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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
4
A sale listing by Joe Whitten, auctioneer, offering 12 head horses and mares, cows, 4 head young cattle, 25 hogs, 1 top buggy, 2 sets buggy harness, 5 sets work harness, 50 bit clover seed, 15 tons clover hay, 30 tons of oat hay, 3220 bushels corn in crib, 25 cords beech stove wood, plus a large lot of farming implements in good condition.
Noblesville Feb 18 James M N Cooper and Mrs Julia A Mace of Sheridan were married today by Rev T E Plaughe. The bride is 75 the groom will be 80 next birthday. Both have been married before.
George Sullivan of Brooklyn New York was attempting to board a westbound Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern passenger train when he was struck and killed. He was traveling around the world on a wager and earning money by shining shoes.
Mr and Mrs Nellis Dyson of Taylorsville announce the birth of a nine and a half pound girl. Both mother and child are doing well and the father is very happy.
Rain or snow is expected tonight and Sunday with heavy snow in the extreme north portion. Cold temperatures will follow on Sunday.
The funeral for Mrs. Elmer Tull was held this afternoon at her Seven Street residence with Rev Schofield officiating. Contractors Stillinger and Lee plan bids on Jennings County Pike property as area work proceeds. Lids store advertises fashion and outlets in Columbus. Jonathan Dawson of Rochester relates to five sheepskin deeds tied to Presidents Van Buren Polk and Tyler for the old Dawson homestead in Henry Township.
The column lists morning worship and preaching at English Lutheran with theme The Heroism of Christ, Augsburg League and a Sunday school concert, plus Wednesday services. Methodist and Friends Mission activities include class meeting, Epworth League, Bible School, and youth groups. Association rooms call for Sunday gospel service and men’s events. ST PAULS CHURCH?
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS. Mr. and Mrs. Ad Arnold and son returned to Washington D C this morning. Miss Anna Kyle went to Edinburg this morning. Miss Gertrude Washburn and her niece Lenore Bonham went to Indianapolis this morning. Robert McCullough returned from North Vernon this morning. Mrs Fiegenbaum and son Henry and family came for the funeral of Mrs Oscar Fiegenbaum. Henry Fisher came home from Kansas for the funeral. Miss Emma Schwartzkopf went to Cincinnati to enter the wholesale millinery house. Mrs. Bertha Haistup went to Franklin this morning. Mrs. Edgar McSweeney to Taylorsville. Mr and Mrs W V Fields returned to Jeffersonville after visiting Len Prather.
The column lists funeral details for Dubis Burns and visits by residents from St Louis Rushville Clifford Walesboro Indianapolis and Franklin. It notes services Sundays and Wednesdays lectures guild meetings a mission dedication and local business updates including hotel refurbishment and a bankruptcy receiver appointment.
The copy claims Bicola Pills feed nerves and strengthen mind and body, aiding recovery from fatigue and biliousness. Testimony from J. E. Buckey asserts dramatic weight gain and vitality after using the pills, endorsed by Columbus agents Hauser and Warker as providers for Turner’s Philadelphia.
Klondike Gold Fields Alaska urges travelers to seek information before trips. Unclear signature lists J. S. Smith as agent for circulars and advertising material on rates routes steamers equipment baggage and supplies. Also mentions E. O. McCormick Warren J. Lynch and general passenger and telegraph agents.
The Big Four routes offer a one fare round trip sale from February 14 to 21 with return valid through March 19 1898 for New Orleans and Mobile. Tickets should read via the Big Four Route. Hot Springs Arkansas reports all three major hotels Arlington Park and Fastman open this winter with many lodging options and government backed health resort claims. A 90 day round trip excursion rate is advertised with contact J S Smith and KE McCormick and Warren J Lyncher as officials. Also listed are commodity prices and a notice about On the Potomac reserved seats opening Friday at Otto’s Drug Store.
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