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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
3
The article describes early colonial lighting methods using fat pitch pine tallow. Households built winter supplies by making candles as domestic animals rose. Kettles of hot water melted tallow, candle rods hung across chairs, and wicks were repeatedly dipped to grow candles. Deer suet and various animal fats were used.
Miss Anna Morgan, famed teacher of Delsarte and physical culture, slipped on an icy pavement and fell, then rose with poise. A pupil joked about the fall while asking for a repeat as a friend noted the moment.
A call states a meeting in the city on March 29 1898 at 730 pm to nominate candidates for mayor clerk treasurer and marshal. Republicans will meet in their precincts on Monday night March 28 1898 to select delegates.
A collage of price quotes for corn hay flour oats and other staples followed by local business notices. Mentions Triumphs and Six Weeks seed potatoes at George's Grocery 227 2nd street and various tradesmen including a blacksmith a livery stable and a dry goods manager. Also promotes Wayne area services and pictures at Wil ton's plus eggs butter and sugar pricing.
The fox terrier Gyp belonging to Martin Berry saved four workmen by grabbing a live dynamite stick after five charges exploded during rock blasting near North street West Rye. Gyp carried the fuse burning stick to his kennel, which was destroyed, then returned to the workers wagging his tail.
In the Bartholomew circuit court Muay Term In the Matter of the Estate of Stinson J Barrett deceased. William T Strickland as administrator has filed a final settlement and will be examined May 9 1898. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause. Witness the clerk of Bartholomew circuit court Columbus Indiana March 19 1898 George Werner Clerk.
A compact note reports the Big Four efforts moving westward in a mixed context. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
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