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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1897

Page

2

Columbus Evening Star Adpt for H Kinney Turpin Propr ie tor

The fragment notes ownership and names H Kinney and A Turpin as proprietors of the Columbus Evening Star newspaper. No further context or dates are provided in readable text.

McKenna Nomination Widely Commended by Press

The text notes McKenna's nomination for the Supreme Bench is generally commended by the press and the people. It mentions Ohio Columbus postmark as second class matter and references Bryan's Mexico trip, Patagonia fashion material, and a favorable Christmas in the United States amid free trade discussions since 1892.

Mr. Bryan Mexico Patagonia United States McKenna Supreme Bench

GAGE Defends Currency Policy Before House Committee

Senate currency hearings opened with SxeorgTaRyY GAGE facing intense cross examination from lawmakers. The exchange focused on the administration and the currency policy amid growing criticism from financial interests in Congress.

Sxeorgtaryy Gage Congress House Committee

Tariff Law Seen As Revenue Source By Key Committees

Members of the Ways and Means and the Finance committees in Washington, aligned with Treasury officers, believe the new tariff law will generate enough revenue to cover government running expenses. They urge opponents to remain silent until the law is tested under normal conditions.

Merbers Ways and Means Committee Finance Committee Washington Treasury

McKinley Currency Plan Gains Support in Congress

Growing support across the nation and in Washington favors McKinleys simple currency proposal. It would keep Treasury and United States notes, redeemable in gold, in the Treasury and let national banks expand circulation to the value of deposits securing it.

Country Washington Congress McKinley Treasury United States

Japan withdraws opposition to Hawaii annexation

Report notes Japan has dropped its opposition to Hawaii’s annexation by the United States. It also says many senate members opposed it at the session’s end, and that President McKinley’s annexation recommendations may be enacted after Congress reconvenes. The Republican party is pledged to the move.

Japan Hawaii United States Senate Congress McKinley Republican Party

Circuit Court filings on two cases with modest judgments

Edgar E Clap seeks release of a fifty dollar mortgage and a judgment for twenty five dollars against Cary Braith. Henry Hazenburg sues Einker in replevin directing attention to Janlap granddaughter s. James Cline of Maple ik appears in the record.

Henry Hazenburg Einker Janlap S. James Cline Maple Ik

Exciting Sunday Bull Fight Ends Series in City of Mexico

Maz zaltini staged the final bull fight of a series before 7 000 attendees yesterday afternoon. Tomas Mazzaltini narrowly escaped injury after being tossed and gored in the hand by an enraged bull. Ten horses died along with six bulls, a typical tally, and the contest was below standard.

Mazzaltini Tomas Mazzaltini

Richmond Man Engaged to New York Heiress Courtland Ogden

Richmond resident Frank McNutt is set to marry Miss Margaret Courtland Ogden, reputedly New York City's richest heiress valued at $20,000,000. The wedding is planned for January 4 and the couple will spend three years abroad after the ceremony. McNutt previously traveled and served with the American legation in Rome under Minister Porter.

New York City Margaret Courtland Ogden Frank McNutt Rome Porter New York

Jail Break at Shelbyville Seeks Stronger Prison Walls

Jim Clark, a Black inmate, escaped from Shelbyville jail last night after returning earlier in winter and surrendering to the jailer with a remark about hard times. He previously escaped with accomplice Burton, using the same method. Officials consider steel cages after debates over funding for the $11,000 stone structure.

Shelbyville Jim Clark Orger Burton

Local Death Notices From City Cemeteries

The bulletin lists multiple funeral notices including Minnie Stewart buried at Second Baptist church cemetery with service by Rev. Miller. Wm Smith funeral from East Columbus residence with burial in city cemetery. One year old child of Mr and Mrs James McIntosh on North Washington buried at city cemetery. Finley Ward 71 died at Garden City home. funeral set for 1 pm from residence with Rev Swift. burial at Lockman cemetery. Infant of Eugene and Mary Marsh died at Orinoco. burial at city cemetery. Kittie Martin seven daughter of Elmer and Mrs Martin died on Third Street. funeral held yesterday. burial at Garland Brook.

