Public dispute over ownership and denials in Columbus news
E H Kinney denies any link between ownership speculation of the Democrat and Herald editors. He asserts Marsh's claims harm the Times and states he will accept public judgment on the matter. Kinney refutes traces to himself and defends financial responsibility of any potential Democrat owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Maria
Democrat
Star
The
Herald
E. H. Kinney
Mr. Marsh
Marsh
Times
Multiple Items Run Across Nation in Briefs and Notices
A column of short items notes T B Fowler of Maple Grove improving after paralysis, Wm A Abbott near the city recovering, and a cold spell keeping country folk indoors. It covers the Monetary Commission’s sine die adjournment, an Alabama Baptist Association vote on the Whittsitt controversy, and a legislative appropriation bill nearing debate after holidays. It also mentions US bank clearings up 10.1 percent year over year and Nathan B Scott’s nomination for Commissioner of Revenue. Additional lines reference a Washington report on mail routes and Arbuckle of Elizabethtown.
Juniors Present Varied Programme At High School
The Juniors led Friday’s High School programme with songs recitations and compositions. Jessie Newby performed twice while Mary Lane Lonnie Cox and others contributed works including a debate on History versus Fiction won by the negative side Roy Emig and Lester Lewellen argued. Clarence Cochrane recorded the football team and Hattie Davis presented a piece on The Abby.
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Jessie Newby
Vivian New
Evangeline
Mary Lane
Lonnie Cox
Lester Lewellen
Roy Emig
Senate debates free alcohol in arts joint report
The Senate debated the joint committee report on free alcohol in the arts. One hundred thirty eight private pension bills were passed including a $504 monthly grant to Gen. Cassius M. Clay Sr. A civil service reform league banquet named Carl Schurz president. The American Federation of Labor defers on Cuba while watchful representation is planned in Washington. Elmer Roland and wife visit and Jonathan Morris wins $2000 against Connecticut Mutual Life.
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Senate
Joint Committee
Cassius M. Clay
American Federation of Labor
Freedom of Cuba
Washington
New Suits Nancy Cooper v George W Cooper divorce
Nancy Cooper sues George W Cooper for divorce in a civil filing. The complaint seeks dissolution of marriage and division of property with support for alimony and custody arrangements as applicable.
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Nancy Cooper
George W Cooper
Weather Forecast Culcaey Illinois Dec 18
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with colder air. Southeast portion not as cold as Sunday in Columbus weather outlook.
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Culcaey, IL
Columbus
South East
Jessie Barker Pleads Guilty in Forgery Case
Jessie Barker was brought into court this morning and pleaded guilty to forgery. She faces sentencing on Monday in the case State of Indiana vs Edward Nevill after a motion to quash the indictment was overruled.
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Jessie Barker
State of
Indiana
Edward Nevill
Sunday church services announce America for Christ and series
The notice lists a 9:30 morning service and 10:45 am session, a 2 pm brigade meeting, and an evening service titled Under the Trees the third in a series Lay Under a Great Tree or Kings of Today. Everyone is welcome.
Man breaks leg while unloading wood in courthouse yard
East Columbus resident Mr Campbell son in law of Al Walker injured this afternoon when he tripped over a stick of wood in the courthouse yard. The left leg just above the ankle was broken and dressed by Dr Voris before he was taken home for the night.
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East
Columbus
Fortune
Columbus Culture Club to Hold Christmas Meeting
The Columbus Culture Club meets Monday afternoon at Mrs Russell Holst home. The Christmas programme includes readings from Matthew and Ben Hur, prophesies on Christ coming, music, and a paper on holly and misletoe. Social notes list local visitors and a boxing champion’s claim.
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Columbus Culture Club
Russell Holst
Mail contracts awarded for western United States
The award covers the western section with start in July 1898 and end in June 1902. W. B. Catchings of London Kentucky will manage about 1150 routes, Ed Parker about 165 routes, Stillings about 200. Other Kentucky bidders Chilton & Co., Johnson, Boreing & Steele of London also win portions.
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United States
W. B. Catchings
London
Ed Parker
Stillings
Kentucky
Chilton & Co
Johnson, Boreing & Steele
Local Business Directory Highlighting City Shops
An aged listing promotes services around the post office and main streets. Barber shops and lodgings feature weekly offerings while a blacksmith, livery stable, and general store promise quality goods and prompt mail orders. The catalog frames each business as a top local choice.
Notice To Heirs In Bartholomew Circuit Court 1897
Chas S Reed administrator of Nathan Reed deceased has filed final settlement in Bartholomew Circuit Court. The examination and action will occur January 10 1898. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear show cause if any why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and seal at Columbus Indiana December 14 1897.
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Bartholomew
Circuit Court
Nathan Reed
Chas. S. Reed
Bartholomew Circuit
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Nathan B. Scott
Orent
Virginia
Commissioner of Revenue
Arbuckie
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Mistletoe
John Scott
Zora Lawrence
Clarence Cochrane
Abby
Hattie
Gramme
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Cincinnati
Carl Schurz
Reso
Republican Party
Elmer Roland
Theensborg
Irene Roland
Johnathan Morris
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co
Kenneth Clark and
Emma Snyder
America
Mr. Campbell
Walker
Court House Yard
Wis
Mr Campbell
Matthew
M. F. Hin
Holly
H. H. Bassett
Ben Hur
Mra
Harry Clay
Mra Eugenia Wright
Dr. Moses
South Bethany
City
Wm. and
Thos. Bright
Mt. Liberty
Wm. Emig
Mt. .Mortah
Cary Gates
Barney McEvenne
Taylorsville
John Wright
Nashville
Chas. Hoelstein
Indianapolis
Lila Jewett
Jeffersonville
Frank Griffith
Evans
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Wilson
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Dan Creedon
Australia
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Sire
John G. Lay
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Washington St
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P. O
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F.m.watt
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John M. Newcomb
Jackson Street
Jus
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Henry Meir
Bruning & Vonstrohe
Sycamore Street
F. Donner
Will R. Carman
John Hughes
W. H. Buxton
A. Iaan
Q. J. Noblitt
Amos KE
Hartman
Scott, Baker and Grocer
Scott’s
Clarence W. Adams
E.E. Waddington
Fred Volland
Best On Earth
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Baltimore
M. H.snively
Tracer Cor
Home Ave
H. L. Rost
Phall & Dennison
L. Rosenbush & CO
Wayland & Wells
Fremont Davis
Franklin St
Chas. Danforth
Peel
J. A. Hughes
Cor 4Th and Franklin
A. Brown
Mr. Brown
Breining & CO
Mr. Breining & Co
G. W. Steinberger
Walton’s
W. H. Fulwider
Hustler, Queensware and Nation Store
Chas. P. Pruitt
Hauser & Walker
M. J. Hirth
Cor 10Th and Mechanicsts
Sanders & Taylor
J. E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Jecook & Son
Southwest Cor Jackson
2Nd St
H.M. Bolmes & Bro
Loy
E.w.ragsdale
Columbus Ladies Bazar
J. H. Kaiser
A. H. Fehfinz
New York
WM. Donholt
Im’s’r
Lienberger
Washington and
Fifth Streets
Frank McNeal
Chestnut Street
H.E. Langdon & CO
Winans
Henry Vonfange
Sycamore
Henry von Fange
Geo. Fellows
Wil. Griser
Brussels
White House
May Williams
Owens & Williams
Fitzgerald
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