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Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1898

Page

2

Bartholomew County Republican Candidate Announcements

County offices listed with nominees for clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and commissioner. Fred C Ulrich James Burk Henry W Rethwisch W F Coats Albert F Owens Kh Colvin Stephen Bailey Scott Elzea Henry Howe George M Or Louis Friedersdorff announced as candidates subject to Republican nominating conventions.

W. W. Lambert Bartholomew County Bartholomew Decatur Fred C. Ulrich James Burk Henry W. Rethwisch W. F. Coats Albert F Owens Kh. B. Colvin Hawcrcek Township Asa Republcan Scott Elzea Henry Howe Clifty Township Republican County Convention George M. Or Louis Friedersdorf Rockcreek Township

War Declared Tuesday, Says the Republican

The Republican claims a formal declaration of war occurred on Tuesday. The report notes party stance and surrounding political tension, without graphic details.

Myers Named Judge of Eighth District

David A. Myers has been appointed judge of the 8th district comprising Decatur and Rush counties, effective immediately.

David A. Myers Decatur Rush Counties

Farmers' Prices Rise Amid Republican Administration

The report notes ongoing increases in farmers' product prices as the Republican administration continues. The text attributes the trend to current government policies and outlines potential impacts on agriculture and market costs.

Voters urged to judge the Republican convention selection and vote

A call asks readers to judge the convention outcome and support the ticket nominated Tuesday night. The appeal notes the Republican slate and urges participation in the upcoming vote.

Democrats Fault GOP Hope For Unity In Columbus

A fragment argues that Democrats should not rely on GOP moderation, claiming the Republican party has been tried in Columbus and found wanting. The brief conveys a cautious political assessment without specific dates or names.

Columbus

Wall Paper Offer From Geo E Ellis

A brief advertisement invites customers to buy wallpaper from Geo E Ellis and promises quality results for home decorating.

Geo. E. Ellis

Harger and Harges Face Court Today

John L. Harger and James Harges are being tried in court today. Proceedings target alleged offenses and related charges are expected to be presented by prosecutors with defense counsel attending. Local court records list the defendants and the case docket referenced in today’s session.

John L. Harger James Harges

Indiana Gas Co asks for right of way to lay gas mains

In a special session the town trustees unanimously granted Indiana Gas Co. a right of way to install low pressure gas mains for light and fuel gas, with completion expected to Hope within ninety days. The article also notes related local and regional items and town leaders.

F. B. Sandusky Indiana Gas Co

City News Roundup Reflects War Talks and Local Life

Will Hendricks from Pikes Peak and Miss Mollie Lourey of Mount Liberty visit the city. Reports on Cuban armistice talks, naval preparations, and consular testimony share space with local notices of visitors, millinery openings, and upcoming political meetings.

Will Hendricks Pikes Peak City Mollie Lourey Mount Liberty

Republicans Meet to Nominate Councilman Candidate

The 7th and 8th precinct Republicans will convene at Kramers shoe shop on Monday night April 4 at 7 30 p m to nominate a councilman candidate by order of the committee. Pheasants Chas Pheasants died suddenly at his home in Sandcreek township yesterday afternoon aged 27. Funeral held at Rockcreek today at 2 p m. Snider Samuel Snider died at his Ugion township home yesterday afternoon at 4 p m. Funeral Saturday morning at 10 a m. Commander Schley took command Monday of the flying squadron off Fortress Monroe amid enthusiastic officers and men. The squadron, once complete, will have an average speed of 21.5 knots while waiting for the heavy battleship Massachusetts.

Ulrich Block Star Office 13Th Precinct Dal Hunter Chestnut Street Kramers Shoe Shop Sandcreek Township Rockcreek Snider Samuel Snider Ugion Township Satuday Schley Fortress Monroe Massachusetts

Bimetallic Clubs Convention Excursion Tickets Offered

Pennsylvania Lines announces excursion tickets to Indianapolis for the League of Bimetallic Clubs of the Ohio Valley convention. Tickets are sold at stations on the Pennsylvania Lines in Ohio Indiana and Illinois April 5 and 6. The low fare is open to the general public with return validity to be announced.

Indianapolis Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois League of Bimetallic Clubs of Ohio Valley

Woman orders pig pen in Louisville stationery store

A sharp young woman visits a Louisville stationery shop and asks for pens. The breezy clerk touts offerings and prices but provokes her with his barbed manners. She pays and leaves, requesting a pig pen be sent up immediately, leaving the clerk in awkward distress. Fehring drug store is promoted for cigars.

Louisville Louisville Courier Journal

Woman Owns Tampa Belt Line Rail System

Mrs. Chapin practically owns and operates Tampa’s belt line street railway. She directs all operations from the car Fair Florida and oversees details, making the system a notable enterprise run largely by a single woman. The routes pass pine woods and orange groves toward Ballast Point, with scenic six mile trips.

Tama Fla Chapin Tampa Ballast Point Tampa Bay

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