Sarira Wm. Smith East Columbus City Cemetery McIntosh James McIntosh Washington Street Mars Eugene Marsh Orinoco Martin Kittie Elmer Martin Garland Brook

Marriage License for Ulyses B Lee and Lucy Aynetson

Rew sues Wm GC Smith vs Frank Cook. Note and chattel mortgage for 200 dollars. Dunlap and Coats vs Malissa Johnson James Johnson foreclosure of mechanical lien for 25 dollars.

Wm. GC Smith Frank Cook Dunlap & Coats Malissa Johnson James Johnson

Womans Auxiliary Called Meeting at Y M C A

A called meeting of the Womans Auxiliary will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Y M C A rooms. Full attendance is earnestly desired. Errva Kellenberger, Secretary.

Womans Auxiliary

College prayer band arrives for week at Y M C A

The college prayer band led by Paul M. Spencer of DePauw University arrives in Columbus and will hold daily meetings at 7 45 p m this week at the Y M C A rooms. Members include F Hollier Crates Johnson of Moore s Hill George Whitenack of Wabash and G E Kenny of Franklin with W W Helm in charge delivering stirring appeals to Christian men to support the effort. About 75 men and boys attended the first service with a 20 minute song service planned each evening.

Paul M. Spencer DePauw University F. H.olier Crates Johnson Moores Hill College George Whitenack Wabash G. E. Kenny Franklin College W. W. Helm Y M.C. A Columbus

Indiana coal operators meet at Columbus today

Indiana bituminous coal operators will gather in Columbus for a meeting of representative industry leaders. A separate gathering of Indiana farmers is planned for India Dapolis on Tuesday of next week to discuss cultivating sugar beets in the state.

Indiana Columbus India- Dapolist

Local residents depart and visit across Indiana and Kentucky

Miss Blanche Fuller travels to Indianapolis to visit grandmother Mrs. Poundstone. Several residents including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Donner, Miss Lewis of Orleans, and Mrs. Schofield move between Columbus, Indianapolis, Seymour, and other towns visiting friends and relatives.

Blanche Fuller Indianapolis Mrs. Poundstone Frank Donner Anderson Fred Donner Orleans Columbus Mia Hird Pennisto Seymour Frank Randell

Pruitt and Goodnow Hosts Take-Home Evening Visitors

Mr and Mrs F VY Pruitt and Mr and Mrs J L Goodnow invite friends to their North Franklin Street home Tuesday evening for a social gathering.

Amory Joe Irwin Margaret Irwin Indianapolis Joe Albany J. L. Goodnow North Franklin St

Notice To Heirs In Bartholomew Circuit Court 1897

Notice is given that Charles S. Reed as administrator of Nathan Reed deceased has filed his final account and vouchers. The Circuit Court will examine January 10, 1898, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs and interested parties must prove heirship or claims at the same time and place.

Bartholomew Circuit Court Nathan Reed Chas. S. Reed Circuit Court

Steamer Lamberts Point Returns to Port in Fire

The Steamer Lamberts Point from Norfolk Virginia, seven days at sea with cotton cattle and coal, reached St Johns Newfoundland with its cargo on fire. A fragment on medical and candy product ads appears within the damaged text.

Lamberts Point Norfolk, Va St. Johns N.S

The Kitten and the Bear in a Cavalry Camp

Lieutenant Charles D. Rhodes recounts a brave kitten who faced a large bear near white tents of the cavalry command. The bear climbed a tree to escape, while the kitten guarded him below with bold indignation until the bear found a retreat path.

Chris Burns Vetaanab Cavalry Command Brain Charles D. Rhodes St. Nicholas

Names and values of pearls and colonial meetinghouse taste

The article explains pearl naming by size from dust to paragon and cherry, notes price variance with weight and quality, and cites a paragon one ounce selling for 80 000 to 200 000 dollars. It also discusses New England meetinghouses as square wooden boxes reflecting colonial architect practice and taste. It ends with a note on colonial builders and a Susquehanna river incident with a black daze on a wire near Gray's Island.

Philadelphia Times New England Meetinghouse New England Meeting House William B. “Bigelow Loxibner’s Gray's Island Susquehanna

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