14 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1897
Page
1
The Kokosing Tribe No. 1891 O R M of Taylorsville held its annual officer election on Dec 7. Officers elected include Edgar Breeding S S James Pyles J B Otto Beevis W Frank Richards C of R Louis Richards K of W Alex Zigler T James Harris J
Several county residents display chickens in Indianapolis poultry exhibit. N R Fisher of Hope shows white Plymouth Rocks and barred Plymouth Rocks. Kid Conger of Flatrock shows light Brahmas and Cochins. Reeves and Jones present white and silver laced Wyandottes.
A collection of sentences praising women's virtue and piety attributed to Monfort notes. The proverbs stress modesty, femininity, and moral strength, presenting women as gentle, educated in politeness, and morally exemplary.
List of patents granted to Indiana inventors reported by C A Snow & Co Washington DC and associates. Names include J Burgess Indianapolis for terminal for electric conductors C De Crees Westport for cold iron shears G W Grimes Bluffton for voting machine S H Jones Richmond for pumping power J S Malin Portland for automatic continuous rail B B Morris Michigan City for chain and chain link S B Rit tenhouse Liberty Mills for lifting jack W B Schreiber Floyds Knobs for steering device for motor vehicles D A Schatt Peru for multiple circuit block.
A Nashville resident visiting Franklin for the first time describes a large crowd around a barn. He asks to tie his horse, then seeks a physician's office, noting he travels to Columbus often but has never seen such crowds, not even on circus days.
A compilation of brief reports from Columbus and nearby locales covers community happenings. Notes include people visiting relatives in Indianapolis and Columbus, the J. M. and I pay car’s Madison trip, a $14 fine for intoxication, a $60,000 Hopkinsville public building bill reported favorably, and diphtheria cautions. Also listed are stock moves, long distance line work, revival services, a shipwreck crew rescued, and political bill developments involving Democrats and Republican officials.
Prof. O. E. Butler visited Seyisour this morning. Misses Mayme and Kate Kerr went to Edinburg last evening. Miss Lottie Dye of Shelbyville visits Columbus. Mrs. Jas. Dinkins headed to Louisville to visit relatives. Thus Adery leaves Burnsville for Zionsville position. Dr. Al Roope goes to Cincinnati likely staying until Thursday. Mrs. Nannie Spurgeon returns from Kendana to Wayneville. Rev. Funkhouser of Charlestown passes Columbus en route to Hope. Mr and Mrs Henry Dou go to North Vernon for State Grange meeting. Mrs. E. A. King back home after Columbus visit. Rev. Gorge Hennings returns from Crothersville and will preach at M E Church this week. Mrs. Webber Smith returns from Palmyra Illinois visiting daughter Mrs. Eugene Martin. Mrs. Sophia Peters returns to Louisville after visiting sister Mrs. Crestine Pfeiffer.
An old advertisement touts Utah Kidney Beans as a cure for kidney trouble backache fatigue and urinary issues claiming it purifies the bladder and supports urinary organs. The Turners of Philadelphia promote Tarzina for skin troubles and a small Liver Turners pill claimed to turn the liver with dealers listed as Hauser and Parker.
Saturday night a meeting at the A R hall in Hope discussed organizing a Sons of Veterans camp. Capt W H Aikin John A Miller Enoch Stanley and other old soldiers attended. Sixteen Sons of Veterans have been named and will seek a charter. Another meeting next Saturday will name the camp and urge all sons of veterans to attend with a suggestion.
Brownstown Indiana December 14 Noble Burge sues his father in law Fred Altemeyer for wages. After about an hour the jury returns a verdict granting Altemeyer 70 cents against Burge. Burge also sues for 5000 dollars for alienating his wife’s affections.
Commissioners court adjourns for tomorrow. Bert Ardery of Burnsville and Dr. Norton of Petersville visited the city. Bail set at Jackson club hall on Christmas Eve. Boyd Texas fire destroyed the town yesterday. High School football team photographed this morning. Tuetgert trial testimony to begin today. Miss Monta Blessing and Miss Bertha May seen in city. WC Davis on business trip to Columbus. The Ideal Club to sponsor event at G A Ri hall Thursday evening.
Hiram Shaw, a prominent Lexington Ky. businessman, died yesterday. Also noted: Miss Mary Woody improves at home from throat trouble. Armour raid pushes wheat price to 97.5 cents. Fremont Davis, ill with typhoid fever, shows improvement. Georgian House supports federal quarantine control. English engineers reject settlement offers. Haitian minister Leger reports Haitian ministry resignation. Gen Sanguilly offers services to Marshal Blanco, Cuban views deem the claim unimportant. Ladies Aid Society M. I. church meets Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs. John Q. Davidson’s home.
Circuit Court docket lists several cases dismissed and orders to sell land in the estate of Ellen Murray deed. Adm. Thos E Davidson relieved J N Marsh named administrator. City of Columbus v Brown et al dismissed by plaintiff. Samuel Spencer of Southern Railway bought Cumberland and Ohio railroad segment between Bloomfield and Shelbyville for 1000 dollars. mortgage and receiver certificates total 576000 dollars. Distilleries in district: nine in operation now, sixteen expected by January 1 with daily output loss of 40000 gallons. Frank Taggart a Nashville visitor. Includes local ads on goods and prices.
A Philadelphia dated dispatch from General Julio Sanguilly to New You denies rumors that he offered services to General Blahco or the Spanish government declaring the reports false and infamous.
A concise anecdote emphasizes that quality goods are rarely cheap and warns buyers to ensure the item matches the advertised value. It contrasts a good article with a bad one, noting that asking price alone does not guarantee worth.
The notice describes a reward for apprehension of the person or persons who mutilated samples returned for reclamation. It mentions Take Laxative Bromo and Quinine tablets and a refund claim for failed cures. The text references druggists and the Louisville Tobacco Exchange guarding buyers.
Axton December 13 The Diamond Rubber Company will be reorganized with capital stock raised to 300000 at a Chicago meeting December 20 C R B Hard of Boston to be President W J Robinson of Chicago Vice President and A H Noah of Akron Secretary Treasurer of the new company
Frank Coryell, indicted for the murder of Mrs Ellen Banks, will have his case called in Columbus next Thursday. The defence alignment includes D Rochenour and Lewis and Lewis to safeguard his interests, while the state’s side is led by TM Honan and W H Shea, the prosecutor at Columbus.
Francis Kos suth, leader of the independence faction, declares in an interview that the party seeks economic separation from Austria as a lever for political independence. He calls for a separate army and finances with the King of Hungary ruling as Emperor of Austria, Vienna viewed as a suburb of Budapest.
Partition action called with J F Cox appointed guardian for Ruby Summers and Sommer judgment issued. Eli Cook Morton Hall and Lewis Heagy county surveyor named to partition and report next term. Robert Summer defaulted. North Western Fertilizing Co v Austin B Wrighton summary includes $1107 called and $101.75 judgment for defendant default. Administrators of Laura Cole estate sue Mahlon Cole Annie Effie Nora Cole Thomas Sharp. Mahlon Cole and Thomas Sharp defaulted. ad hoc administrator Cooper appointed. Also notes thousand mile ticket list and exchange offer. Armstead Danis v WD Aspy et al defense defaults and case continued.
The commissioners visited the Orphans Home this morning under Mrs Brown supervision and reported everything satisfactory. The remainder of the day was spent examining claims. Do not fail to attend the ball given by the ladies at Jackson Club Hall on Christmas Eve.
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