City tax levy history and current finances face debate
The Shelbyville Republican rebuts a Democrat claim about tax rates in 1893 and 1895, noting that the levy rose to sixty seven cents under Democratic defeat and that the city carried an eight thousand dollar debt. It states the present levy is six cents with the debt paid, about three thousand loaned at six percent, and over ten thousand in the treasury with more incoming funds. It warns that if George Ray gains control of the city council the ten thousand could disappear quickly.
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Democrat
George Ray
Shelbyville
When Spanish Warships Sight Coney Island Coast
A colorful column imagines Spanish warships near Coney Island and other shore resorts this summer. It jokes that American girls in bathing uniforms will surrender, as readers picture the entire female population cheering a mock conquest.
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Spain
Spy Glass
Coney Island
United States
Burns Return From Clifford to Memphis Home
John J. Burns and his wife, after several days at their old Clifford home, returned to their new Memphis residence on Monday morning.
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John J. Burns
Clifford
Memphis
Local visits and construction projects headline town note
Mrs Corda Whitesides visited friends in Lrantlin this morning. Miss Laura Woody returned from North Vernon after attending her cousin's wedding last night. Themas A Hendricks from Pikes Peak, a local huckster, was in town today. Nest Mord taxes are due today. James W Verkin leads workers starting construction of arches to span Seventh Fifth and Third streets.
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North Vernon
Themas A
Hendricks
Pikes Peak
Up-To-Date Groceries and Restaurant Ad Spotlight
Henry Von Fange offers groceries, eggs, canned goods, apple butter and dry fruits at corner 11 and Sycamore with prompt AM delivery. Mrs. Geo Fellows proprietor advertises the Up-To-Date Restaurant offering a great big meal for 20 cents and oysters in all styles. Q J Noblitt drugs lists dolls albums bibles and toilet cases in a full citywide line.
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Henry von Fange
Sycamore
Geo. Fellows
Q. J. Noblitt
Fire department housing amid street paving in Columbus
The Columbus fire department is scattered due to street paving. The hook and ladder wagon is quartered at Patterson's livery stable. The two horse hose wagon remains at Hughes's Stable and the small hose wagon at Jake Wagoner's stable.
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Columbus Fire Department
Hook and Lad
Patterson
Hughes
Jake Wagoner
War ethics debate at Epworth League meeting ends with negative win
The Epworth League debate on war ethics concluded with the negative side led by Chas Hamblen and J I Cochrane prevailing on the resolution That war is never justifiable. Edinburg volunteers tally 83 members and plan to recruit to 120, expecting some to fail muster in the coming days.
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Epworth League
Chas. Hamblen
J. I. Cochrane
Edinburg
Woodmansee Named To Railway Mail Service Post
Frank Woodmansee receives appointment to a position in the railway mail service on the P C C and St. L between Indianapolis and Louisville. He replaces the man transferred to the Southern Indiana road. Woodmansee previously served in the railway mail service and is well qualified.
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Railway Mail Service
Indianapolis
Louisville
Woodmansee
Sey
Dentists Lead in Crown and Bridge Work in Prattl
Dentists in Prattl and Dennison emphasize advanced crown and bridge dental services. Avoid extractions by consulting specialists for durable restorations and tooth preservation without plates.
Produce List for Trial Order Request
A list of vegetables and fruits including green onions rhubarb celery asparagus radishes tomatoes strawberries bananas oranges and onions is provided as a trial order request.
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Bruning & Vonstache
Frank McNeal Shop Ad at 702 Chestnut Street
An storefront notice promotes Frank McNeal at 702 Chestnut Street as headquarters for fine table delicacies. A cordial reception is promised to patrons, highlighting his offerings and inviting patronage.
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Frank McNeal
Chestnut Street
Local Ads Promote Grocers and Furnishings in Columbus
H. E. Langdon & Co billed as Columbus's largest retail grocers inviting customers to trade for top market products. Avidson & Henderson advertise furniture at 601-605 Washington St promising a finest line of rockers and savings on all furniture. Geo. L. Winans promotes Armour's Star Brand Hams as the finest in the market.
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H.E. Langdon & CO
Columbus
Avidson & Henderson
Burniture
Washington St
Winans
Try
Armour
Phoenix Drug Store Ad Promotes Reliable Goods and Tailoring
An old advertisement for Phoenix Drug Store by Hauser and Walker touts reliable goods and no experimentation. It notes tailored suits by M Born & Co of Chicago with prices around 13.50 and pants at 3.50, offering orders through New York Store.
