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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1897
Page
2
Columbus Evening Star imprint shows E H Kinney and A Turpin proprietors with postal service note entered at Columbus Indiana as second class matter.
The writer argues for 24 hour policing in Columbus with three officers on night duty and one by day. If three at night prove insufficient, add an extra officer. He credits the city marshal but notes he cannot be in multiple places at once and suggests more daytime policing could save property.
A letter accuses Mayor Beck of urban laxity while defending city order. The writer questions fairness of the Morning Times coverage, argues saloons obey laws, and recalls a street incident involving a drunken offender, urging readers to consider bias and duty.
The Columbian collegians of the Daisy Club prepare to return home for Christmas. George Billings Peace Hanover College arrives Wednesday from Madison. Clarence McCullough Pradue University comes Thursday morning. Mai Brevoort and E Clarence Custer Wahbaah College report plans. Joseph Sweeney arrives Friday. Carl Loop Butler College guest of Karl Volland.
Miss Emma Piel went to Indianapolis this morning. Local report notes her travel as the day begins with her movement toward the city for unspecified business.
Orlando Fortner, a 15 or 16 year old resident of East Third Street, was arrested after a drunken Sunday rampage damaging signs windows and property along Madison to Third Street. Police say he resisted arrest at Wagner's livery barn and has prior charges including disturbing Salvation Army services and tomato throwing at Frank Long.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. Offers a refund if it fails and notes a 25 cent price. Mentions genuine tablets bear L B Q on each pill.
Mrs Rhoda Herod will travel late this week to Columbus Ohio to visit her son Frank Herod and family. The editor met N M Rusher, Indiana Mutual Insurance Co special agent, noting the firm’s extensive state business and friendly leadership at Bedford Indiana.
A dense list of local businesses and services including barber John Glay at Postosice, Mrs. Reynolds cafe on Washington Street, Geo E Ellis, C F Schaefer & Co flour mill, Candy Kitchen proprietor E C Becht, F M Watt Groceries, John M Newcomb feed and coal, Jos Stobo blacksmith, Wayland & Wells Xmas candies, Fremont Davis blacksmith, Chas Danforth bronzes, Mrs H Piel Gold Mine manager, and J A Hughes Fashion Livery on Franklin Street, all promoting best prices and daily offerings.
Lester Drake has gone to Knox. Geo Caldwell returned to Knox this morning. John Wells spent Sunday with friends in Seymour and with Miss Fannie Thickston. Dr Dennison visited Edinburg today. W W Dennison went to Indiana. Nellie Echard and her son left Marion after visiting J M Lindley. Mrs Lindley rode to Indianapolis. E E Stacy Y M C A state secretary passed through Columbus today. Local ads promote mixed nuts, fruit, and new chocolate products at Rabottom's and Hubottom's machines.
A mixed digest notes a grand jury meeting in Coryell murder probe and other cases, lists jurors and substitutes, mentions Miss Berl Boughton visiting Maple Grove relatives, a Turkey raffle at Toohey's saloon, a stopped courthouse clock, and a public auction of notes by Arthur Overstreet.
In the Bartholomew Circuit Court Deceiber Term 1897 the estate of Nathan Reed deceased. Chas S Reed administrator has filed final settlement with account and vouchers. The court will examine January 10 1898 to approve or reject the accounts. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause if any. Witness the Clerk and seal at Colamaiewey Latlan.
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