06 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1897
Page
1
Taxpayers oppose hefty charity expenditures as last week’s trustee orders total 109.77 dollars. The report lists daily totals from Monday to Saturday, highlighting a surge in public relief costs and critical local reaction to the practice.
A historical item lists Columbus Handle and Tool Co offering wood for heating and a telephone service line. The brief entry appears as a catalog note or advertisement snippet with partial contact style details.
Former Columbus businessman Gus Kennecke who moved to Chicago with Mrs. Gus Fralic in the hotel business at 369 Fifth Avenue has lost his entire property in a Friday fire. He was reportedly fully insured and will not suffer much. Also mentioning Mier' Fine Buckwheat flour at Henry B8315.
Advertisement notes cheap dry wood from J A George, wood buyers, and a sewing machine pitch for the Standard at Buxton's Shoe Store with dealer Geo W Werner. It also reports James Birch of Hope dying of heart disease aged about 48, found in an alley after going out to feed horses leaving four daughters.
The steamship Lackawanna of Buffalo, bound for Green Bay, has not arrived. Tug Nau has not sighted her after several ice patrols, with a Russia steamer assisting in the search. A report says the vessel may be frozen near Red River. the Lackawanna belongs to the Delaware and Lackawanna railway line.
Hope business men announce premium offerings for the Bartholomew County Farmers Institute meeting December 15 and 16. A lengthy list credits donors for prizes including dressed poultry, eggs, various fowl, and household items such as a parlor lamp, perfume, and a rocking chair.
The Star presents a forthcoming issue next Saturday with 2000 copies printed. Merchants are urged to secure early insertion for locals. The advertisement lists baby moccasins in multiple colors at 20c, solid spring sheets for children ages 3 to 8 at 40c, and men’s Kid boots at $2.00, emphasized as genuine bargains.
A frame dwelling 2 miles northeast of here owned by Uriah Snyder of Nashville burned yesterday about 3 pm. Clinton Snyder was inside with his household goods consumed. Origin of the fire unknown. Miss Emma David is visiting relatives at Columbus this week.
Miss Cadwallader asks Boreley to mail a letter before the nine twenty collection time. Boreley agrees, noting he never delays mailing letters. The scene shifts to local notices, illness updates, and social chatter from Nashville, Indianapolis, and surrounding areas.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lambert died yesterday at their home on North Franklin Street. Burial was held this morning at the city cemetery.
Partly cloudy tonight with showers or snow flurries this afternoon. Warmer tonight then colder. Tuesday expects more unsettled conditions with continued chilly temperatures.
Columbus to host the second annual Rathbone sisters convention for the Seventh district bring about 208 visitors from Marion Shelby Decatur Wayne Rush and Bartholomew counties to the city next June.
The paper will publish candidate announcements for city or county races from now until after the convention, with a fee of $2 daily or weekly for insertion.
A vintage drug advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drugstores offer a money back guarantee if no cure, noting the genuine product carries L. B. Q. on each tablet. Six words per line.
The commissioners court convened this morning and saw Commissioner E. B. Newby retire. Thos. May was appointed to take his place.
Next Saturday the Star prints its big monthly issue with 2000 papers to reach every home in the city. Advertisers should send in copy to insure insertion. Bartholomew County Farmers Institute meets in Hope December 15 and 16 with speakers T B Terry and Mrs W W Stevens, plus local talents and farm product premiums. Also noted: Goshen Democrat to publish daily edition starting December 6 with editors Harrison and Fink. Moravian Church supper in Hope a success. Dr Winterroad of Atchison died and to be buried in Hope tomorrow at two.
A list of farm produce and related items from Hope Morning Record and others, mentioning ears of corn in several colors, squash, celery, potatoes, apples, pies, butter, and bread. Officials note accident sick benefit insurance and a report by Kinney and Kinney. The congressional township fund totals and county holdings are provided for Jasper, Newton, Vanderburg and Warren.
E. I. Hews, the Wichita mountain boomer, departed for Oklahoma City after three weeks in Wichita seeking to organize a party. Reported at various times to command 500 to 10,000 followers, he left without securing a single follower.
It was announced at the White House that Governor John W. Griggs of New Jersey has tendered and accepted the job of attorney general of the United States. The date of assuming the post is not set, but is expected around the start of the new year.
Local ad notes Wood For Cooking Co offerings as a Finest line and promotes Christmas gifts at Arnold's store. Includes brief product mentions and seasonal shopping emphasis.
Oscar Judd son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Judd of this city wed Miss Mamie Ellinger on Thanksgiving day at the bride’s home in Menasha Wisconsin. Judd, a young man of sterling worth and force of character, receives many congratulatory messages from Hoosier friends. The Star notes the couple’s reception included a piece of wedding cake and a bottle of excellent wine.
President McKinley with Assistant Secretary Day arrives in Washington at 7 45 this morning. He is greeted by Secretaries Alger Bliss and Porter and driven to the White House. A message from Abner McKinley says the president's mother is resting, and the return trip to Canton is planned for tomorrow evening.
Gov Griggs of New Jersey will accept the appointment as attorney general to succeed McKenna who will join the Supreme Court. Pittsburg Coal the Genuine Simon Pure article promotes the item at J A Georges store.
About 7 o'clock Saturday night Conrad Koehler kicked in a large plate glass window of Phil Trenkenschuh's saloon. Eyewitnesses saw the act amid reported personal hostilities with Koehler's sister, Mrs. Wolf, owner of the premises. He faces settlement or prosecution. For Genuine Buckwheat flour calls on Hanry Mier, 38315.
A collage of humorous exchanges from 19th century papers features Niagara water bets and first kisses. Rival jokers trade quick wits about bets, vows, and pole searches, with travelers and ferrymen as amused witnesses.
Air Tight Heaten Wood priced at 1.00 per cord at 377 tt J. A. George's. The commissioners court met today. Jesse Anderson of Elizabethtown is ill. J A Lawler and Miss Lillie Lawler of Columbus were in the city on business. Amy Weekly went to Columbus to attend her aunt Mrs Elizabeth Weekly's funeral. Bartholomew County Medical Society meets at Dr Elrod's residence tomorrow at 2 o'clock. The Times reports Yank Schreiber will tour with a show performing three horse laughs each time. Salary 35 dollars per month.
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