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Newspaper

Columbus Daily Herald

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1890

Page

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Lindon Earlie Dramatic Company in Cincinnati Scandal

Advance agent Will McAllister stays for the summer as the Lindon Earlie Dramatic Company closes its run. George Selkirk property man is under arrest for allegedly stealing 160 from Lindon's dressing room at Harris Theatre Cincinnati after a love affair with an Indiana girl. Most of the money has been recovered.

Will McAllister Lindon-Earlie Dramatic Company George Selkirk Lindon Harris’ Theatre Cincinnati

Weslow & Co Offer Bargains in Drygoods and More

A Weslow & Co. advertises seasonable drygoods, carpets, shoes, and fabrics. Heal Manchester Chambrays in multiple colors priced at 28¢, cashmere ombre shawls or linens, chalices printed on cloth at 8¢, a cheaper but poor quality line, and limited lawns priced at 17¢.

Manchester

Carpets Draw Buyers to City Department Showroom

Eager buyers throng the carpet department noted as the only carpet room in the city. The space is described as bright and well sized to showcase carpets effectively, inviting shoppers to view in good style.

Prices and selections on carpets urged for quick sale

The notice touts prices as the strongest inducement and urges immediate action on a last quotation and assortment. It invites a showing before concluding the discussion on carpets.

Undersell Promise Offers Superior Carpet Value

A local retailer vows to outprice any competitor while promising better quality. The message emphasizes aggressive pricing as a core strategy to attract customers to carpet purchases.

Lace Curtain Stock Claims Leading Market Position

The retailer asserts superior sales in lace curtains, noting they have done more business in this line than all rival stores combined, while claiming not to boast. The statement emphasizes strong market leadership and public demand.

Bargain Shoe Display At Door Promises Big Savings

The store promotes a large door display of shoes with plain figures. The "White House" line in opera, common-sense and spring heel features a regular price of $2.50 but is marked $2.00. Stock clearances begin to make room for new goods with bargains on the bargain table as new stock arrives.

White House

Fans in Elegant Styles Lead to Subtle Scents

A brief note describes fans styled with elegant design and scents, hinting at refined fashion choices. The item emphasizes mood and atmosphere rather than a specific event or outcome.

Remarkable Rescue From Consumption in Plainfield

Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois states she caught a lung infection that worsened despite medical care. A druggist recommended King s New Discovery for consumption. after ten bottles she recovered and can do her housework again. Free trial bottles available at T E Otto s drug store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.

Michael Curtain Plainfield Illinois King T E. Otto

Blacksmith Saves Little Girl From Cholera Death

A blacksmith Charles J Newcomb walked four miles through storm to fetch Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and saved Minnie Carney from cholera morbus after she lay exhausted and unconscious. Doctors deemed hope lost before Newcomb acted. The Johnson adultery case was dismissed for want of prosecution. Gray illegal voting case argued this afternoon. For sale by Theo E Ottomi.

Minnie Carney Chas. J. Newcomb Chamberlain Theo E. Otto mi

Burial of Wm Howells in Edinburg

Former J. M. I. I. conductor Wm Howells is buried at Edinburg today. The Big Four arranged excursion rates from all C H G stations for the races. A Brownstown committee will visit soon to interview locals on building a New Albany to Indianapolis railroad and the route remains unsettled.

Wm. Howells Edinburg Big Four Brownstown New Albany Indianapolis

A Rich Harvest for a Michigan Farmer

Harwick Perry of Thurman Michigan notes years of rheumatism and poor appetite, finds relief after six bottles of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. He reports regained ability to work on his farm and urges others with rheumatism to try the medicine. Sold by all druggists, prepared by Charles Wright Medicine Company in Detroit, with J Q Noblitt as local seller.

Hibbard Harwick Perry Thurman, Mich Charles Wright Medicine Company Detroit Mich J. Q. Noblitt

Aphis Avene Ravages County Oat Crops Reported

Several farmers across the county report Aphis Avene harming oats with many fields turning yellow and land appearing dead. The damage is limited as oats are not widely grown, per Vincennes item from J. P. Albaugh, a Rome Bay merchant.

Aphis Avene Vincennes UN

Ninth Annual Convention of Christian Endeavor in St Louis

The Society of Christian Endeavor outlines its ninth annual convention in St Louis from June 12 to 15 with a Grand Excursion planned by the Ohio and Indiana chapters. President Cristy of Ohio and President Johnston of Indiana organize a special Big Four Route train from Cleveland via Indianapolis to arrive in St Louis by June 12, offering palace cars and parlor cars at reduced rates.

Christian Endeavor Societies Ohio Indiana St. Louis Cristy Johnston St. L Big Four Rodute B.v Solid Cleveland Indianapolis

Pan-American Conference and O M railway ticket offer

The Ohio and Mississippi Railway announces one fare round trip tickets to St Paul for the National Educational Society meeting valid June 28 to July 5 for outbound travel and returning by Sept 30. Contact O M agents or District Passenger Agent O G Jones Vincennes Ind. The president sent a letter to Congress with Pan American conference recommendations seeking 250000 for a Latin American library building.

