Contents packed in glass bottles expensive

Glass bottles were expensive packages for alcoholic drinks and other liquids, including many beauty products, by the late 1700s. But makers liked to give products a permanent label, not just a pasted, handwritten or printed paper label.

A glimpse at FCC’s beginnings

The First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Columbus, Kansas is celebrating their sesquicentennial this year and will be sharing tidbits of history, honoring the church for their 150 years of dedicated service of people, Sunday School classes and clubs.

Importance of knowing what Bible says

The little child called out in terror to her father, “Help, daddy, there is a monster under my bed.” The youngster was comforted as her father soothed her, “There is truly nothing there; don’t be afraid.”

Petrified Bible gifted to local man

25 Years Ago April 4-10, 1996 Bill Mathes, of Columbus, was promoted to the position of parts, sales and service representative for the Joplin Lift Truck branch of E. A. Martin Industrial Equipment Company.

Chamber’s efforts to be applauded

Shop Local. It comes as no surprise to folks in town that the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is near and dear to my heart. I really enjoy reading the C of C articles and seeing the photos of the business owners and Chamber board members in the newspaper.

Methods to help you declutter

Although I have done quite a bit of cleaning during the past year, I find I still have things I need to sort and much I can either give away or throw away. The problem is, how do I decide what to do with things….what to keep and what to get rid of?

Columbus Public Library Hours

The library will be open to the public, with a five person limit, Mondays 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Browsing, computer appointments and curbside will be available Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m.-noon.

City makes sale of meat on Sunday misdemeanor

25 Years Ago April 4-10, 1996 After a blow-out in the first game, the Columbus High School boys came back to capture the nightcap in a baseball double header against Labette County. The Titans took the second game 3-2 behind the four hit pitching of Jason Boyes. Jason also hit a triple.

Johnston Public Library

Temporary Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Masks will be required. Currently, there is a 10 person maximum with a 30-minute time limit. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Kansas Legislation information hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away.