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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
3
A reader praises Dr Hartman’s medicine Peruna and Man-a-lin from his Gynaecology book, credits remarkable recovery and urges other afflicted women to obtain the physician’s book. The notice mentions free books, payment reminders, and a sales solicitations theme amid broader local items.
A fragment lists numerous women by name as participants and voters in a kitchen range competition. The fire department announces a plan to boost night firemen at engine house No 1. Also mentions tobacco exports in Cuba and a short note on local events and ads.
A ghastly discovery from Rockingham county in the Shenandoah valley reports the body of Peb Falls, a notorious white woman, found hanged from a tree in the Massanutan mountains six miles east of Cowans Depot. Suspicion centers on black companions noted in the report.
The two issues display the vote tallies for a gold watch contest listing participants such as beryl May J Hy Kaiser E L Williams Emma Ping Ollie Smith Susie Wilson Will Lake Ed Jones Walter Waltman George Schooler Leonard Lay Ed Everroad Ethel Beaty Troyd Smith Mrs Gill Mollie Blessing Chas Crabb Nelie Long and other names. the text shows scattered, partial tallies and participant mentions.
Mrs. Dr. Reynolds visited Seymour yesterday while Rev. Charles Funkhouser returned to Charlestown. The Mississippi Board of Health extends quarantine to cities south of the Ohio not fully quarantined against yellow fever, including Louisville. National Democrats of Massachusetts plan their state convention in Boston to nominate a complete ticket. Carter’s Cascara Pills promise refunds if they fail to cure sick headache.
An ad period lists Oneearers Candy Cathartic a mild aid for kidneys liver and digestion with prices from 10 to 50 cents and a chimney sweeping service by Moses Cowden Brook Bros tin shop Nashville Tenn May 1st to Nov 1. The great southern exposition spurs interest and routing details for the Bic Four line to Cincinnati and connections via Q C Route and L N Ry with full information on request.
Columbus Morning News announces a joint year long clubbing deal with the Twice-a-Week Courier Journal and the Weekly Star. New or renewing subscribers pay in advance and receive both papers for 125 dollars per year. Sample copies available on request. Dr Miles pain pills advertised with a one cent per dose claim.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of James C. Miller of Bartholomew County. The estate is believed solvent. E. H. Kiwnry. Attest Geo. Werner, Clerk.
Advertisement urges buyers to stay firm and take no substitutes to gain advantage in purchases. Promotes Dr Miles Pain Pilla as a neuralgia remedy.
The Indiana Bartholomew Circuit Court issues notice to Richard A Norton nonresident to answer by November 10, 1897 in a real estate sale suit filed by Lizzie F E Norton. Clerk George Werner signs. Marshall Hacker represents the plaintiff.
The Indianapolis Sentinel touts McKinley's cabinet and policy coverage for the coming year. It claims large circulation, extensive state and foreign news, and urges readers to subscribe for comprehensive Republican government era reporting. Dr Miles Nerve Plasters are advertised for rheumatism.
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