05 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1898
Page
1
The column reports multiple local illnesses from grip and scarlet fever to diphtheria and consumption, noting improvements and declines. It also covers an alleged sensational murder case at the Colonnade hotel in 1896, where a note claimed suicide but hints point to a hidden killer who fled to England.
New York yesterday saw clearings exceed many years, totaling over 230 million dollars with 4 million dollars paid to retire government bonds. Stocks remained dull and slipped about half a point while Chicago wheat rallied and closed higher. Louisville Dispatch.
Miss Fannie Ferry went to Hege this morning. Mrs. J. L. Brown of Ellensburg Washington who has been visiting the Cheetem and Hughes families left for Topeka Kansas. Louise Foster of Seymour returned home from Maple Grove. Mrs. David Pyles went to Edinburgh this morning. Irene Sibley and daughter returned home from Indianapolis. Rev. Z. T. Sweeney left to lecture at Hiram College then Buffalo. Emma Beatty and Albert White visited Indianapolis. Kollmeyer went to Edinburgh. Mrs. H. E. Tritt returned from Indianapolis and will depart tomorrow for California.
The Turners of Philadelphia relocate to 3740 3742 3744 Market Street at 38th, boasting a top equipped lab and mail and shipping advantages. They distribute Bicola irons, kidney remedies, Turners Little Liver Turners, Tarzina, and Po-Melia with a Toronto branch noted. The article also includes a Pension Bureau circular about prosecuting advertising by agents before the bureau.
Do not be deceived by unscrupulous persons who tell you my feed mill will not run. It will run as usual. Bring me your orders.
In Newton the Show Store proclaims one price cash sales with low prices. Shoes offered in sizes 2 through 4, featuring a special bargain event with all pairs at 50 cents each.
Brown County will publish a new Democratic newspaper titled the Brown County Banner to be owned by Mr Guthrie. He and a hired hand with two double teams moved gear into Nashville to set up the plant. The first issue is due in a few days, sparking a contest with the Democrat for official party status.
Washington street will be paved and a petition may be presented to asphalt Third from Washington to Franklin street. Odorless vault cleaning by F Dann. Lienberger's fancy and white shirts advertised. Passenger traffic with railroads rising. Mrs Bud Pomeroy of Seymour visiting. Congressman Overstreet left yesterday for Washington. Social circle to meet Mrs Ong Thursday at 2:30. Mayor candidate Frank Snyder in Columbus race. For sale double buggy harness very good.
Local catalog note lists Gro H Cummins as bookseller and stationer at 406 Wash St offering blank books and office supplies. High readability lines include business name and address with product focus.
The Washington street racket store near John Holland's barber shop has sold its stock to various parties and proprietor Mr. Nentrup will retire from business, ending the long local trade presence.
E. M. Stabler of Payne Ohio writes he tried several remedies for catarrh with no relief until reading the Pe-ru-na Almanac. After taking eight bottles he reports a complete cure and urges others with catarrh to use Pe-ru-na. He notes his age is 59 and he can work a full day. He invites readers to request Dr Hartman’s free book and a Pe-ru-na Almanac for 1898.
Brown County Democrats met at Nashville and chose delegates to the Fourth congressional district convention in North Vernon on January 11 to select a state central committee member and congressman chair. Alfred T. Gee, John Turpie, Fremont Miller, Richard Chitwood, Wesley Kirtz Anderson Pererfield, Horace Taggart named. Resolutions endorsed the Chicago platform and re nomination of William J. Bryan for president in 1900.
George Lewellyyn, former city marshal and Prudential Life Insurance agent, has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent with headquarters in Franklin. The Star joins his friends in congratulating him on the promotion and anticipates he will overcome future obstacles with perseverance.
A group of young people were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Culver Saturday. Mr C Keller of Columbus attended and rendered several musical selections. In Columbus on January 4 Rep. Columbus note. The piece also recalls a debate challenge between Elder Z T Sweeney and Bob Ingersoll after a prior lecture.
The piece notes the US will pay at least 464000 for seizure of Canadian sealing vessels before the 1893 Paris award, with opinions on the final amount. It also compiles quirky notes on church etiquette, a fraudulent electric belt scam, a dentist gilding a dog's teeth, and a Kentucky jail hydrophobia worry.
United States Treasurer Roberts issued a telegram directing the retirement and destruction of all one hundred dollar silver certificates after discovering dangerous counterfeits. A counterfeit was found in a package from Chicago, with detections limited to Chicago St. Louis and Philadelphia as current known locations.
The monetary commission plan for currency reform will be introduced in Congress by Mr. Overstreet tomorrow. At executive committee headquarters yesterday many favorable replies came for a second convention in three weeks. The Chicago Board of Trade will send nine delegates and most states have responded through some cities. The convention is expected to rival the first gathering a year ago, though judging is premature.
A. W. Bitting of Purdue, appointed months ago to investigate hog cholera, filed his report yesterday. The study highlights the hog-raising industry’s value and notes more time is needed for tests to determine the cause of the disease.
A schedule lists services at Baptist Church Wednesday on Nation and Their Rulers led by Dr Curtiss, United Brethren Thursday on Tabling and Schools led by F C Hood, Christian Church Friday on Foreign Missions led by Fuller Swift, and Presbyterian Saturday on Home Missions led by Rev W B Sigmund.
Louisville Dispatch reports Fast Freight No 32 wrecked at Nemo Tennessee yesterday killing engineer Tom Lenehan and fireman Charles Denham. Frank Regan sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for maliciously wounding Walter Roberts. Two young women attempted suicide yesterday to end despondency.
A vintage ad claims Bicola Pills cure nervous, blood, and digestive troubles by making the blood right, pitched as a regulator for females and a perfect food. It also promotes Turner's Little Liver pills as a tiny dose that turns the liver, with Hauser and Parker selling both products.
Citizens of Seymour and surrounding country are invited to welcome the Southern Indiana railroad opening on January 10, 1898. The line is placed in first class condition with new passenger equipment, remodeled depots, and upgraded furnishings. The owners promise neat, clean cars and excellent service for freight and passenger traffic, asking for a liberal patronage and thanking the public for past favors.
In San Francisco on January 4 the United States circuit court heard attorney Eugene Duprey seek leave to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of W. H. v. Durrant, detained at San Quentin. Judge Morrow reserved decision to be announced at 11 tomorrow morning. Superintendent Ott, recently ill at the county poor farm, is reported improved.
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