Ohio Congress Secretary of State Blaine

Too Many Drawbacks in Senate Message for 1892

The Louisville Courier Journal argues that the Senate lacks sense to support the people and fears a Republican victory in 1892 due to millionaire influence. It notes Emperor William warns Bismarck against newspaper talk and compares a rising German youth to Thomas B. Reed as a bold, prosaic threat.

Louisville Courier-Journal United States Senate Republican Party

Garibaldi statue decoration in Washington Square

In Washington Square the Garibaldi statue was decorated with flowers in a ceremony attended by many people and Italian societies. The military section saluted the statue in Italian following the honors.

Garibaldi Washington Square

Fatal kerosene incidentclaims three lives in Denver

A failed experiment with kerosene in Denver Colorado led to a fire injuring a woman a 3 year old boy and a 148 year old girl all three dying from burns. The report notes the tragedy alongside unrelated items including Alabama Greenback nominations and a Boston shoe firm facing creditor rejections.

Denver Col June A. Morrow

Objections to Government Warehouses Bill by Senator Carlisle

Washington, June 3. Senator Carlisle writes in opposition to a bill creating government warehouses for farm products with Treasury notes. He argues the plan benefits rich counties, harms farmers, raises prices for urban buyers, and risks central power, calling it a dangerous extension of federal control. He warns many counties cannot use the plan and predicts vast speculative abuse and market disruption.

Washington B. F. Howard Tuskegee Ala Carlisle Howard Treasury Sub-Treasury United States Seave Jess

Rev Sam Small Named President of Methodist University

Ospren Utah June 3 Rev Sam Small a noted Southern Evangelist has been elected president of the Methodist university in this city He will move his family here and make Ogden his future home This necessitates severing his connection with the Southern Methodist conference and affiliating with the Northern Methodists.

Ospren U. T Sam Small Methodist University Ogden Southern Methodist Conference Northern Methodists

Train carries 5000 Merino sheep in New Mexico mishap

On the Atlantic and Pacific road two miles west of Alpequerguy New Mexico a freight train failed or derailed spilling 5000 Merino sheep valued at large. No injuries reported though the herd faced rough handling and scattered across the track area.

Alpequerguy N. M Atlantic & Pacific Here

Death in the water reports drownings across towns

A string of drowning incidents dated June 3 across multiple states includes two young girls in Cupar Rapids and a farmer James Carlisle in Logansport. Others are Rufus Q Lamon at Indiana Normal College’s Wabash River, Charles Solomon in Dayton, and Willie Hobart near Sttarp's Lake, all succumbing to cramps or bathwater accidents.

Cupar Rapids Charles Mentzie Charles Isbeil LoGansport Ind James Carlisle Fletcher’s Covington Rufus Q Lamon Indiana Normal College Wabasa River Dayton Charles Solomon Miami Jackson Mich Sttarp’s Lake Willie Hobart C. D. Hobart

Prostrated by Lightning Strikes Happenings in Kentucky and Kansas

Lightning struck St. Peter's Church in Lexington damaging the tower and building. Sisters and pupils of St. Catharine's Academy were prostrated but unharmed. A Paris livery stable burned with six horses lost. Nearby dwelling also burned. In CuiLicotte Ohio two Johnson sons were killed. In Hiawatha Kansas Neil Hooney died instantly in a Severance pool room after a lightning strike.

Lexington Academy Lexington Ky St. Peter's St. Catharine’s Academy Turney, Clarke & Mitchell Paris Charles Johnson Here Hiawatha Kan Neil Hooney Doniphan County Severance

Hurricane devastates Sofia leaving many dead

A hurricane swept Sofia causing widespread destruction in the north and other areas. Eleven soldiers were killed with several injured. civilian casualties were not yet tallied. Damages to the palace are estimated at 500000 dollars.

Sofia

Round-Up: Enumerators Begin Historic Census Effort

Washington reports forty three thousand enumerators started the eleventh official census count. Citizens must complete forms within two weeks in cities and two months in rural areas, with penalties for noncompliance. Controversy grows over questions on housing, ownership, and mortgage status. The tariff bill faces limited changes as Senate negotiators prepare to report by week’s end. Senate petitions favor reciprocity with Mexico and oppose Mississippi outlet concessions while a silver money bill is referred to finance committee.

Washington Finance Committee Sherman Senate Morton House Renate Waaruindton Kansas City Mexico Memphis Tenn Mississippi New Hampsher Vermont

Harvard Students Vandalize Statues After Yale Victory

Boston June 3 Harvard students celebrated a Yale win with a night of revelry. College buildings were defaced with mottoes including profane references to Yale at Berkley oval. The statue of John Howard was smeared with red paint and will need repainting by a sculptor. Indignation followed the vandalism.

John Howard Boston Harvard Yale Berkley Oval

Bankrupt Exile Turns to Business After Boulanger Support

Count Dillon, once exiled from France for backing General Boulanger, is financially ruined by electoral spending. He has exhausted his wealth, fallen into debt, and abandoned politics to pursue business in an effort to restore his fortunes.

Boulanger Lonnox Count Dillon France General Boulanger

National Game Branding of Clubs in Pennant Race

The table lists leading baseball organizations and their positions in the pennant race. It outlines the six most prominent clubs and the standings they occupy in the national game.

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