30 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
1
Various short items including social calls travel notices and local happenings. Names include Abbie Galler, Sallie Stansifer, Nellie Clark, Frank Clark, Mrs Williams and Wilson Fulwider. Mentions Columbus Nashville Bloomington Indianapolis and Edinburg with events of visits, theatre, fishing and a veteran march.
A local shop promotes its Spring attire with suits, trousers, and tailoring options. The text highlights fashion faithful outfits and a selection of hats and gents furnishing goods for customers.
Thea Morris, a 103 ton Herreshoff torpedo boat with 1750 HP and three torpedo tubes, exceeds 28 knots in trials. Named for naval hero George VY Morris of Cumberland fame, she reinforces the Morris line as builders of fast craft in Bristol.
Special to the Columbus Star reports Admiral Dewey’s fleet firing on Manila despite Germany’s protest and moving to bombard Havana after joining the Flying Squadron under Admiral Sampson. Paris arrives safely. the Spanish fleet heads toward the Canaries and U S Minister Woodford sails for New York.
Patent medicine claim offers relief in one day with L 14 Q markings on genuine Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Each tablet priced at 25 cents.
Multiple church schedules listed including Methodist pastor L N Jones preaching at 10:30 and 7:30 with thematic subjects. English Lutheran with Sunday school at 9:15 and Augsburg League at 7. Evening sermons on war themes. Christian Tabernacle patriotic services and a Gospel hour for men and boys. Friends Mission Bible school at 9:30 and services at 10:30 and 7:30 with Y P S UE in evening. Local social notes mention Mr Geo W Knepper and a paternity arrest case and town crowding conditions Logged items reflect community religious life and a late local arrest report.
The Holland diving submarine is tested to dive safely below the waves and surface again. While beneath, it can fire a torpedo into an enemy hull and from the surface launch a dynamite shell. If proven, it could revolutionize naval warfare by allowing rapid, unstoppable attacks on battleships.
Miss Ida George visits sister Mrs Frank Matson in Indianapolis. Mrs Wilson Banker improves at home after visit from Indianapolis. The Monday Literary Club meets May 2 at Mrs Robert McCullough’s home with Home Day program by Robert L Jones and wife of Clifford.
Local classified notice invites inquiries at this office offering to trade a young horse for a gentler one. The item is presented alongside a mix of brief society notes and short notices about local residents and travelers.
Loy D C Loy aged sixty five died at his home in Harrison township four miles from South Sethany early Friday morning. Funeral at one o clock today at Sethany Southethany.
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