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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1898

Page

3

Cannonading Reported in Windward Passage Off Cuba

From Port au Prince and Mole St. Nicholas sources in Hayti confirm heavy cannon fire in the Windward Passage near Cuba. Vessels sighted Sunday were seen moving southward at high speed. exact nationalities or names could not be determined. A Haytien gunboat create a Pierut arrived today from Port au Prince.

Port Au Prince Hayti Port de Paix Cuba Mole St. Nicholas Kinestown Samatra

Terror still at Martinque as torpedo boat delays

Reports from Martinque detail no change in the situation. The hospital ship Alicante remains at its new moorings while the torpedo boat destroyer Terror continues to be deferred from departure. Rumors say Admiral Cervera's squadron may return, but there is no confirmation.

St. Prierre Martinque Alicante Terror Cervera Hese

Halstead In a Convict Camp

Mr Freeman Halstead, jailed nine years for taking fortification photos at San Juan de Porto Rico, has been moved to a convict camp to serve his sentence in the Danish West Indies.

Correspondent Freeman Halsted Sentenced in Porto Rico

Danish West Indies May 23 Mr Freeman Halsted a newspaper correspondent sentenced to nine years for taking photographs of fortifications at San Juan de Porto Rico has been moved to a convict camp to serve the sentence.

Sr. Tuowas Danish West Indies Freeman Halstead San Juan de Porto Rico Freeman Halsted San Juan de Porto Fico

For Sale Glass Showcase and Bindery Goods

For sale a five foot glass showcase inquire at Parker Hauser drug store or the STAR office. Also just received a carload of binder twine and will sell cheap. J B Cook and Son. The Seymour Democrat offers six free summer trips to tired city teachers and seeks six months daily subs to qualify.

Parker & Hauser’s Drug Store J.B. Cook & Son Daily Democrat

Ulrich's bakery and Henry von Fange groceries

Ulrich's bakery on Confectionery offers groceries fresh eggs and daily deliveries. Henry von Fange at corner 11 and Sycamore serves as a groceries hub with apple butter and dry goods. Two girls sought for meals at Mrs. Felow's restaurant. Citizens phone 234. Q J Noblitt Druggist and Prall & Dennison advertise dental crown and bridge work and other services.

Henry von Fange Sycamore

Finest groceries on 16th and Home Ave

M A Sneivlly advertises a grocery store at 16th Street and Home Avenue offering the finest freshest and best items with prices as low as the lowest.

M. A Home Ave

Steamer Carries 1,000 Cadiz Troops to Canaries and Philippines

A Daily Chronicle dispatch from Barcelona dated Sunday reports a steamer transporting 1,000 soldiers from Cadiz to the Canaries and the Philippines. Two transatlantic liners are presently in port at Barcelona.

Loxpox Daily Chronicle Barcelona Cadiz Canaries Philippines

Frash sugar cured hams at Geo Werners Market

Frash sugar cured hams priced at 9 cents per pound for the next ten days at Geo Werners Meat Market located at 520 Washing ot.

Geo Werner

Ice cream at Fehrings' NEW SUITS

Henrietta Collins sues Charles O. Colns for divorce with W. E. Norton as attorney listed.

Fehrings

Population growth gaps underlie national fate says humanitarian

A letter argues European demographic trends show Germany and England gain population while France loses ground. It cites Alsace Lorraine losses and foreign-born French populations, warning that the absent are ever in the wrong and urging concern for national strength in the twentieth century.

Russia Germany Austria-Hungary England Italy France Alsace-Lorraine

Frank McNeal Delicatessen Red Hosts Patrons

Frank McNeal at 702 Chestnut Street operates a headquarters for fine delicacies. A cordial reception awaits patrons at this store, inviting their continued patronage.

Frank McNeal Chestnut Street

Langdon and Co Leading Columbus Grocers and Furnishers

H. E. Langdon & Co largest retail grocers in Columbus offer top market goods. Davidson and Henderson at 601 605 Washington St advertise a finest line of rockers and savings on all kinds of furniture.

Columbus H.E. Langdon & CO Avvidson & Henderson Washington St

Try Armour's Star Brand Hams Favored By GEO I Winans

Mrs E W Ragsdale at 423 Washington St advertises the largest millinery house in Columbus and the City Bazaar, featuring lost goods leaders and the lowest prices.

