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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1898

Page

2

Announcements for Joint Senator and Local Offices

A set of gubernatorial style notices lists candidates for Joint Senator and various county and city positions in Bartholomew County. Names include W. W. Lambert for Joint Senator, Fred C. Ulrick and James Burk for County Clerk, Albert F. Owens for Recorder, Stephen Batur and Scott Elzea for Sheriff, Herey Howe for Sheriff, Vincent Thompson for City Marshal, Haylo Philips for City Marshal, and JD Hunter for City Clerk, all subject to Republican nominating conventions.

W. W. Lambert Fred C. Ulrich James Burk Stephen Batur Bartholomew County Repubican Scott Elzea Vincent Thompson Miurabal Haylo Philips Motslal Hunter Traphe

Democratic Nominations Reflect GOP Shift in County Race

A late page from the county convention notes Democrats nominates that align with Republican sentiment. Some Democratic choices draw criticism from within the party as the slate is seen as mirroring GOP positions.

Suverkrup's death linked to gold bag sting claim

Report notes rumors among Democrats that a gold bag in Suverkrup's vest pocket caused a fatal sting. The claim centers on a mysterious object allegedly injuring the youth, with no confirmed official ruling yet.

Suverkrup

Independent editor declines as convention aide

The Times notes the editor refused to serve as assistant secretary to the democratic convention saying his prior service must be with W. T. Democrats and not the party. The remark frames his stance as a protest against the current arrangement.

the Times

Henny Howe Nominated for Sheriff in Sterling Worth Arena

Henny Howe of Clifty township is named as a Republican candidate for sheriff. Described as a leading Republican of sterling worth, Howe is expected to run a strong race if nominated and would, if elected, serve as a first class officer.

Henny Howe Clifty Township Mr. Howe

Henry Whittington Emerges as County Sheriff Candidate

Henry Whittington, Democratic party nominee for sheriff, is described as a cousin of the late Frank Whittington who won the sheriff post years ago on an independent and Republican ticket, defeating the regular Democratic nominee.

Henry Whittington Frank Whittington

Apology for Front Page Mishap and Print Delay

The publication apologizes for Saturday’s edition as the front page plating failed just before press. The typesetter error caused the page to fall to the floor, forcing use of a plate substitute and delaying release.

Saturday

Erroneous Klondike Sale Notice Corrected

Notice references James Caldwell and George Caldwell and a proposed sale to the Klondike due to a compositor error. The intended copy indicates a correction of the mistaken phrasing and clarifies the actual subject of the notice.

James Caldwell George Caldwell Klondike

Thirteenth Delegates Chosen for City Convention May 1898

The Republican city committee fixed a delegate convention on February 10 to nominate candidates for the May 1898 city election. Delegates were apportioned by precinct with counts listed, and the W. R. C. planned an experience meeting at the G. A. R. hall with performances and a 5 cent admission.

Republican City Committee

Caldwell corrections and local politics shift

James Caldwell planned to go to the Klon dike correction issued. George Caldwell has bought his father's farm and will stay in Columbus and pursue the role of next mayor.

James Caldwell Klondike George Caldwell Columbus

Local residents visit the city today

Sherm Hopkins from Hope and Scott Anthony from Seymour were seen visiting friends in the city today.

Sherm Hopkins Hope Scott Anthony Seymour City

Marriage Licenses Filed For Multiple Couples In County

Howard Heron and Etta Dixon Marion F Adams and Maud Griffin O Clark and Minnie Wells Henry Strickland and Mirt Snyder listed for marriage licenses in the latest county filings.

Howard Heron and Etta Dixon Henry Strickland and Mirt Snyder

Do Clocks Ok Tired A Quirky Chronicle Of Time

A narrated reminiscence reflects on clocks tiring out and resuming after being fiddled with. The piece toys with the idea of fatigue and restoration through a child’s tinkering and a shaver’s minor oiling. It juxtaposes a comic clock anecdote with social banter about women.

Mr. Billiops New York Sun

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