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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

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New Suits Filed in Bartholomew County Circuit Court

A list of numerous civil actions filed in Bartholomew County Circuit Court includes State of Indiana versus Laura J. Davis and related parties seeking penalties and demands up to 5000 dollars, with various administrators of estates named. Multiple note and account cases against heirs and estates show demands ranging from several dollars to 176.75 dollars, with attorneys listed for each action.

Circuit Court Bartholomew County

Milanese Mandolin Club Promises Early Entertainment

The Milanese Mandolin Club, a new Butler origin group, wowed at the Baby Squires entertainment. They will rehearse in the old Winans store band room as they prepare an upcoming show led by director O E Butler. Members include Wiley Vettiford Will Lake Albert Wooley Albert Ruddick Harry Rosenbush Gustave Schuller James Smith.

McCoy v Creedon Boxing Clash Set for Dec 17

New York dispatch says both Creedon and McCoy will press from the opening bell in their Long Island City bout. Creedon, heavier and experienced, seeks quick work while McCoy relies on reach and defense. If Creedon can trap him early, the contest may end swiftly. otherwise McCoy could find openings. See the new spoons aft Arnold's dawts.

Long Island City McCoy Creedon

Columbus forms new orchestra led by Prof Kollmeyer

A Columbus group formed a new orchestra under violinist Prof Fred Kollmeyer, meeting at his residence for practice. The lineup includes E O Butler Frank Lay Ed Kollmeyer George Vorwald Lon Kellible Sep Washburn Joe Sheets.

Prof. Kollmeyer Frank Lay Ed Kollmeyer George Vorwald Lon Kellible

President McKinley urged sensible views on Cuba and currency

The Baltimore American praises the presidents clear sense on the Cuban situation. The Baltimore Sun notes the message addresses the currency issue with sensible and just recommendations. The Philadelphia Times comments on the presidents understanding of complex topics and finds the proposals sound and interesting.

Balti Phiaaélibia Times Ind Dem

Give the Dingley Law a Chance

The President believes the tariff act of the present Congress will eventually yield enough revenue for the government. He says a fair trial of the measure is proper. Philadelphia Times (Independent Democrat).

Philadelphia Times

Sound Statesmanship on the Cuban Question

The piece praises a message for its calm moderate tone on the Cuban issue, highlighting sound statesmanship and patriotism as its strongest elements. It emphasizes the measured, conservative approach over heated rhetoric in addressing Cuba.

Peace Industry and Arbitration Emphasized by President

The President calls for peace and industry at home and peace and arbitration abroad. The message outlines the core aims of American statesmanship, reflecting a balanced domestic and foreign policy approach.

Peace and Industry

President admits bond funds funded current government expenses

The president concedes that a large portion of money from bond issues in the prior administration was used to cover current government expenses, an official indorsement previously lacking.

Ing Washington Post

Gro. H. Cummins Holiday Goods Sale

A brief notice states Gro. H. Cummins offers holiday goods including books albums dolls and Christmas novelties with savings for shoppers visiting the store.

Gro. H. Cummins

To Cure a Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old consumer ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a refund if it fails and marks the genuine product by the L B Q initials on each tablet, priced at 25 cents.

Local Classifieds Include Insurance Notices and Jewelry Bargain

Announcement notes monthly dues for accident and sickness insurance offered by Kinney & Kinney. A bargain counter promotion at Roat's Jewelry Store advertises items. Candidate notices for city or county races will run in this paper until after the convention for a set fee.

Roland and Florine Hamilton wed at Presbyterian Church

One of the city’s largest weddings drew crowds to the Presbyterian church as Elmer E. Roland and Miss Florine Hamilton married with Rev. Parker officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home before the couple left amid rice and good wishes for a future stay in Indianapolis and Martinsville.

