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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1898

Page

2

Announcements for Local County and City Posts

A list of candidates in Bartholomew and surrounding areas announces bids for Joint Senator, County Clerk, County Recorder, Sheriff, City Marshal, and City Clerk. Each entry notes candidacy subject to the Republican nominating convention and names several individuals: Lambert, Ulrich, Bure, Owens, Bahlw, Elzer, Howe, Orr, Thompson, Philips, Hunter, with roles in Bartholomew and Decatur counties and Clifty township.

W.W. W. Lambert Bartholomew County Bartholomew Decatur Fred C. Ulbich James Bure Obtephen Bailhw Scott Elzer Henry Howe Clifty Township Republican County Convention Georgee M. Orr Vincent Thompson David Philips D. Hunter

Denison's loyalty questioned alongside historic signers

The text compares SaM Dennison to George Washington and other Declaration signers and Valley Forge heroes, alleging he sought to sell his plant to gold Democrats in 1896 while denying or deflecting the claim. Washington's hatchet tale is cited as a contrast to Dennison's actions.

Sam Dennison George Washington Thomas Jefferson All Valley Forge Eaton Springs Yorktown

Letter Details Buyer Interest in Democrat Purchase

The text presents a viewpoint disputing how a letter by Mr Dennison is interpreted. It cites Dipboye as misreading the letter and asserts the writer sought satisfaction. The letter from Columnus, Inc. dated Sept 14, 1896, to Mn W Mooney asks when the writer can meet to discuss purchasing the Democrat.

Palmer Buckner Dipboye Democrat Columnus, Inc Mn, W A. Mooney

Political Appeal Over Naming Alternatives

A speaker protests how the Democratic committee treated him and urges transferring support from Bryan and Sewell to Palmer and Buckner. The aim is personal satisfaction and to bolster the national Palmer Buckner ticket.

Democratic Committee Bryan Sewell Palmer Buckner

Dennison Accused of 1896 Plant Sale Attempt

A historic claim alleges Dennison tried to sell his plant to gold Democrats in 1896. The page emphasizes the political taint around the figure and the era’s party strife.

Democrats and county figures blamed for backstabbing readers

A Forties era letter alleges local Democrats and county officials, including A. J. Dipboye and M. A. Locke, fed on patronage then turned on their candidates. It cites Sam Dennison, once county recorder and later constable and justice of the peace, who lamented Democratic treatment and floated a sale of his plant to the gold Democrats, with a letter to W. A. Mooney outlining proposed terms to aid Palmer and Buckner.

All the News That Is Fit to Print in Columbus

The piece notes a four reporter troupe in Columbus that has run a long spoof turning tragic as fate shifts. It references the Star and the Democrat, claiming increased circulation and continued printing of all news fit to print.

Columbus Democrat Star

Columbus Culture Club Holds Afternoon Meeting

The Columbus Culture Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Marsh's home on East Fifth Street. Attendees enjoyed an agreeable afternoon with sociable conversation.

The Columbus Culture Club Mary Marsh East Fifth Street

Patsey the unnamed boy in 1897 rescue case identified later

The twenty third annual report of the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Children notes one unidentified child found at Elizabeth and Canal streets on July 28, 1897. Labeled John Doe No 30, age five, he asserted his name was Patsey. Committed to Gerry society custody after no claimants appeared, he has since been placed in an institution.

Patsey Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Handa John Doe Elizabeth and Canal Streets Gerry Society New York News

Local Candy Kitchen and shops advertise goods and services

Short advertisements list several Columbus businesses. Candy Kitchen offers fresh daily candy under E C Becht. F Watt sells groceries with farm produce. Newcomb offers flour coal lime wood at low prices. Stobo, Carman, Reynoild, Lay, Hustler store, Pruitt, Christina New Year goods, and Griser tailor advertise various wares and services with emphasis on low prices and quality.

Hustler Queensware Chas

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Merchant Tailor Manhattan Clothing Co Washington Street J. L. Gysie Columbus Evening Star County Recorder Albert F. Owens Andidate Recorder Washington Hatchet Mr. Denni Gold Democrats Dennison France Robespiera England Jeffries Garfield Barthol Omew County A. J. Dipboye M. A. Locke Sam Nison Democrats Plant Were Mr. Mooney CoLuseus Mnd W. A. Mooney City M. Dennibson Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York Teddie Tucker Tuscany Tuckers Teddie Tommy Tinker Thomas Tinker Thomas Terrafirma Tub Toulon Tiber Tarry Sarah Fenton Hoyt Nursy William John Wilfrid Wilson Gibson Erie Cattle Company North America Wimodaughsis Club Janet Richards Business Directory J B Cook & Son Corner Second Jackson Citizens Schaffer, CO White Lilly Candy Kitchen P. D E. C. Becht Third Street John M. Newcomb Jackson Street Jos Stobo Stobo Herny Meier 4Th Stree— I Henry Meir Bruing Vonstrohe Baltimore Sycamore St F. Donner Washington St Will R. Carman John Hughes W. H. Buxton Wayland & Wflls Bell Phone Harrison A. E. Hartman Franklin Street Slutt Scott’s Clarence W. Adams John G. Lay Postoffice Opp M. J. Hirth Car 10Th Sanders & Taylor J. E. Ferguson Washington St. K Ferguson Orleans H. L. Ros M. A. Snively, Grocer Cor. 16Th Home Ave E.E. Waddington Nix McNeal Chestnut Street Fine Cable Delicatie Gur Dalvers Econ Pat Anage Fred Wolland Best On Earth H. T. Burnett & CO H.E. Langdon & CO L. Rosenbush & CO T.G Davidson & Henderson GEO Winans Try Armours Fremont Davis Franklin Danforth Manus J. A. Hughes Cor 4Th and W. Jon’s Henry von Fange Geo. Fellows V.l.griser Q. J. Noblitt Prall & Dennison E.w.ragsdale Washigton St Idies Bazar Connection Phnix Drug Store Hauser & Walker Holmes Lincoln Hamburg WM. Donholt M’f'r George Schinnerer Steve Wood Buck East Third Street Geo. Schinnerer White House Hilger-Straus Company SAS T. P. Major Louisville J. W. Wheeler Clarksville Tenn A.J. Langhrea Excell Penn Pwving Bradley Peon N. Belote Geenes W. R. Stephens Bowling Gareen Geo Galloway Bowling Green Jao W. Collins J.B. McKenzie Hopkinsville J Armstead Mapxinsville Tay the American Credit and Rating Co. (Incorporated Louisville, Ky Silverman Ecclu .c China Arnold’s
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