08 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1898
Page
1
A reflective meditation on death urging acceptance and gentle goodbyes. The author argues that contemplating mortality reduces fear, and that witnessing a loved one die can inspire courage to face one’s own end. The piece emphasizes peace, rest, and the value of saying goodbye.
Theatres in Europe adopted a sheet iron curtain isolating the auditorium from the stage. It is counterbalanced by heavy weights and raised by an electric two horsepower motor at up to four and a half feet per second. Some venues now use asbestos curtains as lighter, effective substitutes.
Dr Fitchett, editor’s brother, in a colonial parliament, derails Taylor’s grand speech on education with a sharp quip. Taylor boasts of a school in his eye, to which Fitchett answers that there is only one pupil, provoking laughter and ending the oration.
The Indianapolis Journal notes Naples churches are overrun with mice forcing pastors to keep cats inside. The scene recalls comic theatre moments when a cat crosses a stage. The piece also cites a remark about a wife’s insistence on affectionate words before gatherings, reflecting a domestic dispute theme.
The assortment presents a carnival of color and pattern in neckwear and colored shirts. The store touts a vast variety as a key strength, promising surprising and brilliant options for customers.
Noblesville reports Rev J H Jans pastor of the German Lutheran church at Atlanta has resigned to accept a call to a leading church in Ft Wayne. He will leave next week to begin new duties.
Dr. W. Grigsby of Washington D. C. was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Henry Stwally of Oaktown weeks ago. The prisoner was admitted to bail in the sum of $5,000.
Albert Sweet hardware merchant of Spencer sold his stock to the Van Camp hardware and iron company of Indianapolis. Sweet will remain in charge of the store for the present.
A prominent city merchant spoke yesterday about a large sale to a buyer twenty miles from Herve this week. The buyer claimed unfamiliarity with the store but saw the notice in the Star newspaper.
The United States Government contracted Snow and Ice Transportation Company of Chicago to move 150 tons of supplies from Dyea to Dawson City using steam locomotive snowsleds similar to those used in Michigan woods.
Jeffersonville reports the reformatory board approved a contract with Judge John F Read and John C Aulauf to rent 230 acres north of the city for convict labor on agricultural work after local manufacturing declines The state will pay 250 dollars per acre with a 59 dollar per acre purchase option The board also consolidated the chaplain and state agents and expects annual savings around 1000 dollars Eb now seeking a suitable man
The Democrat-tilted piece claims city taxes have dropped from 125 to 77 cents over three years under Republican leadership. It argues prior Democrats did little beyond street graveling while Republicans delivered visible, lasting benefits and future tax cuts, urging continued GOP control.
A Market Street observer described the prior moon eclipse with humor, noting the moon’s half darkened face at 7:15 and its return to normal by 7:45, while a Sentinel reporter confirmed the event.
Columbus Ohio January 7 The Hanna fight shows no new shifts as a “combine” targets a candidate. Jeptha Garard a Cincinnati plutocrat is discussed though most Democrats back Hanna and some fusionists may. The legislature stands 70 for Hanna 75 against with ten Republicans among the opposition. The Republican state committee calls a mass convention next Monday to resist Hanna and Kurtz managers hint at a dramatic move. Two fusion silver Republicans from Cincinnati may back Hanna if their silver choice fails, yet Hanna would still need more votes.
Several area residents are noted moving and traveling today. Heckard returns to Indianapolis after visiting Columbus relatives. McCraken family from Danville Illinois visits McCracken parents. Griffith House resident Charl es moved to Edinburg. VonStrode travels to Jonesville. Ed Adams reports his brother Ed ill with typhoid fever improving slightly.
Western passenger agents push travel prospectus for Pacific coast steamship service. Reports mention poetry, literature, and the Weekly Star subscription push. A quirk about a Maple Grove route carrier boy and diphtheria quarantine appears, followed by light social jests involving a late night call and a barber shaving a clergyman.
James Wheaton of Marion county, serving three years for larceny, was caught trying to replace a belt at the Indiana reformatory when both arms were pulled from their sockets, authorities said.
Cambridge City notes the third annual firemen's ball at the Masonic temple with dancing and a banquet. Banker James A. Boyd, whose home burned four weeks earlier, contributed $100 for five tickets to the event.
The Rev John Zahm aged forty six is appointed provincial of the Holy Cross order in the United States replacing the late Father Corby at Notre Dame University. Born in Perry County Ohio he joined the Holy Cross at seventeen and is a descendant of Gen Braddock's family.
A collage of short items includes sales pitches for fruits and underwear at Lienberger’s, insurance pitches for Kinney & Kinney, political chatter about Hanna and Banks, railroad fare notes for Indianapolis events, and a postponed concert due to illness.
Bargain notice from J A Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store offering ladies shoes at 50 cents per pair in sizes 3 4 4 34 24. Leader of Low Prices advertises the sale with emphasis on low prices and value.
He ascended the scaffold calmly with Father Lagan at his side and spoke briefly of innocence, forgiving his persecutors, especially the San Francisco press. His last words were I am innocent, and death was painless. A fifteen minute drop ended his life. his neck broken by the fall. The execution followed the murders of Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams on April 3, 1895.
Empire management has engaged Kid McCoy the new middleweight champion of America to appear Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday matinee and night. This will be his first local appearance since defeating Creedon. native of the city he will box with his sparring partner and give a bag punching exhibition.
Charles Jennings of Indianapolis had a leg broken by a train at Anderson. Cash Kelly of Jeffersonville was accidentally killed by a train at Memphis Tennessee. The Boone county cottage on the Lafayette Soldiers Home grounds has been completed. The Yost grain elevator at Fowler was damaged by fire totaling about 1000 dollars. The Goshen Sash and Door Company claims to be the largest cottage front door manufacturer in America. Hunter H Heylman of Evansville died after being stricken with paralysis while unhitching his horse. Bloomington Telephone has a new dress and ranks among state papers. Griffith Keller sold a baker's bread delivery wagon to George Kitzinger. Edinburg shows higher grain prices attracting merchants and revival of town life.
All men and boys invited to Rand 9 30 a m Sunday school 2 00 p m Y P S C E 6215 p om set. Paul’s Sunday School 9 30 a m Service 10 45 a m and 7 p m. Choir to sing Te Deum in F Magnificat Nunc Dimittis. Sermons titled The Gathering of the Nations from Affar to the Messiah and The Wells of Salvation. Ladies Guild meets at Mrs Bassett’s Thursday Litany Friday. Morning service 9 30 a m preaching 10 45. afternoon Brigade 2 p m. evening B U service 6 o clock preaching 7 o clock Zacchaeus up the sycamore tree.
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