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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
3
Harper’s Bazaar notes hammocks will gain prominence in summer houses, serving as veranda adjunts and bed substitutes in overflow parties. Plain gray fish net hammocks with tartan or bandanna cushions are favored, while elaborate woven models are out of fashion this season.
A fashion authority notes black velvet ribbon use spans loops rosettes and insertions on skirts and bodices. It decorates gowns with Grecian patterns and narrow edging on light wool and silk fabrics, and binds draped sleeves yokes and collars in black or colored velvet.
Capt W H Harrison state controller general proposes annual county elections on January 1 to choose the meanest man. The 1st of February the top vote getter would be hanged. Women would be eligible, with 137 counties likely producing 137 executions yearly to purge society.
Twenty Whitehead torpedoes arrived at Goat Island Newport R I for testing by electricians gunners and government employees. Lieut Commander McLean will test a new magnetic guided torpedo within a 300 foot range as ships attract the weapon. Electric streetcars expand in Mexico with 140 miles of railroad.
Helen Grey-Page describes the pudding-bag hat a spring fashion with a wide velvet crown and brim. The hat sits rakishly on one side with flowers and velvet loops, the tilt dramatic and stylish for Easter wear and beyond.
The new building at 1420 Chestnut Street opens with a bicycle elevator in the corridor near the main entrance. Tenants bring bikes to the elevator, which lowers them to the basement stable. a check is issued and returned at day’s end.
Fragmentary ad copy lists wallpaper options for kitchens bedrooms bathrooms parlors and wall paper stores. Mentions Holmes brand and various room pairings with prices and items such as crackers bacon and sugar in a mixed catalog feel.
Advertisements tout Triumphs and 2d crop seed potatoes from George's Grocery at 227 2nd street and list various merchants. Items include footwear from THE HUMMER Shoe Store with 5c in goods offer, ROSENBUSH & CO clothiers, coal and feed from T.G. QUICK, blacksmithing by FREMONT DAYVIS, and grocery headquarters by WAYLAND & WELLS with prompt delivery, plus other local notices.
A. E. Hartman of 311 Franklin Street listed as buyer and shipper of butter eggs and poultry with claim of highest market price paid for the same.
MO. Scott and Grocer promote fresh daily crackers at Scott's Bakery and Grocery located at 522 Washington St. The ad highlights quality and taste.
A compact advertisement lists Henry Meier at 515 4th Street offering coal wood feed rain lime and trade value with full value upon exchange. Bruning and Vonstrohe Curry provide fresh fruit and vegetables Baltimore oysters and country meat and promise satisfaction with contact at Sycamore Street and telephone 19472.
F Donner at 420 Washington St leads in watches clocks jewelry and optical goods with fine repair service. Will R Carman at 6th St between Franklin and Mechanic offers boarding and stable care with economical weekly or monthly rates. John Hughes at 523 Washington St sells staple and fancy groceries with emphasis on butter and fresh produce.
The L. C. Moore Shoe Company conducts a major ownership change sale with notable results evident as the business transitions.
Fred Wolland advertises airtight heaters as the best on earth priced at 50 dollars. The notice also touts steel ranges as leading products and mentions skates for boys and girls.
H. T. Burnett & Co advertise groceries and homemade mince meat with Baltimore oysters as delicacies. J. B. Cook & Son promote McCormick mowers and farm implements at the Second and Jackson corner with Citizens' phone 167.
Local ad fragment promoting Schaefer Co products on Third Street. Encourages asking for Beat 3 and White Lilly flour with note to buy now and stand by the brands.
Thomas Brown announces his candidacy for all painting and paper banging tasks. He requests readers to leave orders at local paper stores.
Candy Kitchen at Old P. O. Building offers all kinds of fresh candies daily under proprietor E. C. Becht. M. J. Hirth runs a grocery and bakery at 10th and Mechanic. John M. Newcomb at 985 Jackson street sells flour feed coal lime and wood with motto Always the Best, always the cheapest. phone 143.
Henry von Fange at corner 11 and Sycamore operates a grocery with fresh eggs canned goods apple butter and dried fruits. All goods promptly delivered. Also advertises wanted two girls at Mrs Fellows restaurant offering a square meal for 20 cents and a Citizens Phone 234.
Q J Noblitt, druggist, advertises a large assortment including dolls, albums, bibles, books of all kinds, toilet cases, glove and handkerchief boxes, claiming the most complete lines in the city.
Prattl and Dennison advertise as leading dentists offering crown and bridge work and teeth without plates. They urge readers not to have teeth extracted without consulting their practice.
H. E. Langdon & Co. claims to be Columbus’s largest retail grocers promising top market quality for tables. Davidson & Henderson at 601 605 Washington St advertise a finest line of rockers and savings on all kinds of furniture.
Geo 11 notes Try Armour's Star Brand Hams as the finest in the market. Public notice promotes quality and value, inviting customers to choose Armour's star ham for meals and gatherings.
Jos Stobo, a Blacksmith specializing in horse care, offers expert shoeing to fix sore feet and improve gait. Stobo pledges careful work and rapid service to keep horses sound and productive.
Chicago finest custom tailors offer suits at 13.50 dollars and pants at 3.5 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed. Orders taken at the New York store.
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