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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

4

Cummings Knocked Out by Griffin. Taken to Charity Hospital

New Orleans report says Jack Cummings was knocked out by William Griffin in a Tulare Club fight. Cummings did not regain consciousness promptly and remains unconscious in Charity Hospital with police notified. Detectives are seeking Griffin as a suspect in what could become a fatality.

New Orleans Jack Cummings William Griffin Charity Hospital Griffin Tulare Club Washington Stag Pilgrim Fathers George Washington Usl” Ce Jim

Candy Cathartic advertised as a medical discovery

An ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant stimulant for kidneys liver and bowels promising to cleanse the system relieve headaches fever and biliousness. It urges buying a box today with prices listed 10 25 and 50 cents and claims guaranteed cure by all druggists.

A J Johnson Visits City as Guest of Policeman Jackson

A J Johnson of Johnson county was in the city yesterday to visit and was hosted by police officer Jackson.

A.J. Johnson Johnson County Jackson

Enthusiastic Citizens Meeting Sets G A R Encampment Plans

The City Building gathering in 1897 drew wide attendance as John Cramp was elected president and J N Marsh secretary. Speakers praised Columbus capacity for May crowds, Crump offering to house 500, with others pledging large accommodations. A five member committee was chosen to form a fifteen member executive group, and reports due next meeting. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday night at the City Hall.

John Cramp J. N. Marsh Columbus John Crump John 8. Crump Will G. Irwin Wil Everroad W. W. Mooney Z. T. Sweeney Prof. Carnagy

Notice to Non-Resident in Divorce Case Keller versus Keller

Bartholomew Circuit Court Dec term 1897 directs James Keller non resident to appear and answer on Dec 13 1897 in Columbus Indiana or risk default in divorce and child custody action filed by Reina Keller represented by John W Morgan Attorney and George Werner Clerk.

John W Morgan Indiana Bartholomew Circuit Columbus George Werner John W. Morgan

Constipation Cure Promised by Candy Cathartic Ad

An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation with a druggist refund offer. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a claim of permanent results.

Bicycle accident in Nebraska heals finger tip oddly

A Moook Nebraska cyclist severed and later rejoined the tip of his right index finger after chain and rear sprocket squeeze. The finger was preserved and reattached within 36 hours.

Mo Oook Neb

How Alaska Bears Captivated a Northern Cannery Owner

Barling the Alaska salmon producer describes his bear skins from Kodiak Island. He recalls a native hunter, 62, who used a spear to kill a grizzly in a cliffside ambush. The tale contrasts frontier courage with a vivid field portrait from the far north.

United States H. J. Barling Alaska Karluk Kodiak Island San Francisco Mr. Barling Kartuk

Hartsville and Orinoco Homes for Sale with Flexible Terms

For sale or trade two story dwelling in Hartsville with ten acres. Dwelling and barn on 15th street priced at 600 dollars with terms a hundred down and a hundred annually. Dwelling and lot in Orinoco offered with hundred down and four hundred fifty yearly payments. Other houses on 16th street and Ninth street available with varied terms. Kinney and Kinney at 436 Fourth St Columbus Indiana offer fire and accident insurance as well.

Hartsville 15Th Street Ninth Street Kinney & Kinney Fourth St Columbus Ind

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Sam the Boss Barrains Lienberger Funkhouser 6Th and Washington Street Winans Grocery Drake W. C. Roland MD Griffith Block Fifth St Western Union Telegraph Office Citizens Phone 21 Corher Chestnut Streets JOS. Villa & CO John Arn Lonham’s Crystal Fifth Street Telephone Bell Harrison Ious State OF Indiana Bartholomew County Bartholomew Circuit Court Reina Keller James Keller Comy’t F . Wc.c.c Chicago Cour London Duke of York Prince of Wales Guild Imperial Institute Duchess of Teck Duchess of York Edward of Saxe Weimar Vernon Harcourt Halford Basil Ellis London Guild Garland Orinoco 16Th Street
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