16 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
1
A thief broke into E. H. Kinney's hen house Tuesday night and stole seven hens. Mrs Kinney awoke and saw the suspect flee in moonlight and identified him, warning prosecution if the fowls are not returned.
Rev George Henninger returns home to Crothersville. Mrs W J Thompson visits Edinburg. Mrs I Hoagland travels to Franklin. Mrs J A Garrettson and Noble visit Edinburg. Susie Thompson returns from Edinburg. Walter Duffy goes to Indianapolis. Mrs Pheba Bonset of Louisville visits Seymour. Mrs M A Snead visits Weynesville. Rev J L Perry of Flatrock visits his daughter in Seymour. Alice OrtTel returns to Seymour after Columbus visit. A Coningsby back from Shelbyville. Mrs H Clark goes to Walesboro. W J Beck hunting at Walesboro. David Pike visits from Mt Liberty. The biscuit trust capitalized at 30 million dollars. Valentine Stillabower seen on the streets of Fineveh. Senator Deboe to introduce civil service reform bill. Chicago Produce Exchange to be dissolved after 25 years. All trains on time this morning, an unusual occurrence. Senator Wolcott to address the Senate on failed bimetallic accord with Europe. Last fridge work between Heltonville and Seymour completed. no trains until road meets first class standards.
Knives forks and spoons at Ar nold s. Deere Drea Nerve Piasters for SPINAL KNESS. All druggists sell em for 2c. Connersville to get a new street railroad. Marion glass-workers strike continues. G J Schmitt arrives from Columbus. Arcadia glass factories to resume December 20. Read the odds in this paper. a warning to readers. Typhoid deaths at Borden reported Uriah Glick and son Will went to Columbus yesterday.
The column lists visits and social updates from Columbus Tenn and nearby areas. It notes Miss Mary George visiting her sister Miss Ida in Columbus, W A Hammond of Columbus as a business visitor, and other local residents seen in town. It mentions school staff changes and civic commentary on civil service and fire department staffing.
Grand Island, Ia resident Edward Wade displays penmanship specimens including a lady's face a young Negro and a fruit basket with fine execution Prof McCracken notes his handwriting and Wade appears likely to apply for the city schools penmanship instructor post next year trustees should consider him for the role.
Fragmented notes show Columbus area items including a city council meeting on heating wood and tools, a trip by Dr Banker in Indiana polis, price checks on holiday goods, and residents visiting Franklin. Also mentions birthdays for Samuel Gooden and activities of Misses Hettie and Josie Maring and Harry Ross in Indianapolis.
Terre Hat Ter filed a chattel mortgage for nearly $7,000 today with a trustee for the benefit of Boland's creditors.
SWAYZEE, Dec. 15 I R Lee is now postmaster of Swayzee. The transfer occurred last evening with Postmaster Long handing over all effects. Residents will receive mail today and for the next four years from Postmaster Lee.
Simeon Bruner and Mise Tilden Ferry were married at Rev Haehnie’s residence in Hope on December 8 at four o clock. Afterward they returned to the bride’s sister Mrs Augustus Miller in Nortonsburg for a choice supper and music. The bride wore pink and green lace trimmed attire and received many presents as relatives and friends praised the couple.
John Heinrich former court stenographer visits Pittsburg during a city stay. Mrs C Bradford travels to Indianapolis for a short visit. Mrs Jacob Hirtel wins a pillow prize drawn by Miss Emma Moore, number 45. Elder Thomas Jones leaves for Columbus to lead revival meetings. Mrs J Q Davidson of Columbus visits her son Thomas Davidson and wife. Greensburg Era notes the Christian church Ladies Aid Society meeting at 2 PM at Mrs Fred Doeller s home.
Seymour reports Frank Coryell indicted for the murder of Mrs. Ellen Banks will be called in Columbus on Thursday after being venued from Seymour County. The defense plans to argue the shooting was accidental.
Rumors say Henry A Johnson will seek another congressional term in the Sixth District, stirring talk across the district and alarm among James E Watson and allies who had counted on facing no Johnson opposition.
A fragment references a mind reader and spiritual medium offering business readings at 1455 Chestnut St in a community notice style. It also mentions a Bartholomew County Christian Missionary Society meeting set for 2 o'clock on Saturday, Dec 18, reflecting local church activity.
