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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1898
Page
3
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county announces his candidacy for the joint senatorial district comprising Bartholomew and Decatur counties. He seeks the Republican convention's support for the nomination.
Fred C. Ulrich declares candidacy for County Clerk pending Republican nomination. James Bork announces for County Clerk subject to Republican nominating convention. Will F. Barrett seeks Clerk of the Circuit Court post under GOP nomination. Convention set for June 4.
CHENRY W. RETHWISCH announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Republican nominating convention. W. F. COATS is authorized as a candidate for county treasurer under the Republican county convention. WILLIAM STEINKAMP of Jackson township is named as a county treasurer candidate pending the Republican nominating convention.
Albert F. Owens is announced as a candidate for recorder subject to a Republican nomination. RB. B. Colvin of Hawcreek township is announced for Recorder of Bartholomew County subject to the Republican convention. FE. M. Heiner of Wayne township is announced as a candidate for Recorder of Bartholomew County.
A series of announcements declare several contenders for Bartholomew County sheriff pending the Republican county nominating convention. Names include Stephen Batley Scott Elzea Entry Towe Joan Dinn George Ort and others seeking the June 4 1898 convention outcome.
County official Louis Friedersdorf of Rockcreek announces his bid for Third District county commissioner subject to GOP convention. Henry C. Harris of German township enters race for First District commissioner at the Republican county convention.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for blood diseases nervous derangements and chronic catarrh claiming thousands of doctors druggists and the public endorse it. It promises vigor for dyspeptics clearer skin and relief from chronic catarrh and nervousness. Free book on catarrh offered by Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co Columbus Ohio. Also notes Republican county committee meeting May 14 at 1:80 o'clock with officers Springer and Arperog listed.
A fragmented ad style note lists prices for country lard bacon hams crackers and sorghum plus various Holmes wallpaper lines for kitchens bedrooms bathrooms and parlors indicating a small local goods market listing. The phrases Orleans sugar and varied cents per unit appear amidst the ad fragment.
George's Grocery 227 2nd Street advertises Triumphs and Si Week's early second crop seed potatoes plus standard Northern and Eastern varieties. Charse Danforth offers broms of all kinds with mail orders solicited and promptly filled.
A collage of shop promos and trades outlines bargains and services in Fremont and Columbus. Hummer Shoe Store emphasizes fair trades with E E Waddington. Mrs H Pil promoted as manager. L Rosenbush Co and T G Quick advertise pricing and materials. Fremont Davis offers blacksmithing. Wayland & Wils promote groceries with delivery. Hartman seeks butter eggs poultry buyers at top market price.
Baker and Grocer offer crackers made fresh daily at Scott's on Washington Street. Henry Meier sells coal, wood, feed, lime. Bruning & VonStrohe promote a fresh fruit and Baltimore oyster lineup. F Donner leads in watches and repairs. Carman offers boarding and stables. Hughes groceries showcase butter and produce. L. C. Moore Shoe Co. sale underway. Wolland Hardware highlights heaters and ranges. Burnett & Co groceries feature mince meat and oysters. J B Cook & Son promote McCormick mowers and farm implements.
Fragmentary advertisement lists several candy makers and grocery bakers including C. Becht and others. Mentions of storefronts and daily fresh candies appear amid garbled text and partial phrases.
Q J Noblitt, Druggist, proclaims the most complete line in the city with doll albums, bibles, books of all kinds, toilet cases, glove and handkerchief boxes available.
Prall and Dennison promote expert crown and bridge work and denture services. The ad urges avoiding extractions and to consult the featured dentists for quality tooth restoration.
H. E. Langdon Co showcases itself as Columbus’s largest retail grocers promising top market quality. Windsor & Henderson advertise a fine line of rockers at 601 605 Washington St. while Geo L. Winans promotes Armour’s Star Brand Hams as finest in the market.
Mrs E W Ragsdale at 423 Washington St promotes the largest Columbus millinery house Ladies Bazaar with best goods and low prices. Jos Stobo, blacksmith, offers expert horse shoeing. Phg Nix Drug Store Hauser and Parker pharmacists notes reliable goods from this house. Trade here and you will be delighted.
Advertises custom suits by M. Born & Co. Chicago finest tailors in America. Suits priced at 18.5 dollars, pants at 3.5 cents with satisfaction guaranteed. Ocadera taken S New York Store.
Jake Hughes introduces a new buck board designed for outdoor picnics. The compact item promises simple transport and easy setup, aimed at family gatherings and casual park events.
WM Donholt offers first class shoemaking and repairs with prices suited to current times.
A Washington Street cafe advertises Sunday dinners at what it calls one of the best one dollar per day meals in the area. The note invites patrons to try the affordable option and contrasts it with other nearby eateries.
An old advertisement highlights John G. Lay, barber, claiming the nearest office opposite the street offers the best first-class hair cut in the city. The brief notice emphasizes quality and location.
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