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Phoenix Drug Store
Hauser & Walker
M. Born & Co
Chicago
America
New York
Mrs C Reynolds Café Sundays at Washington Street
Mrs C Reynolds advertises city cafe meals on Washington Street featuring Sunday dinners priced at about one dollar. The notice promotes the eatery as offering top value and quality, inviting patrons to try the meals.
Holmes Wallpaper for Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms Parlor
Advertising note listing Holts and Holmes wallpaper options for kitchens bedrooms bathrooms and parlor spaces. No further details on styles prices or availability are provided.
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Holts
Chas Danforth Manufer Reg Broms of All Kinds
Broms of all kinds offered by Chas Danforth Manufer. Mail orders solicited and promptly filled.
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Chas
Danforth
Hummer Shoe Store Promotes Low Prices in Footwear
The Hummer Shoe Store offered fine footwear at low prices with a note that payment could be made in goods or 95 cents cash at E. E. Waddington. The ad emphasizes value and convenience for shoppers seeking affordable footwear.
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E.E. Waddington
T G Quick Coal Wood and Feed Ad
Local dealer T G Quick advertises coal wood and feed of all kinds claiming the best and cheapest prices. customers invited to visit and compare offerings firsthand.
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WM. Donholt
T.G
Local business ads announce sales and ownership changes
Willer Carman on 6th Street advertises boarding and sale stable with weekly or monthly rates and emphasis on best and cheapest horse care. John Hughes at 523 Washington Street promotes groceries with butter and produce as specialties. L C Moore Shoe Company reports a large ownership change sale with strong results.
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Willer
Carman
6Th St. Bet
Franklin and Mechanic
John Hughes
Washington St
L. C. Moore Shoe Compa.y
Hardware and groceries ad hints from Burnett firm
An old newspaper ad lists air tight heaters as top on earth, steel ranges leading, and skates for youth from H. T. Burnett & Co. It mentions groceries including homemade mince meat, Baltimore oysters, and other delicacies, with J. B. Cook & Son offering McCormick mowers and farm tools at Second and Jackson streets, Citizens’ phone 167.
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Fred Volland
Best On Earth
H. T. Burnett & CO
Baltimore
J.B. Cook & Son
McCormick
Cor
Second and Jackson &T
Citizens
Shaefer Co Patent Roll and White Lilly Flour Ad
An old advertisement for Schafer Company promoting Patent Roll and White Lilly flour with a sales pitch urging customers to buy and stand by the products. The copy references Third Street and a call to seek the best in flour.
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Schaefer
Candy Kitchen Promises Fresh Candies Daily
The Candy Kitchen at Old P. O. Building operated by E C Becht offers a variety of candies made fresh each day. Call for orders and to sample selections.
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P. Oo
E. Cc. Becht
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Lehman. & Company
Lehman’s
Ayces, Sks
Seward
Indiana
Seward Cycle Machine
iGe
Tam
Thomas Brown
Crystal
Fifth Street
Telephone
Bell Maison
APM
Fehring’s. If
Army
Qobl
CAL
ATH and Mechanic Sts
G Guck
Litius
W. C. Rolad, M.D
Griffith
Weostecn Union Telegraph Office
Citizer
Laura Woody
James W. Verkin
Palway Mail
Frank Woodmansee
Fehring
the Prescription Druggist
Funkhouser
6Th and
Washington Street
OurPa
RON A Manufacturing
Crump’s Theatre
H. L. Ros
M. H. Snively, Grocer Cor
16Th and
Home Ave
E.w.ragsdale
Washigton St
Breining & CO
Breining
Holmes
John G
Lay
Postoffice
Opp
Sanders & Taylor
J. E. ‘Ferguson
Washington
Conry
Orleans
George’s Grocery
T. Rosenbush & CO
Franklin J
Fremont Davis
Ankies
Wayland & Wells
Bell Phone
Harrison
A. L. Hartman
Franklin Street
Scott
Boxer and Grocer
Scott’s
Washingto St
Clarence W. Adams
Herny Meer
Henry Meir
Bruning & Vonstrove
Sycamore St
F. Donner
M. J. Hirth
Cor 10Th and
Mechanicsts
John M. Newcomb
Jackson Street
Jos
Stobo
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