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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
3
Local advertising rates listed include one inch in daily newspapers at several durations from one month to one year with prices, plus weekly and six month options. Additional lines indicate word-based billing, black letter locals, and contract-specific terms.
Judge Showalter invalidates a three cent fare law for Indianapolis street cars ruling it unconstitutional as a special provision applying only to the city. The decision was issued yesterday.
Local observers report upcoming Mormon elders will hold public meetings in the city. A vocal resident warns the faith as a curse to any community, urging skepticism and recommending a Joseph Smith book from the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints for insight.
Kinney and Turpin announce a one year subscription deal: Twice-a-Week Courier-Journal and their paper for 1.25 to renewing subscribers who pay in advance or new subscribers who pay in advance. Free Courier-Journal sample copies on request. Address all orders to the Columbus Morning Star, Columbus Indiana. Offer valid until May 15, 1897.
The text praises Rainbow paints as superb across all classes of work including homes textiles and barns and credits CW Columbus as the county agent for distribution and validation of the product.
In a tight Novag match at Teriginal Chestnoutsts Ea Pe ers and John Prathers teams clashed with TS tels at nine innings. Pruk Barret pitched for Ed Dotes team and delivered fine one hand catches.
Ten acres of ground with two story halls in Hartsville to trade for colonial property or farm. Also a dwelling, barn and full lot in Columbus, offered cheap with small payment terms. Inquire at 154.1 FE. H. Kinney.
Readable items include druggist refund policy and cheap hardware goods with prices like 18c hose, 122c grates, and 159130 free testure by an Evangelist at City Hall. An evangelist event and various shop notices are listed with uncertain spellings and dates.
A fragmented note records a Sunday gathering at City Hall with a sermon on thy kingdom come and a call to hear a free sermon on the subject. The entry lists a 3 30 time with unclear year or date.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention bills offices in Washington and plumbing issues. It references Columbus Iron Manufacturing Co and housing work. No clear events, people, or dates emerge to form a coherent news item.
A note invites the public to a Sunday afternoon talk at City Hall at 3 30 focusing on the idea that the Lord will save the world not destroy it. An invitation is extended to readers.
Fragmented notices describe Bierce Livery at J A Georges SUS and Niagara bicycles near J A Georges. References to advertising savings for paper cleaning by Bell and mail orders at 035 Union St appear alongside a train schedule note indicating a delay at 4 43 am yesterday.
Sale notice listing a variety of goods including cord wood and produce at George’s on Washington Street. Contact number 173 provided for inquiries. Local sale appears to be general merchandise with informal pricing and a phone reference.
A nervous visiting minister stays in Kemonte village where a housekeeper warns of sacred room memories and skeletons. The narrative shifts to a science note on heat units and ends with a czarist anecdote about royal marriage negotiations and a queen’s consent.
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