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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1897

Page

1

Local Businesses Advertise Goods and Services in Columbus

Multiple merchants and service providers list offerings in Columbus including C F Schaefer flour mill East Third St for Best or White Lilly flour, Candy Kitchen candy maker, JBCook & Son apple seller, Mrs Reynolds City Cafe, John G Lay barber, W H Fulwider marble dealer, Pruitt’s Xmas goods store, Ferguson photographer, Mrs E W Ragsdale millinery, Wm Donehst Boots and Shoes, Wayland Wells Christmas candy, Davidson Henderson furniture, Winans grocers, and more. The notices promote products, prices, and services across shops and trades in a crowded street scene.

Distillers of Stuff Are J A Georges Lds of Air Tight Heater

A fragment notes J A George associated with a group or item described as Distillers of Stuff and mentions air tight heater wood in a local context. The text is unclear but highlights persons and material terms linked to a small community notice.

J. A. George's Lds

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Loxative Bromo Quinine

An old advertising line promotes Loxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and notes the genuine product bears L. B. Q. on each tablet.

Bbc

Reflector Debuts at Reformatory with Noted Article

The Reflector, a new paper published at the Reformatory, issues its first number to praise from the reformatory staff. Wes contributes an article on indeterminate sentence law showing notable ability. Also notes on local sales, footwear, and Christmas events and ads from Lienberger's and Arnoll's.

Reformatory

Christmas War Stories From Distant Fronts

Fragmentary reminiscences recount Christmas 1861 to 1864 in Kentucky and Tennessee. Soldiers describe hardships, sickness, and scarce supplies with prices in rebel money. An ex‑soldier notes weight loss from 170 to 106 pounds and recalls meals, gifts, and local hardships.

Notice to Heirs Creditors in Reed Estate

Notice is given in the Bartholomew Circuit Court Deceiber Term 1897 that Charles S. Reed as administrator has filed final settlement in the estate of Nathan Reed deceased. The examination and action will occur January 10, 1898, requiring heirs creditors or devisees to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Heirs and interested parties are summoned to appear and present their claims or proofs of debt in the same proceeding.

Bartholomew Circuit Nathan Reed Chas. S. Reed

Christmas Guests and Local Notes From Brown County

Mrs Jennie Hunter and son of Elizabethtown are the guests of Miss Minnie Keith today. Mr and Mrs ES Vandergrift and Cathleen Murray went to Franklin this morning for Christmas. Wil Br Hey of Springfield is visiting Will Hogue. Miss Bessie Gilmore of Indianapolis is guest of Miss Kate Schinnerer. Mrs Seth Alley and son Clifford and Mrs Rush Alley left to spend Christmas with Milo Silvera in Richmond. Miss Josephie Kinney, ill, resting easier. Miss Mollie Effinger of Madison visiting sisters Mrs Rebenack and Miss Gertie Effinger. Mrs N G Snaith left for Greencastle for a short visit with her parents Captain Smiley and wife. Price visited Richmond yesterday to spend holidays with cousin Miss Alice Price. Christwes Cantata Tabernacle tonight at 7:30 admission 10 cents. Trade marks and labels warning about imitations. Republicans of Brown County will nominate a county ticket by delegate convention the first Saturday in April, convention to consist of seventy five delegates.

Brown County

Big bargains in gold watches this week at Arpold's

Arpold's advertises select gold watches at reduced prices, highlighting sharp savings for shoppers. The notice emphasizes limited stock and special pricing to attract buyers this week.

Arnoll’s Arpold S. A

Arnold's Price Cut Sale On Kitchenware Promoted

The notice advertises Arnold's knife priced sale of 41g SAVES forks and spoons at reduced prices. It mentions a sale via the Southern Railway through Louisville and Cincinnati in connection with the Queen and Cres to promote savings before buying.

Arnold's Arnolds Southern Railway Louisville Cincinnati Queen, & Cres

Local ads seek canvasser for Evening Star subscribers

Classified notice calls for a suitable man to canvass Columbus for Evening Star subscriptions with a liberal salary. Apply at the office. Kinney and Turpen offer fancy and white shirts. Pfeifer Bros. Lackey daily offerings noted.

Columbus Evening Star Liberal

Christmas catalog buys and novelties at Gro H. Cumauns

A fragmented notice advertises books albums and dolls for Christmas at Gro H. Cumauns with discounted prices and savings promises. The illegible lines hint at sales on various gift items and potential money saving deals.

Gro H. Cumauns Dolis

Genuine Bromo Quinine Tablets Sold by Drugstores

An advertisement notes tablets priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if the laxative fails. It asserts the product bears the genuine mark on each tablet, urging purchase from pharmacists.

Warne Lyneu Assists Asst. Gen Passes Ticket to Cincinnati

Warne Lyneu serves as assistant general pass and ticket agent in Cincinnati. Dee is noted in the transaction, highlighting the brief 0 point detail.

