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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1898

Page

2

Bartholomew County Gubernatorial and County Offices Candidates

A list of candidates announced for Bartholomew county offices including Joint Senator W W Lambert County Clerk Fred C Ulrich James Burk county treasurer Henry W Rethwisch Albert F Owens Recorder from Hawcreek and George M Orr with several sheriff contenders Stephen Batl Scott Elzea and Henry Howe all subject to Republican convention decisions.

W. W. Lambert Bartholomew County Bartholomew Decatur Fred C. Ulrich James Burk Henry W. Rethwisch Albert F. Owens Rk. BK. Colvin Hawcreek Township Stephen Batl Republcan Scott Elzea Henry Howe Clifty Township Republcan County George M. Orr

Citywide GOP Mayoral and City Officials Nominated

Several candidates announce for Columbus Indiana mayor and city posts. William Beck and William Davis seek mayoral nomination. Vincent Thomason and David Philips run for City Marshal. J D Hunter aims for City Clerk, all subject to Republican nominating conventions.

WM. T. Davis City of Columbus Indiana Vincent. Thomason David Philips J.D. Hunter

Bryawn to Speak in Indianapolis on April 6

Wm. J. Bryawn will address attendees in Indianapolis on April 6. The event details note speaking engagement and location.

Wm. J. Bryawn Ind

Republicans pledge street paving and jobs for workers

The passage argues the Republican party will pave Washington Street and employ laboring men, claiming city finances and the tax levy will not rise under Republican control. It warns that a different assessor like Mr. Brown could raise realty and personal property taxes, making taxes heavier for some.

Republican Party Washington Street Mr. Brown

Bowel With Cascarets Candy or scil cure constipation forever

A questionable claim promises permanent constipation cure with Cascarets and offers a refund from druggists. The ad targets readers seeking quick relief and mentions money back, typical early 20th century patent medicine sales tactics.

Republican Message Urges Vote for Party of Prosperity

A political exhortation stresses Republican loyalty in elections, claiming Republicans are friends of labor, promise good wages, and urge supporters to back the party in the city convention and fall races including the U S Senate. It warns against personal distractions and urges unity for progress.

Party of Progress

Weather Outlook for Chicago and St. March

Weather report notes cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with rain in the northern portion on Wednesday and a drop in temperatures Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago, St

Seymour Attorneys Seek New County Seat Election

Seymour lawyers filed a petition and bond with Brownstown county commissioners for a new election on the county seat removal question. The petition will be acted on in a day or two.

Seymour County

Bertha Rosenbush Hosts Tenth Birthday Party

Miss Bertha Rosenbush entertained a large group of friends Saturday afternoon for her tenth birthday. Music games and refreshments highlighted the event. Attendees included Elizabeth Gumsie Jessie Williams Lilah Schnur Marie Adams Mary Lyle Frankie Dipboye Anna McCormack Clara Clark Edna Gaston Minnie West Elizabeth Lincoln Norman Cahn Olive Thompson Virginia Griffith Carrie Cahn Sidney Cahn Cornelia Keyes Idella Kauts Nat Strauss Julia Rosenbush Ruth Strauss Love Lindley Elsie Sweeney Mary Buxton Lillie Froman Anna Reynolds Rachel Rethwisch Ona Gore.

Mt Liberty Local Notes On Roads And School Closure

Local news from Mt Liberty reports spring weather, farm moves to Monticello and Jackson County, a Mt Liberty school term ends with a teacher dinner, and multiple residents traveling to Columbus and Indianapolis. Civic topics include gravel road debt and county finances, with community notices and insurance and crop price updates.

Proverb Observations Across Languages and Cultures

A collection of maxims notes human behavior and social wisdom from Italian Spanish and Swiss contexts. The lines cover honesty patience and wealth with comparisons like a lie’s lack of legs and a house full of guests inviting criticism. The Swiss stance flags patent policy as a marker of civilization.

Bicola Pills Promoted for Nerves and Health by Turners

Advertisement touts Bicola Pills as boosting nerves willpower and bodily strength for women and men. It cites J. E. Buckey of Nation Hotel in Washington DC recovering from decline after use, gaining over twenty pounds. Also notes Columbus agents Hauser Parker and mentions liver turns and cures like sick headache and biliousness. A local line reports a child of Mr and Mrs C P Vaughn critically ill with little hope of recovery.

Miss Alice Kline Surprised by Friends at Social

A pleasant evening with Miss Alice Kline was hosted by Mrs. John J. who entertained the Ladies Social Club after noon. Attending were Misses Helen Adams Stella Thompson of Franklin Retta Thompson of Franklin Pearl Higgins Neilie Reynolds Anna Brooks and Messrs Eugene Snyder Sherm Haisiup Herman Little.

Alice Kline Eugene Snyder Sherm Haisiup Herman

Local News Briefs and City Notes from Burnsville

Mr and Mrs Jackson of Burnsville visited the city today. Wm F Coats may run for county treasurer. Mrs O P Blake visited Crawforsville. Alma Palmer of Madison will trim for Jennie Fowler this season. Mrs Frank Norton improving after illness. Supt Cotton employing fourteen men for street paving. Lew Thompson improving but serious. Mrs Horace Solomon and Miss Minnie Wienland of Hope in the city. Baseball organizers urged for encampment. New assessment law to be published soon. Fehrings drug store offers perfumes and atomizers. Train No 19 delayed by breakdown near Jonesville, arriving 11 30. Simp Wells plans another goat for Charley Spragg.

