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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1897

Page

2

Notable Drug Store Ad List From Columbus Indiana

An extensive, old time druggists catalog lists products and brands including Blue Time Expectorant and One Minute Cough Cure. The advertisement mentions numerous surname brands and various nationalities, all attributed to Beast Staubaurn & Co in Columbus Indiana.

Kingt Allens Daynes Bosch Smiths Browns Avaldens Layties Sellers Bulls Drakes Ransoms Chamberlains Scotts Crooks Angiers Warners Ackers Primleys Hieroes Phillips, Moellers DeWitts Fellows Munyons Humphreys Etc

Advertising Rates and Local Line Charges

Locals rate structure outlined charging one cent per word for first insertion and half a cent per word for each additional insertion. Local ads run in black letters at two cents per word per insertion. Special rates available for contracts of five hundred lines or more. Yearly contracts not carried to expiration priced per month as shown.

Draying and Moving Services Advertised by Jones and Lambert

The firm announces readiness to dray and transfer baggage merchandise and iron safes with special attention to moving pianos and household goods. Leave orders at marble shop on 4th Street. Jones & Lambert.

Jones & Lambert

Thompson Vindicated in Damages Case Dismissal

The Hand vs Thompson damage suit was yesterday dismissed by the plaintiff, amid belief it aimed to defeat Thompson in the sheriff election. Vincent Thompson is vindicated in the eyes of the public. The Star notes a political motive and sees justice done. Capons arrive from outside towns as Baptist Aid Society plans a meeting with Mrs Stillinger. Two drunks were observed, orderly. John Nead from Brown County visited with a load of potatoes for Henry and Lake. A McKinley cabinet picture hangs in the Star office. Tim Griffith of Griffith and Kellar circulated among farmers at the Cox sale. Mr Seward of Maple Grove, who had left hand surgery years ago, is reported as suffering with it and was last night.

Thompson Hand Vince Thompson Vincent Thompson

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Spring Renewal

The ad extols Paine's celery compound as the sole spring remedy that purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and eliminates disease. It cites Prof. Edward E. Phelps and wide newspaper endorsements in major U.S. cities, claiming the remedy restores appetite, digestion, and energy for both children and adults.

Paine America Edward E. Phelps Dartmouth College Eaine Prof Phelps Els

Local items from Franklin Star and Court actions

Joe Whitten split honors with Winnedge the Hope auctioneer at the Cox sale yesterday. Commissioners Court adjourned for the day and went to inspect the poor farm. The Star could not confirm the marriage report of Geo Swartzkopf and Miss Cordia Toohey. Toohey relatives deny wedding. she and mother visit Indianapolis. Rev Fuller Swift and Rev D J Ellison to read papers at Baptist Ministers Association meeting in Franklin. Richard Shea returned from Omaha with his brother James, who is improving. Schnur Reynolds Co. completed a new sign for Fred Ulrich on Franklin street, 8 by 12 feet in white and yellow on blue.

Geo. Swartzkopf Miss Cordia Toohey Miss Toohey Mother Indianapolis Mr. Swartzkopf The Baptist Ministers Association Franklin and Vicinity Richard Shea Omaha Neb James Schnur$Reynolds Co Fred Ulrich Ulrich Block Franklin ’St

State News Highlights Across Indiana Events

Eli Lutz near Noblesville loses farm residence to a blaze. Twenty candidates vie for Crown Point town marshal. Clinton endures a mumps outbreak, undeterred by age. South Bend debates curfew law. George Peck near Ligonier dies by his own hand in despondency. Plumbers association to meet in Richmond on April 15-16. William Fogarty of Anderson reported insane due to alcoholism. A joint stock firm forms at Cannelton to build water plant. Mrs. James Baxter of Anderson wins $15,000 alimony in divorce suit.

Crown Point Clinton South Bend George Peck Ligonier State Association of Plumbers Richmond William Fogarty Anderson Cannelton James Baxter

Bad Man Knox County Murder Sparks Pursuit in Tennessee

Meager details reach Knoxville of a bloody fight in Le Chater County Kentucky. Henry Frazier killed Eji Ismon after a quarrel said to involve Polly Lewis. Bloodhounds on the trail and citizens take sides as authorities seek Frazier toward Middleboro.

Knoxville Tenn Lechter County Kentucky Henry Frazier Eji Ismon Frazier Ismon Middleboro Polly Lewis

Kittens in Southend City Found With Diphtheria

Kittens belonging to a local family showed signs of illness and were found to have diphtheria by a doctor. Health officers will enforce strict monitoring of all domestic cats to prevent possible spread.

Southend, Inc

No Fair at Richmond this year plans stalled

Richmond officials report no fair in the city for this year with no steps toward forming a new organization. In contrast Hagerstown’s Fair Association is thriving and has set August 10 to 13 for this year’s event.

Richmond Hagerstown S* Fair Association

Mormon minister attacked in pulpit on Ten Mile Creek

Joshua Wellington a Mormon preacher was struck by stones hurled through a window during a sermon last night. He sustained bruises but no serious injuries as townsfolk fled in panic. authorities note prior threats over anti Mormon sentiment could halt Mormon activities in the area.

HaMurn W. Va Ten Mile Creek Joshua Wellington Wellington

Mrs. Hinman Shows Improvement From Lagrippe

Mrs. M F Hinman who has been ailing with lagrippe is somewhat improved and reported to be on the mend with better spirits and strength, according to a brief medical update from her household.

M.F. Hinman

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Beast Staubaurn & Co Columbus, Ind Oornia VO WH. Kinney CG A. Turpin Proprietors Columbus Indiana Chas. A Turpin Baptist Aid Society John Nead Brown County Henry & Lake McKinley Star Tim Griffith Griffith & Kellar Tina New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Joe Whitten Hope Cox Hex Griffith Washington Street George Kerr Commisioners State News Eli Lutz Noblesville Kittens Broom Factory Gran Herman Vonstrohe & Co Crumi's Theater Third Street Washington St Drake Central—169 Arasdbiibausa WM. Anderson Boot and Shoe Maker Ington and Franklin BELL
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