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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1898

Page

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Elegant Line of Speiler Perfumes for Holiday Gifts

A Holiday catalog highlights Speiler perfumes and toilet waters in an elegant line. The listing suggests gifts for season shoppers seeking refined scents and quality presentation.

Mrs Rosenbush Hosts Farewell Evening for Miss Bloomfield

Mrs Rosenbush entertained a large group of friends last night in honor of Miss Rosa Bloomfield who departs soon for Cincinnati to make her future home. Refreshments music games and dancing highlighted the evening with guests praising the hostess.

Cincinnati Anna Slyder Geo. Kerr Columbus

Personal notices pull in and out of several towns

Jon Gant from Flat Rock Nash Durnall in Nashville Henry Maley from Edinburgh Miss Emma Snively returns to Indianapolis Mrs Monsburg and daughter head to Mt. Lents Nob le Garretson and son Noble travel to North Vernon Miss Jailie Brashear back to Elizabethtown Will Breeding to Indianapolis Mattie Fassald comes for A Sboud funeral Father Oster from Edinburgh George Kerr from Indianapolis Will Mooney returns from Indianapolis Pratt from Verryville Elizabethtown Rider from Crothersville in city Miss Mary McKhee improving Archie Melowen children ill with whooping cough Edward Vonstrehe accepts job with Fisher the plumber. Fisher, the plumber's ad urged. Fehring's drug store cigars advertised.

War prep accelerates as Congress acts on arming forces

The $4,000,000 act prompts Secretary Long to award large contracts for ordnance. U S firms expand projectile and powder capacity while navy seeks six and eight inch guns and coast defenses. Capt Brownson travels to Europe to review vessels with concern of potential war from Havana and Spanish actions.

Secretary Long United States Navy Department England Tortugas Navy Brownson Europe Havana Spain Congress Leo Maine

Court appoints city commissioners and reviews petty larceny case

The circuit court appointed Theo, O'o John I, Long JR, Danlap, Harry Fahy, and Johngsie as city commissioners for one year. Elija Hirris v town of Edinburg is before Judge Hord this afternoon with attorneys Wm A Johnson, A oS Hans, and Marshall Hacker. Indiana v Charlie Abbott ends with guilty plea and suspended sentence.

Elija Hirris Edinburg Hord Wm. A. Johnson Franklin A Os Hans Marshall Hacker This City S$ate Indiana Charlie Abbott Abbott

Commissioners Court Finds No Business Today

The commissioners spent the day in examination of chums with no notable action or decisions recorded.

Ulrich completes rear barn on bakery lot

Funeral for Jack Bond held at Mechanic Street residence with Rev Swift officiating. Burial at city cemetery. Wm Steincamp proposed as county commissioner candidate from Wayne township. Republicans plan precinct meeting at Miramer's shoe shop March 28 1898 to select delegates for March 29 city convention.

Mechanic St Swift City Cemetery Wm. Steincamp Wayne Township Steincamp City Hall

Burnsville Community Notes Highlight Local Activities

Farmers busy after recent sunlit days. Wim Robertson builds house additions. John Williams of Columbus farmed Monday. Mrs. Critterden improves after illness. Rev. Allen began a sermon but fell ill. Burnsville scholars rehearse for an exhibition. Local soldiers plan an old army supper with camp songs. Benefits fund state encampment in Columbus.

Columbus

Walesboro Church Meetings and Local Happenings

Rev Rose hosts a series at M E church. A Robbe school house concert is planned. Walter Kyte, nephew of James Kyte, was buried at Daugherty cemetery Thursday. Frank Polen lost a mare to lung fever last week. Mrs Joseph Stanley can now go out. Sunday school convention set for April 7 and 8. Charles Setser and Frank Taylor plan trip to Danville. Jesse Piercefield and wife consider a California visit.

Walter Kyte James Kyte Daugherty

Meeting of Sons of Veterans Tonight at 7:30

Alert to members marking a 7:30pm start for a Sons of Veterans gathering. Agenda notes include business of importance and an installation ceremony led by Captain W. A. Stevens.

Wanted Two Industrial Insurance Men

Wanted two industrial insurance men. Will give debit to tight parties. Call between 7 and a m. at 509 Washington Street upstairs. tf.

Washington Street

For Sale Or Trade Mare Needs Family Home

Three year old mare described as well bred but not broke. Owner aims to quit business within ten days and will sell all musical instruments at cost. Contact V. L. Griser at Bill Schoolers stable Pedigree.

