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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
3
W W Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican convention nomination for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur counties district subject to party deliberations and will of the convention.
PRED ULRICH announces candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican nomination. WILL F BARRETT declares for Clerk of the Circuit Court, also pending Republican nomination. Convention scheduled June 4.
Samuel W. Fitch of Ohtio township is announced as a candidate for county auditor subject to the Republican nominating convention on June 4, 1898.
The notice announces CHENRY W. RETHWISCH as a Republican treasurer candidate subject to the Republican nominating convention. It also proclaims W. F. COATS and WILLIAM STEINKAMP of Jackson Township as candidates for county treasurer subject to the Republican convention.
Albert F Owens is announced as a candidate for recorder subject to a Republican nomination. J B Colvin of Niancreek township is also named as a recorder candidate subject to the Republican convention decision. FE M Weiner of Wayne township is announced as a county candidate subject to the Republican convention.
The record lists multiple names as candidates for Bartholomew County Sheriff subject to the Republican nominating convention. Stephen Bailey Scott Elzea Henry Howe George Orr John Dinn are named, with varying towns attached, all seeking the party nomination.
Louis Friedersdor f of Rockcreek announces candidacy for county commissioner Third District pending Republican convention. Henry C. Harris of German township announces candidacy First District pending convention action.
Rushville and Franklin ticket offices offer 13 14th ky rate excursion tickets via Pennsylvania Lines for the May Musical Festival in Louisville. Return tickets are valid Thursday May 12th inclusive with intermediate stations served.
The article notes that Ireland gains municipal women’s suffrage under the new Local Government Bill, extending rights similar to England and Scotland. It highlights Belfast’s prior grant and praises suffrage advocates, urging American readers to reconsider Dublin and Cork voting rights.
A fashion column discusses the appeal and practicality of shirt waists for men and women, noting fabrics like cotton and pique, care with starch, and new spring styles. It highlights stripes, bias plaids, and tucks as fashionable details while explaining why certain fabrics wash poorly and lose their charm.
A three year old colt is offered for sale. Enquiries should be directed to this office for details and arrangements.
A National Conference in Charities and Correction is slated for New York City from May 18 to 24 with special rates via the Big Four route. Tickets and full information available by contacting agents AE EH O McCormick Pas 3 T raf M gr 4 WastrREN J Lyncn.
The Paris house of Worth quickly produced four gowns for Sarah Duse to wear in the Dame aux Camelias in Monte Carlo. Designers rummaged through the establishment to craft a white satin ball dress with gold and pearl embroidery and a long train, finished in under 15 hours for the performance. Worth is noted as the second, not the original founder.
English churchwomen led by Lady Tennyson and Mrs Wilberforce petitioned convocation for eligibility to serve on new parish church councils. The lower house urged grant, but bishops ruled that women may not sit on church councils except ex-officio as churchwardens.
Ulrichb's bakery on Confectionery at corner 11 and Sycamore serves as a groceries hub offering fresh eggs canned goods apple butter and dry fruits with prompt delivery. Henry von Fange listed among staff or contacts for orders from the lunch counter.
Notice seeks two girls for meals at Mrs Fe low's restaurant offering good square meals for 20 cents. Citizens may call 234 for details.
A city grocery advert by Snively Grocer Co at 16th Street and Home Avenue touts finest, freshest, and best groceries with prices low as the lowest.
Local advertisement for H E Langdon and Co claiming to be Columbus’s largest retail grocers. Promotes buying there for best market offerings and table provisions.
GEO. 1. WINANS promotes Armour's Star Brand Hams as the finest in the market, urging readers to try this advertised pork product.
Mrs E W Ragsdale at 423 Washington Street promotes the largest and most popular Columbus millinery house. The bazaar features leader of best goods and lowest prices for shoppers seeking fashionable hats.
Jos Stobo advertises as a blacksmith specialist in horses with sore feet offering prompt shoeing services to ensure horses are sound and ready for work.
Hauser and Parker pharmacists advertise a trustworthy shop, claiming all items purchased in this house are thoroughly reliable with no experiments. The brief notice touts satisfied customers and urges trade, presenting a confident, period-voiced sales pitch.
Henry Meier at 515 4th Street advertises wood coal feed and lime with full value trade offers. Chicago frost custom tailors in America provide suits made to order by M. Born. Suits priced at 13.55 with pants and other items, orders taken from New York Store.
Chas Danforth advertises broms and various items with mail order service and prompt fulfillment.
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