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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1897

Page

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Jealousy and danger at the factory sparks a moral conflict

Jim Jardine plans to confront rival Robert Roberts after a jealous clash with Kitty who hides a secret. A confrontation at the factory leads Jim to a deadly urge but he spares Roberts when a dramatic reveal shows Kitty’s brother is Roberts. Jim forgives himself and Kitty for past actions.

Jim Jardine Kitty Roberts Jim Manley Robert Kitt Frank Roberts

Calfskin Duty Sparks Boston Leather Importers' Grievance

The Treasury sets a 15 percent ad valorem duty on calfskins, prompting protests from Boston leather importers who argue calves’ skins are hides under the free list. Amid broader national concerns, the piece notes recent political and social events and lists local personal notices and a domestic help wanted ad.

Strike Ends as Tanners Reopen Jobs After Walkout

Tanners declare a strike over and resolved with the weak kneeed members blamed for failure. Finishers are allowed to reclaim their old jobs if offered, while skilled workers not reinstated must seek positions elsewhere.

End of the Great Tanners Strike

The Great Tanners Strike ends as some strikers’ members return to work with W. W. Mooney & Sons offering wage concessions. Finishing department workers may reclaim old positions while skilled non reinstated workers seek opportunities elsewhere. The Star lauds the end for the town and former employees. Millsinery goods nearly given away at the White House.

W. W. Mooney & Sons Mooneys Star

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Thorntown business trip by W H Keulwider. Anthon Day of the Herald visited Indianapolis friends. George Conn and Will Beaty and others spent Sunday in Seymour. Flora Patterson hosted a Sunday gathering with several named locals. Numerous Indianapolis trips noted for many individuals. Mrs. H S Wells ill. Fred Rowell acts as Belvedere bus conductor. Lay joins Madison theatrical company for season.

Anthon Day of

Notice of altered collection days and sales pitch

Busy with new press and engine, I must collect this Monday and Tuesday instead of usual Saturday and Monday. After this week collections return to regular days. Turpin notes and a concurrent advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a health product guaranteed to cure various ailments.

Cras. A. Turpin OG. C. C

Southern Railway Excursion to Asheville for 800 Round Trip

The Southern Railway offers a Louisville to Asheville round trip excursion for 800 dollars on Saturday August 7 1897 with ten day return validity. Highlights include Parlor Day Coach Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars fast schedules and a daylight ride along the French Broad river. Tickets available at City Ticket Office Southern Railroad 216 Fourth Ave Louisville KY contact Wm Haylee Assistant General Passenger Agent.

The Southern Railway Asheville North Carolina Louisville Round America Southern Railroad Fourth Ave Haylee

Lost bicycle stolen from Seymour Republican office

Lost or possibly stolen Humbert wheel No 1075 with Wells saddle arrow tread tire and black enamel finish was taken from the bottom of the stairway to the Republican office about 8 o'clock Friday night July 30. Reward offered for information leading to recovery by Seymour Republic an, Seymour Indiana. County Assessor Irwin Reynolds welcomes a new baby girl at home. Local visits and Sunday gatherings noted among Franklin, Madison, Indianapolis residents.

Seymour

Remedy to Quit Tobacco Promises Life and Vigor

An early 20th century patent remedy claim touts Liaite Bac as a wonder worker that cures tobacco use. The advertisement urges readers to seek the booklet and free sample from Sterling Remedy Co, with address in Chicago or New York.

Tobaccs Addres Sterling Remedy Co Mthago New York

For Sale Real Estate and Goods in Hartsville

A property listing offers Tenacres and a two story dwelling with barn and a large fruit orchard in Hartsville, with trade options for Columbus. Also advertised Leadus Genuine Dongolia goat but ton shoe at $1, plus ad space and custom printing services from the Star office.

Hartsville Columbus J. A. Newton

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Jim Jardines Ao Uute -Forved Studerts Fellows Jardine Band Frank Father Mother Otto News and Gommert Boston Treasury Department Brown University Tthe Lake Champlain Resort Rewe Louis von Strohe Waymanile Star Office Informa Ham Leagon Franklin St Meephie Street Ank W. Daugherty Werners Ave Elephone Columbus Fuel & Ice Co A ‘Cary Ida Donhust Rethwisch Indianapolis Kaiser Lee Vogel Gderson Shultz Dave Eciia Tanners Mooney White House W. H- kEulwider Thorntown George Conn Will Beaty Mary Snyder Mary Baker Gene Snyder Sherman Haislup Charlie Shields Flora Patterson Jack Kimsey Democrat Walter Coup Lella Brooke Schnur Indiana Polis George Woody Fred Rowell Belvedere Gene Wise Fred Scholle Thomas Denman Republican A. Straus Levi Rowell Frank Lay Madison Nays Lane Asheville, N. C Seymour Republican Seymour, Ind Irwin Reynolds Mr. McGogney Will Carpenter and Franklin Ike Green Gene Wynegar Clint Brown Yong le Pate Geo.h. Cummins Orinoco
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