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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1898

Page

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Weather outlook for Chicago area

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures expected on Saturday.

Chicago Int

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offered with Refund

Druggists refund money if the medicine fails to cure. Genuine tablets bear L. B. Q. on each tablet. Sold for 25 cents.

Rogers appointed trustee in Marion township succession

John H. Rogers named by Auditor Hinchman of Jennings county as trustee of Marion township to succeed the late Charles Bolles who died by suicide. Rep.

John H. Rogers Hinchman Jennings County Marion Township Charles Bolles Sey

Circuit Court Acquits Spragg Brothers In Illegal Voting Case

Circuit court adjourned yesterday afternoon to Tuesday next after Charles Spragg and his brother, known as the "shanty boat" men, were tried on illegal voting charges at the county seat election and found not guilty.

Charles Spragg

Reception for Mrs Clarence Wilson Adams Draws Local Friends

Mrs Clarence Wilson Adams hosted a large gathering yesterday afternoon with friends including Mrs Pereie Cochan Maxwell of Neo kuk Iowa Miss Luna Confare and Miss Jennie Elrod assisting The pink decorations and pink rose vases set a festive tone Schnur s orchestra provided music all afternoon Columbus Culture Club hosted Indiana Day program at Mary Marsh s home on East Fifth Street featuring music early history of Indiana governors and other topics Sheriff Clark of Jackson County escorted Nathaniel Champion to Central State Asylum Indianapolis

Pereie Cochan Maxwell Neo Sheriff Clark Jackson County Columb Nathaniel Champion Central Tisan Asylum Indianapolis

Free silver clashes across Herald editorials and letters

A collection of Herald clippings from the 1890s features editorials and letters arguing against free silver and 16 to 1 coinage, urging readers to consider the financial policy's impact on government honor and prosperity, with references to Oregon, labor wages, and political figures.

Herald Mexico

Special Bargains at Newtons One Price Cash Shoe Store

An advertisement notes ladies fine shoes at 0c per pair in sizes 24 3 3 4 43. J A Newton proclaims one price cash sales and showcases The Leader of Low Shoes.

J. A. Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store

Street Conditions Spark Public Outcry Over Local Areas

Fragments describe deplorable street conditions with comments on rare but troubled locations. The text hints at concern for public safety and calls for improvements to infrastructure and maintenance.

Maine Disaster Theories Face Scrutiny From Havana to Washington

A detailed review of the Maine explosion argues not an accident but a deliberate blast. Consul General Lee writes to President McKinley opposing accidental cause, while Spanish officials dismiss torpedo claims. Naval experts cite intact forward compartments and limited damage, with evidence pointing toward harbor defenses and powder storage.

Maine

Hope residents active in civic and social circles

Ed Reed of Hope transacted business in the city yesterday. Prof. McCracken is mentioned as a Fifth ward council candidate. James Cline is ill at Maple Grove with Dr. Arnold as attending physician. H G Solomon returns to Hope after visiting Dr M F Gerrish and family. The Indiana State Bar Association led by Gen. Harrison plans its June 20 annual meeting in Indianapolis.

Ed Reed Hope McCracken Gen. Harrison India

Fiesbeck-Winters Wedding at Whitecreek Lutheran Church

Ed ward Fiesbeck and Lizzie Winters wed at Whitecreek Lutheran Church with Rev. Marquette officiating. Attendants included Wm Stindmeier Louisa Winters J Strietelmeier Mary Lusher B Stienker and Emma Strietelmeier. Guests over 100 attended a reception at the couple’s parents’ home two miles south. The Jonesville band provided music. the couple will live on a Clifford area farm.

Whitecreek Lutheran Church Edward Fiesbeck Lizzie Winters Marquette Wm.Stindmeier Louisa Winters J. Strietelmeier

Justice Court Moves Case Over Tuber Debt

The case of J. G. Schwartzkopf against a tuber over a $179 debt with attached household goods was moved from the Justice Court to German township by Squire Dennison and will be tried in Squire Harris court. Lienberger, tailor and furnisher, reports spring goods arrived. Mrs Turpin and children plan to return from Franklin. The Canford County Bank, English, to succeed the wrecked Weathers and Willett, will open March 1.

Squire Dennison German Township Squire Harris Canford County Bank English Weathers & Willett Institution

No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad and Local Farm Note

An odd mix of an anti tobacco advertisement promoting No-To-Bac cure and a feature about Ollie Morris’s farm in Sandcreek township. The piece also reports the release of Carl Harvey and Edward Phillips who were implicated in the murder of Fireman Frank Redmond in Indianapolis. Harvey was raised at Franklin.

Curling Remedy Co Chicago New York Ollie Morris Sandcreek Carl Harvey Edward Phillips Frank Redmond Indianapolis Harvey Phillips

Local notes from Columbus and district updates

John Bowman visits Columbus today and tree trimming continues. Father Oster from Columbus was here last evening. Mrs Addie Purvis improves after illness. Rathbone Sisters plan a Yellow Hammer social next Wednesday night. Coryell murder case costs total 327.55, per Bartholomew county notes. Republican County Committee meets in Columbus Saturday March 5 at 1:30 p.m. W. Sprincer chair. W. C. Arp Secretary.

Rathbone Sisters Coryell Bartholomew County Columbus Star Republican County Committee Columbus W E Sprincer

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