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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
3
The New York dermatologist John H Woodbury touts cosmetic surgeries and health tonics to restore beauty. He credits general health and Warner's Safe Cure for improving appearance and reversing signs of age, urging patients to ensure healthy secretions before treatment.
Several claims were allowed with small judgments, including Deadema Prather winning $50 against the estate of May D. HN and $10.80 in City of Columbus vs Deadema Prather and Thomas Prather. Margaret Stewart granted a divorce from Felix Stewart. A revival meeting at the Baptist church urged attendance with prayer at 7:09 and preaching at 7:30. A furniture sale at 621 Washington Street offers carpets, chairs, tables, and more. The Woman's Musical Club plans a benefit for the G A R encampment fund next Tuesday night.
County superintendent Jas A Clark visits country schools this week. Hutchns Ave water mains leak repaired today by water works chief William Cotton. Rev Codager of Edinburg lectures at M E church on Young People and Society tonight. Court house tile floor being repaired with loose blocks cemented. Ladie's Aid Society of M E church hosted Mrs J E Tuttle at Hotel St. Dens. lunch proceeds boosted treasury. Woman's Musical Club benefits G A R encampment fund next Tuesday Jan 18 1898 at Methodist church. 10 cents admission. Concerns raised about danger to women after dark and calls for strict court action. George Gillespie may trade his Hope residence for Columbus real estate. Local insurance men held a meeting, biweekly sessions possible again. Public tobacco ad seeks buyers with No To Bac, promising cure and vigor.
A government official, his son, and a witty family moment unfold over how to pronounce a name at a small supper. The clash ends with the son’s irreverent question and the father’s stunned reaction, as reported by the Washington Star. Also notes a book plate collection by Howard Sill, detailing thousands of plates and notable engravers including Paul Revere.
A congressional convention will be held at Greensburg on February 1 to elect a district chairman who will, by that office, join the Republican state central committee. The notice lists local delegates and emphasizes party organization duties.
Bartholomew Circuit Court notices final settlement of Ellen B. Wallace estate filed by administrator Wm. B. Treadway. Court will examine January 28, 1898, requiring heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why account should not be approved. WITNESS Clerk George Werner Columbus Indiana December 29, 1897. STANSIFER Baker attorneys.
Kinney and Kinney offer fire and hazard insurance, real estate loans, and accident sickness coverage with monthly payments. They advertise quick loan approvals on good property and urge viewers to watch for bargains while seeking rental property interests. Office at Corner Washington and Fifth Streets.
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