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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
2
Lotion is marketed as the sole toilet preparation with antizimodic properties. It promises to clear up chaps pimples and other skin imperfections while keeping skin clear smooth and elastic. Sold only in 25c bottles by Ernest Stabbuth & Co Crurgiste Columbus Ind.
Weather bulletin notes cloudy skies with possible light snow tonight and fair conditions Wednesday. Includes 36 hour forecast ending 8 p m December 23, 1896. Also includes stray local observations about a burglar near the Times office and odd remarks about cockroaches in the Star.
The Herald defends delaying suit while accusing the Times of meddling and accusing the Star and Republican of inflated bills. The letter asserts a meter was placed on the case by the Times and disputes claims about bill reductions and court actions, promising more on taxpayer robbing charges.
The Alameca and A'ameka clubs met at St night to discuss important business. They expect to be in Falk property by Jan. Denis la Wis transac teir club hou Ist. See the fine OByx tables at Davidson and Henderson's. Ridgiey Excampment lists officers last night including CP J C Mount HP P H Garricon and others.
A Wabash counterfeit arrest nets James Hays a fortune rumor while a Muncie glassworker is said to gain wealth. Reports from Fi Wayne and Jeffersonville describe near asphyxiation and a governor’s wife’s recovery. Washington county’s Gilbert Forkhiser loses both hands in a corn shredder. Lexington ad notes warn against defacing coins under federal statute as firms planned silver coin ads.
A jumble of ads and small notices appears from Stabboth’s to Davidson and Henderson’s featuring perfumes, furniture, rent notices, loans, and a lawsuit. Mrs. Loia Stott sues the Big Four railroad for 5000 dollars after a travel mishap caused illness and demands compensation.
Do not fail to buy at Donner's. Mr Daniel Oberliese is very sick and not expected to live. Mrs George Gety, wife of George Gety, was buried at St John’s Church cemetery last Sunday. she was a sister of Wm Long. A large crowd attended the New Hope church festival Saturday night. The Second Baptist Church plans a Christmas Eve entertainment at their church with no children admitted but gifts for children. An invitation is extended.
Local ad copy from the Star promotes holiday items at J A Newbron’s one price cash shoe store and F Breining Co offerings. Includes weathered prices for ladies storm rubbers and Kangaroo calf button shoes with discounted values.
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