02 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1890
Page
1
A. Weslow & Co advertises seasonable drygoods bargains in fabrics carpets and shoes. Prominent items include Real Manchester Chambrays in pink blue buff and steel at 73c and best quality sateens at 23c. A choice selection of chalices printed on cloth at 33c and a cheaper lawn grade limited in stock at 1c.
Eager buyers flock to the carpet department noted as the only carpet room in the city. The space is praised for its bright, outdoor-like light and well sized to showcase carpets in stylish presentation.
We present our best quotes still valid and a large assortment ready for viewing. Act quickly to secure a good selection before prices change as we invite you to visit for a showroom showing.
The ad asserts a bold price pledge promising to beat any cheaper offer, claiming customers will receive a better deal by choosing this retailer. It emphasizes aggressive pricing and incentive to compare before buying.
The retailer asserts its lace curtain stock remains excellent and emphasizes that it has conducted more business in this line than all rival stores combined, framing the claim as evidence of public demand and superior selection.
A shoe seller showcases the White House line in opera common-sense and spring heels with marked prices. The regular $2.50 footwear appears as $2.60 in plain figures for the display. The store clears stock to make room for fall goods and unveils bargains on a bargain table with newly arrived handsome fashions.
Readers respond to a feature on refined fashion and fragrance trends offering versatile looks and understated aroma notes. The piece highlights accessible options, seasonal shifts, and practical shopping tips for a polished, personal style.
Commencement Books reports the death today of Bertha Lacy infant daughter of Oscar Lacy of Jeffersonville. Other items include marriage licenses for Wu Scheidt and Emily Bitterman and Edward Turner with Ollie Harnett.
To Cure Heart Disease. Use Dr. Kimler's Ocean Weed Heart Remedy. It regulates corrects and relieves the most distressing cases. Price 50c and 1.00. Pamphlet free. Binghamton New York. Sold and guaranteed by Fulwider and Stahlhuth Columbus Indiana.
The Norfolk Virginian reports Walker of Massachusetts argued that tariff price increases fall on workers, framing the issue as manufacturers sacrificing for the public good. The piece questions the claim with satirical undertones about economic burden and self sacrifice.
In Montreal on June 1 Gillespie Roach & Co a fancy dry goods and small wares firm in financial distress offered creditors sixty cents on the dollar with one third cash the proposal was rejected A meeting is set for Monday to finalize arrangements Direct liabilities total about 90000 and indirect 40000 dollars.
A landslide on the Cape May short line near Winston New Jersey buried several teams yesterday morning. At least one man is reported dead as crews fight to clear the massive cut known as the Big Cut, described as one of the largest in South Jersey.
Lonnox June 1 banquet honored Henry M Stanley with 300 prominent attendees. Stanley delivered a critical speech targeting Lord Salisbury, marking a sharp political moment at the event.
Cleveland witnesses vast crowds for the Garfield Memorial dedication at Lake View Cemetery. President Harrison and Cabinet attend with Hayes, Morton, Cox, Wanamaker, Rusk and others speaking, as the monument and statue details are described.
Fire at the Texas Spring Palace in Fort Worth killed one man and a girl, injured dozens, and left sixteen missing amid a panicked evacuation of 7,000 to 8,000 spectators. Firefighters and police aided evacuation as structural collapse and burns spread through the grand pavilion. Chief Al Haynes of the Fort Worth and Denver line died from his burns after helping women escape.
Johnstown Pa observed the first anniversary of the flood with solemn high masses in St. John’s St. Joseph’s St. Mary’s and St. Columbkill’s churches. Afternoon services at Grand View Cemetery honored the unknown dead with remarks by Rev. Beale Rev. Chapman and Rev. Lehaney. That night the Conemaugh Valley mystic choir conducted services at the Lutheran church.
President Harrison and party visit Pittsburgh for the Scotch-Irish congress reception at Exposition Building drawing about 3000 locals. Governor Campbell of Ohio speaks on the Scotch-Irish of Ohio while the presidential party departs for Washington.
New York observed a grand Decoration Day parade with 20 000 participants led by General Lewis Fitzgerald and other veterans. Washington and Gettysburg sections describe ceremonies, speeches by General Alger and others, cornerstone layings, naval salutes, and nationwide observances including Illinois and Chicago events with parades, cemetery services, and monuments across multiple cities.
One-year-old Annie Freeman of St Louis, taken seven years ago by a soldier into Arizona, has been reunited with her parents through intervention by the United States Government.
Milwaukee indicates the German Lutheran convention will convene June 3 in Milwaukee with 1000 delegates. A substitute bill by Editor Koerner mirrors many Bennett Law provisions but omits English instruction mandate. The plan includes compulsory schooling ages 7 to 14, truancy penalties, and limits on child labor with judge‑set exceptions.
An intense rainstorm swept Arcadia Wisconsin causing mill and dam failures. The T. H. Mill flouring dam and Sucre’s mill dam were carried away. a child drowned as water rose six feet in Arcadia streets. The Trempealeau River overflowed and bridges were swept out. property damage estimated at fifty thousand dollars. An infant of Mrs. Olsen drowned in the current. communications cut off across the region. The National Republican Committee met in Washington and discussed party affairs, with Payne named to fill a vacancy on the executive committee. condolences sent for a colleague’s death. Ottawa reports Italy at risk from earthquakes and ash from Vesuvius.
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