description notes waistlines in fall attire featuring pointed velvet belts as street fashion statements. The casual observe emphasizes accessories shaping the season’s look in urban wear.
The Westfield Republican notes apple crop progress with fair prospects for ante, potatoes fetching about 40 cents, and no immediate market opened as farmers await buyers. The piece recalls primitive farming days and mentions a drunken Italian barber in Kinzu who shot at a house, killing a resident. A brief Warsaw item references a new well being drilled and monthly weather or market notes for the year.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a schedule related to departures and arrivals with times and destinations including Alfredonia. The readable items imply a mail or transport timetable with coded codes and sporadic timestamps. The legible content suggests a transit listing rather than a narrative event.
A Washington observation notes rainfall may lower later, with rain forecast and cooler temperatures expected. The report suggests stationary conditions ahead and a subsequent temperature drop.
Local notice notes a product named Monts Sarsaparilly described as a trade item of ruats werbs and barks. It is claimed to tone the Momad and make the weak sirens, with 441d credited to Droggists.
An old time advertisement promotes Mrs Wirstow’s Teething Pourop for Children claiming instant relief from teething pain and inflammation. It touts a long standing physician endorsement and urges readers to buy with a low price and quick depot availability.
Young Men Read This Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall offers celebrated Electro thic Bel and other Bleetuie Appliance. Thirty days trial drives away nervous debility vitality and manhood issues with complete rest cure and no risk. Free pamphlet. Also ads for cigars poultry lards lumber and cough remedy.
SART Lime and Ceamnent Sewer Pipe Drain Tile Fire Bricks and Clay Plaster Paris Land Plaster and Hair Phosphates c4 Hamilton's Coal Yard Cor Earle and W sdistreets WILL YOU SUFFER will Dyspepeae man Liver Cermphint shilal'sa Vilatizer is guaran teed to cure you Fay sale lie Leon Bros ail A Harper
A fragment notes A Wheeler's barber shop at a center offering special attention to Indies hair drams and trimming bans in all sta. The readable text highlights shaving and grooming services likely advertised to local customers.
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