Up to Date Vote for Star's Prize Wheel in Columbus
The Star lists votes for the most popular lady in Columbus for its prize wheel as of March 20 1897. Lou Stadler leads with 803 votes followed by Susie Coons 146 and Dot Matthews 100 among others. totals show 163 scattered votes yet to be announced daily.
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Columbus
Lou Stadler
Susie Coons
Lou Patterson
Dot Matthews
Anna Tooley
Margaret Gilday
Emma Moore
Frank Schwapenont Wee
Hattie May
Kate Rubbottom
Hazel Gysie
Bertha Lay
Ivy Dunlap
Gene Tris
Ben Thomas
Maud Belle
Sadie Leach
Will Mooney
Leah Sweeney
Myrtle Kiel
Ella Moore
Fuller Swift
Nellie Gysie
City Steam Laundry Trial Offer from Lowe Bros
City Steam Laundry invites a trial of its services promising first class work with Lowe Bros. backing the offer. The message emphasizes readiness to demonstrate quality through a no risk trial period.
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City Steam Laundry
Lowe Bros
Washington St
No-To-Bac advertised as life enhancer and tobacco cure
Sterling Remedy Co promotes No-To-Bac as a wonder product to quit tobacco with a 50-cent price, claiming it makes weak men strong and offering a booklet and sample free from Chicago or New York druggists.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Local Society Notes Travel Inbound And Outbound
Miss Burbank went to Indianapolis yesterday morning. Miss Tot Burnett departed for Chicago. Miss Josie Stuckey left for Indianapolis. Mrs Gable was a north bound passenger. Charles Smith and wife left for Indianapolis after visiting here. Abbott of the Republican left for Lebannon. Elder Percy Kendall left for Knightstown to preach and then to Charlotteville for a Christian church district convention.
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Burbank
Indianapolis
Tot Burnett
Chicago
Josie Stuckey
Joseph Gable
Charles Smith
Abbott
The
Republican
Lebanon
Percy Kendall
Knightstown
Charlotteville
Christian Church
Sign Proposed by Binkchaur and Reynolds for Orinoco Co
Big sign project announced as Binkchaur and Cash Reynolds erect a one hundred fifty foot long display for the Orinoco Fanning Company. Local officials note construction alongside the riverfront with possible permits pending.
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Binkchaur and
Cash Reynolds
Orinoco Fanning Co
City eyes natural gas supply from Westport
Discussion centers on bringing natural gas to the city with Westport as the starting point where a 300 pound pressure exists. The scheme would yield about 90 pounds of pressure here, sufficient for all needs and uses.
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Westport
Will McCrea Returns With New Express Wagon
Will McCrea is back after a long illness and ready to serve. He now offers a brand new express wagon and asks for a share of your business, promising to handle all entrusted tasks efficiently.
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Will McCrea
Will
Weighed fire horses weighed yesterday morning report
Weighed fire horses were measured yesterday morning with weights listed for Bay Tom Gray George Gray Dutch and others. The record notes nine hundred or more in total and states owners would not trade them for any county horses. The animals have received good care and appear healthy.
Educate Your Bowels With Cashiets
An old advertisement touts Candy Casnet as a remedy for constipation. It offers a money back guarantee if C C C fails, with druggists refunding the purchase.
Kinney's Lunchroom and City Notices Highlight Local Scene
A collage of local items records business moves and social notes. George W Kinney buys Birt’s lunch room and advertises 527 Washington st for laundry. George Carson and Eliza Cain receive marriage licenses. fires in Peoria and Ottumwa cause major damage. Rev J B Wilson, born in Africa, to lecture at A M E church. theater scene features Beni and Ali and Cramps theatre closing a serial chapter with plans for new short stories.
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J. B. Wilson
Africa
Meeting to support G. A. R. encampment bid
City building meeting last night endorsed pursuing the 1898 G. A. R. encampment. James Perkin son was elected chairman and Sol Glick secretary. A large turnout of veterans attended though few citizens were present. The group adjourned to Monday at 7 30 PM to urge council support and donations for the bid.
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James Perkinson
Sol Glick
G. A.R
Not by might nor by power but by Spirit says Lord
Monologue from E W Titus of the Y M C A Columbus Ind urging religious outreach. He laments reliance on speakers and music and exhorts believers to take Christ to the lost relying on the Spirit to draw people rather than human effort.
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Christ
Local Health Notes From Town
The venerable mother of Robert Lienberger is quite sick at the home of her son. Joe Wooley is improving and was down town yesterday. Harry Weidner was out yesterday, the first time since his sickness.
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Robert Lienberger
Joe Wooley
Harry Weidner
Electric Lights Plan Hints at City Plant Costs
H D Haring of Ft Wayne Electric and H E Wells of Columbus visited to discuss a city electric plant. Haring estimates 27 arc street lights for 4500 dollars excluding engine and boiler. 400 incandescents at 25 cents per month could make the plant self sustaining. The council postponed action due to a missing member and will revisit at the next meeting with more estimates and funding considerations.
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H. D. Haring
Ft. Wayne Electric Corporation
Cincinnati
H. E. Wells
Columbus
Tribune
Local Gossips Report Weekend Travel and Visits
Ben Solinger spent Sunday with lady friends in this city. M. Jackson was a north bound passenger yesterday. C Crabb and wife went to Seymour yesterday morning. John Gent came down from Indianapolis yesterday evening. Wm. Weider came in on the south bound train last evening. Mrs Lon Warlick of Seymour is visiting her father's family. Frank D. Horgers Sundayed with his family and returned to Indiana polis yesterday morning. Mrs W F Norton is visiting her sister at Indianapolis. Frank Donier returned to Anderson yesterday.
