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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented list shows numerous contestants and vote tallies for a prize watch competition. Names such as Miss Emma Ping Miss Ollie Smith Miss Susie Wilson Walter Waltman George Schooler and Chas Crabb appear with scattered numbers like 1234 1251 220 and 182 amid a noisy OCR line. The record reads as reader-scrambled, not a full narrative of results.
A Jamrud dispatch reports hostile tribesmen fired on a dragoon patrol at the Khyber Pass entrance. Captain Jones, a British officer, and one private were killed. The item closes with a moral about prices and substitutes, alleging goods advertised for years have merit.
First foreign delegate Prince Botkine reaches Washington ahead of a late October international seal conference. He is joined by Commercial Agent Routkowski already in place with Grebnitzky, governor of the Commander Islands, expected soon. Russia seeks preservation of pelagic seals on Commander and Prybylov islands through amicable talks.
United States Minister Barrett reports success in securing reparations from Siam for the arrest and assault of Vice Consul Kellett and his servant in Chianganai. Siamese authorities recalled the offending captain lieutenant and four soldiers after an investigation.
Residents discuss a possible eastward trip and prefer weekday work over Sunday labor. Miss Love Rhule has returned from Jonesville. A young man linked to Mr A. planned cider butter. Local youths attended a district timber 5 schoolhouse singing last Friday. Edward Piercefield and Frank Dickman will haul gravel on the Etown road soon. Artie Muldoon and sister from Flat Rock visited and returned Thursday. Miss Pearl and Minnie Beatty of Columbus visited friends here last Sunday.
An old ad notes Baxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists with a money back refund if the cold fails to cure. Priced at 25 cents.
A list of veterans and widows receiving certificates and supplements covers numerous Indiana communities including Indianapolis Lafayette South Bend Goshen Vincennes Shelbyville Noblesville and multiple others. Names include Henry W Keller Hiram Peeler Samuel Cart Ralph N Jones Jane Austin Elizabeth Sparks Magdalen a Hohl and Jonathan M Crooks with reissues and minor dependents noted.
Local notes report a lively community event with votes cast for kitchen furniture items. Several residents visit Indianapolis, Taylorsville, and Greensburg, while others travel to attend church and funerals or return from visits with family and friends.
The Circuit Court of Bartholomew County Indiana notifies Richard A Norton that Lizzie E Norton filed a real estate action on September 16 1897 and he must appear by November 10 1897 or the case will proceed in his absence. clerk George Werner signs with attorney Marshall Hacker.
The gunboat Marietta prepared to relieve the Concord in Alaskan waters has been specially outfitted for the northern voyage. Deckhouses have been built over the hatches and the vessel, constructed of steel, has been reinforced for cold conditions.
An OCR fragment advertises printing services including bill heads letters heads calling cards horse bills envelopes business cards and all kinds of printing. It touts new type and presses and urges readers to call Kinney & Kinney for a special or affordable offer.
The Great Southern Exposition generates national interest as travelers inquire about best routes to reach the city. The Bia Four offers through service from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus to Cincinnati with direct links to the Q and C Route and L N By. Local notes mention Mrs George Rabottom's return from Georgetown and social items include Georgia Jackson's twelfth birthday party.
A brief note announces a local shoe repair shop offering pickup and delivery at work with reasonable prices. The ad states work is guaranteed and emphasizes convenient service for customers.
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