Commanding Monterey officer to lead Oregon with orders from Washington
Captain Charles N. Clark, in command of the Monterey coast defense, is ordered to San Francisco to assume command of the Oregon. He will depart tomorrow morning for San Francisco. The city hall meeting on March 29, 1898, will nominate candidates for mayor and other offices. Republicans meet March 28 to select delegates. Local notices advertise sales, hats, and a new lodge at Hope, with club and policy announcements in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Clark
Monterey
Washington
Charles B. Hanford
America
Mr. Keene
Crump’s
Sons of Veterans Regular Meeting Tonight
Attention members gather at 7:30 for important business. Fourth degree work noted. Captain W A Stevens urges attendance and a visit to Crump's theatre next Tuesday night to boost the encampment fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crump’s Theatre
Shore Acres
Denman Thompson
Crump
Edinburg party robbed in Seattle and local notes
Rimor reports Dr R M Howe W H Breeding and Homer Cutsinger robbed in Seattle. Cutsinger and a Madison man named Graham held up at a hotel, $300 cash and clothing taken plus a Graham check. Edinburg party sailed from Seattle March 6 and may not send word soon. Local notices include theater carrots and charity events, sales, and community updates from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cutsinger
Graham
Madison
How to Remain Young Warns Readers About Body’s Needs
An advertisement style piece quotes a New York Medical College professor on supporting vital organs with proper nourishment. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a food for kidneys and liver, claiming three daily doses boost energy and mood, especially urging women to use the remedy. Note dates: Old Homestead Tuesday March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Cure A Cold In One Day Patent Ad
An old patent medicine notice promises a rapid cold cure with L B Q marked tablets. It states druggists will refund money if the product fails to cure and notes the genuine tablet carries L. B. Q. on each pill priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E Church
Tipton
Toold
Young
Burnsville Socials and Illnesses Noted in Town
Mrs Bell Hughes lies very ill with typhoid fever in Burnsville. Mrs Charles Crittendon shows slow improvement. Hiram McFeron of Griffith and Keller Columbus visited Burnsville Tuesday on business. Ed Williams and wife hosted a social for local youths last Thursday with a lively string band. Mrs Joel Brewer of Seymour returned home Monday after visiting Burnsville relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram McFeron
Griffith and Keller of
Columbus
Ed Williams
Burnsville
Joel Brewer
Seymour
Old St. Louis Surprised At Snider Residence Party
A surprise birthday party honored Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Snider and their daughter Hettie at their west of town home last Thursday evening. Guests included Frank Smith and family and Miss Perry of Clifford. Local notes mention various town visits, exams, and a near eye injury from a wood-cutting accident. Vivian Everroad’s ninth birthday featured a surprise supper with ice cream, cake, and oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Everroad
Nora Nor
Rain Encourages Wheat Growers and Town Improvements
A heavy rainfall last Friday and Saturday boosted wheat yields while the town celebrates a completed bridge and planned approaches. John Newton bought a Reeves & Co sawmill and will start it soon, as Rev. Chambers preached Sunday morning. Major events include a Sunday school convention at M E church on March 27 and local socializing by the K P boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newton
Reeves & Co
Flat Rock
M. E
Local trades and town notes mark a lively week
Thomas E. Swain buys the merchant outlet and Willard, Bill, and Horace take over the mill, with Joe ready to serve customers. Hogs remain in demand as George Roush and Ella McQueen drive five through town. Rev E Ayns visits Bloomington, Miss Ethel Roush stays with Neblets, and a funeral marks the infant daughter of Daniel and Frankie Pruitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Swain
Willard Bill
Horace
Joe
George Roush
Ella McQueen
Andy
Local personals note a morning of travel and visits
Mrs Cornelia Kellar went to Hope to spend days with friends. Jay Smith and wife from Seymour visited Mrs Smith's parents. Miss Lena Spurgin from Waynesville, Edgar McSweeney from North Vernon, Sam Beal to Edinburg, and others traveled to Indianapolis, Madison, Seymour, Elizabethtown, Sardinia, Pendleton, and St Louis. Various residents noted in morning movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Kellar
Hope
Jay Smith
Seymour
Mrs. Smith
Public sale draws large crowd as auctioneer Dr Wilson performs
Attendees filled the sale with a strong turnout and dinner. organizers sent sympathy to bereaved parents. Doc Wilson sings a short song inviting those listening to attend. Uriah Shyder closes his property and plans move to Hendrix Co in a few days. W. Gared observes Saturday. The school conducted by ay fie Seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ss. C. Wilson
Doc
Uriah Shyder
Hendrix Co
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Old Homestead
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Thomas W. Keene
Rett
Keene
Famous Eagle Shoe
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Rev. Schofield
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Fehring
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A. Litchtenwallner
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A. J. Faucconer
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Columbus Herald
New York Medical College
Charles
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J. A. George
Brooklyn
Old ST. Louis
Mr. and
Hartsville
Walter Sims
Silver Crescent Literary Society
Miss Perry
Clifford
Kate Dodd
Eli Zeigler
Michall Unger
Columbus Monument
Mr. W
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Miss Linnie
Zeigler
John Watson
Rev. Chambers
H. Foust
Will Pancake
J. Y. Norton
K. of P. Boys
Tay Jorsville
Sam Hallway
John Hanes
Whittle
Weath
Nis
Tom
Willard
Stone Head
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E. Ayns
Bloomington
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Frankie Pruitt
Lena Spurgin
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Will McLeod
Sardinia
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Stookville
Josephine Stuckey
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Gladia Mapolia
Thia
Mike
Locke
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Indiana
Polis
Homer Lawson
St. Louis
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