Ice cream Soda Made With Pure Fruit Juices
A public notice notes Otto The Prescription Druggist offering ice cream soda made with pure fruit juices. Mrs Lopp and children visiting relatives near New Albany plan to return home Friday. An editorial from Shelbyville Republic argues that prosperity favors labor and warns against laziness. Purcue University experiment station reports winter oats trials failing in 1895 and 1897 with poor yields versus spring oats, advising against growing winter oats in the northern state.
Tax Running Stock Taxation Ruling Reached by Judge
In Boamington the ruling states running stock in building and loan associations is taxable and must be charged to the stockholder. In Muncie a furniture dealer James A Ward was found not guilty of concealing stolen property after Don Gray, a confessed thief, implicated him. The Muncie lumber company control passed to Wilkenson and Greer with increased capital. William Sumption will stay in charge. President McKinley intends to retain navy units for Cuban tensions, with Sen Morgan aiding Cuba Hawaiian annexation and Alaska boundary talks. A Roxomo fire destroyed Frank Brown’s threshing outfit worth 1500, after a gas pipe was crushed by engine wheels setting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Iicus
James A. Ward
Cromer
Ward
Don Gray
Roxomo
Frank Brown
Club Standings and Local Notices Highlighted
Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati and New York clubs show varied win loss records with results across several leagues. Joseph Koss near Columbus seeks eye treatment while bike riders push for rights on public highways. Pan Handle rail cars show new legibility for conductors. Governor Mount and Honorable C F Remy to attend Brush Creek Sabbath school event in this city.
Contagious Disease Warning to Columbus Citizens
The Office of the Board of Health warns Columbus residents after heavy rainfall and heat create illness risk. Clean premises remove weeds dry damp cellars with lamps, use lime and copperas, and avoid dumping water around homes to stay healthy.
Fortunes in Small Things and Local Notices
The piece notes a patent beer stopper inventor earning more than the U S president and a cheap headache remedy owner amassing 100000 annually for today and another 100000 for potential hard times. It hints that control of universal-use articles drives profits and railroads benefit from fractions on tons. Also mentions a Methodist baptism in Walesboro and an ice cream social, with Geo Gillespie moving to Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New County Treasurer Henry Rethwish Takes Oath
Henry Rethwish received his commission and filed a bond described as one of the strongest in the county and is ready to assume duties as county treasurer. Former treasurer Walker served four years and is expected to relinquish the keys. Rethwish is expected to satisfy the public. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Mollie E. Wellington at age 40 with funeral arrangements pending. The Edwall item mentions a new verse on the society man of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rethwish
Rethwish
Walker
W. Wellington
Edwall
Moulders Quit Reeves & Co Shop Over Wages
Fourteen moulders at Reeves & Co foundry left their jobs at 1 30 PM not by a strike but due to low pay amid reports of discontent over 2 25 daily wages. A Star reporter found the departure was a day off rather than a strike and illness rumor about George Neinaber was denied.
Open Letter from a Madison Populist
The Herald prints a Madison Populist open letter repudiating his party’s candidate and endorsing Griffith for Congress. The piece urges populists to support Griffith, arguing the need to unite behind a candidate who favors good government over populist platforms and Chicago surrender.
