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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1898
Page
2
Classified notice from Columbus Evening Star identifies parties E H Kinney and A Turpin in a pending matter. No dates or locations provided in readable text. Further details unavailable in the fragment.
A brief notice states the Columbus Indiana post office is designated as second class matter. This designation affects mailing and publication handling for local notices and periodicals.
City marshal Vincent Thompson, David Phillips, and James Burk declare candidacies for local offices subject to Republican primaries. City clerk candidate J D Hunter also enters the race, signaling contest in the forthcoming nomination conventions.
A councilman is praised as an important officer a good man who can save money for the public. Great credit is given to the current council for prudent leadership and fiscal steadiness.
The Republicans advance into the city election confident in a record they deem praiseworthy and assert they will win by being in the right, presenting a campaign framed around their prior deeds and principles.
Martinsville Democrat editor Mr Finney cautions that the Columbus Star faces trouble ahead though he believes the Star will continue to shine after others fade, signaling concern over the paper's prospects.
The text argues councilmen should provide tax relief comparable to 77c per $100 and be valued by their judgment. It suggests paying a capable man well for his service rather than hiring inadequate substitutes, noting some men would be worth much more than a dollar per night.
The piece contrasts wage cuts in eastern cotton mills with wage gains in glass and other industries. It argues that free silver would have caused broader mill closures and deeper reductions, while noting existing wage increases in various sectors.
An advertisement touts Bicola Pills as nourishing nerves and brain power for men and women. It cites J E Buckey of the National Hotel in Washington as testimonial, claiming he recovered from decline and gained over twenty pounds after use. Columbus agents Hauser and Parker promote various Turner Liver Pills for liver health and relief from headaches and biliousness.
The Tur Republican News Company was sold to Isaac T. Brown after noon for 3325, Brown the highest bidder and former owner of the plant. Fellow bidders included the Stan at 3300. Brown is a respected writer and newspaper man, and the Star will continue publishing the post paper in Columbus.
Weather report for Carena Illinois notes fair conditions tonight and Sunday with clear skies. Southern portion shows similar forecast with continued fair weather and no precipitation expected.
The Orinoco Literary Society held a brief meeting last evening and elected officers for the next three months. John S. Cochrane is president and Walter Waltman is vice president, with Ed Snively as secretary, Ollie Stevenson treasurer, Florence Morgan chaplain, Dwight Wetz critic, James Cochrane editor, Kate Rubottom assist, and Will Truax sergeant at arms. The group will suspend meetings until the U. B. revival ends.
May George May 36 died yesterday of consumption at his parents home on Chestnut street between Sixth and Seventh. Funeral tomorrow at three from the residence with Rev. Fuller Swift. burial in City Cemetery. Cochrane John Wesley Cochrane funeral this morning at eight from B. M. Hutchins home. body taken to Vernon for burial. Attendees included B. M. Hutchins, Geo. Ellis, Herman Carr, Mrs. Cochrane, and several others.
The trial of Fred Snyder Harry Ferguson Will Koheer and Will Hunt for disturbing Salvation Army meetings was called before Mayor Beck and dismissed. Immediately a second complaint was filed by Wm J Later one of the Army’s members.
Church notices announce Christian Tabernacle morning theme The Sons of Sarah and Hager and evening sermon The Temptation of Christ S. 4 at 2 pm Christian Endeavor at 6 All are cordially invited Salvation Army Mr Byboyle speaks tonight Knee drill 7 am Holiness meeting 1 am Children's meeting 2 pm All Christians meeting 3 pm Salvation Army 8 pm Prayer and self denial next week
Mrs J A Garretson rushed to North Vernon for a sister's serious illness. Visitors from Greensburg Chicago and Hope depart or arrive. A Greensburg couple welcomed a son. Rev Thomas Jones will lead meetings in East Columbus. A quoted essay by Charles G D Roberts discusses poetry and nature. A society woman loses bonnet to oven fire during a rainstorm and gossip scene ends in roast bonnet.
The piece notes the foreign born population dropping from over 40 percent in 1860 to about 20 percent. It mentions a political bent and a boy who helped himself to cake at tea, with parents initially fortified but later proud as he became a great politician.
A brief note from the Chicago Record reports Nan has entered the ministry again and is now engaged to another clergyman. The item highlights a personal turn in her vocation and marriage plans.
A collage of business notices including C F Schaefer and Co flour mill East Third Street promoting Best or White Lilly flour. Candy Kitchen Olid P O Building offers candies. E C Becht proprietor. Danforth offers broms. Mrs H Piel Gold Mine advertises the best place to buy. 34 yi wh shows pictures for sale. J B Cook & Son grocers feature fresh oysters. Mrs C Reynolds City Cafe advertises value. John G Lay barber offers shave and hair cut. W H Fulwader marble and granite dealer promises large savings. Chas P Pruitt hustler store advertises Christmas and New Year goods.
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