Bicola Pills and Turners Patent Remedies Advertised

An ad for Bicola Pills claimed to cure nervous disorders and restore blood to the brain and spinal cord. It also touts AB female regulator Bicola Pills and Turners Infant’s Friend as a perfect food and liver turns. Sold by Hauser and Parker at 3164-eow in Philadelphia.

Turners Philadelphia Hauser & Parker Eow

Accident and Sick Benefit Insurance Dues Pay Monthly

Kinney and Kinney advertise accident and sick benefit insurance with monthly dues. It promises payout if you are hurt or sick and outlines the coverage details for members.

Cantata Delights with Well Behaved Children

Prof Mason led a crowd of obedient youngsters in a cantata last evening. The Brownies and little fairies impressed with patient drills, precise timing, and sweet marches. The cantata will be repeated tonight with ten cent admission. Elder Schofield added a pleasant touch by ensuring ladies removed hats at the back of the church.

Mason Schofield

Keating Candidate Kealing to Run Against Jesse Overstreet

Reported friend sources say Joseph B. Kealing will enter the congressional race against Jesse Overstreet. They claim Kealing will win the Republican nomination easily and defeat Overstreet, who recently advised Indianapolis Republicans on post office affairs.

Joseph B. Kealing Congress Jesse Overstreet

Christmas Tree Entertainment Delights Baptist Church Children

The Baptist church hosted an old fashioned Christmas program for children with three decorated trees and a walking talking tree. Dialogues recitals solos and choruses showcased the crowd praised the well prepared performances and a sizable collection at the door accompanied the event.

the Baptist Church

Ball at City Hall by Us As K of P Rolla Company 31

The Us As K of P Rolla Company 31 hosts a grand ball at City Hall on Thursday December 30 with admission 50 cents and ladies free.

K. of P. Ball Rolla Company

Christmas Services At Epworth Church Announced

The pastor leads services at 10:30 with organ voluntary and choir The New Born Ki Prayer E. Ashford Miss Confare and Chorister Sulliya lead solo The Chorister Sermon and Ladies Trio and chorus Hark the glad soon Savior comes Hymn Hark the cry mean holy voices Sunday School at 2 Epworth League at 6 Preaching at 7 all invited to attend

Ashford

From Sh Yesterday An Appli Mrs Lina Tow Foi

A fragment appears to report an application or plea involving Lina Tow and a woman from Sh yesterday. It is unclear and lacks full context or names to identify actions, dates, or institutions.

Lina Foi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business Directory Fehring’s Fehring C. F. Schaefer &Co Third St P. QO E. C. Beeht F.m.watt Joan M. Newcromb Jackson Street Stobo Henry Tly. Beard Vonstrohe Suetinee Street See Wietensisa Wih RR Carman St. Bet Franklin and Mechanic Menia Joan Hughes Sapie Washington St W. H. Buxton Noblitt Amos Eo Hartman Jino Scott's Clarence W. Adams Washington Street Hemmer Waddington le Se Hed and Joe Po Po Ie Iguariers Ureia Mr. Brown Jbcook & Son Southwest Cor 2Nd Jackson Stu Citizens Phone C. Reynolds City Cafe John G. Lay Postoffice Opp Walton’s W.H Fulwider Hustler Queensware and Nation Chas P. Pruitt M. J. Hirth Sanders & Taylor EK. Ferguson Ferguson H.M. Holmes & Bro Loy Third Street E.w.ragsdale Coumbus Ladies Bazar New York Blue Front WM. Done H.L. Rost L. Roisex Gush & CO Wayland Wells Frank McNeal LAN 300N & Co Javidson Henderson Parmiture Cahinnion St Rockes Miiney Furni“Lle Winans Whiesaie Washington-St. Iawder Lyoma Herry von Ange P Co Estes Eleant Spiehler Distillers F. Daun BP. Kaiser The Institution Wes Lienberger’s Allen Farmer Indianapolis Siira J. A. Newton Tabernacle Columbus Emocrat Journal Minnie Steward Wigland & Wells T “O J. A. Georges Christian Ripek Ind Ephor of Dury Court House Crab Orchard Inva Hospital Tebanon Christiana Tenn Savannah Georgia Joe Woolley Ed Poultry Reader OF the Star Jennie Hunter Elizabethtown Miss Minnie Keith ES Vandergrift Wil Br Hey Springfield Visi Bessie Gilgoré Kate ‘Schinnerer Seth ‘Alley Clifford Mrs.Rush- Alley Milo’ “Silvera Richmond Josephie Kinney Mollie Effinger Madison Mrs. Rebenack Gertie Effinger N. G. Snaith Greencastle Captain Smiley Miss Grace. Price Alice Price Christwes Lienberger Arnold Florida Ules H. Taylor Southern Railroad Company Kinney & Turpen Pfeifer Bros Homeseekers Excursion Southwest Via Callen J S “Smith Wade Dress E.O McCormicg Enguene Stansfield Dascarets Galtier Ial Keating Stree Atverstreet Healing Star Christina Presbyterian Tertainment Albert E. Kian Nettie McDonald Methodist Voluntary Miss Confare J.T. Harkness Epworth
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