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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1897
Page
2
The town council will meet in regular session tomorrow night while George Caldwell plans to return to Knox early next week. Local grain markets show no price improvement and Mrs. Charlie Johnson remains confined at her Ninth and Union home with illness.
Short items report three cases of whooping cough in Mrs Hamblen's Union street family. L C Seal Printing considers a new paper cutter. A fire alarm buzzed but no response. Becht opens candy store in old post office block. Trees on California street trimmed. Charlie Englera from Louisville visits. J M I section men upgrading tracks for winter. Sid ney Haigh buys Moses Cochran's Evening Republican stake. Water mains leaks on Washington street repaired. Johnnie Spragg recovering from steam-can burn. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Doeller's Seventh street home. Inquiry about Mr Sandusky gas scheme. East Fifth street pumps freezing. Miss Tillie Leap on Second and Franklin offers sewing. Gen Felix Agnus indicted for criminal libel. Senator Wellington threatens civil suits. Traveling salesmen note Columbus has many cement walks. England ends trade treaty with Germany, tariff war potential. Chicken thieves target east Fourth street hen roosts. new guns being purchased. Henry Schoonover enhances Maple Grove property with veranda barn cement walks. Residence shines as one of the city’s finest.
Arthur Coningsby heads to Greensburg tomorrow. Edna Newton of St Louis Crossing visits Indianapolis for a day. Mrs. John Duty travels to Indianapolis after news of sister Mrs Alonzo Lee. Mr and Mrs Chas Baker return from Louisville. Mrs Fred Campbell and son Robert go to Indianapolis. Two Sisters of Providence from St Marys of the Woods inspect Columbus schools then depart for Greencastle. Mrs W H Dowell at Indianapolis. Mrs J A Garretson and son go to Elizabethtown. F C Kollmeyer to Edinburg. Holst and Barbra Daily visit Indianapolis. Dr Miles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
Cure claim touts Hromo Quinine tablets with L B Q markings and 25 cent price. Advert says druggists refund if it fails to cure. Mentions Hosts offering a line of Christmas presents at popular prices.
The Columbus Culture Club hosted a Monday Literary Club reception at Mrs. Louis Lehman’s home. White and yellow decor for the Monday Club and purple and white for the Culture Club framed a musical program and a luncheon with toasts and remarks from club leaders including Mrs. McEwen and Mrs. Swift.
The Epworth League will hold its regular business meeting this evening at 6 30. A full attendance is desired. The ad promotes Wwo-Te Bac remedy with claims of nerve and vigor, offered by Merling Remedy Co. and available through druggists.
Squires Court Clyde McFadden found guilty of cutting harness belonging to George Schinnerer with a $19 fine and costs. McFadden and his attorneys Everwood and Brown will appeal. Charlie Allen arrested for disturbing Salvation Army services on Oct 15. tried before Squire Palmer, fined $5 and costs, jailed. George Schinnerer arrested for assault and battery. trial to be heard this afternoon before Squire Palmer on a case seen as likely to be dismissed.
In letters from Mrs TALL Adams of Bearden and Miss Lintsie Wiggins of Berlin Heights Ohio, Peruna is extolled for cold and catarrh relief and overall health. They report relief from back pains, chills, and la grippe when taken as directed, and advise others to follow instructions. The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus offers a free book on winter catarrh and a free Peruna Almanac for 1898 through druggists.
An old ad touts Utah Kidney Beans as a cure for kidney trouble back pain fatigue and bladder issues. It claims relief from congestion and irritated parts and promotes healthier urinary function. The Turneys of Philadelphia are credited with discovery and perfection of the product.
The case of Wilcox and Simpson charged with throwing a stone at Hack Bell’s door was fixed for 3 pm before Mayor Bask. Simpson appeared. Wilcox did not. The case was continued to tomorrow at 3 pm. Simpson posted 25 dollars bond and was jailed for lack of funds to cover Wilcox’s bond.
By R.M. Rowley at City Hall an over coat was left. Owner can claim by proving property and paying for this notice. The coat is available for viewing at the Star office.
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