Local notes and business items from The Prescription Druggist
A collection of brief notices including Albert Kinney at his place of business Dr A J Banker in Indianapolis H H Bassett business trip to Bedford Istey of Shelbyville at court Arthur Overakeet director at First National Bank Columbus Madison twin carries light passenger load Mrs Behrman of Maple Grove reports diphtheria improving Orick family still in city hall basement Jake Wagoner recovering Reeves Furniture Co resumes after high water Lew Wallick Hotel Lynnot Seymour visits Grand Rands Michigan Robert Lienberger builds outdoor lade Grand Rands $65 overcourt noted New York World Nan v anac praised Courier Journal for information Louisville division may upgrade bridges old Fiatrock frame to iron Star staff of three reporters keeps seven compositors busy Bond noted as strong reporter by some measure
Fumigation and street work update in Maple Grove and Cooper's flats
Health officers fumigated Mrs Behrman's Maple Grove residence as a diphtheria patient nears recovery. A quarrel at Cooper's flats drew police. The Ideal club held a Cramp's hall dance with about ten couples and Cinír's orchestra. Washington Street sees a new crosswalk and water improvements hamper by poor fire station water supply. West Fifth Street sees intoxicated youths. police expected to prosecute. Lienberger the tailor will soon offer a Hats line with Roles brand exclusive, aiming to grow a large department trade.
Darkest America to Play at Camp's Theatre Next Week
The Iowa City Press notes a winter show Darkest America to open Wed Jan 19 at Camp's Theatre. The South set drama features Sam Lucas in leading roles, with a claim of new stage ideas and absence of brutal overseer elements, described as a spectacular comedy.
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S ‘Hea
South
Local Notes From Columbus City Dispatch
John Bowman visits Columbus today while the J M & J pay car visits Madison and returns this evening. Geo E Ellis represents Wm Campbell & Co of New York. A horse died on Jackson Street near Newcomb’s feed store yesterday. County commissioner candidate Thomas Essex seeks First District seat. Salvation Army meeting well attended. captain popular with congregation. Gravel road project eyed from the city to the Monroe line via Neshville Brown County. P H McCormack may win Greensburg guard to secure contracts. F P Smith buys Harvey Fulweider residence on North Pearl Street and moves in. Newly organized orchestra meets at Prof Fed Kolimy’s home. composed of city’s best musical talent.
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Fed Kolimye
Abusive politics and road decay vex city residents
The passage notes that abusing opponents for political differences is wrong while roads outside the city are in terrible shape with clay roads sinking vehicles. Encampment committees progress with duties clearly assigned promising the city’s largest project yet. Ailing Mrs. Harry Vancergift relapses and visitors help her recovery as false newspaper notices spark colorful street talk.
Divorce Granted in Maple Grove Case
Nancy Cooper was granted a divorce from Geo Cooper this morning. The sick in the Dunn family at Maple Grove and others nearby were reported improving, while Harry Pickens and Superintendent Ott at the poor farm showed slow improvement. In the McCormack versus McLaughlin matter, $200 on note demand was discussed and witnesses examined with Swengel Kollmeyer as counsel for the plaintiff and Cooper & Cooper for the defendants.
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Nancy Cooper
Geo. Cooper
P. H.mccormack
Mike McLaughlin
Ghas
St Johns and Oho Ridge Schedule of Services
The St Johns and Oho Ridge quarterly meeting lists preaching at St John s Sunday 10 30am and 6 45pm. Services include communion and sermons in English and German. St Matt holds services Sunday 2 30pm Wednesday 7pm and Thursday 10 50am with communion.
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St. Johns,and
Oho Ridge
St. John’s
St. Matt
Social Hop Honors Miss Cisco at Cres Setta Club Dance
The Cres setta Club hosted a social hop at Society Hall on Wednesday evening last week for Miss Florence Cisco of Madison. Pennsylvania Agent Geo Williams and wife entertained as guests of honor. About sixteen couples danced to Schuur's Orchestra of Columbus, with critics noting sweeter tunes were never danced to.
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Florence Cisco
Madison
Pennsylvania
Geo. L. Wiliams
Schuur
Columbus
Sey. News
Abbett Rites Held For Rev O H Abbett In Indianapolis Remains
The remains of Rev. O H Abbett arrived from Indianapolis and were buried at his son's grave at Chestnut Street corner. The funeral followed Abbett's wishes with no house services, Odd Fellows conducted cemetery rites led by Rev Smith. Attendees included Miss Hariet Abbett, Dr Marion Abbett, Mrs Maggie Tabert, Dick Geant, and J F Gent.
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Smith
National Airs program to aid G A R fund at church
The National Airs program by the Woman's Musical Club is set for Tuesday night January 18 1898 at the Methodist church to benefit the G A R encampment fund. Admission is ten cents and Mrs Emma Boro is listed as Cor Secretary. There is growing public doubt about John Wright’s guilt and calls for a fair opportunity to prove innocence.
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Methodist Church
Bookseller Cummins Closes Sorely Tried Shop
Gro H Cummins Bookseller and Stationer at 406 Wash St ends business after long decline. The shop with blank books and office supplies faced dwindling trade and mounting losses, leaving customers seeking remaining stock and notices of closure.
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Gro. H. Cummins
Wash St
Local residents make morning trips and visits
Mrs Anna Schlazer and Col Stansifer left for Indianapolis this morning. Dr J W Lapp visits relatives in Aubur. Garvin Doll returned to Indianapolis after visiting her sister Mrs Will Breeden. Mrs Myrtle Jones and Miss Elizabeth Reddick spent the day in Indianapolis. Helen Shute visited Kinooke and returned home. Mrs Meredith and Mrs Easton visiting in Knightstown and Hartford City.
