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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1898

Page

2

Local Politics and City News Mixed With Ads

Columbus editor urges filing for legal printing before tonight's council meeting. Reports note party dynamics, late war news, and GOP prospects amid Democratic city gains. Also items include Corset sale event May 6 7 and Alaska mail office shortages cited by Clara Rienaras and Misa Richards of the Boston Woman's Journal.

Clara H. Rienaras Ge Poeeernsyer Dyea Alaska Misa Richards Boston Woman's Journal

The First American Woman Aerialist Story Revealed

Mrs Lucretia Hubbell of Norwich Conn recalls a 43 year old Easton Pa flight witnessed by thousands. Her silk balloon split, a makeshift parachute carried her 11 miles to a New Jersey clover field, she escaped unharmed and later lectured.

Lucretia B. Hubbell Norwich Conn Easton Hubbell New Jersey Lania Glote-Democrat

Peruna and other remedies marketed for health

A collection of testimonials and advertisements tout Peruna as a cure for blood purification digestion nerves and chronic catarrh. Other items promote Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and blood purity, cataloging books from Dr Curtiss library and local notices including a horse trade and republican meeting.

Stuart

Notice of Appointment as Administrator

The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Nancy M. Scoppur, late of Fartholomenco County, deceased. Liam W. Awakes, Atty, Attest: Geo. Werner, Clerk.

Elven Nannty M. Scoppur Fartholomemco County Bald Liam W. Awakes Atty Geo. Werner

National Capital Guide for Teachers and Tourists

A promotional notice offers a free guide with a comprehensive map of Washington and timetables for Pennsylvania Short Lines trains. It advertises reduced rates for the National Educational Association meeting in July and details two May excursion dates to Louisville with return validity limited to the sale date.

National Capital Washington Pennsylvania National Educational Association W. W. Rice- Akrpdson Indianapolis Ind Louisville Rushville Jockey Club

Lambert Seeks Joint Senator Nomination in Bartholomew District

W W Lambert of Bartholomew county is a candidate for the nomination for Joint Senator from the district comprising Bartholomew and Decatur counties subject to the will of the Republican convention.

W.W. Lambert Bartholomew County Bartholomew Decatur Republian

Ulrich and Burke declare county clerk candidacies

Fred C. Ulrich announced as a candidate for County Clerk subject to the Republican nomination. James Burke also declares for County Clerk, contingent on the Republican nominating convention.

Fred C. Ulrich James Burke

Candidate slate for county treasurer positions

The notice proclaims CHENRY W. RETHWISCEH as a candidate for county treasurer pending the Republican nominating convention. It also announces W F COATS and WILLIAM STEINKAMP as candidates for county treasurer, with their candidacy subject to the Republican county convention.

Chenry W. Rethwisceh Himelf

Bartholomew County Recorder Candidates Named

Albert F Owens announced as a candidate for recorder subject to Republican nomination. K B Colvin of Hawcreek township announced as candidate for recorder subject to GOP convention decision. E M Heiner of Wayne township announced as candidate for recorder of Bartholomew county, pending Republican convention.

Albert F Owens K. B. Colvin Hawcreek Township Bartholomew County Republcan E. M. Heiner Wayne Township

Sheriff Candidates In Bartholomew County Primary

Multiple local figures including Stephen Bailey Scott Elzer Henry Howe George Orr John Dinn announce candidacies for sheriff of Bartholomew County. Each declaration notes candidacy is subject to the Republican county nominating convention. The last notice names a June 4 1808 convention date.

Stephen Bailey Bartholomew County Thiereput Ucin Scott Elzer Republican County Sitaees George . Orr Joban Dinn

Local Candidates Seek County Commissioner Posts

Louis Friedersdor f of Jockereok township announces candidacy for county commissioner Third District subject to the Republican nominating convention. Henry C. Harris of German township also declares for county commissioner First District pending the Republican county convention.

Louis Friedersdorf Jockereokownship Republic Inn Henry C. Harris German Township Republican County

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