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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
The article notes excursions via Pennsylvania Lines for the Biennial Meet in St Paul and other gatherings, plus chatter on Columbus city officer salaries deeming them low but needed. It lists Elwood salary figures for mayor clerk treasurer and city attorney, mentions minor increases, and ends with a note about Hall's Catarrh Cure and a local reward offer.
The ad lists monthly savings on lawn and dimitys, dress ginghams, muslin bales, sheets, shirt waists, and new undergarments. It promotes ready made suits, skirts, and wrappers with low prices and announces a refreshed line of underwear and hosiery.
A fine rain fell Sunday evening and Monday morning aiding corn ground. Locals and visitors share news of visits to relatives, fishing trips, a funeral in Illinois, and town progress with new store hotels and a planned graded school. Individuals include Miss Laura Southerland Miss Eila Southerland Mrs Elmer Philips Wm King Jeremiah Rudolph John Eddy E E Shultz Zetta McKinney Lula Rudolph Nellis Evans Alice Russell Wm P Hendershot Rich ard Philips Ida Wilson Wm Tovey Grandma Glescow Robert Carmichael A Carmichael Peter Brand and others.
The St Paul Globe notes a debate on free trade and navigation, then reports the city council will meet in regular session tonight. On the agenda is the election of a school trustee alongside other business.
A bizarre tale swirls through Columbus and Washington as a blonde switch allegedly sent to the auditor in Washington is handled by post office clerks. Postmaster Stevens reports the item arrived in mail and was placed with the money order desk, triggering widespread curiosity and caution among staff.
Mrs Seph Huffer visits Wm Barrett family from Indianapolis while Mrs Lauriston Patterson from Massillon Ohio and Ed Rector pair visit relatives. Died Mrs Jacob Everroad aged 60 of Union Township died after a paralysis stroke last night with third prior attack. funeral Friday at 9 from residence, burial Garland Brook cemetery. Real estate transfers listed include several deeds: Marrella Flannigan to Harry O Neal 22 acres for 925. Herrod W O Neal to Sheridan O Neal 13 acres for 625. Ellen Ward to Mary C Patrick 10 acres for 200. Adam Gaston to Andrew J Gaston and wife lots 17 and 18 in Jonesville for 1. F M Stevens and wife by Sheriff to Catharine Stevens 155 acres for 1957. quick note on a fire insurance incident with Cochrane family handled by Kinney & Kinney.
Last Sunday Grant Moore and wife Thos Kings daughter Albert Romine and wife visited Jreob Rackley’s family near town and rode home through a heavy rain. Mr Spider nearby tries to weave trouble around Mr Kings family. Lew Cain delays fishing or risk nervous prostration. William Parker, the bell agent, is busy selling and setting up dinner bells.
A community column describes rain bringing cheer and a diverse set of visits. Local residents including Mrs John Plummer Clara Carmichael Homer Kent Harley Moore and G W Tovey share time with G B Snyder family. Roy Snyder sells chickens to N G Moore with a profit of 37 percent as Thomas King adds stock.
The judge argues the constitution may apply where it does not harm trusts. The piece notes trade won’t follow the flag if trusts oppose changes, reflecting a cautious view of federal reach over corporate power.
County assessor Dean reports late township assessments across most townships. Columbus city and Columbus township are delayed, with Wayne Union and Sand Creek also behind, though other townships show gains. Listed values include Hawcreek, Clay, Harrison, Rockcreek, Nineveh, Union, Clifty and more.
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