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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
2
The Star announces direct home delivery in Columbus and urges merchants to use advertising columns to reach customers. It promotes second class mail status and asks readers to glance at its advertisement space for convincing results.
In today issue our new odds call attention to all leading men in their fields and urge readers to contact them when needing any service in their line.
Secretary Alger states that Dawson City’s October population was about 5,000 but likely much higher. He notes Dawson City would be the only place to exceed its own estimate, creating a paradox of a city larger than its measured estimate.
The piece apologizes for engaging with the Democrat editor and invites Columbus readers to decide the merits of E. H. Kinney versus S. M. Dennison on the matter at hand.
A Kansas inventor aims to breed a four legged chicken to meet demands for leg meat and to create a paper filled with top of page next reading matter for advertisers.
A runaway horse near Salt Creek bridge between Bedford and Limestone threw Mrs. By, injuring her and killing the horse. The buggy suffered damage while the driver was hurled to a post. Ma Bly was brought to town, Dr Stipp treated Mrs. By who was unconscious briefly.
Afternoon fire alarm from box 16 reported a small blaze in Lani saloon at Third and Wash Its. The fire was put out quickly with no damage or injuries.
Mrs. F. M. Stevens displays a large collection at her home featuring nature inspired works. She sketches county scenery, including Cliffdale Park, Lowell bridge, and west of Columbus, aiming for natural accuracy. She plans summer trips to Brown County and other regions to copy scenery.
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley reach Washington before noon with cabinet members after attending the funeral of the president’s mother at Carton. He begins reviewing mail and tasks, with no visitors to the White House until next week. The Tuesday cabinet meeting is not held. The Ideal Club hosts an evening event at the Jackson club hall.
The case from Seymour in Jackson county, tried in Scottburg circuit court, upheld a $1,500 judgment for Wesley Hirshburgh against Mrs Amy Jonas. Hirshburgh, a photographer who married into the Jonas family, had sought $10,000 for alienating his wife’s affections. the mother-in-law’s interventions preceded a reconciliation now at Anderson.
The year’s new stars include 227 discovered this year with fifty pacers and nineteen trotters on the 2 10 list. Personal items mention Susie Snake in St Louis, Joe Dickey improving in Maple Grove, Emma Volland returning from Indianapolis, and George May improving at his father’s Chestnut Street home. Schools in South Carolina enroll 25 846 more pupils than last year with about 15 000 colored children. New Albany Woolen Mills sale failed for bondholder unsatisfaction. Abraham Kinglestein denied naturalization in New York for stating the constitution was written by Tom Platt. Rev William Harvey aka Drummer Parson dies in Evansville. AFL resolutions oppose J H Paxton as Interstate Commerce Commissioner. A Vanden Ende travels through Indianapolis. Mrs Mabe and children return home to Danville from west of the city. Emmett Bros Co of Louisville files to raise capital from 80 000 to 40 000. Conductor Hull enjoys a vacation. train moved from Cambridge City to Columbus then Madison. An editor claims true Christian character yet contemplates a receipt in full for a three year subscription.
A collage of business notices lists John G. Lay barber Mrs C Reynolds cafe Geo E Ellis T G Quick Fremont Davis and others. It markets haircuts hardware flour candy kitchen groceries livery blacksmithing and horse shoeing with everyday low prices and trusted service in the city.
The case of the city of Columbus against Prather and Keller was dismissed by the plaintiff with costs paid. The state of Indiana versus Frank Coryell for Emma Banks murder moved to Bartholomew county for trial. Coryell held in jail pending grand jury investigation. Jury called for next Monday. murder occurred about six miles below Seymour on October 8. Southern railroads wage a time war with faster runs. L and N now twenty four hours to New Orleans, Illinois Central twenty two hours five minutes. Southern offers Louisville to Jacksonville in twenty four hours forty five minutes.
A note indicates Paul will not appear with Di on the program. The entry uses informal phrasing and references an event or appearance cancellation involving Paul and Di. No further details are provided.
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