Local Visitors and City Notes Highlight Week

Indianapolis resident Mrs E A King visits friends in the city this week. Ex Sheriff David of Nashville visits today. Postmaster Walker of Belleville and Mrs Clark Gates of South Bethany stop in. Nash ville postmaster Jack Polling is ill. Philip Miller and wife from near Hope were in town. Amos Hartman supporters push for his mayoral run. Rumor says Policeman Ferguson may run for marshal. Washington street appears set for paving. Nashville hack incident leaves the rig damaged but no injuries.

Clark Gates South Bethany City

Ladies Meeting at Suvieby Church Held by Mrs Pra

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Dr Pra.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Suvieby M. E. Church Dr. Pra

Sandcreek township gravel road project approved with payments

Commissioners took no business today yet heard Sandcreek citizens petition for an eighteen and a half mile gravel road costing 27027.84 with damages 270 and total 27297.84 John Taylor protested damages to be set by a jury W N Bradley seeks authority to borrow 4500 for township debts The front post is being repainted Mrs Albert F E Kinney was ill and Dr Reynolds attended.

W N Bradley Clifty Township

Encampment Preparations Expand Greensburg Shop

Miss Kate Rubottom assists Decatur county court reporter in Greensburg for ten days. Mrs. P E Wills of Elizabeth Town ill but improving. George Henry plans encampment preparations and adds two chairs making six total. Fred Ulrich repaints the Salvation Army room to serve as a dining hall during the encampment.

Kate Rubottom Greensburg Decatur County George Henry Fred Ulrich Salvation Army

Local Bits From Jonesville: Burials, births, marriages, and visits

An infant of Herman Arnbolt and spouse was buried Sunday. Several births are noted including a daughter to Fred Ritman and wife. Zora Lawrence visits an uncle returning from California. Mrs. Prall suffers grip. Chas Abel and Hannah Rieger marry on L. A. Wright’s farm. Rev. Talkington expects a steady salary. Rev Rose preached a strong sermon. Walter Moore of Shelbyville visits after Mardi Gras trip. Various ministers and churches noted with population figures for 1897 church growth.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Manhattan New Department Cailoring Penins Uunlap Mantettan Clothing Co J. L. Gysie Olumbus Evening Star E.H Kinney A Turpin County Recorder WM. J. Beck Republican City Convention Ianapolis Candiate Canidate Weather Report Brownstown Bertha Rosenbush Elizabeth Gumsie Jessie Williams Lilah Schnur Marie Adams Mary Lyle Frankie Dipboye Anna McCormack Clara Clark Edna Gaston Minnie West Elizabeth Lincoln Norman Cahn Olive Thompson Virginia Griffith Carrie Cahn Sidney Cahn Cornelia Keyes Idella Kauts Nat Strauss Julia Rosenbush Ruth Strauss Lindley Elsie Sweeney Mary Buxton Lillie Froman Anna Reynolds Rachel Rethwisch Ona Gore MT. Liberty North Salem Rev. Church James Wilson Monticello, DI Fred Lucas John Botting P. H. McCormack Joseph A. Downey Albert Phigley Jackson Co Jas. F. King Mr. Thos. E. Lett Lienberger Will Brown Flat Rock Rev. Perry J. A. Newton's J Claughlin Reeves Furniture Co Senate Committee On Civil Ser Pritchand Rev. McLain Edinburg Mrs. Floyd Gertrude Kerr India John Hubbard Mrs. Berman Carr James King Indianapolis Maude George Z. T. Sweeney Savanah Georgia Wind Storm Insurance Kinney & Kinney Logan E. Talkington and Ida M. Swartwood Wiles George Schinnerer Steve Wood East Third Street Geo. Schinnerer Ferguson Ness Switzerland Turners Philadelphia J. E. Buckey Nation Hotel Washington, D. C A Sha Hauser & Parker Lirrie Jd. H. Arnold Colum- Indian Helen Adams Stella Thompson Franklin Retta Thompson Pearl Higgins Neilie Reynolds Anna Brooks John J Ladie Cnis Nona Mrs. Jackson Burnsville Wm. F. Coats O. P. Blake Crawfors Alma Palmer Madison Jennie Fow Frank Norton Supt. Cotton Lew Thompson Minnie Wienland Hope Fehring Jonesville Simp Wells Charley Spragg E. A. King David Nashville Walker Belleville Jack Polling Philip Miller Near Hope Amos Hartman W. i. Griser Aid Society Sandcreek Tc Own John Taylor Albert FE. Kinney Dr. Reynolds Vane P. E. Wills Elizabethtown Herman Arnbolt Fred Ritman Zora Lawrence California Stella Rains Misségrossets Walter Moore Shelbyville Marné Gras Chas, Abel Hannah Rieger L.A. Wright Talkington Our Town Mack Hill Rose Mr. Hazzard W. EB. Wisner Henryville United States
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