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Garvin Doll
Indianapolis
Will Breeden
Weather notes and local items from Norristown area
Rain or snow anticipated in northern and southern portions tonight and Saturday. Local updates include Leroy Jones now with Reeves & Co. and Wm. Smith Jr. nearly swept away crossing Haw creek. Joe Critchfield lectured at Sulphur Hill Friday and Saturday nights. Streetcar flooding near Fourth and Sycamore. Pennsylvanian lines work on crossings. Star promises high weekly circulation after 90 days. J A Wade returns from Ripley Co. with Batesville sawmill note. Joe Hassles troubled by rocks. will prosecute if unchecked. H W Nickerson ill with lagrippe. Citizens may testify in Correll-Banks case Jan 18. Wanted: four married men with horse and buggy for winter work at Kinney & Turpin.
Special Shoe Sale and Precinct Meeting Call
An advertisement offers ladies shoes at 50c per pair in specific sizes and lists J. A. Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store. An additional notice promotes shirts at Lienberger's. The Republican city committee announces a meeting Thursday to elect a precinct committee map and urges strong turnout.
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J. A. Newton
Miss Lucy Gross Travels to Columbus for Weeks
Local notes report Miss Lucy Gross visiting Columbus to spend time with her brother Rev. H. J. Cross in Colum bus. Updates mention Mrs. Wm Hendricks recovering from scarlet fever and sickly youth Harley McCalip showing typhoid symptoms.
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Lucy Gross
Columbus
Rev
8. J. Cross
Freetown
Brownstown Banner
Consecration Services At Baptist Church Tonight
Rev. Swift will lead services at 7 p m with preaching at 7 25 p m. Attendees are urged to attend and praise. The notice seeks six reliable men with horses and buggies to work for the Weekly at good wages through spring or longer.
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the Baptist Church
Swift
Famlies
Martinsville Democrat Attacks and Defends in Exchange
A Martinsville newspaper editorial war unfolds with Mr Finney of the Martinsville Democrat accused of personal attacks while The Herald, Times, and STAR defend journalistic ethics. The piece praises hard work by Mr Marsh and wishes success to Mr Dennigan and other local editors amid party loyalties.
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Mr. Finney
The
Martinsville Democrat
Star
Jack Kimsey
Mr. Dennigan
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Spiehler
Otto
Piersons
Albert Kinney
A. J. Banker
Yesie. Dev
H. H. Bassett
Bedford
Istey
Shelbyville
Arthur Overakeet
First National Bank At
Franklin Scar
Madison Twin
Orick
City Hall
Jake Wagoner
Reeves Furniture Co
Lew Wallick
Lynnot Seymour
Robert Lienberger
Lade
Grand Rands
Mich
Courier Journal
Louisville
Ision
Fiatrock
Mr. Bond
Cooper’s Flats
Cramp’s
Cinir
Washington ‘Street
Washington Street
East Fifth Street
Lienberger
Iowa City
Land
Convas
Durnall
Ott Bond
Cook’s Grocery
Wolfe Bros
Oper
John A Thompson
Edinburg
America
Mr. and Mes
Sam Lucas
Reigns
Large. Com
Audiente Ts
John Bowman
Call
Geo. E. Ellis
Wm Campbell & Co
New York
Wal Paper
Matt Wheeler
Jackson Street
Newcombs
Thomas Essex
Fletrock Township
Salvation Army
Monroe Line
Neshville
Brown County
P. H. McCormack
Greensburg
F. P. Smith
Harvey Fulweider
North Pearl Street
Harry Vancergift
West Mechanic’ Street
Decsisiee
Joseph Gysie
Shelby Rep
Sandusky
Jos. S. Irwin
Harry Pickens
Ott
Maple Grove
Gr. Kollmeyer
Cooper & Cooper
Cressetta Club
Society Hall
Wednes
O. H . Abbett
Olis
Smith Abbett
10Th and
Chestnut Streets
Odd Fellows
Lodge
Hariet Abbett
Marion Abbett
Mrs. Magg'e Tabert
Dick Geant
J.F. Gent
Woman’s Musical Club
Emma Boro
John Wright
Wright
Anna Schlazer
India
Col. Stansifer
J. W. Lapp
Aubur
Myrtle Jones
Lizzo
Daisy Wells
George Dickey
Mrs.Meredith
Hartford City
Mrs. Easton
Denver, Colo
Wm. Henderson
Hartford Cit
Helen Shute
Kankakee II
Mrs. Geo. Birt
M.s. A. Mason
Mrs. Reddick
Knightstown
A. F E. Reeves
Clifoud
Chicago Or
Leroy Jones
Reeves & Co
F. C. Ulrich
Joe Dickey
Cottage Ave
Wm. Smith Jr
Haw Creek
Swift Current
Joe Critchfield
Sulphur Hill
Norristown
Fourth
Sycamore Street
Pennsyl
Vania
Madison Branch
J. A. Wade
Ripley Co
Mr. Wade
Batesville
Joe Hassles
H. W. Nickerson
Blake
Orinoco
Lagrippe
12Th and
Chestnut St
Coryell-Banks
Civil Corners Cor. Sey
News
Kinney
Turpin
Lienberger’s
Republican City Committee
Probbably
Wm. Hendricks
Rawley
H. T. Conde Co
Oliver
Harley McCalip
McCalip
Grand Arary
Woman's Relief Corp
Sons of Veterans and Ladies’ Aid Society
Lew Wallace
J S Dodge
R M Smock
Andrew Graham
Isham Feith
G. A. R. Woman's Relief Corps
S. of V
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. E. ‘Dodge
R. M Smock
M. Walker
Fisiney’s Paper and Others
Finney
Herald
Repubican
Iion
Tis Herald
Sram
the Times
Woo
Times
Republi
Marsh
Crat
F. Donner
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