01 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
1
Local notes from Hope News Journal in terse style. Names from Columbus and nearby towns appear, including Fahy, Burch, Dalmbert, Fitzpatrick, Delmberty, Kesweeney, Hyerroad, and Asigueur. The Columns Band Factory hires about 100 hands and produces substantial work.
Madison Ind financier FP Haigh again appears as owner candidate of the Hope News Journal, with a $3 610 consideration noted but no final transfer. The report casts doubt on whether he will actually become proprietor of the Colum bus Republican and the paper’s future.
David Haynes twenty four years old was instantly killed yesterday afternoon while cutting a tree near Hayden. A maple split and a slab struck him under the chin crushing his head. The incident occurred as he attempted to fell the second tree, the weight causing the failure.
The notice cites J A Georges and his $1 wood loads as the Mercury rises with each bundle of kindlings. It lists accident sick benefit insurance duey payable monthly and urges Kinney Kinney to see about coverage.
In Nashville two individuals were arrested on arson related charges amid a change racket case. Treasurer Tabor reportedly traveled to Columbus on a business trip last Wednesday as part of local news coverage.
The article outlines New York's impending municipal shift with the mayor holding autocratic powers for six months, including appointing all department heads and many officials, veto authority, and control over borough boards as the city forms a new empirelike government. It also recounts local crime trials near Nashville and a separate incident involving strangers attempting a change racket on merchants.
J S Alwine M D secretary of the Bartholomew County Board of Health urges citizens to follow hygiene laws to prevent epidemics and protect public health. He stresses clean environments, cooperation, and readiness to advise on health matters for 1898 prosperity. Several short notices follow including local ads and miscellaneous quotes.
Gro H Cummins, Bookseller and Stationer, 406 Wash St, Complete line of blank books and office supplies. Charles A Turpin and Master Guy with Christine to visit Turpin's parents at Frank, Nn on Sunday. The piece notes sun exposure risks in Venezuela. Treasury regulations restrict sealing activities and pelagic seal imports to Pribilof Islands.
Secretary of State Sherman will leave the McKinley administration once the Ohio legislature decides the senator for six years. Health concerns and a need to address foreign affairs are given as reasons. Ambassdor Hay is mentioned as a potential successor. Judge Day will not be promoted. The report notes friction with J W Foster and Salisbury notes and suggests Col Hay is best suited to handle diplomatic matters.
Excursion tickets to Florida and other destinations are on sale through Southern Railway from Louisville. Details, route options, and schedules are being offered for travelers planning a coastal getaway.
A farmer named Allen asserts the feed mill is running normally and asks customers to bring in their orders, warning against deceptive claims from unscrupulous individuals.
Ladies shoes sell for 50 cents per pair in sizes 2 3 3 3 4 and 4 4 at J A Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store. The Leader of Low Prices notes Seymour railroad employees danced with Schnur's orchestra. Turpin handles Maple Grove Orinoco routes and the California Washington line First to Eighth streets.
Born to Mr W T Carmichael and wife a fine baby boy. Mr Thomas Rowlet and Miss Maud Wilson wed Christmas Eve. We wish them joy. Bad weather, upcoming change of PM at Story. Winfield Noblitt to assume office soon. Protracted meeting at Zion January under Rev I Ayres. Newton Reeves very ill. Woman's Musical benefit for G A R at Methodist Church January 10 Admission ten cents. The Star extends greetings for 1898.
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