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Wm. Weider
Lon Warlick of
Seymour
James Taylor
Frank D. Horgers
Indianapolis
Mrs. W. F. Norton
Mrs. Matson
Frank Donier
Anderson
Court actions and continuances in several cases
Yesterday morning F Victor Lynch faced arraignment but asked to postpone until tomorrow morning. The State moved to continue Samuel Benstade vs Tunis Nading. Amanda Evans vs John W Morgan on real estate deed was heard before Judge Hord. Foreclosure suit by L W Steres and son Wm Hamblin. Martha Ruddick sues Frank L Rud on mortgage with W F Norton as attorney. Daisy Gillespie vs Wm Kennedy tried last week at Vernon. jury discharged without verdict. Plaintiffs’ attorneys include W H Everroad W Hy Shea Burton New and John Overmeyer. Marshal Hacker M D Emig and Lincoln Dixon.
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F. Victor Lynch
Samuel Benstade
Tunis Nading
Amanda Evans
John W. Morgan
Hord
L. W. Steres and Son
Wm. Hamblin
Martha Ruddick
Frank L. Rud
W. F. Norton
Daisy
Gillespie
Wm. Kenndy
Vernon
W. H. Everroad
W. Hy, Shea
Burton New
John Overmeyer
Hacker M. D. Emiganil
Lincoln Dixon
Old Lovers Reunite for May Nuptials After Decades
In Ottawa county Michigan, Herbert Lang now sixty eight and Cassia Bondly sixty one, former sweethearts from Scranton Pennsylvania, reunite after years apart. Lang will marry Bondly in May as they renew vows from twenty years ago.
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Decatur
Mich
Herbert Lang
James Wright
Scranton
Merchan
Cassia Lang
Europe
Cassia
Jersy City
Bondly
Lang
Washington notes on postmasters and Indiana political moves
In Washington on March 21 commentary covers Democratic postmaster removals, nominations by Senator Fairbanks including Maddison Indiana and Delphi, a pension agent appointment for Leighty, internal revenue plans for Nowlin, and Yenna and Wood postmaster bids. It notes Isham Harris leaving Washington for Biloxi and Dunkirk site dispute resolution in Indiana.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Post Office Department
Maddson
Ind
Garber
Delphi
Madison
Leighty
Fairbanks
Indiana
Senater Fairbanks
Ambrose E. Nowlin
Lawrenceburg
Dearborn County
Nowlin
St. Louis
Samuel P. Yenna
Shoals
Martin County
Henry Wood
Loogootee
Steele
Isham G. Harris
Biloxi
Dunkirk
Gant County
John B. Cochran
Samuel H. Spooner
Indianapolis
Ebbitt
No-To-Bac Promotion Claim at Low Price
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit cure priced at 50 cents to a dollar. It claims to make weak men strong and purify blood with the promise of available in all druggists.
Hope, Dr. T Newton Visits City Yesterday
Hon Dr T Newton of Hope was seen in the city yesterday amid local reception. The visit drew attention from residents and sparked discussion on regional affairs.
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Dr. T. Newton
Hope
Lin
Dessert For The Children
A simple children's dessert combines dried fruit such as dates or figs with oatmeal or cereal like ferina or hominy, chopped and mixed, then molded and served with plain or whipped cream.
For Sale One Bicycle
A single bicycle is offered for ten dollars with half the sum due at purchase and the remainder payable over time. Inquiries should be directed to this office.
Deacon's Daughter at Theatrical Run Features Lillian Kennedy
Lillian Kennedy stars as Ruth in Annie Pixley's sentimental farce The Deacon's Daughter. A strong supporting company presents pathos and sensational climaxes with latest songs medleys and dances.
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Lillian Kennedy
the Deacon
Ruth
Annie Pixley
Voting on Popular Lady Misses Names on Ballots
Notice advises voters in a Star Cup contest to mark their choice without signing their name and to vote whenever they receive a Star Cup ballot, leaving the signature optional.
Row At The Barracks Volunteers Clash At Night
The Salvation Army brigade at 84 West Washington Street faced disruption as a crowd gathered outside. Captain Davis, attempting to calm the mob, was struck in the flesh and a brick and missiles were hurled from the Park Theatre ruins. police dispersed the crowd.
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Salvation Army Brigade
W. Washton St
Capt.Davis
Davis
Park Theatre
Indianapolis Journal
Convicts To Be Moved From Jeffersonville Prison
Jeffersonville inmates to be relocated to Michigan City as relatives fear long trips and costs. Warden Hertens assures transfers will honor conduct credits and apply northern penitentiary rules. Mrs Mary Gaynor pleads for her son William Gaynor, held for murder, unable to visit after the move due to poverty.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Michigan City
Hert
Harley
Mary Gaynor
William Gaynor
Gaynor
Reelsville
Putnam County
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George E. Ellis
Jim Shea
Bent Reeves
Kinney
Kinney’s
Birt
Hubert Owens
George Carson
Eliza Cain
Henry Martin
Franklin Republican
Birts
W.H. Wright
Emanuel Snively
Elizabethtown
Peoria Hlinois
George W. Kinney
George Birt
Washington Street
Isaac P. Cox
Texas
Ottumwa
Iowa
Dad Birt
Geo. W. Kinney
Beni
Ali
E. W. Titus
Y. M.C.A
Ben Solinger
M. Jackson
John Gent
Walton
Doz
Indiana Pension Agency
Otto
Orto
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