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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
2
A merchant proclaims a stock of men s and boys hats and caps featuring the newest styles at the lowest prices ever named for quality goods. A personal inspection promises a visual feast as bargains are ready for customers.
In a spirited exchange from Columbus Indiana, E H Kinney and a Turpin proprietorship challenge party lines and editorial authorship. They accuse editors of secrecy about who writes editorial pieces and recall Newcomb’s role and the paper’s 16 to 1 stance, questioning past loyalties and leadership.
The Democrat editor attacks the Star editor in a piece titled Where Is The Gold. E H Kinney is questioned to reveal details about a gold badge and the chain of custody among Columbus officials. The article names several police figures including J McCullough Beck Ferguson and Harry No 2.
The Star rebuts Democratic attacks and accuses the Democrat of ethics breaches and improper ownership claims by Mr. Marsh. It defends its editors against slurs and warns Republicans of a likely May election advantage if the Democrat continues its assault. The piece ends with a metaphor about an old dog and young pups.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Fred Doesler’s home on Seventh Street. Mrs. Dan Beatty and daughter Pansy traveled to Indianapolis to attend Miss Maud Glossbrenner and Oscar Parish’s wedding tonight at the bride’s residence. E Butler of Columbus organizes a mandolin club. those wishing to join should leave word with Walter E Taylor at New Lynn hotel. Butler teaches violin mandolin and guitar.
The community follows a long running Becks Grove protracted meeting with eight confessions reported. Wert's school closed for diphtheria recovery while postmaster David Wagoner in Lockman is noted as a strong Democrat.
Hartsville duo E C Padgett and Clara Isgrigg receive a marriage license. The note also mentions a Southern bankers convention in Atlanta discussing currency reform and a Cincinnati will directing 2 million dollars to be split among wife and four children, plus a stray fragment about Finest Hine Christmpitts.
Norbourn Alexander and Miss Sara Emma Fowler were married in Gallatin Tennessee this morning at six o clock. The couple will return to Bowling Green and reside at the old Loving homestead three miles from the city on the Russellville pike. The bride is the daughter of Rev F S Fowler and a popular Park City resident. the groom is described as a capable Kentucky gentleman with business acumen. Congratulations from friends and the Times are extended.
Celebration at the home of Noah Howe on north Washington street marks the thirty third birthday of Noah Howe and Mrs. Will Everroad of Hope. Relatives and friends attended with music by Rev. Swift, Mrs. Stratton, and a large dining room display of sustenance.
Ad promotes a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims druggists refund money if it fails and notes the genuine tablets bear L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Gr ML Overstreet and wife, who have been visiting Arthur Overstreet and family, returned to Franklin last evening. December 7 and 21, via Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio, one fare plus 2 for the round trip. For tickets and full information call J S Smith, ticket agent of the Big Four line, or address Dec 20 EO McCormics, Pass Traffic Mgr Warren J Lynch, Asst Gen Pass & Tkt Agt.
A list of contestants and votes shows community figures such as Beryl May J H Kaiser E L Williams Emma Ping Ollie Smith Susie Wilson Ed Jones and others entering the watch contest. A funeral for Peter Wendall occurred at St John’s Church with Rev J F Booker presiding.
Everroad and Son of this city received telegram notice that they were awarded the Charleston government park curbing and cement work contract for $13,000. The firm continues to capture government contracts amid stiff competition. We extend congratulations on their success.
Seymour men Rusher and Clip tour Brown County farmers in support of Indiana Farmers Insurance of Bedford. Rusher says he is a Methodist guided by Rev Amos Carmicheal, while Clip claims Christian church ties with Rev David Beck as guide. The paper cautions farmers to scrutinize gospel based insurance offerings.
Cloudy tonight with possible rain or snow on Thursday. Colder Thursday.
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