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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1898
Page
2
We announce deep reductions on overcoats suits and heavy clothing. These bargains promise real value with no fake sales or deceptive tricks. Visit the Manhattan to compare and save before stocks run out.
Multiple candidates announce for Bartholomew county offices. Fred C. Clrich James Burk Albert Fowolens Stephen Bailey Vincent Thompson David Philips and J D Hunter declare runs for county clerk recorder sheriff city marshal or city clerk all subject to Republican nominating convention.
The Evening Star editorial clarifies that Republicans are proud of all city officers for a strong administration. It notes improvements, prudent spending, new buildings, improved water system, tax cuts from 85c to 77c per $100, and plans to pave business streets, with Democrats also sharing pride.
Burglars entered the Clifford depot through a window and cut open the money drawer, stealing $6.40. Shirley's bloodhounds followed the trail toward Hope but could not continue. Mrs. Mary Thompson died of heart failure at her sister's home on the Hartsville Pike. funeral Thursday at Garland Brook with Rev. Holst officiating.
The Southern Railway with Queen & Crescent Route offers vestibule trains to Florida. Fastest Louisville to Jacksonville time 26 hours with no car changes, advance berth reservations, and excursion tickets to top resorts. Special low-rate excursions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from Louisville. Contact Wa H Taylor Assistant General Passenger Agt 216 Fourth Ave for maps rates and tickets.
The Woman's Musical Club plans an open day programme on Feb 15 at the M E church. The Monday Literary Club met at Mrs Fred Donner's home with the topic Our State. A very excellent programme was presented.
Last evening a large group of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Wm Spurgeon to surprise Miss Jesse Evans on her fifteenth birthday. The cheerful party enjoyed games and music with attendees including Tessie Ferner Anna Duhin Lena McWinney Anna Zeigler Anna Cole Maggie Horn Susie Horn Linnie Evans Clara Jones Gertie Pyatt Marsha Neiley Gertha Noblitt Amelia Shepherd Clara Rhodes and many others along with Mr and Mrs Chas Sharp Mr and Mrs Albert Evans John Sharp John Weils and a list of young men and boys finishing with John Horn.
Elizabethtown reports Mrs Lee Wainscott and two children ill with measles. Local updates note J C Hayes, a blind lecturer at Shiloh church, visited Columbus Thursday. Several residents traveled, teachers sick, and family visits noted.
The Story meeting conducted by C. R Williamson and Leander Carmichael progresses well with revival in the church and growing neighborhood interest. Pension matters draw old soldiers, with Perry McLeary visiting Story from Bloomington to handle pension papers, while local residents discuss past times and laws governing pensions.
On Monday February 14 1898 at Jackson Club Hall a social invitation went out. Dr Righter of Hope is in the city today. Jake Barnhart and Charlie Dugan arrived from Shelbyville by bicycle to visit friends. S R Henry has sold his grocery and property at 10th and Mechanic streets to J C Conden.
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