Editorial dispute over bribery claims in party lines
A Democrat editor denounces Republicans over alleged bribery while defending their own record. the piece accuses the Democrat editor of hypocrisy for claiming party members could be bought as he once pressed bribery cases that were dismissed by Judge Hord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hord
Scott
Tey
Smith & Walker
Stevens & Son
Star
Daily Democrat
City Struck by Widespread Illness Sparks Family Struggles
Sickness fills the city as hot weather worsens flux and bilious fever. Small children bear the brunt with Judson Fredweiler and others on North Franklin and North Peakl streets showing severe symptoms while Mollie Linson and Belle Pervis show signs of improvement. Ham Leasmin’s son improves from typhoid fever as Mrs. George Knight remains confined. A large crowd is expected to visit Brashtraet today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredweiler
North Franklin Street
George Knight
North Peakl Street
Belle Pervis
Franklin Street
Statue planned for Colfax in South Bend home
South Bend plans a statue of the late Vice-President Schuyler Colfax to stand in his home city. A Commercial Athletic Club committee will raise funds by soliciting donations through Rebecca lodges nationwide, honoring Colfax as founder of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Benn
Schuyler Colfax
C. B. Stephenson
A. L. Brick
S. L. Kilmer
South Bend
Browder Speech Disrupted by Local Democrats
The meeting featuring Populist congressional candidate N M Browder was broken by a man posing as a laboring man, blamed on Democrats. The Star defends free speech and calls Browder a fair, honorable candidate while criticizing the disruption and questioning the laboring man’s honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browder
Congress
Democrats
Ried
Native Rebels Surrender in Bechuanaland Uprising
Bechuanaland rising collapses as Chiefs Too and Lukajanjos with about a thousand followers surrender to British authorities in Cape Town dispatch dated August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ced
Bechuanaland
Lukajanjos
Will file suit today for possession of the treasurer's office
Henry Rethwisch the newly appointed county treasurer demands a circuit court action today against John Walker to gain possession of the treasurer’s office. W. W. Lambert, attorney for Rethwisch, states Walker should relinquish the office per law after his term. Cras Patterson of Liberty Indiana is authorized to take subscriptions for the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rethwisch
W. W. Lambert
Rethwisch
John Walker
Walker
Rothwisch
Cras. Patterson
Liberty Ind
Child Lulu Ellis Dies at Clifford
The six month old Lulu Ellis daughter of James Ellis of Clifford died yesterday at 8. The burial was held at Jonesville today. The local version board of Drs Elrod Butler and Hawley met for the first time yesterday. Rumor says Louis More Shoe Co. may change its firm name soon. Francis M. Griffith the Democratic congress nominee cannot attend Brush Creek picnic today due to prior engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Ellis
James Ellis
Clifford
Jonesville
Drs. Elrod
Butler
Hawley
Louis More Shoe Co
Brushcreek
Brushcreek Picnic Run Notice
Will run back to Brushcreek picnic Aug 9 a m and 12 30 p m. round trip fare 25 cents. Jones and Lambert. 26712, Go to Silvermans for Millinery at your own price 267 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushcreek
Silverman’s
Geo H Cummins Announces Low Prices On Tackle Hammocks
A local store promotes discounted fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets as special prices. The advertisement highlights savings on outdoor goods and sports equipment for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.h. Cummins
Ashtheville trip offered by Southern Railway on Aug 7
Advertises a round trip excursion from Louisville to Asheville North Carolina for eight dollars with ten day return, first class arrangements including day coaches Pullman cars and fast schedules. Also notes half fare into Columbus Aug 12 and big prizes at Cardinal races Aug 12. old papers for sale at the Star office.
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Louisville
Asheville
Tiful Mountain
America
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Perous
Shelbyville Rep
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W. J. Allen
Boamington
Building and Loan Associations
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Hartford
Gray
Indianapolis Men
Muncie
Muncie Lumber Company
A. R. Coleman
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A. A. Wilkenson
S. R. Greer
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Indianapolis
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McKinley
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Ter
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Kansas City
Joseph Koss
Dr. Stader
Sey
Mount An
C.F. Remy
Brush Creek
St. Paul
Detroit
Columbus, MD
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Walesboro
Curtiss
Geo. Gillespie
Picycle
John A. George
Bartholomew County
Ball Club
Wellington
Mollie E. Wellington
Nichlas Hammond
the Society
Reeves & CO
Dennison
Tabor
George Neinaber
Ing
The
Neinaber
the Herald’ Pub
Madison
Griffith
the Democrat
the Law
HOMES
City
Judson
Mollie Linson
Ham Leasmin
Brashtraet
Colfax
Commercial Athletic Club
Rebecca
Uaign
Fax
Rebecca Lodge
North
Sam Dennison
Democrat
Rick
N. M. Browder
Court House
Dr. Browder
Cape Town
Francis M. Griffith
the Citizens of
John
People’s Party
N. M. Browper
George Werner
Washington Street
Gro. Werner
Columbus Handle and Tool Company
Asheville, N. C
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Southern’ Railroad
Fourth Ave
Wm. H Tayloe
EF. Donner
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