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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
2
It Is Strictly Business invites men seeking fall suits or overcoats to visit for ready to wear or special made to order tailored goods. It promises big cuts in lines for all body types, claiming perfect fit and finish at about half merchant tailor prices.
Consul Patterson in Demara British Guiana reports the sugar harvest there is about the same as last year. Some estates will produce yellow crystals for English markets, while a majority will yield dark crystals for the United States. In Kentucky, the Bankers' Association met in Frankfort with Governor Bradley giving the welcome and Gen. D W Lindsey delivering the oratorical honors.
The Peoria Board of Trade Directors decide to set two quotations for spirits on October 7. High proof spirits cost $1.19 and fresh high proof spirits $1.20 while the American Spirits Manufacturing Co. refuses to follow the decision and withdraws its quotations.
The article argues that catarrh makes people susceptible to chronic malaria as germs enter the blood via mucous membranes. It endorses Peruna as a remedy that destroys germs and restores mucous membranes, claiming it cures chronic malaria and offers Dr Hartman’s book free from The Peru-na Drug Manufacturing Co. Columbus, Ohio.
Oliver Patty, 24, died after a horse kicked him in the face while he treated its hind foot in a pasture at his Windsor home. Patty had been an invalid since age nine and leaves a family. The incident occurred this afternoon, Oct. 6, as Munch Inc. reported.
Washington October 7 The President today appointed Augustus C Seyfert of Pennsylvania as Consul at Stratford Ontario This is the government notification of the diplomatic post and the appointing authority and locale.
At Somerset Kentucky on October 7 Joe Wait and Jim Woods fought in a cutting affray. Wait suffered a deep throat cut and Woods is in custody.
John Gucker aged sixty seven died yesterday at his home four miles northwest of town a wealthy farmer who had lived here since 1877 John Rhea a pioneer resident of western Howard county died at his home in Russiaville from paralysis aged seventy years Both notices record local deaths with brief biographical notes and locations.
London report says £100000 in US gold coin was withdrawn today from the Bank of England for shipment to the United States.
Daily Treasury Statement reports available cash balance of 212,337,848 dollars and gold reserve of 148,698,176 dollars. No further details provided in the readable text.
Brazil Ind Oct 6. B F Robertson ex county surveyor and prominent farmer residing south of here fell from a wagon load of coal and the wagon passed over his body crushing him badly it is thought he will die.
Amos R. Walter president of the Fort Wayne Gazette sold his stock to other proprietors and resigned. He plans to go on the road again and has received an offer from Berdan & Co of Toledo.
In Marion Indiana the Central Trades Council chose Edward Bond as president Nick Burrill as vice president A Goodwin as treasurer J S Myers as secretary and George Doggett as statistician A resolution directs delegates to oppose money related and political measures and to push repeal of the garnishee law The council allocated 20 for miners relief in Cuyahoga district Also noted is Britain declining to attend a sealing conference with Russia and Japan and a Memphis arrest tied to alleged negro colonization schemes for voting Todd leaders.
A village of about 1000 in Macoupin county burned after a morning fire swept through Medora. Firefighters could not respond due to no waterworks. blamed on drought and wind spreading embers. Several businesses and homes were destroyed and losses near $10,000 with $3,000 insured. A possible arson attempt was suspected but unproven.
Jake Keller Newbern is very sick. The first institute was held at the high school. Boys drew 400 from the Louisiana Lottery. Blacksmith Mr. Ford visits Kentucky. Lester Huffer and Will McCallie attend Nashville exposition. Mel Holland and Harry Huffer work broom corn in Illinois. Sickness improves. Miss Maggie Howe on sick list. Truant officers sought. Boys drank, faced Squire Boyer. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Holland's. Mrs. Jane Jackson of Shelby Co visits. Andy Carter and wife in town. Sam Dearmond of Seymour visits for Indiana Cigar Co. Burley tobacco brings 32 dollars per hundred at ordinary daily auction. Market strong and high. Editorial critique on shoe firms lies and underhanded trade. Newton’s 321 One Price Cash Shoe Store.
The Committee on Unlisted Securities of the Stock Exchange added 20,090,000 of Bay State Company stock to the list, bringing total listed stock to 35,000,000.
Paris October 6 Major Moses P Handy United States commissioner to the Paris exposition of 1900 has secured 25 percent more space for American exhibits. This increases the United States area to be equal with other nations at the event.
Meyer Weil and M D Mandelbaum sue Fort Wayne Electric Railway and several individuals for 10000 dollars. The case follows the sensational arrest of J J Shipherd for embezzlement and marks the first lawsuit arising from that incident.
The Rockville criminal practice case against Dr. W. R. Stout concluded with closing speeches from defense attorneys A. B. Anderson Charles McCabe and D. Puett and prosecutor William Whittington. The jury deliberated overnight and failed to reach agreement, later being discharged by Judge A. F. White.
A fire at New Carlisle Ind caused about 10000 in losses with insured coverage. Principal losers include George H Service Dr Walter Griffith C C Carney S Lancaster and William Trowbridge. The cause is unknown with theories of arson or chemical explosion in Dr Griffiths office. In another blaze in the city the Winkler Brothers wagon and street sprinkler plant suffered about 5000 in damage, fully insured.
A list of numbered street corners and intersections including 12 Second and Jackson through 57 Seventeenth and Orinoco Ave. The entries cover intersections with avenues and landmarks such as Mooney's Tannery and Reeves Pulley Works, reflecting a detailed urban grid from multiple blocks.
A catalog of Big Four lines and partner railways describes one thousand mile tickets that will be honored for exchange. The list includes names such as Ann Arbor Railroad, Baltimore & Ohio, Chicago & St Louis, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Pittsburgh rail lines, and many others. The price tag reads thirty dollars. Warren J. Lynch signs as assistant general passenger and ticket agent.
City Marshal Vincent Thompson announces his candidacy for the position, contingent on the Republican primary convention. The notice mentions remedies and a one cent dosage, reflecting period advertising language.
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