07 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1898
Page
1
Partly cloudy tonight with warm south portions. Tuesday probably showers. Also notes on a display by Yora Qeden at the G A R encampment, a jail release, and various local business ads and personal notices spanning farm sales, theater, auctions, road improvements, and community happenings.
A bold Riverside production features Rosabel Morrison in Carmen with a new Breuer adaptation praised for consistency and added comedy. The show promises dramatic flair as Morrison embodies the tropical temperament and the famous romance on stage.
A youth named Youds Ruffiayw Ed Line, son of Kate Sine, is described as a regular ruffian. He purportedly assaults smaller boys, including Lew Dickenship, without provocation. Observers warn that his pattern in the streets may lead to punishment from authorities.
Practical advice covers cleaning brass with Qualic acid and damp polishing with rain water and sulfur. It warns on staining Ib geis and suggests camphor menthol for catarrh, flour on cakes, soda with sour fruit, and potatoes blanched in cold water. It includes cleaning frames, dusting furniture, moth prevention with borax, and stain removal on mahogany with diluted milk.
Brief travel note suggesting a route south via the Southern 8 RV. Indicates a road orientation or tip for travelers heading toward warmer destinations. No dates or formal guidance provided.
A large congregation attended both morning and evening services at the M. E. church yesterday. Rev. Frank Morris of DePauw delivered two sermons with the evening theme How much do you owe. The audience remained engaged throughout the talks and two accessions joined the church after the evening service.
The piece notes how opposition once existed to sidewalks and cows in streets, yet now Columbus has fine walls and paving gains approval. It predicts future acceptance of Washington street paving as everyone will be glad.
Phillip Barkheimer born March 16 1863 died February 3 1898 of typhoid fever after ten days illness. He married Lida Settles at nineteen and leaves a wife five children parents two brothers and five sisters. He joined the Methodist church at nineteen and lived as a Christian. He rests in New Belleville cemetery after a large funeral procession. Also notes urge a better Columbus Waymansville road to boost county trade and Ohio Jackson township benefits. Enterprise Building and Saving Association reports 1897 dividends and loans. Directors and officers listed.
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