04 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1897
Page
1
The Star reports Lonnie Cox of this city, son of attorney J F Cox, will leave for the Klondike early next spring. He is 17 and still in high school, going well equipped and likely to be gone about a year. Wood Shed Burgers are J A George's.
An Indian skeleton was unearthed near Franklin with no clear burial signs. In Johnson County bonds totaling ten thousand dollars sold at five percent, with bids from Victor Smith Franklin National Bank and A C Thompson. Also noted: Seymour treasury holds $10 445 17, and Owensville bars liquor sales.
Mrs. Matilda Delilah Shields granddaughter of Indian chief Richard Henry Potomac dies in Washington at age 113. Born at the Indian Head proving grounds south of the city, she left a son and two daughters, thirty grandchildren and thirty-five great-grandchildren, and lived in the area most of her life.
Henry C. Jones, formerly of this city and known as an insurance agent and deputy auditor under John I. Sharp, is promoted from a 1400 to a 1600 dollar annual government post in the internal bureau, as reported by The Indianapolis News.
The Ladies Chorus of the Pirates of Penzance will gather at the Marshal's office at seven o'clock tonight for rehearsals and planning.
Washington December 3 pensions granted to Indiana Indians list Original and Additional applicants including James R Shea Indiana polis Robert Patterson Waterloo Isaiah D Merritt Paoli and others Restoration and Increase and Reissue entries cover numerous named individuals Widows minors and renewals with place names such as Rochester Bloomington Vincennes and Martinsville and a notice for air tight heat en wood sold by J A George at 1.00 per cord.
The Epworth League Reading Circle gathers tonight at the home of Miss Etta Kelenberger in ?inozo to discuss current readings.
Water Works Superintendent Cotton removes artesian fountains and will attach them to river mains. The move aims to provide better drinking water for part of the year. Also noted is a close race for prettiest lady at the U B social at the Armory with Tela McLeod receiving 502 votes.
Columbus resident Miss Kate Here visiting Miss Lucy Valentine has returned home after the Edinburg event. Franklin reports the stem from Edinburg.
The Haitian minister Leger told the U S state department of alarming news from Port au Prince that the Haitian consul in Kingston Jamaica telegraphed two German warships sailed yesterday toward Port au Prince. The ships are believed to be German school ships heading north toward the United States, sparking town and island wide alarms.
A roof blaze prompts adjusters to assess two dollars enough to cover all loss. The owner protests loudly, recalling family expenses from the fire and noting insured items like his dog and clothes. The agents insist only actual damages are paid.
Mrs. George Kidd of Lawrenceburg visits Brevoort then returns home. Rev. Henninger of Crothersville aids Dr. Curtiss in a revival. Miss Lena Arnholtz visits Jonesville relatives. Mrs. G. T Buck of Indianapolis returns home. Miss Addie Schooler travels to Indianapolis. Miss Minnie May Davis returns from Martinsville. J. C. Flint and wife of Dixon NL visit Wm. Hayes family. Mrs. Claire Turpin ill at home. Mrs. Wm. Henderson returns from Indianapolis. Madison train on time. Mrs. Sam Gaddis gravely ill on Tenth St. Clifford schools closed for diphtheria. Decker’s Hall lunch special. Rachel Burns of Clifford granted widows pension. Dr. Stott of Franklin College ill with class. Gus Neunirup to close rackets store. Mrs. Andy Young of South Bethany gravely ill. Mrs. H N Nicherson in poor health. Columbus Republican to be sold and moved to Madison. Mrs. Matthew Duckworth and Bertha Sprague go to Columbus. Franklin College to build a new library. city of Franklin raises 2500. Mrs. W. A. Rights and baby visit Columbus. Indiana G. A. R. to reorganize into county battalions and district divisions. Circuit court judges say divorce decrees not valid until costs paid. Anecdote recalls the ignorant justice of the peace once charged jurors 25 cents each.
Prof. W. R. Johnson sued Dr. John M. Dix for damages over a high board division fence. The Johnson circuit court sustained the defendant's demurrer and held the plaintiff had no action. The fence remains lawful.
The Isham Keith Post G A R elected officers last night with Kendall as Commander Halbert Senior Vice Commander Brehenny Junior Vice Commander Davis Quarter Master Mennet Surgeon Nickerson Chaplain Clutch Officer of the Day Thompson Officer of the Guard and trustees Hutchins Antoni Adams Delegates Cramp Moore Alternates Gysie Mennet County Organizer Breheany. Gus Hill's World of Novelties vaudeville company will perform at Crump's Theatre Friday night featuring new and starling acts in an exceptional programme.
Dr A J Banker of Columbus was called to Hope Tuesday evening to tend John C Blades who is seriously ill with heart trouble. Mrs Jane Hofer aged about 5 years died at her home in Columbus yesterday. EW Shea and Perry McDonald of Columbus were in town yesterday evening. Dr J W Arnold of Columbus was in town Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Donner of Columbus were guests of Lewis A Vogler and family east of town over Sunday. Milton Bevis the druggist made a
The ad lists baby moccasins in pink blue white tan chocolate and black priced at 20 cents, 35 from other colors. Childs solid Dongolia spring heel sizes 3 to 8 priced at 40 cents, 65 cents value. Men’s best quality Kid boots with 20 inch leg offered at 2.00, value 3.00. The notice promises honest dealing and clear bargains.
Tonight Mr and Mrs T J Crom of this place celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. A large number of relatives and friends attended. Supper was served from 7 to 10 o clock. A large number of valuable presents were given to Mr and Mrs Crom.
Ad promises refunds from all druggists if the L B Q tablets fail to cure. Genuine pills bear L B Q on each tablet. Price shown as 25 cents.
A Blyth dispatch reports the bark Vesta landed a Scotchman named Rice, sole survivor of a crew of four from the ketch Maude, lost in the North Sea.
John Wright of Chicago was accidentally shot in the arm while hunting near Nort Manchester as an old gun slipped from a log and discharged. The injury is described as horribly mangled.
Captain Payne Whitney said Yale has notified Harvard about Cornell's challenge and seeks a date for a conference. Harvard has not yet replied to Yale as of December 3 in New Haven.
Jackson and Jeffries will box twenty rounds before the Occidental club at the Mechanics pavilion in February for 75 percent of receipts. Young Mitchell and Billy Delaney arranged the bout. They will sign articles Monday evening.
December 3 last night at seven the marriage of Mary Butler and George Leonard near Pittsburg was organized with guests and bridal attire ready. Leonard did not arrive, and after an hour of waiting the ceremony was postponed while reports say he was involved with another woman who threatened a scene if the wedding went ahead.
Stillinger and Lee load and ship five to eight cars of gravel daily to E town for construction of free pikes there.
A dense church notices page lists U B Church Sunday School 9 30 a m social love feast morning service. M E Church 9 15 Sunday school 2 Epworth League 6 7 pm Jabez and His Prayer evening revival W C T U meet 3 Presbyterian Equal Suffrage. Baptist 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 Lord's Supper subject Christian Culture 2 Brigade 6 B P U 7 Bible Day events. Insurance ad Kinney Kinney offers ACCIDENT and SICK BENEFIT plans. tf.
The Lucania arrived at Queenstown from New York. Mani toba reached London from New York. Palatia arrived at Hampourne from New York. Germanie came into New York from Liverpool.
Washington lists new postmasters including John I. Viney at Burlington and John D Dewitt at Salem Centre. Bartholomew County Farmers Institute to be held in Hope Indiana on December 15 and 16 with speakers T B Terry and Mrs W W Stevens and premiums offered for farm products. Local talents to assist in a notable state event.
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