04 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1890
Page
1
A Weslow and Co advertises seasonable drygoods including Real Manchester Chambrays in pink blue buff and merl at 28c, fine game cashmere ombre sateens, challces on splendid cloth at 33c, and a limited stock of lawns offered at low prices.
Readers explore how growing financial concerns shape local life. The piece surveys how citizens respond to rising costs, interest rates, and the effects on households, businesses, and public services. It notes varied attitudes among residents and calls for careful civic planning.
Shoppers fill the carpet department praised as the only carpet room in the city. The display is described as light and suited for night viewing, drawing many buyers to see a stylish carpet presentation.
The ad touts strong prices and great inducements on carpets with a limited assortment. It urges customers to hurry to see the inventory before the sale ends and promises a showroom visit will reveal the best deals.
A local carpet dealer vows to offer lower prices than any rival, claiming a few points better value than all competitors. The boast emphasizes aggressive pricing and customer advantage in flooring purchases.
The shop boasts unusually strong sales in lace curtains, noting they have done more business in this line than all other stores combined. The statement emphasizes the store’s prominent market position and public interest in their lace curtain offerings.
A store displays price marked shoes in plain figures. The "White House" opera spring heel is a regular 2.50 but shown for 2.00. The retailer plans to clear stock for fall goods and promises big bargains on the bargain table as new stock arrives.
A brief note presents fans asked to adopt refined scents at gatherings. It emphasizes polite, restrained fragrance choices and suggests formal wardrobe standards to match the occasion.
A visitor claiming to be Andy Miller from Edinburg conferred with local farmers in WaYMANsVILLe, buying two 160 acre farms at 30 dollars an acre and claiming money on bank checks. He avoided cash, spoke of 25 acres in Indianapolis, a sheep herd, and planned deeds in Columbus with Mr. Meyer and Mr. Nentrup, leaving before settling payment. Farmers warned to beware such schemes.
An advertisement for Hibbard's Throat and Lung Balsam claims it cures throat and lung ailments including early consumption and coughs. It warns every household should have it, cites consumption relief, and notes preparation by Rheumatic Syrup Co of Jackson Michigan with sale through Q. J. Noblitt.
Residents and visitors appear in Hilldale and Nineveh area reports including Dora Long with a new machine Grant Perry in Willdale John Singer and family in town Benton Bevis and wife visiting friends Dr. Howe returns hale George Goetz and lady passing through Nellie Bevis and brother attend church Charlie Bryson and Tom through Hilldale J K Bevis bees Ora Browning back at work after illness Jake and wife at Nineveh conventions Ida Stacker Lissie Hand and Miss Still in west town hunting work Davis plans to move saw mill local remedy suggestion for spring fever at Jericho area wedding June 1 at Squire Bevis residence George Crook and Jettie Nichol wed wine served after ceremony.
Fragmentary preview urges travelers to carry fig based coverings for health on all journeys. The note cites benefits of protection while traveling for pleasure or business.
Senate debates alcohol bans for soldiers in prohibition states and approves a food division for adulteration control. House discusses McDuffie Turpin case as Pan American recommendations push for uniform customs rules. Opposition forms against Hennepin canal funding. labor inquiry expands to eight hours and wages. National debt, coinage, and pension conferees update accompany a resignation dismissal.
Coroners jury finds Engineer Dunn responsible for drowned victims after the Oakland creek incident. Company censured for inadequate signaling at the drawbridge. warrant issued for Dunn. Also notes Christian workers convocation at Western Springs and political nominations in Pittsburgh districts.
Port land June 4 Meager returns from the state indicate the reelection of Binger Herman Republican for Congress by about four to six thousand. Governorship results look close with Pennoyer Democrat favored by early returns. Republicans likely hold a majority on joint ballot in the legislature which elects Senator Mitchells successor.
Henry Hoerr, a farmer near Prorta between Prorta and Morton, was killed by lightning during a severe storm while taking shelter with a boy who was paralyzed but expected to survive. The incident left Hoerr’s face blackened by the strike. In Kentucky, Democrats set a June 9 convention in Carrollton to nominate Carlisle’s successor, with a June 21 special election date set by the Governor.
William Beagles, accused of killing David Regan in a galoon row Saturday evening, was captured near Tyner, Indiana, and jailed. The coroner ruled Regan died from a fist blow that dislocated his neck.
While demolishing St Mary's Catholic Church for a new building, a joist gave way and five workmen fell about twenty feet to the floor. All were severely injured. two men, Charles Rudolph and Peter Zimmer, were probably fatally hurt.
A waterspout and upstream surge flooded Love land Harrison County causing three to ten foot depths. Luke Sayles family escaped but Mrs Sayles was swept to the Boyer river and lost. the town lay desolated as floodwaters receded. Other storms across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Illinois caused damage, injuries, and at least one reported death.
In a grim event, authorities report a fatal drowning of a Black man in a river near the town. Emergency crews responded, and investigators are examining circumstances surrounding the incident.
The annual Convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters opened in the city with delegates from 177 courts in the United States and Canada. The gathering follows a local incident and police investigations into multiple youths involved in a drowning case.
In Bautmorte Maryland June 4 Bishop William Paret of the Episcopal Church announced that in 1886 the House of Bishops invited all Christian bodies to confer for church unity. The Presbyterians accept the first three points but diverge on the historic episcopate, marking their first formal reply.
New York officers report the arrest in Havana of R H Wallace and J B Lewis by Detective Sergeants Adams and McNaught. Wallace faces embezzlement charges for about $50 000 stolen from his uncle John Wallace editor of Wallace's Monthly. Lewis, a poolseller, accompanied the fugitive and is believed to have shared in the plunder.
In Bern on June 4 the Emperor ordered Prince Bismarck to cease his retirement comments and political talks or face serious consequences. The move follows dismissals of several officials at a minor German court linked to Count Herbert Bismarck’s efforts to thwart the Emperor’s policy.
The renowned temperance orator Murphy plans to wed Rebecca Fisher a wealthy widow of Council Bluffs. The engagement followed Murphy’s winter meetings in the city and Fisher is noted as accomplished and active in church circles. Murphy is a widower aged 55.
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