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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1898

Page

2

Local notices and events crowd Ulrich Block area

A mix of classifieds and community items includes book bargains at Dr Curtiss library parsonage 1130 Pearl, a Maine battleship painting on the Third and Washington arch, obit for Duala E Allison, gravel road contracts in Rockcreek township, visitors from Crawfordsville, and the Soldiers' Orphan's Home band arrival. Also notes on a Ladies' Relief Corps president and L A S officers with headquarters at St Denis.

Maine Bink Schnur Washington Street

Government favors Spanish coal for bunkers in supply drive

The government backs Spanish coal to fill American and other bunkers, praising its high grade, clean burn, and intense heat. Dons seek a steady supply of Pittsburg quality coal, with demand rising for screened, long burning fuel.

Sunday School Pinsched by Quarterly Trinity Meeting

Local notes cover a half hour earlier Sunday service, a noted suit purchase with suspenders, and a curious horse description. Several items mention ice cream at Fehrings and a broad travel ad for Pennsylvania Lines summer routes. Public notices invite ladies and gentlemen to a G A R reception hosted by local societies and rail officials.

Trinity

Republican county committee to meet May 14 at 1 30

The Republican county committee will convene at city headquarters on Saturday May 14 at 1 30. All members are urged to attend. Signed by W E Springer and W C Ardeys, with Warren Lynch as assistant.

Republican County W. E. Springer

Women in Public Service Before 1776 Cited by Speaker

A speaker argues that women served in U S government roles well before 1776, citing Lydia Hill postmaster of Salem to 1768 and Mary Katharine Goddard of Baltimore. The piece notes early postmasters in Lancaster and a 1816 blue back listing three women as clerks. it also discusses civil service non discrimination and ongoing debates over women in cycling events. It calls for careful consideration of women’s roles and propriety in century runs.

Spinner United States Lydia Hill Salem Baltimore Mary Katharine Goddard Congress William Goddard Civil Service Commission Q. W. Krost Woman’s Journal Wheeling Sisterhood Jane New York Gan

County Market Prices Breadth of 19th Century Grocery List

A scattered price list shows various staples and livestock with unit costs, including wheat, bran, flour, oats, hogs, cattle, hens, turkeys, butter, eggs, sugar, molasses, syrups, maple, apples, bananas, oranges, potatoes, and coffee. Also mentions Cascarets for constipation with a standard drugstore disclaimer.

Hid Boy

Encampment Police Names for Duty

The police board on Saturday night selected a large list of individuals to serve as police during the encampment. Names include Wm Maloy Ames Bolinger S T Graham Jas Mellen Henry Rominger Jas Smith Frank Polen Henry Geilker and many others. The roster comprises more than thirty men with additional entries such as Dan Fischer J S Bennett Thomas King and Chris Volmer among others.

Police Maloy Ames Bolinger S T Graham Jas Mellen Henry Rominger Jas Smith Frank Polen Henry Geilker Jas Brown F Boase Hook Frank Huffman Jno Mesenheimer John Hendricks James Cowden Edding Ed Horton Chas Abbott John Gilbert Foster Faulcener Spice Dave Crouch John Leach Frank Matthews Jr Chas Carola Warren Wrights Kennedy Jos

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