11 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
1
A roundup of city news includes visits by Franklin relatives, plans for Leviathan Smith to build on Fourth street, and James F. Wright in town as rock creel trustee. Reports mention Mayor Beck praised for street lighting policy, tax levy for 1898, and insulation work on electric wires. Weather, illness and community updates fill the column.
Forsale three room house on Ninth street with iron fence and cement walk in front. Trade options offered up to value of 45 cents. Ridge Quarterly meeting notices preachings at St. John's church Sunday 10:30 a m and 6:45 p m Tuesday 18th 7 p m Wednesday 19th 10:30 am with both English and German communion. St. Matthew's church services Sunday 2:30 pm Wednesday 7 pm and Thursday 10:30 am with communion. Visitors asked to make best impression on visiting brother.
Greenwood is described as a small Indiana town seven miles from Kokomo with about two thousand residents, a curfew law, a resigned marshal over inadequate pay, one city officer, and a jail removed weeks ago. Five hundred residents work in local factories and numerous churches and benevolent societies exist.
The finance committee of the en campment committee met at 7 30 tonight in Mayor Becks private office. Members present included W A Mooney John L Gysie Wm Brockman John D Lyle Richard Shea John S Crump EF Tuttle Will G Lewin M T Reeves M O Reeves and W J Beck.
The column notes Lienberger's Still twinkles and Elli's line of pictures, with Albert Kinney threatened by lung fever and Frank Coats seeking a third ward Republican bid. It reports street paving plans and bids due January 381st, corn and wheat prices at local elevators, and praise for The Star’s appearance and editorial stance. It mentions Crump county fair plans, a new bowling alley, warehouse expansion by Columbus Handle Company, and relief for the Orick family. Mayor Beek aims to push Washington Street paving with broad support.
Mrs. Charles Griffith travels from Edinburg, A. J. Dipboye visits North Version, and others return home from Shelbyville or visit Indianapolis. Overstreet praised by The Journal as capable and trusted. Arthur Coningsby resigns from Metropolitan Life and plans England trip. Bradstreet notes cautious optimism in iron and glass sectors with fewer business failures.
The leader of Low Prices George W. Wellington and Mrs Eva Payne nee Brazel were married last evening at the bride’s parents home on 9th street Edinburg. The standard bearer of congratulations extends well wishes.
Griffith moves his family back from Columbus to Edinburg. Miss Leola Jones and Daisy Wells visiting from Columbus. Ww Fisk and wife travel to Columbus. Dr Geo Dennison from Columbus visits, spending two to three days here weekly. Columbus plans a county fair this year after a long gap.
The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association holds its annual meeting tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. in the association parlor. Directors will be elected to five vacancies due to term expirations and resignations. Term-expiring: G. L. Reeves, E. E. Waddington, Frd Donner. Resignations: J. M. Carr, Wm. Taylor. Members are urged to attend.
Fred Hodler age 60 died this morning of paralysis at his Brown street home. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Thos Williams of near South Bethany died yesterday afternoon. His funeral was held today at one o clock in South Bethany. He was forty five years old.
A man using the name Harry J. Vance registered at the DeArmond hotel in Greensburg, contracted for the Rink Opera House, then fled to Columbus. Deputy Sheriff Mark V. Larkin brought him back and he awaits trial before Squire Creath. The penalty for beating a hotel bill in Indiana is a $25 fine and 90 days in jail. If forced to perform a return engagement via Rushville, he would face additional scrutiny.
Reflections on gender rules in society note that women set the standards yet older men remain desirable as younger women age, while young men can linger in social circles longer. The piece hints at upcoming gatherings with enterprising Columbians visiting for the encampment.
John A. George expands bicycle stock with sporting goods and a colored band, while veterans settle nearby. The Star notes rival papers’ influence, announces immediate switchboard expansions for rising telephone demand, and praises Daisy Lazzell’s home purchase. Players discuss trunk line prospects to Vincennes and Columbus.
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