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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1898

Page

3

Western Rail Lines Expand Routes and Mixed Trains

Rail notices show the Big Four R R C and H G branch extending westbound while the 405 mixed and 400 mixed trains run eastward, signaling schedule changes and service diversification across lines.

Republican County Convention Call and Delegate Schedule 1898

Bartholomew county Republicans are called to meet in precincts on June 3 1898 at 7 30 p m to select delegates for a county convention in Columbus June 4 1898 nominating state officers and two commissioners. Each precinct gets one delegate per 10 votes for McKinley in 1896. Total delegates 329. 165 needed for a choice. Meeting at 10 a m. W E Sprenger chair W C Ardery secretary.

Bartholomew County Mitteeman Columbus Wm. McKinley Encaee

Mequon Woman Credits Peruna Cure for Catarrh

Mrs. Adam Staats of Mequon Wisconsin writes of six years with chronic catarrh and severe illness. She credits Dr Hartman and the remedies Peruna and Manalin with rapid improvement after starting the regimen, claiming weight gain and renewed health. The letter promotes Dr Hartman’s Health and Beauty book sent by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company.

Dr. Hartman Peruna” Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio

Patti as a Widow Described in German Newspaper

A German obituary notice depicts Patti as a widow in a formal satin dress. The gown features plain lines, a dull jet fish net trimming, satin bows on shoulders, and a corsage of jet suns. Black gloves and a fan complete the somber attire as described by the publication.

Patti

Suffrage For Women In Ireland

Article notes the passage of Great Britain s local self government bill extending municipal woman suffrage to Ireland on the same terms as men for most offices. It recalls prior gains in England and Scotland and Belfast, and contrasts with Boston. It also includes a quoted musings on the "bachelor girl" from The Ladies Home Journal.

Great Britain Scotland Ireland Belfast Isabella Todd Friends of Equal Suffrage Boston Pilot Dublin Cork Boston Atlantic Ruth Ashmore Ladies’ Home Journal

Columbus Fuel and Ice Co Advertises Coal and Wood

The Columbus Fuel and Ice Co advertises Pittsburg lump coal and anthracite as top grades and notes dry blocks and stove wood. They claim their anthracite is the best, and offer both blocks and stove wood for burn.

Pittsburg Columbus Fuel & Ice Co

Local Ads Offer Homes and Personal Services in City

Classified blurbs advertise Mrs Reynolds offering a modest $1 daily house, John Gi lay barber near the Post Office promising top shaves and haircuts, and Sanders & Taylor selling paints drugs oils glass and sundries at 315 Washington Street with perfume atomizers for gifts.

John Gi ‘Lay Postoffice Opp Sanders & Taylor Washington St

Local Ads and Prices from Columbus Market Shops

J E Ferguson photographer offers ground floor studio at 517 Washington with low prices. Lee Loy promotes cheapest goods and value. Country meat and staples listed including bacon crackers sorghum sugar and more. Mrs E W Ragsdale advertises a large millinery house at 423 Washington Street. Breining & Co advertises stoves and promised best prices in town.

J. E. Ferguson Washington St Serguson Lee Loy Mali Orleans E.w.ragsdale Washigton St Columbus

Candy Kitchen Ad Promotes Fresh Daily Candies

Old P. O. Building advertisement for E. C. Becht owner. Manufacturer of all kinds of candies fresh daily. Call for orders and delivery.

P. O E. C. Becht Chas Dan

Stobo Blacksmith Offers Precision Horse Shoeing

Jos Stobo, a skilled blacksmith, advertises expert horse shoeing services focusing on horses with sore feet. The copy urges horse owners to seek Stobo for proper, careful shoeing to improve comfort and performance.

Jos Stobo Speek StoBo

Scott’s Baker and Grocer Delivers Fresh Crackers Daily

Scott’s Baker and Grocer at 522 Washington St advertises daily fresh crackers noted as delicious and finely made. The short notice highlights quality and location.

Scott Scott’s Washington

Seed Potatoes and Shoes Offer Trade for Cash and Goods

Advertisement notes Seed Potatoes and THE HUMMER shoes bought with goods if delivered to E B Waddington, requiring 95 cents cash. Items described include fine footwear and low prices.

E.B. Waddington

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