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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1898
Page
2
W W Yw ambert of Bartholomew county files for Joint Senator nomination from Bartholomew and Decatur counties subject to the Republican convention.
Multiple candidates announce runs for Bartholomew County offices subject to Republican nominating conventions. Fred O Ulrich seeks County Clerk, James Burke and Albert Owens join Clerk and Recorder bids, Henry Rethwisch and W F Coats enter Treasurer, Scott Elzer and Henry Howe run for Sheriff, and George Orr Louvia Friedersdorff Henry Harris seek County Commissioner seats in Districts Three and One respectively.
Merrow escaped after 6 am when a night watchman, Gertz Parks, observed him leaving the area.
The narrative notes Cuba crisis developments with Spain and the United States. It cites cabinet threats to resign over armistice, Maine as war trigger, anticipated congressional action on intervention, and Cuban bonds liability. It also reports American evacuations from Cuba and mobilization steps in Washington.
An extract from Mrs. Adlin Adams of Crafton Ky extols Pe-ru-na as the best medicine for spring fever. A book of hundreds of similar letters will be sent free by the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio. The Cabinet meeting in Washington is described as uneventful with no new developments and indications point to open hostilities with Spain in a few days.
The churches announce Easter programs with special music and sermons. English Lutheran offers morning service at 10:30 with the Lord’s Supper and an Easter song service at 7. Epworth League and Sunrise Service precede, with Passiontide themes continuing Monday. East Columbus Christian Church lists morning and evening sermons by W D Clark and H A Tritt, plus Walesboro preaching at 2 p.m. by Elder Tritt. Cenary insurance note from Kinney & Kinney.
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin company performed at Music Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, delivering two excellent shows to large audiences. The troupe is described as very good.
An excerpt from Im The Ladies Home Journal quotes Ruth Ashmore praising a bachelor girl. The piece notes she has learned to gather years and appreciates life as she ages, hinting at maturity and social insight.
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