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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
3
Complainant Warns Against False Trade Claims by Shoe Firms
A writer from Nashville denounces misleading advertising by shoe firms and calls out firms in Columbus for undercutting. He asserts only honest trade earns business and questions the value of baseless claims. The piece notes the Great Southern Exposition and outlines the Big Four line connections to Cincinnati and through routes to eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J.ja. Newton
Nashville Tenn
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Uffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Sandusky
Chicago Benton Harbor
Louisville
Remarkable Heart and Nerve Recovery Story Ad
Mrs Joan Wallet of Jefferson Wisconsin recalls a severe 1800 La Grippe attack that wrecked her nervous system and lungs. After using Heart Cure she recovered fully, taking about a dozen bottles. Dr Miles Remedies sold with a guarantee and a free medical book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wallet
Jefferson
Miles Medicai
White River Polluted Again Threatens Fish
Indications of another severe fish kill appear in White River as pollution from strawboard plants above the town is blamed. Captain Coburn reports investigations by Fish Commissioner deputy Sweeney. Two years prior the city sued Yorktown Strawboard Co. over waste, halted the case, and may refile if pollution resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Captain Co Burn
Sweeney
Fsh
Yorktown Strawboard Company
Strawboard Company
To Get a Clean Laxative in One Day
Advertises Lexative Bromo Quinine tablets with a retail price of 25e and promises a refund from druggists if the product fails to work as claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gere
C&lb
Prairie Land Burned Near Brookefox Indiana
Over 100 acres of rich farming prairie near the source of Eight mile creek east and north of Toosin were burned by an out of control fire started by trash pile burning by Chicago and Erie section men. The Erie Railway Company seeks settlements with owners for damages. Rain on Monday did not stop the flames but aided untouched land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broarrfox
Ind
Toosin
Chicago & Erie Section
Erie Railway Company
Will Not Have to Pay Interest in Peculiar Slaughter Case
Solomon E Slaughter as executor sued John B Slaughter to recover interest on 1863 funds from his father. Court ruled for the defendant, finding the contract to relinquish claims and pay interest invalid. An appeal to the Appellate Court will be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosden
Ind
Solomon E.slaughter
John B. Slaughter
Slaughter
Popular Steel Range Draws Housewife Contest Votes
Housewives from this city join a light hearted kitchen range competition with lively voting. Names listed include Mrs. Fred Ulrich Mrs. Fred Kollemeyer Mrs. Chas Jones and others among participants, with several residents like George Habig Oliver Ong and Dick Jones noted in the tallied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ulrich
George Habig
Fred Kollemeyer
Tom Hull
Chas. Jones
Lee Loy
Albert Owens
Jandy Tooley
OL “ Oliver Ong
George Clutch
Penning
Ceva
Ee Ld
Dick Jones
Wick Larue
Frank Bowman
P. B. Ensley Ll
Jonathan Smith
Walter Coup
Charles Norton
John Fehring
Hal Daffy
Cane
Thomas
Wanted a Good Girl for House Work
Wanted a reliable helper for light housekeeping in a small family. Address listed as 1023 Mechanic Street. No additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanic St
To Cure Sick Headache with Cascara Pills
M C Dunnington, druggist, refunds the money if they fail to cure. 25c. 149ff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teke Carter
M. C Dunnington
Sterling Remedy Co Cigarette Curbing Notions
An ad promotes Wo-Te Bac a tonic claimed to quit tobacco and restore vigor. The Sterling Remedy Co offers the product for 50 cents or a dollar with a free sample, claiming cure guarantees and nationwide availability via Chicago or New York addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
New Job Style Shop Seeks Clients and Projects
A local business invites customers to visit and preview the latest job style offerings and current prices. The ad urges people to bring work for assessment if the style and rates meet their needs.
