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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
2
The notice lists newspaper advertising rates for daily and weekly editions. Pricing shows per inch costs for one year six months four months three months and one month, with daily rates totaling 10.00 per inch for a year and weekly at 10.00 per inch for a year.
The paper argues for sidewalk cementing with equal rights in mind and criticizes the county courthouse area for hitch racks forcing farmers to use the provided spots. Farmers unite in discussion, claiming they would go elsewhere if possible.
In Franklin Street a second squirrel is chased by Fire Captain Hendrick and Firemen Lacy, with the creature ending up in the Y M C A and being knocked from a store awning by a fishing pole. The item notes two squirrels and a red fox captured in two months. Also listed are obituaries, auctions, ads for watermelons and nutmeg, a social by G A R W A C members, and local business pitches for printing services and farm sales.
Miss Sarah Shields returns to Indianapolis after visiting Mrs. Wells Grimith. Henry Beyer departs Poplar Montana to resume duties at Indian Industrial School today. Mrs. Will Tinsley and children with Miss Edith Duffy attend the funeral of Mrs. C. B. Cooper in Rushville. Mrs. Levi Houk and Mrs. Hattie Strout from Eden visit Maple Grove hosts. Miss Nettie Sweeney travels to Indianapolis for a classmate’s wedding. Miss Myrtle Whitlock visits Seymour. Miss Maud Lawless travels to Osgood. Mrs. Frank Lee of Dupont visits Ed Rector and wife. Daisy King of Edinburg visits sister Mrs. Albert Miller. Mabel Williamson and Emma Hill visiting Scipio friends. Jos. Lirwin to Indianapolis Americus Wheedon of Jonesville in the city. Nellie Emig visiting Edinburg friends. Master Graham Ong attends the Franklin fair.
The Shelbyville Star mockingly rivals Columbus by stating Shelbyville taxes are 63 cents per $100, claiming Columbus charges 85 cents. The column notes two new schoolhouses near $40,000, added fire plugs, and frequent street light orders, praising Shelbyville’s progress and the Star’s friendly stance toward its neighbor.
M C Dunnington druggist refunds money if pills fail to cure. Matt Pfeifer and George Boulie returned from Michigan with fine fish. Pfeifer praises the trip and plans to go again. Columbus likely to face a stronger windstorm than the recent event.
In a tense Tuesday game at the ballpark the Brewers led early but Indianapolis rallied. Dowling faltered as Watkins’ push back kept the score close and Connie Mack’s moves stirred a nervous crowd. The contest ended with the ninth inning darkness halting play and Indianapolis tied for the moment with several standings listed.
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Jets promising cold cure with 25 cent price and money back offer if ineffective.
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