Ed Lowe Anna Bessie Indianapolis Lowe Elmer E. Roland Florine Hamilton Presbyterian Church Mate Power Nina Conde Mary Brand Martha Ardery Clara Peery Adalaide Zoller Dr Roland Louis Lathrope John Davis S P Minear David A Myers John D Wallingford Parker Roland Inianapolis Martinsville Greensburg

Advertise Your Christmas Goods in the Star's Edition

Local solicitors call today to place ads in the Star's big edition tomorrow. Promote Christmas goods in the city's best medium with timely, targeted exposure.

The Star

One Price Cash Shoe Store Ad Offers Bargains

Special bargains on baby moccasins in several colors, children’s Dongolia spring heels, and men’s Kid boots. Items priced at 20c to 2.00 with leg lengths and marked values shown. Store promises no deceit and only genuine bargains. J A Newins announces the one price policy.

Bruner and Ferry Wed at Moravian Parsonage

Simeon Bruner and Miss Tilden Ferry of St. Louis Crossing were married yesterday at four o'clock in the Moravian parsonage with Rev. A. Haehnle officiating. The groom is Martin Bruner Jr.'s son and the bride is daughter of ex-Postmaster Frank Ferry.

Simeon Bruner Miss Tilden Ferry St. Louis Crossing A. Haehnle Martin Bruner, Jr Frank Ferry Hope

Five Youths Arrested in Serious Assault Case

Five young men from this city Holmes Garrett Ben Taylor Jesse Allen Wallace Vanhook and John Doe face a serious charge for alleged attempted criminal assault on Clara Beachout and Rosa Dunlap. The incident occurred Tuesday night affidavits filed yesterday trials set for Monday at 10 o'clock before Justice Palmer. The victims said they misidentified Wallace Vanhook and denied knowing him. Miss Etta Chesner of Columbus visited Miss Minnie Werning today.

Holmes Garrett Ben Taylor Jesse Allen Wallace Vanhook Clara Beachout Rosa Dunlap Justice Palmer

Record of admin achievements praised by Tribune on Cuba stance

The New York Tribune praises the administration’s nine month record as ample to satisfy supporters of American rights and honor, noting President’s utterances on Cuba. The piece frames the administration as meeting expectations of a broad American audience and defends policy.

Cuba N. Y. Tribune

Prominent City Figure Variously Ill and Onward

R. A. Robison, a leading city resident, died last night at his home 1104 Fourth Avenue after a year of illness following a run‑in with a wheelman. The funeral is set for Saturday morning at St. Andrew's. Rost's offers a sale on canes starting at 50 cents.

R.A. Robison Fourth Avenue Andrew's

Woman's Musical to Perform at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Musical will present a program at the Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. All members both active and associate are urged to attend for important church business.

The Presbyterian Church

Police Busy Evening as City Encounters Disturbances

Officers answered multiple calls across the city from a Seventh and Wilson gang disturbance to the water works incident with drunken Charlie Sprague. At the Salvation Army hall Capt Baker faced Irish McGrayal who fought back and was jailed after a clash. Groves, who hurled a brick, remains at large.

Seventh Wilson

Man jailed for disobeying education law in Bedford

Mitchell Indiana December 9 William Waggoner the first man in the county to disobey the compulsory education law is jailed unable to pay a ten dollar fine set by Bedford Mayor Pearson. Sour Bend Indiana December 9 Joseph Gonsokowski candidate for Polish St Stanislaus Society presidency but expelled for insulting the parish priest sues the society for three thousand dollars. Fort Wayne Indiana December 9 George W Hunter postmaster of Huntertown fined for assaulting T W Johnson in a post office dispute over business matters.

Mitchell Ind William Waggoner Pearson Bedford Sour Benp Joseph Gonsokowski St. Stanislaus Society Father Czyzowski Society Ft. Wayne George W. Hunter Huntertown T W Johnson

Clodfelter interests rebuffed on electric line franchise

Anderson Ind Dec 9 county commissioners deny franchise to Clodfelter interests for an electric line along highways from Elwood to Alexandria. Company plans to renew and may offer 1000 cash plus bond for highway maintenance.

