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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1897

Page

3

Central Union and Long Distance lines reach major cities

Central Union Telephone Company announces nationwide copper metallic circuits and Long Distance equipment linking Columbus with New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Columbus to many cities. Subscribing now possible with rate quotes available on request. The city’s central office and local firms discuss expansion with major exchanges including Chicago Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati and more.

Columbus Central Union United States Lhe Edinzipal New York Pany

Lightning strikes Tift's barn in Branch County

Reports describe a lightning strike at Winship in Branch County Michigan that destroyed a barn and its contents. The item is part of a miscellaneous roundup with other short notices including a Maryland church festival, Russian thistles near Peetenles A. T., and a Fos sil tooth brush ad claim.

Winship Branch County Mica R. D. Tift Maryland Kansas City T Mittendorf Austrian Salzkammergut Ascension Island South Atlantic

Fashions Show Winter Coats and Velvet Capes In Style

New York Post notes feminine winter wear featuring satin brocade bodices with lace trimmed vests and airy fabrics. Wool fabrics rival silk in appearance, with Russian green faced cloth jackets, mink trim, and fur edged skirts. Luxurious sealskin jackets and delicate collaretti contrast with heavy wraps. empire sack-back coats gain favor but must remain flattering.

N. Y

Cork Shoes Solve Water Ingress Dilemma

A curious remark from NL-Y highlights cork shoes as a humorous fix when water rises. the quip notes corks trap water inside, sparking playful skepticism about practical use.

Spanish buyer in Texas ships horses to Cuba war effort

Senor Utjet of Barcelona has been in Western Texas buying horses for the Spanish army. He recently purchased 500 head at San Angelo, bringing his total to 3,500 head. The horses are shipped to New Orleans then Havana, with potential further purchases if the war lasts longer. He notes meat supplies for Cuba are tightening and Spain may rely on Texas for meat. Cuffs link and plain hats offered at Blue Front.

Fort Worry Tex Utjet Barcelona Spain Texas San Angelo New Orleans Havana Uttet Cuba

Big Four Route Promotes Washington Travel Options

Advertisement touts the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway connection via the Big Four Route from Chicago St Louis and other points to Washington. It highlights Palace Sleeping Cars Wagner Sleeping Cars buffet parlors dining cars and scenic historical interest with through service from St Louis and Indianapolis. Tickets via Big Four and C OQ routes are urged.

Big Four Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Chicago St. Louis Peoria Indianapolis Terre Haute LaFayette Benton Harbor Detroit Toledo Sandusky Springfield Dayton Cincinnati Palace Wagner

Centralize in Chicago Dunkard colonies plan

Indiana Gas Belt Dunkard communities agree to meet in Chicago on March 19 and depart collectively on March 20 for Dunkard settlements in Dakota, consolidating groups from other regions.

Anderson Indiana Gas Belt Dunkard Chicago Dakota

Palm Saxby to Lead Mission at St Pauls Church

The Rev Palm Saxby Evangelist will hold a mission at St Pauls Church on Monday night the 15th at 7 30. J D Lyle has returned from Indianapolis. A crowded depot last evening viewed the alleged horse robbery.

Palm Saxby St Paul's Church St. Paul’s Church Marshal Schooler

Mayfield Bulletin Notes on Local Commerce and Travel

May collectors will gather no 8 Carrie by Ralph on Monday while No 2 Edgar Abbott and No 4 Chas Foster await collection on Saturday. The depot baggage room remains crowded with bicycle trunks as merchants prepare for spring trade. A minister counsels contentment as two brothers debate material desires.

Nic Carrie Ralph May Edgar Abbott Chas. Foster Mr. Turpin

Quotations Reveal Clash Over Trust Promises

A dialogue in a political dispute shows a young woman expressing regret at not being born a man and a male counterpart noting Adam as the only man with similar experience. A legislator recalls a threat from the President of the trust to throw someone downstairs if found in his office again.

Adam the Trust U.S Washington C.a.snow&co

Selection of Mr. Alger Not Needing Vindication of Generals

The note states that choosing Mr. Alger for Secretary of War does not require a vindication of Grant, Sheridan, Sherman, and Custer, implying confidence in their past service without further defense.

Alger Grant Sheridan Sherman Custer

Transit Schedule Fragments for Louisville Camping Routes

Partial timetables show daily and Sunday departures with limited times for routes labeled 101 102 104 106 107. Entries include ex Sundays and for camping trips, with inconsistent minute stamps and typos.

Tor. Mapigon Sun Dany ix Campings

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