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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
2
Final sale slashes on heavy clothing overcoats suits. Manhattan promises real values with no fake sales or deceptive juggling of figures. See for yourself and save money while bargains last.
Brief notice from Columbus Evening Star lists E. Kinney and Turpin as proprietors or managers connected with the paper. Limited readable text does not provide further details.
A series of declarations announces candidates for local offices including Joint Senator W W Lambert County Clerk Fred C Ulrich James Burke Albert Fralowens Stephen Bail Scott Elzer Henry Howe Vincent Thompson David Philips J D Unter and others, all seeking Republican nomination at forthcoming conventions.
The speaker criticizes monopolies, noting the absurd toll of paying silver mine owners a dollar for fifty cents of ore. Farmers are expected to see good prices for wheat, horses, and hogs this year as economic conditions rise.
A political figure dismisses claims that conditions have improved over the past year, arguing that those who disagree are blind to reality and refuse to see the gains. The remark frames a debate on economic progress and public sentiment.
The speaker extols full factory operation, good wages, and solid farmer prices as proof of the Republican Party delivering prosperity to workers and producers.
In employing men to work on the streets it should be the duty of those in power to hire men only who live in the city and have families first, and when street paving begins the labor should be entirely done by men living in Columbus.
The Ladie's Aid Society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. Jos. J. Irwin tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. James B. Angell of Michigan will resign as ambassador and return to his former position at the University of Michigan in the fall. Joe Hunter near Elizabethtown is confined to his home with sickness. A moonshine raid in Perry county by United States Deputy Marshal Drake and others destroyed a still eight to ten miles up the river from Hazard. The still was hidden under a cabin floor with smoke venting through the chimney. The cap and tubs were found. the worm and whiskey were not located.
The finance committee of the en campment met at the mayor's office last night. Another meeting is called for next Monday night February 21.
Go to G S Gillespie at 425 Fourth Street for first class upholstering furniture repair and mattress renovation. Packing of household goods offered. All work guaranteed.
In London on February 14 Mr A J Bal four stated the government would welcome an international currency accord and would consider proposals. It also announced plans to seek £75,000 for a Paris exposition exhibit in 1900.
Friends and neighbors held an old fashioned chivari for Mr. and Mrs. W O Clark on Monday night. They arrived with bells horns and noise makers to welcome the couple then were invited indoors for apples music and chat. The large gathering of 75 to 100 guests expressed high esteem for the Clarks in the neighborhood.
The Literary Department hosts tonight’s program an evening with Longfellow. Readings include Evangeline and Miles Standish reviews by Professors and teachers with piano solos by Mrs Jamison Bernise Swengel and Mrs Emma Pruitt.
Fehsing's drug store promotes a line of perfumes and atomizers. Chas Reed of Burnsville visited the office this week along with Scott Eiza of Btown, both making pleasant calls.
Telegraph dispatches from Captain Sigsbee report the battleship Maine blown up in Havana harbor at 1:40 PM. Many killed or wounded, officers saved on balance, and crews from Spanish ships and Ward Line steamers involved. Lighthouse tenders ordered from Key West. some crew left without clothing. Unclear on Jenkins and Meritt. public opinion urged to wait for fuller reports.
Mrs. Addie Purgis is reported quite sick at her home on North Franklin Street. Local residents are advised to wish her well and expect further condition updates from the family.
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