14 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1898
Page
1
Holiday presents at OTTO TOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST showcase gift ideas and selections for shoppers. The ad highlights seasonal deals and may include discounts, gift sets, and stocking stuffers available at the local drugstore.
New York February 11 Bradstreet notes renewed activity in iron and steel and a rise in raw cotton prices. Bank clearings total 1 434 000 000, up 74 percent from 1894 and 82 percent from 1892, with mixed trade signals in the central West and South and slower Eastern dry goods. Wheat and corn exports show modest year to year changes amid ongoing business improvement.
Poem about sending a Valentine and asking for a yes in romantic verse. Includes a line urging the beloved to reply and reference to February in the Ladies' Home Journal. Also notes a G A R encampment finance committee meeting at 7:30 PM at the Mayor's office with all members urged to attend.
The notice urges readers to visit Fehring's drug store for Anest cigars and perfumes plus atomizers. It mentions Miss Letha Sellar of Seymour spending Sunday in the city and notes future callouts for Griser clothes. It also records attendance at Judge Woollen of Franklin's funeral, listing Charley Baker Albert Blessing Dave Emig Cash Cooper and Weldon Lambert among mourners.
G S Gillespie offers first class upholstering and furniture repair at 425 Fourth Street. mattress renovation and packing of household goods available. All work guaranteed. 415t10
Sheriff Cox and a deputy took James Lewis from the Jonesville jail last night fearing a lynch mob. They left the jail in a buggy after dark with the prisoner and did not reveal the destination. The murder victim John Williams was buried yesterday as tensions run high in Bartholomew County.
Miss Small confronts James Rees and accuses him while her father faces a twenty five year old murder charge haunting their family. Four men at the Galt House scheme to suppress moonshine networks as Bill Moon, Charles Dugan, and Bill Simpson plot with a revenue officer to pursue outlaws. TO BE CONTINUED. The Epworth League hosts a Valentine Social at the Y M C A rooms this evening with an arranged program.
Yesterday evening the marriage of William Clarke and Miss Minnie Wells occurred at the home of Rev Haifer Shields three miles west of the city. The ceremony was small with few friends present and the couple will reside four miles west of town. Both families are well known in Columbus.
J A Newton promotes low priced footwear with ladies shoes offered at 59 cents per pair in sizes 3 and 4 with additional sizes listed. The notice emphasizes bargain pricing and the store name The Leader of Low Prices.
Notice from street and alley committee warns that disposing ashes and rubbish in alleys and streets is forbidden and prosecutions will follow if not ceased.
Knox County court actions have forced many Vincennes cigarette dealers to pay heavy fines and stop handling them. Drummers visiting the area report merchants' refusal, urging Lawrence and Bartholomew counties to follow Knox X Rays.
The trial of Lon Robinson for assault and battery on Chas. Allen opened this morning before Squire Palmer.
The encampment finance committee is requested to meet Monday night February 4 at 730. Members listed include Wo Brockman, W A Mooney, John L Gysie, Richard Shea, John D Lyle, John Crump, E F Tuttle, Will G Irwin, M Reeves, W J Beck. PH McCormack is Chairman, JN Mansi Secretary. The text adds fictional dialogue from Puck about a widow and cards.
In Chcago ML on February 14 the forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and likely rain tonight, followed by clearing Tuesday. Temperatures rise tonight and drop again by Tuesday night.
Mrs. Joe Brooks died yesterday morning of consumption at her home on Third and Sycamore streets. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Frank Morris officiating.
Expert bicycle builder A. George hires Mr. J. Mc Carty as head of the repair department. Mc Carty brings 12 years with leading wheel manufacturers and is expected to benefit George and the city’s enthusiastic wheelmen. Billy Cheatham resigns from J. A. George’s shop.
Visit Lyle and Pratter’s cigar store beside Stahl huth’s drug store to sample a selection from its shelves. The note invites trying one of their cigars in a small local tobacconist setting.
The finance committee of the G A R encampment will meet this evening at 7 30 at the Mayor's office. Every member is requested to be present.
The funeral for Miss Lucinda Richter was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery. Rev Trautman led the services at the German Lutheran church with a large gathering in attendance.
A consumer group warns they will not buy at the store and will switch to competitors if advertising stops. They claim they have opened their eyes and reject stale goods, saying they will be sorry when they see them in other shops.
A collection of social visits from Indianapolis Madison Taylorsville and Ogilville as well as a brief Salvation Army disturbance and a power outage at the Commercial Electric Light station. The piece also promotes Indiana real estate and John Ott’s Crump's theatre engagement with The Star Gazer praising the comedian's original style.
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