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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
2
Columbus Ind readers discuss the trustee’s drain and taxpayer backlash with calls for publishing names of township aid seekers. Early December failures total $2 617 570 in manufacturing 730 400 in trading 1 791 570 with U S weekly failure counts at 312 versus 380 last year and Canadian failures 29 versus 43.
A Chicago prison inmate, who says he is the son of George M. Pullman, argues wealth does not grant angelic status. If proven true, he asserts that the heirs of the deceased Pullman millions should disgorge funds and share them with him, claiming equal right to the fortune.
The article discusses the growing pension list for veterans and notes President McKinley made no reference to it. It argues that even doubling pensions for all deserving men would face political opposition. It claims pension funds have supported merchants and aid during hard times, citing Bowles of Boonsville Indiana and references to prisoners.
Rain expected today and Tuesday in Columbus with a likely drop in temperature Tuesday. The Commissioners Court met but transacted no major business, focusing on road petitions and minor details.
Madison reports Hir am Ogden, an elderly farmer living miles from town, missing yesterday and later found drowned in Big Creek by a search party. Authorities believe he fell in and could not escape. In Michigan City, the fish company has set 15,000 docks for sturgeon and lifts 1,000 to 35,000 pounds per trip as all catch is shipped.
Mrs. Paul Mursina foiled a street robbery on Water Street by smashing the assailant in the face, knocking him down as she fled to safety. The incident occurred last night in Evansville.
This afternoon a wid deer was spotted on the outskirts of Salem causing excitement. A crowd and a pack of hounds chased it, but by sunset it remained uncaptured. Deer have not been known to exist in Washington county for many years.
Sunday visitors at Point Comfort include Miss Jeanette and Richard Dickey. Lill ian Volland Mary Bill Retta Dipboye and Karl Volland among those laying away many presents purchased.
Advertises a cold cure with L B Q markings on each tablet and a money back guarantee by druggists if it fails. The price is 25e. The ad emphasizes authenticity with the genuine L B Q branding.
Polliman Garret Ben Taylor Jesse Allen and Wallace VanHook faced assault and battery charges in front of Justice Palmer. The case was dismissed and the four were released from jail this morning.
Air Tight Heaten Wood sells for 1.00 per cord at J A George's. Donner's offers price checks before buying. A Greensburg man reports a 34 year old horse. Ohio river pirates disturb residents on the Indiana side. Swartzkopf announces a change of address in this issue.
Greentown plagued by rats harming animals and grain. Donner offers cheap goods as lowest prices. Editor Miller of the Santa Fe Monitor plans court test on railroad liability for passenger snoring. Donner’s bargain shop features storm rubbers 25 cents and various shoes and boots at low prices. J A Newman One Price Cash Shoe Store. tf a7 The Leader of Low Prices.
Harry Porter who shot and killed James Sturgeon a wealthy farmer and stock dealer in this county was released today after twenty six witnesses were examined before the grand jury. No indictment was returned and the result is said to be satisfactory to the public.
The column reports visits by Mr and Mrs McKinney of Talbot, Walter McMahon’s illness improving with Dr Wilson, and Revs Church and Frank Martin leading protracted meetings at Christiansburg Becks Grove with crowded churches. Mrs James Thompson is ill, Joe Gillaspey buys timber from John Bowman, and Yanburen Township will build three gravel roads next summer.
G. M. Overstreet and his wife, after visiting Arthur Overstreet and family, returned to Franklin last evening.
Frank Brown spent Sunday in Indianapolis. A new fountain is being placed on the corner of Tenth and Mechanic streets as part of water main improvements. The Gib son county board rescinded a prior order establishing a new township. The Indiana State Teachers Association will meet December 28 29 and 30 at the state house in Indianapolis. Springfield Missouri council raises cigarette license to 600 dollars effectively prohibiting traffic. A grey eagle four feet seven inches from tip to tip was caught in a steel trap at Harvey's lake Posey county. The Ohio State Federation of Labor endorsed the proposed postal savings plan. A resolution opposed extending time to install safety brakes on cars was passed.
Miss Misaie Roll, a young woman living near Enecisu, died from severe burns after her clothing caught fire while she built a kettle fire. Two family members were burned on the head and face but are expected to recover.
A new time recorder was placed in the U S Post Office to track carrier departures and returns. The clock arrangement is valued as a notable addition to the office operations.
Officer Hartman placed a man in the Dunkirk station house who appeared intoxicated but was found dead upon examination. Coroner Garber held an inquest and ordered an autopsy tonight. The deceased is identified as W. I. Fitzgerald of Decatur Indiana, who was in town tuning organs and pianos and repairing sewing machines. Autopsy and inquest results remain with Coroner Garber.
The December term of circuit court opened this morning with no significant matters. Dismissed cases include Jas E Nevill as administrator of Benjamin Nevill estate versus Alice and Harrison Waltz on a $4000 note and mortgage and another Nevill estate suit against Otto and Valentine Stillabower for $75.60. The City of Columbus suit against Edward and Emma Frost for foreclosure of a lien and $75 dispute was also listed. J A George.
Anderson December 12 W T Durbin Republican National Committee man said Robert E Mansfield will be appointed bank examiner for Indiana He is secretary of the Republican state committee and publisher of the Marion News He will be called to Washington next week.
From Longman's Magazine a traveler describes Sakotra as a diverse island with Arabs, Negroes, and Hedouin villagers. The sultan is portrayed as avaricious, extorting 120 pounds for a boat hire and demanding high fees, while hospitality is scarce except from a Muscat merchant.
Historic churchyard at St Andrews by Wardrobe is tied to Shakespearean lore and 14th century Wardrobe Palace associations. Nearby Wardrobe Chambers stand opposite the church, with mentions of artists and burials, though many epitaphs and details are now lost to time.
The Official Gazette announces complete exemption from port charges for transatlantic liners calling at Vincent Cape Verde islands in service of transporting international cargo and passengers to and from Europe and the Americas.
Miss Lizzie Windhurst now thirty, living with her mother on a small farm, claims she forecast her death five years ago. She prepared burial robes and never leaves her bed, insisting the hour of death had been booked though she remains alive.
A firm message from Allen Farmer assures customers the feed mill will run as usual and invites all overdue orders to be brought in. The statement warns against deceptive tactics from unscrupulous individuals and emphasizes continued operation.
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