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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1897
Page
2
The piece denounces silver mining interests and labor struggles while warning against factory-driven panics. It notes a Tar Democrat reading New York out of the Democratic party and argues New York would swing a large Republican majority in 1900 if a free 16 to 1 candidate is nominated. it cites New York’s 260000 majority for McKinley.
A fragment argues against helping the poor and disabled, linking hard times to McKinley and warning that Bryan’s free silver would trigger a new panic. It notes factories running full time and criticizes Democratic rule, while mentioning a town bank incident and mining wealth contrasts.
The passage argues that under Democratic rule panic paralyzed credit and industry, mortgages rose as factories closed and money dried up. It claims Republicans restored confidence, factories reopened, and access to credit returned for those with security. It notes Democrats abandoning silver policy as a wiser course.
Mrs. and Mrs. A Vanden Ende hosted a Progressive Euchre evening on North Washington Street in honor of Miss Stella Riddell of Brazil One of the season’s pleasant society events with ten tables. prizes went to Miss Beulah Brown and Frank Brockman A long list of attendees includes numerous Mrs Miss and Mr names with Stella Riddell among the honored guests.
Weather forecast for Columbus shows fair today with warmer temperatures in the northwest portion on Thursday. Advertisement notes dry block wood for sale at 1.00 per cord from J. A. George and Steve Wood.
After five ballots last night, commissioners selected David Emig for the county attorney post. Today they examined claims and continued routine county business in the runline of work.
Rev Henninger preached at the M E church last evening before a large audience. Seven accessions to the church were reported as the week opened with services to continue nightly. Several locals traveled to nearby towns and many residents returned home after visits.
Watson aged 70 died yesterday afternoon at his home at the corner of Pearl and Seventh Streets after a period of ill health. He had spent last year in Missouri seeking improvement. The funeral will be held tomorrow at two o'clock in the afternoon with Rev. Curtiss officiating.
Mrs C C Fil Yer of Columbus Ohio and Mrs Lucie Waldie of Otsego Lake Mich report relief from nervous dyspepsia and catarrhal symptoms after using Peruna. They credit rapid improvement and praise the medicine and its author Dr Hartman. The ad invites readers to request a Peruna Almanac and book.
Dr Elmer Roland and Miss Florine Hamilton will wed at the bride's Greensburg home this evening at eight. Many Columbus guests will attend and the Big Four train service will run until 9 30 to allow return trips.
A terse plea warns against false assurances about the feed mill’s operation. The message insists the mill will run as usual and asks for delivery of all orders. It reads as an urgent business notice from a local supplier.
The Mandolin Club under Mr Butler will provide music for a concert tonight starting at seven thirty. Tickets are ten cents for all ages and many who missed last night will attend. Expect lively performances and a crowd who will enjoy the affordable program.
December 7th and 21st travel fares via Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio plus $2 round trip. Tickets and full information from J S Smith Big Four agent or Pass Traffic Mgr Warren J Lynch. Buckwheat flour advert at Henry 388th promises constipation cure. Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10¢ or 25¢ with money back guarantee if not cured.
Newt Bradley trustee of Clifty township was in the city today. Look for merchants new ads to appear in this paper soon.
Farmers fair announced in Hope on December 15 and 16 with extensive preparations. Local notes report residents Mrs Al White and Minnie visiting Indianapolis, fourteen prisoners in Columbus county jail, Miss Bertha May and Mrs Monta Blessing in town, and diphtheria concerns near the city. Other items cover school closures in Franklin and assorted political moves in Washington.
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