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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1897
Page
3
Tri Bits notes that seven Russians who escaped Siberia and reached San Francisco were later punished in the United States. The last was sentenced to 21 years for burglary, another hanged for two murders. Investigations show each man had been sent to Siberia for crimes deserving exile.
A historical sketch recounts Quanah Parker, son of Cynthia Ann Parker, raised among the Comanches after her capture. It notes his education after reunion with his white mother, his wealth in cattle and money, and his status as a leading, intelligent chief accompanied by his wife and son on travels.
A sporting man recounts a dog trained to locate frogs at Cutoff Lake. The horseman uses a pole to spear frogs while the dog, inspired by his master, actively locates and points the quarry. The tale showcases unusual canine training and fidelity in field work.
A Spanish bishop's coachman swore during a village confirmation in Corrales Zamora. The mayor fined the driver four pesetas for blas phemy and profanation, and the bishop dismissed the blasphemer on the spot. The incident gave the event its enduring nickname.
Auction notice offers a first class Columbia phaeton under three years old in fair condition. Sold at once for a reasonable price. Inquire at the office. Also a weather alert urges obtaining a tornado and windstorm policy from Ixinney & Kinney, described as inexpensive.
An advertisement lists Trke Carter cascara pills with a refund promise if not effective, priced at 25 cents. It urges customers to refuse inferior articles and notes service through Columbus Fuel & Ice Co. and an odorless vault cleaning by Fred Dahn. A. T. Morris of Cincinnati seeks agents in towns to open offices and handle goods.
A market notice lists flour at 2.60 dollars per 100 pounds for brand 100 pounds. The entry provides pricing details for consumers and wholesale buyers, with no additional quantities or brands specified.
Nashville Town to Nov 1 The great southern exposition arouses national interest with applications for best routes to reach the city. The Bie Four offers through service to Cincinnati from New York and other cities with connections to Q.& C. Route and L. & N. Ry. Full information available on request.
The Big Four announces Special Low Rates from all points via Chicago, St. Louis or Peoria for through trains from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis to St. Louis and Peoria and from Cincinnati Louisville to Chicago. Full information available on application to the nearest agent.
The Big Four announces special low rates covering mountain lake shore and resort regions including Put in Bay Islands of Lake Erie Lake Chautauqua Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence Adirondacks Lake George and New England resorts. Travel to Great Lakes Cleveland Sandusky Toledo Detroit Benton Harbor Mt Clemens Mackinac Michigan resorts and northwest via St Louis and Chicago. For routes times and full particulars contact agents Bic Four Rowe or O McCormick Traffic Manager August 27.
An advertisement notes a free sample offer with 10 cents postage, 18 inch height and 6 pounds weight, claiming a regular price of $1.00 with 60 percent commission for agents. It invites requests for the circulars and lists Romanza Ackey at 719 Sycamore St, Cincinnati.
The Dig Four Route will name Special Low Rates to teachers and their heads for the annual Milwaukee meeting. The Big Four Route between Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and Chicago provides superior facilities for this pleasurable summer trip. Full information available from any agent of the Big Four Routes.
The Star offers fixed job work with prices aligned to quality materials. Guaranteed satisfaction on solicited work.
A joint offer with Twice-a-Week Courier Journal provides a year of both papers for 1.25 dollars for advance renewals or new subscribers. Sample copies available free on application. Subscriptions must be sent to Columbus Morning Star, Columbus, Indiana, through July 1, 1897. Kinney & Turpin announce this limited time deal. EPWORTH LEAGUE convention route discounts noted for Toronto July 14–18 via Big Four Route with special rates.
The Big Four Route will announce special low rates to serve members of a benevolent society and their friends. The route linking Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and surrounding territory with Chicago is considered superior by all parties.
Nooga Tennessee hosts Baptist Young People's Union of America annual convention July 15 to 18. Tundia Four Route sets One Fare for Round Trip from all points on its system with through trains to Cincinnati linking with Q and C and L N R y in Central Union Depot. Northbound travelers choose via Cincinnati or Louisville. For rates and info contact a Big Four Route representative.
The Big Four Route offers one fare round trips from all stations to points within 200 miles with return by July 6 1897. Tickets available from agents for full information. E O McCormick Passenger Traffic Manager. July 5 97.
An advertisement touts ice cream by the dish quart or gallon delivered anywhere in the city. The copy asserts the cream is the best in the market and urges fair dealing, promising not to press buyers into poor selections if supply is unavailable.
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