Bill Schoolers Stable

Busy life and events in Taylorsville and vicinity

Community notes from Taylorsville report protracted Bethel meetings with five new members, a sixth semiannual Sunday school convention, local visits, births, and weddings. It mentions school out, garden prep, house additions, a mill accident, and local business notices including Kinney & Kinney insurance.

Former art teacher becomes job printer in Hartsville

Prof Pentzer, once teaching art in this city, has transitioned to operating a job printing business in Hartsville. He previously ran an art class here and now offers printing services locally.

Pentzer Hartsville

Local Notes and Property Moves in Bartholomew County

Sam Kent and wife visited Col. McCord's family last Wednesday. G W Ault rents Philip Barkhimer’s farm and will become a Bartholomew County citizen. James McCord bought a farm. Rev Thomas Jones delayed by a prolonged meeting elsewhere. Wm H Snyder’s Mt Nebo school was out last Wednesday. Wm Lorance and wife visited Mr J Auits over Sunday. The C B protract

Sam Kent Col. McCord G. W. Ault Philip Bartholomew County James McCord Thomas Jones Wm. H. Snyder Mt. Nebo Wm. Lorance J. Auits C. B

Petersville Quiet After Cottage Prayer Meeting

In Petersville the Contrary street area is quiet following a Cottage prayer meeting at Hiram Jackson's on Saturday night. Frank Fuller has moved into the Glick property and plans to build on his lot. A. Smith reopens his smith shop. Chas Davis made a business trip to Indianapolis. The New York is faster than the Brooklyn with 21 knots speed, 8200 ton displacement, and a 3 million dollar price. It carries six 8 inch, twelve 4 inch guns, and sixteen smaller calibers.

Contrary Hiram Jackson Frank Fuller Ville Glick Smith Chas. Davis Indianapolis New York Brooklyn

March Visitors Reported in Jackson County

March out everybody. El mer Phillips and lady visited Jackson County for several days in the past week. Walter Carmichael the tombstone man from acltonsville was in the vicinity in the interest of his house last week.

Elmer Phillips Jackson County Walter Carmichael Tombstone Acltonsville

Fredrick Palin Sues Lafayette Bridge Co Over $100 Debt

Ennis Hege represents Fredrick Palin in a case against The Lafayette Bridge Co for an on account claim of $100. Attorney J. F. Cox is listed.

Fredrick Palin The Lafayette Bridge Co Ennis Hege J. F. Cox

No-To-Bac Tobacco Cessation Ad

Advertises No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco habit claiming it makes men strong and full of life. Offers booklet and sample free with order from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York. Ends with price 50c or $1 and guaranteed cure.

Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Speiler’s Perfumes Otto Jon Gant Flat Rock Henry Harris Henry Maley Emma Snively Lndianapolis A. J. Garretson Noble North Verron Jailie Brashear Elizabethtown Will Breeding Mattie Fassald Brownstown A. Sboud Father Oster Edin Burg George Dalgety Kerr Will Mooney Qerry Pr. Pratt Yerryville Elizabethtown Rider Crothersville Mary McKhee Archie Melowen Edward Vonstrehe Fisher the Fisher Fehring’s Drug Store Oon Geo. H. Cumroins Nesete Ag Aa Cmel Lienberger Munitions OF War Iowa Circuit Court Theo, O'o John I, Long JR Danlap Harry Fahy Johngsie Commissioners Court Fred Ulrich Jack Bond Man Elec Ted Eighth Precinct Miramer’s Shoe Chestnut Street Burnsville Wim. Robertson John Williams Charles Critterden Allen M. Ls Burnsville School Walesboro Rose M. EB. Church Robbe School Frank Polen Joseph Stanley Charles Setser Frank Taylor Danville Jesse Piercefield California Attention Sons of Veterans W. A. Stevens V. L. Griser J. A. George’s Bicycle Hospital J McCarty Battleship Oregon Taylorsville Hannah Harden E. A. Stucky and Family Mrs. Jes Bevis Wm Stover Reo, Roberts Benton Bevis Wm. Stover Family Bethel Chambers Emma Smith Dora Angie Pickens Barney McEvenew M. E Church Rev D. O.coy Stella Heflin Nora Steenbarger S. F. Kincaid E. A. Stucky Emma Schenck New Hope Rev. Chambers Frank Richard Papa Frank Susie Daum Union Township Wm. Slyder and Poplar Grove Charlie McCord Sammy Pruitt Debby Sam Lydia Barkhimer Washington Jefferson Adams Jeff Davis Bob Tombs J. C. Clipp Orange County United Brothers Meeting House Bigatore Minnie Holeman Bush Boss Robertson A.G. Ross Myer Kinney & Kinney Beck Barkhimer Petersville F. Donner Muscu
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