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Newspaper
Columbus Bulletin
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1870
Page
3
The week saw the usual number of drunks and a rough estimate of loads of dirt街 street upkeep has improved since a prior cleanup by the pick and shovel brigade. Rev. Mr. Jopeie of Epes mour will preach at 10:04 a.m. and 7:04 p.m. at the city’s vestryian church.
A city marshal has been ceremonially married by a Kentucky clergyman and sentenced to lifelong wedlock in a curious legal tone. The report notes farewell to an individual named Jonas amid the unusual union.
Kollmeyer works on winter street prep and crossing improvements at junctions. Notices discuss rail freight rates, Madison depot nuisance, and the new jail nearing completion with speculation on deputy occupancy. Residents seek action and opportunities for lodging and local governance.
On Saturday last Fritz Klien an employee of Suerenile Woolen Mills had his hand caught in machinery and completely cut. He is described as industrious and from a large family, with support partly raised by rents.
Toby Henderson and Peter Johnson appeared on larceny charges after stealing a coat from John G. Hanter. They were allowed to depart with an officer or remain in jail until Grand Jury convenes, with possible later transfer to Jeffersonville for further proceedings.
D O Branham superintendent at Vincennes hospitalized after illness. He is reported improving and may return to duties. Ground broken for new water works on the Holly plan promising cost savings. would eliminate fire department and require about 860,000 to 150,000 for digging and related tasks.
Patty McFaina died in the city on the fifteenth instant. She was born in Ohio and emigrated to this country with her parents, married to Joseph McPalt on June eighteenth. Her exemplary character as wife, friend, and neighbor earned universal esteem. Her funeral drew a large procession. She leaves her husband, six children, and many friends.
Two wedding ceremonies occurred in the city and at St Bartholomew Church this month. Rev N S Dickey officiated at the bride's father home for Mir FF W Gerusr and Miss Listes Warreaips, and Rev William Hi Orem officiated for Jamis F Toorsey and Miss Ewara Prmrrze. The services were described as touching with music by Mrs. Kate Stevens.
From Hope Mr Eprron recounts Haw Creek election day turmoil as a ballot box and election aids toppled after observers alleged the election board included non freeholders. The piece accuses Ray of Hartsville and J A Miller of colluding to favor Republican candidates amid two precincts and loss of 106 lives reportedly in the chaos.
A curious historical ad asks why these three remedies—stomach bitters blood purifier and blood pills—are claimed as the world’s three indispensable cures. It frames them as universal solutions to illness.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals including James Talley Lucy Sanders John Childs Jakob Con Adannok Josiah Lawrence L Graves Henry McCullough Thomas Anthony and others, suggesting a roster or membership.
By virtue of an execution from the Bartholomew County clerk a sale will be held Saturday October 29 1870 between 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock p.m. at the door of the courthouse, Bartholomew County Indiana. Property described as lot No 80 in subdivision addition to the city of Columbus. Real estate to satisfy judgment interest and costs. Sale to the highest bidder with no valuation or approval required. Property of Elitis Simant to be sold by William Mokinen assignee. Attorney for plaintiff Den Lynch Depot F Y Gord.
The record shows Dr Roback’s Stomach Bitters experiencing consistent yearly sales gains, indicating growing consumer demand and market presence over time.
Local crowd cheers as a rare pairing earns praise for its seamless synergy and game changing play. Fans praise chemistry and execution fueling excitement at the moment.
The inquiry asks whether the local druggists recommend Dr Robatk’s Bitters to customers. It seeks a yes or no answer and any cited reasons or guidelines from pharmacists.
After years of experience and trial they have been aged to be a sure cure for dyspepsia and indigestion.
The query asks whether doctors use and recommend Dr Ro back's sugar coated blood pills. It lacks specifics about physicians, patient groups, or evidence and cannot confirm endorsements.
A reflective line notes that individuals understand the components that form their character or identity, implying self awareness of origins and influences shaping actions and beliefs.
A historical ad-like claim presents Dr Roback’s Blood Purifier and Blood Pills as joint best remedies for blood diseases. It suggests a single cure-all approach and promotes the combination as superior to other treatments of the era.
An ad touts The Blood Purifier as the only market article with Sweden imported Peastly Drugs for manufacture. It claims pills contain Podophyllam as an active ingredient replacing Mercury and offers a substitute for mercury treatments.
An old advertisement touts Be fp Pills as a celebrated Paris remedy for female ailments and nervous disorders. It claims quick cures when other methods fail, notes no calomel or antimony, and offers mail orders with one dollar for domestic and six for Canada.
Special notice from Joan Fyle Columbus Republic 1 1270 seeks return of all money owed by W Palmer a peace officer authorized to sign receipt. Farm for sale near Bray township four miles south west of Brays will Ohio on state road 160 acres with improvements orchard water well church nearby will sell at public sale or divide into two farms terms call for particulars Andrew Sormitt April 15th 176
Notice announces the acquisition of Wim by Brinklow Carter Co and Brinkley Seer acting as successors. It calls all debtors to settle accounts immediately and warns of continued business under BR brand with lower prices.
Gooflands Greskii Lightning Cure claims to cure pains aches and all diseases from a disordered liver stomach or blood impurity. It lists symptoms including constipation flatulence surging appetite indigestion heart fluttering breath and various pains claiming to restore health and vitality.
An unusual and garbled patent medicine notice touts Hoofiand’s Pedophylia or Substitute for Mencury as a two pills per dose cure. It claims liver and digestion benefits, purges stomach and bowels, and criticizes competing products while urging readers not to pay.
Fragmentary OCR piece advocates manhood and reading among a new generation. It highlights calls to cultivate courage, responsibility, and civic virtue through literature and public discourse. The tone resembles a wartime or reform era exhortation with exhortative language.
The passage hints at medical manipulation and social anxiety in a distressed state. It references health, vitality, and a threatened system, with allusions to women and an ominous waiting for a victim. The writing conveys uncertainty and fear about a troubled time.
The article lists a wide range of symptoms including memory loss fright horror of disease night sweats cold feet wakefulness dim vision languor and muscular weakness. It notes papulation pallor and facial emotions and describes back pain heaviness of eyelids and visual disturbances with black spots and temporary suffusions.
A garbled notice from the Hlosmingedale Asylum during Dr. Wilson’s tenure describes the death of about twenty patients. The victims, both sexes, were said to have died of epilepsy, with uncertain details and unclear sources.
Fragmentary report notes a hospital or clinic case involving 458 patients and prescribed wires. The text references a Sunday service and mentions a figure of 125 or six bottles at a facility called Heroe. The readable items suggest medical or charitable context with limited clarity.
Renowned illusionist Prof Baselmayer, famed as the Prestigiator, is billed to perform at Keith's Hall this Saturday night. The review hails his act as a mesmerising display of wand magic and dramatic diabolism, promising dreamy gardens and shifting spectacles.
After eleven years' experience and trial the sales I increased each year and thousands of letters attest to the remarkable cores they have performed bear witness. Ran id the letters in I Colama of cores. wediernes.
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