Non Resident Notice in Bartholomew County Indiana
The Circuit Court in Bartholomew County Indiana notifies Richard A Norton that a complaint for sale of real estate has been filed by Lizzin E Norton. He is required to appear and answer by November 10 1897 else the matter will be heard in his absence at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Bartholomew County
Indiana
Richard A. Norton
State of
Columbus
George Werner
Marshall Hacker
Notice in Bartholomew County Divorce Case Keller v Keller
In Bartholomew Circuit Court December Term 1897 Regina Keller sues James Keller for divorce and child custody. Non-resident defendant must appear by December 13 1897 at Columbus Court House or default will be entered. Court seal witness date October 12 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Bartholomew County
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Regina Keller
James Keller
Peruna Promises Cure for Malaria Based on Blood Health
An advertisement claims malaria symptoms like hot flashes dizziness and dull headaches can be cured by Peruna. It promises restored appetite, strength, refreshing sleep, and renewed vigor as new blood is made. It urges readers to request a free book on malaria from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edy
Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co
Colum
Chicago Teen Shoots Lover Then Kills Herself
In Chicago a nine teen year old Florence Gleason shot her lover John Peters in the head and then killed herself. Peters died soon after at Alexian Brothers Hospital. The tragedy stems from a longstanding jealous quarrel over Peters's attentions to other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Florence Gleason
John Peters
Peters
Alexian Brothers
Miss Gleason
Bank to wind up First National Bank of Albany
The First National Bank of Will Go Into Liquidation in New Albany Indiana will wind up its affairs within a few weeks after a directors meeting last Monday. Stockholders will vote on Oct 26. President Samuel A Culpertson said low interest and weak money demand forced the decision. The bank holds ample cash to pay depositors on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
National Bank
Samuel A. Culpertson
Notice Announcements for Candidates In Papers Until Convention
City or county candidates will have notices printed in this paper from now through after the convention. Daily or weekly inserts will continue as part of the public notice sequence.
Temple Cup Receipts Leave Orioles With 387 Each
Receipts for the Temple Cup series approached 12000 but high expenses left under 10000 for distribution. Baltimore's total per man rose to 387 after sharing 5580 from Baltimore and 3820 from Boston and later 47 from two exhibition games and 30 from Hoboken. Maul and Kitson missed full shares while Amotte received his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balttimore
Baltimore
Boston
Orioles
Hoboken
Maul
Kitson
Amotte
Merchant Goes to the Wall Narrowing Trade Amid Local Rivalry
A fragmented notice describes a sleepy merchant confronting a wall as his neighbor thrives by maintaining goods. The readable text hints at competition and tension in the local market without clear dates or names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ing
Baryl May
J. H. Walser
Esas
E. L. Williams
Emma Wing
Ollie Smith
Susie Wilson
Hi Jones
Walter Waltman
George Schooler
Leonard Lay
Ed Everroad
Ethel Beaty
Lioyd Smith Mrs
Gill
Mollie Blessing
Chas Crabb
Eeneneee
Nellie Long Charles Clark
Joseph Hoelke
Maggie Christian
Majestic Steel
J. G. Swartzkopf & Sons
Petent
Oal
One Price Cash Shoe Store
City of
Tne
Elkhart, Ind
Mies
N G Smith
Modesmith
Jack Patram
CabecoSitac
Lizzin E. Norton
Ricitano A. Norton
John W Morgan
Bartholomew Circuit
Ohio
Ati
Big 4
Opera House
Cincin
J.S. Suirn
Arnold
Washington Street
Attorney-At-Law
Court House
Sagentis
Men & Womn
Romanza Agency
Sycamore St
Drake
JOS. Villa & CO
A.T. Morris
Columbus Star
Fifth and
Jackson Streets
Lambert
Attorney AT Law
Irwin’s Bank
John Orm
Patent Office
Reeves
Choice Brands
Dan Adam
Aid Haan
Tannaea
Funk Houser
6Th
Winans Grocery Store
Vitaliza
Our Patrona
W. Cooper
Cooper
Cooper & Cooper
First National Bank’ Building
Central
WM Anderson
Sixth Street
Washington and
Franklin
Harrison
Broomactory
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