Napoleon’s Victory Parallels in World Triumphs and Local Notes
The piece links Napoleon’s hunger for victory to modern successes such as the World’s Fair of 793 and the California Midwinter Fair, praising Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder and noting sales rise. It reports local items: Andrew Hilger and Dr A Roope improving, clocks in Donner’s window, The Fashion Restaurant invitation, Alex Schonfield set to open tailoring, the Daily Madison Courier’s 50th birthday, Columbus papers growth, Joe Swain and Maud Smith wedding, and Charles Kissling’s visit to Switzerland.
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Dr. Price
California
Franklin Richards and Jessie Sims to wed in Raylesville
Franklin B Richards and Jessie H Sims both of Raylesville have been licensed to marry. A report notes an early morning train setting a local record and Rev Swift drew a large audience with an entertaining lecture. James Brisban faced charges from Constable Gable and pleaded guilty, with a minor fine. Elmer Hartwell resigns from Volland’s and plans a family fish business. Miytie Lacy arrested on concealed weapon charges but released to appear before Judge Palmer.
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Franklin B. Richards
Jessie H. Sims
Raylesville
Elmer Hartwell
Volland
Miytie Lacy
Gable
Bigamy charge eyed for J Victor Lynch in Marion County
Deputy Sheriff reports J Victor Lynch a Columbus book agent held in the Marion County jail faces a bigamy charge. He is said to have two wives and the case will be watched by local citizens as authorities prepare to proceed. Washington street renovation planned with Kitzinger block remodeling to start next Monday after weather delays.
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Marion County
Lyar
Star
J. Victor Lynch
Lynch
Columbus
Kitzinger
Reverend Darling Heads to General Conference in Toledo Iowa
Rev D O Darling will depart Monday to attend the United Brethren Church General Conference in Toledo Iowa as a delegate. The biennial event acts as the church’s governing body, meeting for about two weeks while plans and laws are considered. David Stillinger was in North Vernon Wednesday and a local bidder aims to purchase road bonds tied to the North Vernon to Sulivan pike project with Stillinger and Lee holding the two mile construction contract. If bonds sell, road work will start immediately. Also ad for J A Newton shoes urging customers to buy locally to save expenses with priced slippers and sandals.
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D. O. Darling
Toledo
Iowa
United Brethern Church
David Stillinger
North Vernon
Stillinger
Lee
Sulivan Pike
McCann Funeral Arrangements Set in Journal Item
The funeral for M. V. McCann will be held from St Augustine's Church Thursday morning. The remains will be interred in Walnut Hill cemetery vault. Henry McCann will arrive from Grand Island Florida tomorrow.
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M. V. Mccann
St. Augustine’s Church
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Henry McCann
Grand Island
Fla
Fraudulent Children’s Show At Axt Hall Provokes Tears
A Franklin Star report states several school children attended a promised candy giveaway at Axt hall yesterday afternoon but received nothing. The event is labeled a palpable fraud and the attendees left in tears. The article notes similar accusations against a group claiming to perform in Edinburg where promises were also not kept.
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Axt Hall
Franklin Star
Franklin
Edinburg
Columbus chosen to host congressional convention in Indiana
County chairmen met in North Vernon to choose the site for the congressional convention to name a successor to the late William Holman. On the third ballot Columbus won the selection, with the convening time to follow Gov. Mount issuing writs of election.
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Wm. Holman
Columbus
Mount
Meal Tickets Offer 21 Meals at The Fashion
A local listing announces meal tickets good for 21 meals priced at 3.00 each at The Fashion. The notice highlights available days and how to purchase from the shop.
Cabinet worker attacks editor over wire desertion article
Charles Kary, a cabinet workman, assaulted S. K. Adams, editor of the Edinburg Tribune, Monday afternoon after an article about Kary’s arrest for wire desertion. They exchanged blows, then clinched and fell on the sidewalk before bystanders intervened and separated them.