Elwood Alexandria

Bartholomew Circuit Court Grand Jurors Named

The Bartholomew circuit court lists grand jurors for the coming term. Charles Williams Union Jacob Wrox Columbus Jacob Davis Columbus Tester Drake Thomas Stobo Clay John L Stucky Clay AC Flannigan Rockcreek David Dean Rockcreek Henry Lambert German J A Hargis Nineveh John R Drybread Nineveh.

John L Stucky Clay AC Flannigan Rockcreek David Dean Henry Lambert J A Hargis Nineveh John R Drybread

Also Mentioned on This Page

State of Indiana Laura J. Davis Willis Davis Cader Gant W.H. Shea Adm Shea Wm. H Shea Laura Davis Venalty Wm. H. Shea William H. Shea James E. Nevill Benjamin F. Neville Otto Stillabower Valentine Stillabower J. F. Cox Jas. E. Nevill Benjamine F. Nevill Edgar E. Clapp Cary F. Galbraith Duncan and Beck Moore A. D. Raney Matilda Comer C. PP. McLain Dillman H.C. Quick W. CG. Carmichael John Gearheart Oliver J. Glessman Itary Baughman E. H. Kinney Jas. C. Miller F. B. Richards Barney McEvenue Mary McEvenue Maggie McEvenue Mary McEvvenue Leonard Grifith Susan M. Seward James Seward Enos P. Glick Delilah Glick Zung Brewing Co William H. Foster Sally Foster William Nading Adam F. May W. F. Seal Morton Kelson D. W. Judd W.F. Seal J. D. Emmons Aecquilla Mitchell Willard Mitchell Howard Duffy Acquilla Mitchell A.J. Banker Bornbeil Lucretia Bornbeil Moor & Honsler Frank L. Stock Spiehler LIN Club the Baby Squires Ment Milanese Mandolin Club Is New Musical Organization Butler Mandolin Club Baby Squires Winan’s Mandolins Wiley Vettiford, Will Lake Albert Wooley Albert Ruddick Harry Rosenbush Gustave Schuller James Smith Cella O E Butler M’coy and New York Eid Creedon and McCoy Créedon Arnold D&wtz Columbus Fred Kollmeyer Kollmeyér E. O. Butler Will Washburn Joe Sheets Jos, I. Irwin Dianapolis W. A. Mooney W L Sweet Seymour Dinter Ephram Ashcraft Near Hope Martha Baum Newbern Bertha Everroad William Everroad Will Pfeiffer M.‘O. Reeves Will Ryan Jeffersonville Lila Johnathan Worsdell Brooklyn N. Y Frank Neberroth Frank Pfeifer Hope Record Emmons Mary Fieming Noblesville Minnie Becker Marietta Phebe Stine City Hospital Rev. McLean Edinburg Mrs Floyd Knight Lewis Carmichael E. H. Ferri Grand Rapids Insurance Company Col. Smith Wim. Hartman City John Bloomenstock Missa Stella Glassage Osgood Corda Linton Mattie Whitten Ohio Weekly Farmer Weekly Star F. H. Seward Hitchell Block Mrr. Seward JHE McKinley Baltimore American More Sun Peace and Arbitration Abroad Alpha and Omega of American Statesmanship N. Y. Herald Ind. Dem Cleveland Bonds Telephone Columbus Hasidle and Tool Co Kinney &Kinney Roat Jewelry Store Roland-Hamilton Rush County Hamilton J. A. Newisn John Doe Etta Chesner Minnie Werning Seymour Rep Rost’s Arnold’s Odecareta McGrayal Aight Little Skip" Groves Charles Pieter Groves Dent Ps Aan Nold’s Bulters J. A. George Business Matters Clodfelter Anderson, Ind the Coun Chise Codfelter Rost Bartholomew Circuit Court Wm Pancake Flatrock Township George Daugherty Wayne DF Long Wesley Mobley Clitty Chase Boody Sandcreek Joseph Andrews Flatrock Petit Jurors Arias Weaver Union Charles Williams Jacob Wrox Jacob Davis Drake Thomas Stobo Clay Astigmatiom Musica
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