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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1898
Page
3
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican nomination for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew Decatur district, subject to party convention will.
Fred C. Ulrich seeks Republican nomination for County Clerk while Will F. Barrett runs for Clerk of the Circuit Court also seeking Republican nomination. Convention scheduled June 4. 180s.
Samuel W. Fitch of Ohio township announces his candidacy for county auditor subject to the Republican nominating convention on June 4, 1898.
Officials announce W F Coats and William Steinkamp as county treasurer candidates subject to the Republican county convention. Treasurer W Chenry W Rethwisch is also listed as an announced candidate under party rules.
ECOUNTY RECORDER ALBERT OWENS is announced as a candidate for recorder subject to a republican nomination. R. B. COLVIN of Mancreek township is named as a recorder candidate for Bartholomew county, subject to the Republican convention decision. E. M. HEINER of Wayne township is also named as a recorder candidate, subject to the Republican convention.
Multiple announcements list candidates for Bartholomew County sheriff subject to the Republican county convention. Names include Stephen Bailey Scott Elzea Enry Howe George McOr rie John Dinn and others as they seek the party nomination in June 1808.
L Louis-Friedersdorf of Rockcreek Township announces candidacy for Third District county commissioner subject to the Republican nominating convention. Henry C Harris of German Township also announces for First District county commissioner pending the Republican nominating convention.
Rushville and Franklin residents may travel to Louisville for the May Musical Festival on Pennsylvania Lines. Return tickets are valid Thursday May 12th, with tickets sold at intermediate stations.
Three year old colt offered for sale. Enquire at this office. tf.
National Conference on Charities and correction held in New York City from May 18 to 24 with special rates via the Big Four route. For tickets and full information call agents. E. O. McCormick Pass Traf Mgr Waren J Lynch.
A British bill granting municipal suffrage to Irish women extends voting rights to single women and widows for all officers except MPs. Previously limited to Belfast, the reform follows earlier English and Scottish precedents and is praised as valuable progress. The note contrasts Dublin and Cork with Boston and urges solidarity among suffrage supporters.
A fashion column extols shirt waists as a staple for both women and men, praising solid comfort and easy laundering. It notes spring and summer designs in cotton, cheviot, pique, duck, and gingham, with stripes, bias plaids, tucks, and blousing for a flattering fit.
The Paris house of Worth rushed to create four elaborate gowns for Sarah Bernhardt in the Dame aux Camelias after a last minute request from a failing Duse. The team labored all night, producing a white satin ball dress with gold and pearl embroidery and many folds. The dresses were shipped within 15 hours, securing Worth as the renowned tailors behind the miracle.
In England, over a thousand churchwomen led by Lady Tennyson and Mrs. Wilberforce urged convocation to allow women to serve on parish church councils, matching secular councils. The lower house backed the petition, but bishops ruled that women may serve only if they are church wardens, already ex officio members.
Henry von Fange operates a new groceries shop at corner 11 and Sycamore offering fresh eggs canned goods apples butter and dry fruits with prompt delivery and order solicitation.
Two girls are sought at a local eatery named Misa Felon’s Restaurant offering a square meal for 20 cents. Citizens are urged to contact the police at phone number 234.
Prall and Dennison advertise as leading dentists offering crown and bridge work and tooth restorations without plates. They urge patients not to extract teeth before visiting.
An urban grocer at the corner of 16th and Home Ave advertises finest, freshest groceries with prices claimed to be the lowest, inviting customers to shop at M. & Snively.
A 702 Chestnut Street headline notes Frank McNeal as a headquarters for fine table delicacies with a cordial reception invitation and a call for patronage. The ad emphasizes quality and welcome for shoppers.
H.E. Langdon & Co promotes Columbus grocery trade while Davidson & Henderson at 601 605 Washington St advertise the finest line of rockers and money-saving furniture deals for all kinds of furnishings.
Winans promotes Armour's Star Brand Hams with a bold claim of superior quality. The sales copy positions the product as the best available choice for shoppers seeking dependable meat options.
Mrs E W Ragsdale at 423 Washington St advertises the largest and most popular Columbus millinery store. The Columbus Bazaar offers leader of best goods and lowest prices in this display of hats and fashion.
Jos Stobo, noted blacksmith specializing in horses, offers expert farrier services. He promises to fit shoes for sore feet and improve gait, using careful trimming and durable shoeing to restore soundness and comfort.
An aged advertisement for Phenix Drug Store run by Hauser and Parker touts all goods as thoroughly reliable with no experiments and promises customer delight from trading there.
Local ad promotes Henry Meijer at 515 4th Street as best for wood coal feed and lime with full trade value. Claims Chicago finest tailor made suits and pants at low prices with satisfaction guaranteed. Orders taken from New York Store.
City care on Washington Street presents one of the first $1 a day houses in the country. Residents praise Mrs Reynolds for hearty Sunday dinners and superior meals.
Seed potatoes and a shoe store promotion highlight this classifieds snippet. It notes mail orders are solicited and promptly filled. The Hummer Shoe Store advertises low prices and a leading selection in fine footwear.
A fragment urges readers to visit and decide the best place on earth to buy what they want. The note suggests a sales scene or promotional message with a personal endorsement. It mentions Mrs H Pal and a counselor to visit a location for shopping decisions.
One price clothiers offer marked plain figures on all goods while T G Quick sells coal, wood and animal feed. Best and cheapest noted. Readers urged to visit store or compare prices themselves.
Fremont Davis advertises a Blacksmith and repair shop at 335 Franklin St. offering interfering and forging horseshoes as a specialty with guaranteed work. Claims to be the best blacksmiths in Columbus.
A Wayland and Wells advertisement proclaims the store as the city’s headquarters for groceries with newest stock and prompt delivery. It guarantees satisfaction and lists Bell phone 238 and Harrison L179 as contact points.
Scott Baker Grocer offers fresh daily crackers at 522 Washington Street. The ad touts tasty, crisp crackers as a daily staple for local customers.
Bruning and Vonstrohe carry a fresh line of fruit and vegetables plus fresh bulk Baltimore oysters and country meat. They promise satisfaction and invite calls at Tel 19472 and note their location on Sycamore Street.
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