Geo.i. Winans Try Armour E.w.ragsdale Washigton St Coumbus Idies Bazar

Stobo the Blacksmith Promises Quick Horse Shoeing

Jos Stobo advertises special attention to horses with sore feet and guarantees proper shoeing. He invites owners to bring their mounts for expert care and fast service.

Jos Stobo

Phoenix Drug Store Ad Promises Reliable Goods

An early ad for Phoenix Drug Store by Hauser and Parker promotes all goods bought in the house as thoroughly reliable with no experiment, urging readers to trade there and be delighted.

Phoenix Drug Store Hauser & Parker

Local Advertisers Offer Variety Goods and Services

A crowded list of early 20th century ads highlights Henry Meier selling weed coal feed and lime with full trade value, M Born & Co tailoring services in Chicago, and Jake Hughes buck board for picnics. Also featured are boots and shoes by WM Donholt, Mrs G Reynolds City Cafe, barber John G Lay, Sanders & Taylor paints and drugs, and several grocers, jewelers, and hardware shops with contact details and promises of best prices.

Henry Meier 4Th Street

Holmes Offers Wallpaper for Every Room

Holmes advertises wallpaper for kitchens bedrooms bathrooms and parlors. Local listings present a range of patterns and prices aimed at homeowners seeking interior updates.

Holms

Seed Potatoes At George's Grocery Offer Triumphs

Seed potatoes including Triumphs and Six Weeks early varieties advertised at George's Grocery 227 2nd Street. Also listed are all standard Northern and Eastern seed potatoes and related drums of all kinds. Mail orders solicited and promised prompt delivery.

George's Grocery 2Nd Street Chas Danforth

Hummer Shoes Store Involved In Cash Trade Claim

The Hummer Shoe Store in Waddington reportedly accepted payment in goods for a transaction with EE, leading to questions about the settlement. No further details are provided about the parties or the nature of the dispute.

Waddington

Unclear Text Summary From Fragment

Fragmentary OCR item mentions H Piel and Csosess ore 6G mine with unclear meaning. No coherent event or details present to identify people, places, or actions.

H. Piel

Local merchants advertise goods and services in brief notices

L Rosenbush & Co offer one price clothiers with plain price markings. T.G. Ollick provides coal wood and feed. Fremont Davis promotes blacksmith repair shop at 335 Franklin Street. Wayland & Wills claim grocery headquarters with fresh stock and prompt delivery, Bell phone numbers listed.

L. Rosenbush & CO Fremont Davis Franklin St Columbus Wayland & Wfills Harrison

Local Shop Ad Promotes White Lilly Flour and Bests

A fragment advertises White Lilly flour and promotes consumer loyalty by urging customers to buy them and stand by the brand. The ad mentions Co. TM. SCHA FER co and a Rollab shop at m1 ast Third St.

Candy Kitchen advertisement from Old P. 10 Building

E C Becht proprietor advertises a candy shop offering fresh daily varieties and invites customers to call for service.

Candy Kitchen P. 10 E. C. Becht

M J Hirth Grocery and Bakery Spotlight

M J Hirth at 10th and Mechanics markets itself as headquarters for fruit cakes and draws crowds seeking the finest in the city.

M. J. Hirth Mechanicsts

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lehman & Co Maslin Cycles Sme REI Seward Indiana Seward Cycle & Machine Rosenbush Halstead Sr. Thomas Star Office Seymour Democrat Ulrich’s Bakery Q. J. Noblitt Prall & Dennison H. L. Ros Ton Street Henrietta Collins Chas. O. Col W. EF. Norton Remedy Co Chicago Montreal E. H. Kisney Dr. Miles 3D N. Y. Artillery Babcock & Munsel Carriage Co Auburn Miles Miracia R* P. Babcoce Avoca Mediicai Elkhart, Ind County Markets Sccecesoe M. Born & Co America New York State Jake Hughes WM. Donholt M’s’r G. Reynolds City Cafe Bette John G. Lay Postoffice Opp Sanders & Taylor A. E. Hartalan Franklin Street JNO Scoot, Baker and Grocer Scott’s Iarence W. Adams John M. Newcomb Jackson Street Bruning & Vonstrohe Baltimore Sycamore St F. Donner Willer Carman John Hughes L. C. Moore Shoe Company Fred Wolland Best On Earth H. T. Burnett & CO MccCormick Second and Jackson &J. Citizens T.G. Ollick
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