Miss Maude Glossbrenner wed W J Glossbrenner and Oscar Parrish at the bride’s home. The ceremony featured pink decorations, mistletoe bell, and attendants Marie Dawson, John Parrish, Jane Glossbrenner. Best man Robert Bingham of Chicago. Afterward, the couple left for a northern wedding trip with several local friends helping host. Local advertisers note low price rubbers and shoes.
A fragment notes a sale at Geo. H. Cummins offering holidays lines of goods with savings on books albums dolls and Christmas novelties. The message urges customers to visit for discounts during the season.
Allen Farmer warns against deception by unscrupulous persons about his feed mill and assures it will run as usual. He invites customers to bring in their orders.
The Big Four earned 292068.81 in the first December week, up 24412.33 from the same period in 1896. A Philadelphia style note comments on heredity, a Franklin Star item reports Madison engine 535 was moved to Indianapolis shops due to a hot box, and Pennsylvania’s Columbus shops reportedly work on two vestibule trains for Vandalia service between Pittsburg and St Louis.
Franklion, Ind Dec 15 The Franklin College oratorical contest to pick a rep for the intercollegiate contest was held tonight E T Daugherty from the class of 8 won
Robert Taylor and Miss Bertha Temple were married last evening at their newly furnished home on North Franklin Street. Rev. Fuller Swift officiated in front of many relatives and friends.
Judge Baker of Columbus issues an injunction against the Big Four railroad John Schillinger and John McAvoy to stop construction of a side track in the lower yards that would encroach on Michael Gannon's property. Settlement likely by mutual agreement. Ewing and Wilson counsel for the railroad, Wickens and Osborne for Gannon. Greensburg Era.
Mrs Howe aged twenty seven died yesterday at her home in Newbern. The funeral will be held at ten o clock tomorrow from the residence with Rev Allen of Hartsville officiating. She leaves a husband and four small children. Mrs William Shepard and her son El plan a Christmas visit to Columbus with daughter Mrs Charles Barnaby and family. Sey Rep.
In Noblesville on December 15 the last of four Hamilton county championship games ended with Sheridan defeating Noblesville by eleven points. Sheridan credited with the series win, taking all games in the series.
President Knight and Secretary Kennedy with National Organizer Dilcher will visit Central City Kentucky tomorrow to rally western Kentucky miners and mend rifts between Kentucky and Indiana miners. The aim is to unite about 4000 miners in the district and halt ongoing dissensions.
Frank Martin deputy state auditor and Miss Elizabeth Payne daughter of Dr P W Payne were married at 430 PM by Rev J G Cocks at the First Methodist Episcopal church Franklin Ind The ceremony was small with only close relatives and friends present They will reside in Indianapolis after the wedding party travels there for their future home.
Last night at the Spaugh residence six miles northeast of Hope a large gathering honored Miss May Spaugh on her eighteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed social games and conversation, with elegant refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Spaugh praised as gracious entertainers.
At Atlanta the Southern Bankers convention called for the cancellation of all greenbacks and a reform of the treasury to maintain financial stability. The gathering pressed for monetary policy changes amid ongoing currency debates.
Christmas mail rises as children list toy wishes and gifts. The piece notes some Edinburg families may miss the holiday joy this year, highlighting the hardship and the potential impact of an organized office premise on the community.
Fireman Cal Nugent of Maley's was struck in the right eye by a wood splinter during a morning drill accident. He is under a physician’s care for treatment of a cut eyeball.
The Hon. Addison C. Harris of Indianapolis spoke to Purdue University students and local citizens this afternoon as part of a railroad law lecture series. He will give a final Purdue lecture next Wednesday.
All Over Brown reports the Rev. Van Lipp closed his series of meetings at the Presbyterian church last Friday night with an able and interesting sermon to a large audience. Dan Smith and Ed Taggart were Columbus visitors Sunday. Alonzo Allison and wife went to Columbus today and will return tomorrow evening. Willard Fulks of Story was severely injured Friday when his wagon overturned on the way home from Columbus with merchandise for his store.
Tonight at eight o clock the annual oratorical contest will be held in the First Baptist church. Four contestants compete with topics Denominational Schools Defended Die to Live A Life Giving Vision Highest Factor in Civilization. Judges for thought and composition are nonlocals I T Stevenson Dr Cooper and Progess Allen. Delivery judges are Rev J A Knowlton Rev Fuller Swift Rev Moore and others from nearby towns.
Laxative Bromo Quinin tablets sold with a refund offer if not curing. Each tablet bears L B Q on the tablet. Drugstores advertise the product promising a refund if ineffective.
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