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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1898
Page
2
Columbus Evening Star lists E H Kinney and A Turpin as proprietors with postal classification details indicating second class matter.
The county clerk, county recorder, sheriff, city marshal and city clerk positions are all being pursued by multiple candidates. Fred C Ulrtech and James Burk join Albert Owens and Stephen Batley as hopefuls, each seeking the Republican nomination. Vincent Thompson seeks City Marshal, while David Phielips runs for City Marshal with no party constraint. J D Funter announces for City Clerk under Republican nominating convention.
The piece argues for paying all government obligations in the world’s best currency, noting McKinley’s stance and prior Republican policy. It highlights support for bimetallic use if nations cooperate and condemns paying debts with depreciated currency. It references McKinley, Harrison, and the St. Louis platform.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Len Griffiths home. The Ladies Missionary Society is asked to attend as well. Wm Wrights city surveyor drew lucky number 3799 for a White Sewing Machine won at George Winans store via the Essex Soap Co.
Local column reports revival meetings in Nebo and Seymour, a stroke case in Hatton, a death in Hatton and a funeral led by Rev Carmichael. Residents discuss graveling roads, urging a planned route with an engineer to select the best path, prioritizing efficiency over farm plots and personal interests.
Yeo E Ellis has received the new Art Bibles featuring 852 pictures and invites readers to call and view them. This notice highlights the arrival and an invitation to inspect the volumes.
The Daughters of Rebecca entertained the St. Louis Crossing lodge last evening at their lodge rooms. The lodge conferred the degree on Wm. Stickens and wife. After business an excellent lunch was served. A large attendance made the evening enjoyable for all.
The encampment sub-finance committee is to meet in the mayor's private office Monday night February 7 at 7 30. Members listed include W A Mooney John Lrysie Richard Shear EF Tuttle M T Reeves Wm Brockman John D Lyie John S Crump Will G Irwin M O Reeves W J Beck P H McCormack chairman J N Manly secretary. Joseph Woolley is confined to his room with asthma and cannot travel to Fitzgerald Ga.
The item notes James Collins purchasing Albert Owen's stake in Owens & Williams. It also mentions Z T Sweeney accepting a pastorate in Richmond Virginia and plans to organize a C E society at a church in Lig it. Additional notes cover moves and political activity.
A London Answers essay explains that soil is not mere mineral matter but a living layer full of molds, fungi, worms, bacteria, and decaying matter. The vitality of plants and life depends on this underground ecosystem, as sterilizing soil would prevent growth regardless of care.
The Glasgow corporation launches a family home with 100 bedrooms for widowed parents who work away from home. Parents pay 5s 6d weekly, including lighting heating and cleaning, with weekly linen. The facility provides dining recreation and nursery rooms and aims to cover costs through economies of scale.
Paris correspondent notes Place Vendome remains stately but dull and plans to add more shops. If carried out, Napoleon column area may brighten and outpace Rue de la Paix for afternoon shopping tea and flirtation.
Classified notice promotes a house at 617 Washington Street listed by Mrs C Reynolds with daily rate of $1. Includes claim of superior Sunday dinners and calls readers to call for details. Provisional proprietor UC Becht referenced.
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