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Charles Kary
S. K. Adams
Edinburg Tribune
The
Tribune
Kary
Surprise Dance Honors Mrs Bevis Birthday at Bevis Home
A social surprise dancing party was held last night seven miles southwest of Edinburg at Bevis home for Mrs Bevis birthday. Guests from Columbus Flatrock and nearby areas attended and enjoyed dancing with a tasteful decor and a late luncheon. The event was described as memorable by those present.
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Bevis
Edinburg
Columbus
Flatrock
Ed. Call
The Great Southern Ride to Health Resorts
The Southern Railway offers settlers tickets and round trips to Ashe ville and Hot Springs N C known as The Land of the Sky. Through vestibule trains from Cincinnati and Louisville and Pullman sleepers from Louisville to Atlanta Georgia are advertised with agents A Whedon and Wm H Tayloe listed.
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Land of Promise
Great Southern States
Southern Railway
Southern
Asheville
Hot Springs
N. C
Land of the Sky
America
Cincinnati
Louisville
Louis Vonstrohe Ill With Stomach Trouble
Louis Vonstrohe a leading merchant of Waymansville is reported seriously ill with stomach trouble prompting concern among local business circles and residents.
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Louis Vonstrohe
Waymansville
Notable Visits and Travelers Across Columbus
M J Barnum, Franklin citizen, visits Columbus as guest of Rev W D Clark. Editor Adams of the Edinburg Tribune was in Columbus yesterday. Wm Shea Jas Cox David Emig and Howard Lee were in North yesterday. Former Columbus boy Avimer Quick is in the city. Homer tours for a large bicycle maker with booming business. Col Stansifer was a northbound passenger yesterday. Dr W H Banks of Waynesville visited Columbus en route to Cincinnati. The Fashion remains the preferred shop for Columbus elites. Bushrod Taylor of J M I maintenance was in the city yesterday. Mrs Harry Vandegrift will travel to Columbus for two weeks. American Telephone and Telegraph teams reached New Albany and stayed overnight before departing for Indianapolis. Rev Fenwick W Fraser left for Winnipeg to lecture and preach possibly receiving a call there.
Bells of Blackville at the opera house in Black Benton
The elite colored aristocracy performs The Bells of Blackville next Monday and Tuesday nights. Jokes may vary in appeal and are presented by about thirty five society young ladies for the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church. Reserved seat sales open this afternoon at Otto's Drug store.
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Blackville
Opera House
Ladies Guild
Otto
Prominent Citizen Hires Out For Seventy-Five Cents
In a harsh jab at wealth and labor, a city magnate who owns Washington Street property reportedly hired himself at seventy five cents a day at a factory. He allegedly underbid a poorer worker, taking the job and displacing a less fortunate man. The piece condemns the undercut as a social wrong and warns of a rocky path for the wealthy.
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Washington Street
Local notes and moves after yesterdays fishing trip
Frank Aberroth and wife fished on Haw creek banks yesterday. Matchiefer will move from Pearl Street to 519 Third Street. Ove's Club held a business meeting at Mrs Day's residence yesterday. City Treasurer Sibley reports delinquent taxes higher than usual. Daniel Wertz returned from a county commission session in Grammar. George Ogilvie, son of David Ogilvie, is ill with typhoid fever. Zeb Kennedy, new Clifford postmaster, began duties yesterday. Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church meets this afternoon at Mrs Dick Jones's home.
Rail Line Cuts Section Force Again
The P. C. C. and St. Louis Railway has reduced its section force to about the same as before the flood, reflecting ongoing staffing adjustments following the flood impact.
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St. L. R’y
Saumeas
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Harry Vandegrift
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
New Albany
Indianapolis
Fenwick W. Fraser
Winnipeg
Minn
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Nineveh Township
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the Episcopal Church
Wm. Everroad
J. c. Kollmeyer
Frank Aberroth
Haw Creek
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