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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1898
Page
3
W W Lambert of Bartholomew County announces candidacy for Joint Senator from the district comprising Bartholomew and Decatur counties subject to the Republican convention decision.
fragmented OCR text shows Barrett as a candidate for county clerk with party nomination and election context. details are unclear but implies Barrett seeking clerk position in county government and nomination process.
An official notice announces W. F. Coats and Wellstan Steinnamp as candidates for county treasurer subject to Republican nominating conventions. The document also references another candidate likely NENRY W.RECPHAWOISCID for the same office, pending convention decisions.
Albert Fowens is announced as a candidate for recorder subject to Republican nomination. C I B Colvin of Kinnereek township and Elmueiner of Wayne township are also named as recorder candidates for Bartholomew County subject to Republican convention decisions.
County official Louis Friedersdor f of Rockcreek Township enters race for Third District county commissioner pending GOP convention. Henry C Harris of German Township announces candidacy for First District commissioner subject to Republican county convention.
An old advertisement for Hummer Shoe Store notes cash payments of 95 cents and emphasizes fine footwear and low prices under manager Mrs Heppel. Rosenbush & Co. is advertised as one price clothiers with all goods marked in plain figures.
T.G. Quick coal wood and feed supplier. Fremont Davis blacksmith at 335 Franklin St offers forging and repair work with guaranteed quality. Also promotes groceries and prompt delivery with Bell phone 223 Harrison.
A fragment notes two girls at Mrs Fol low's restaurant where a sign promises "a good eats meal for 20 cents" and provides a citizens phone number 234.
Q J Nobilityt Druggist advertises a broad stock including imported albums bibles books toilet cases gloves handkerchief boxes and other items. The notice promotes the store as offering the most complete lines in the city.
The lead dentists Prali and Dennison offer crown and bridge work and other tooth treatments without plates. They encourage patients not to have teeth extracted without consulting them first.
A relic advertisement touts No-Te Bac as a magnetic tonic to quit tobacco easily and forever. It claims to restore life and vigor, urging readers to visit druggists for this remedy and promising a cure guarantee and complete remedy information.
The Republican county committee plans a meeting at city headquarters with details unclear due to OCR errors. The notice mentions Springer and Ardes as possible participants or locations, with a date format that could reference May 1 or March 22.
Dark faced time denotes day period from 12.00 noon to 12.00 midnight. Light faced time covers 12.00 midnight to 12.00 noon. Pullman Sleeping Cars run Nos. 10 and 2 between Louisville and Chicago, Buffer Parlor Cars Nos. 18 and 19 between Chicago and Louisville. General Manager T F Loreer and General Passenger Agent E A Ford announce time card details and provide information on fares, through tickets, and running of trains.
An old advertisement touts Cascareta beauty pills promising clean blood and skin. It appeals to clearing boils blotches and bilious complexion, claiming satisfaction guaranteed and prices at 10¢ to 25¢.
Dan Halterlan of Franain Street operates as buyer and shipper of butter sugs and poult. He seeks the highest market price paid for these goods.
Fragmentary note reports Baker and Greerby crackers made fresh daily at Seati's, with the line They are die. indicates a fatal outcome or warning in a shortened local blurb.
Wreogs and wallpaper andad text lists local sellers John M Newcomb and Bruning and Vonstrohe. Includes addresses on Sycamore Street and phone numbers 145 and 19472. Promises low prices with motto Always the Best always the cheapest and a full line of fruit vegetables Baltimore oysters and country meat.
F Donner at 420 Washington continues to lead in watches clocks jewelry diamonds and optical goods with fine repair service. Will R Carman at 6th Street offers boarding and stables with weekly or monthly rates. John Hughes at 523 Washington stocks groceries with butter and fresh produce. The L C Moore Shoe Company reports a major ownership sale underway with strong results.
Fred Wolland promotes air tight heaters touted as best on earth and steel ranges leading the market. Skates for boys and girls are also advertised.
H. T. Burnett and Co advertise groceries and home made mince meat plus Baltimore oysters as table delicacies. J B Cook and Son promote MecCormick mowers reapers and farm implements at Second and Jackson corner, Citizens' phone 167.
An old advertisement from C.TM. Schaefer Co markets White Lily flour. It urges customers to buy and rely on the product, claiming quality and consistency as reasons to stand by the brand.
Old P O Building candy shop offers cardies freshly made daily. E C Becht proprietor. M J Hirth Grocery and Bakery at cor 10th and Mechanic touts fruit cakes and crowd appeal. Henry Meier at 615 Fourth Street sells coal wood feed grain and lime with full value assured.
Grocer M A Snively at Cor 16th and Home Ave advertises finest and freshest groceries with prices as low as the lowest, inviting customers to shop for quality at a bargain.
FRANK McNEAL at 702 Chestnut street advertises headquarters for fine table delicacies with a cordial reception. BLK LANGBRON & CO claim to be Columbus's largest retail grocers inviting trade for quality market meals. EDSON & HENDERSON at 601-605 Washington St tout a finest line of rockers and cost savings on furniture.
Geo Liwinans tests Armour Star Brand Hams and declares them finest in the market, praising texture, flavor, and quality to attract shoppers seeking premium deli options.
Mrs E W Ragsdale advertises the largest millinery house at 423 Washington St in Columbus. Jos Stobo promotes horse shoeing and blacksmith services. Ph Nx Drug Store Hauser & Parker tout reliable goods and safe purchases. M Born & Co offers tailored suits at 13.5 dollars with pants at 3.5 dollars and satisfaction guaranteed.
WM. DONHOLT presents buck boards for picnic parties carrying ten. Boots and Shoes offered with first class shoemaking and repairs. Prices to suit the times.
Page fragment shows Mrs C Reynolds City Cafe on Washington Street offering Sunday dinners and a low daily rate, plus barber Lay near the Post Office advertising easy shaves and first-class haircuts. Sanders and Tayeqa promote paints drugs oils glass and druggists sundries at 315 Washington Street with perfumes and atomizers for holiday gifts.
An old advertisement for J. E. Ferguson photographer on Washington Street promotes ground floor studio work and low prices. It also notes Ferguson leads in quality and mentions spring items such as chickens fresh butter and various perishables at a nearby store, eruning and Vonstrohes.
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