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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1897

Page

2

Knights of the Golden Garter Meet at Volland Residence

The newly formed Musical and Literary Society Knights of the Golden Garter held its first meeting Monday night at Carl Volland’s home at Mechanic and Eighth streets. Attendees included Roy Jackson, Clarence McCollough, and George Pence Jr. Officers named: Sep Washburn temporary chairman, Kent Cooper vice president, Joe Irwin secretary, Carl Volland treasurer. The group plans weekly meetings and aims to lift morals through music and literature.

Knights of the Golden Garter Carl Volland

City railroad warns wage cuts ahead after fare bill

Indianaplis March 8 prior to passage of the three cent car fare act by the Legislature the Citizens Street Railway Co said it would cut wages of all employes by 40 percent to meet operating costs if the law is enacted. The Central Labor Union pledged support for the workers if a strike results.

Indianapolis Ind Citizens’ Street Railway Company Central Labor Union

Downstream Waters Recede Fast

High water levels have fallen rapidly downstream as river currents ease. Residents monitor remaining flood risk while officials note ongoing containment efforts and potential riverbank instability. Weather watchers warn of possible secondary rises with continued rainfall.

Inter-church newspaper planned in city by YMCA

A movement aims to establish an inter-church paper published with all local churches in partnership. The YMCA is handling the matter and coordinating the effort.

Missionary Society Meets This Afternoon at 2:30

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will hold its regular monthly business meeting in the church parlors this afternoon at 2 30 o’clock. A good attendance is desired.

The Missionary Society of the Christaan Church

What Causes Thunder In Bevis vs. Ohio Farmers

Senior Editor E H Kinney recants a poor answer to what causes thunder in Bevis versus Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. The paper notes the dictionary defines thunder as a discharge of atmospheric electricity, caused by sudden separation and reunion of air along the path of lightning.

Bevis The Ohio Farmers Insurance Co E. H. Kinney

Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Mrs Davia's This Afternoon

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M church plans a meeting with Mrs. J Q Davia this afternoon. Members are to gather at her home for the session and service plans.

the Ladies’ Aid Society of the M ‘. Church J.Q. Davia

Cough Cure Advertisement Listing Brands and Firms

An old classified style ad from Columbus Indiana lists many cough remedies and druggists. It names Blue Lime Expectorant One Minute Cough Cure and numerous brands such as Kings Allens Halls Harters Jaynes Boschees Pisos Kilmers German English French Indian Brazilian Columbian Smiths Browns Whites Goldens Layties Sellers Bulls Drakes Ransoms Chamberlains Scotts Crooks Angiers Warners Ackers Primleys Hieroes Phillips Moellers DeWitts Fellows Munyons Humphreys. Ernst Stan StyntTn & Co. Drugzgists.

Kings Allens Halls Harters Jaynes Boschees Pisos Kilmers Smiths Browns Whites Goldens Layties Sellers Bulls Drakes Ransoms Chamberlains Scotts Crooks Angiers Warners Ackers Primleys Hieroes Phillips Moellers

King to Appear at Indianapolis Press Club Entertainment

Frank G. King formerly a business man, now a noted comedian, has been invited to assist at the Indianapolis Press Club event at English's opera house Friday afternoon. King is praised for his enviable reputation in comedy and high standing in his field. Prof. Funkhouser has moved to Columbus and established a respected dental practice. His polite conduct and fair pricing draw steady patients. his rooms are over Winan's Grocery.

Prof. Funkhouser Columbus Winan

Indictments Charge Lynch With Two Thefts

A grand jury returned two indictments against F. Victor Lynch. One accuses him of stealing Spain's valise and the other alleges he stole a shawl and cape from the Palace Restaurant.

F. Victor Lynch Spain Palace

Lawmakers Debate Elasticity of Nicholson Anti Quart Bill

In the senate and house lawyers say the Nicholson bill is more elastic than claimed and will bar drug stores from selling liquor after today without a $100 state license. Some say prescriptions to be allowed for necessity and charity, others deny such exception. A veto gamble looms. William Griffin of Columbus, bound as a witness in the Bond case, left when not called.

Senate House Nicholson William Griffin Columbus Griffin Shelbyville

Ogilvie Visits From Indian Territory Prefers Far West Home

Thomas Ogilvie, from the Indian Territory, stopped by the office yesterday while returning from Coshocton Ohio. He is distantly related to George W Cooper Cash Cooper Mrs Howard Duffy Mrs Werts and Mrs Tinsley and E H Kinney. Ogilvie says he likes his distant western home and thinks it the place for a poor man.

Thomas Ogilvie Indian Territory Coshocton Ohio George W. Cooper Cash Cooper Howard Duffy Werts Tinsley E. H. Kinney Ogilvie

Paine's celery compound praised by leaders and doctors

Hon George B Swift Chicago reform mayor and judges and congressmen endorse Paine's celery compound as a nerve regenerator and blood purifier. Testimonials claim it restores nervous energy, cures sleeplessness dyspepsia and rheumatism, and is used by top physicians in homes, within reach of everyone.

George B. Swift Paine Chicago Judge Powers Meredith Virginia Grout United States John C. Capers Post Office M. D. Wheeler Bell and Neil McAllister Union Edward E. Phelps

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EH. Kinney, Co A. Turpin Proprietors Indiana Chas. A. Turpin NEW Society the Knights OF the Golden Garter Ernst Stan StyntTn & Co Columbus, Ind Seward GeEw KupTz Mesinger Saddle Reeves-Seward Cycle Machine CO Fifth St. Irwin Block T. G. Quick Cor Mechanic Streets H. L. Rost Washington St Herman Vonstycke & Co Crumi's Theater Third Street Phomas Brown Wall Paper V. Hilger White House
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