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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
2
WW W Lambert of Bartholomew county announces candidacy for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur district subject to the Republican convention. The statement names Lambert and cites the district and party process as the path to nomination.
Fred C. Ulrich announces candidacy for County Clerk pending Republican nomination. James Burk also declares for County Clerk pending GOP nominating convention. Henry W. Rethwisch enters race for County Treasurer subject to Republican nomination.
Multiple announcements list Albert F Owens H B Colvin Stephens IL and Henry Howe as candidates for recorder and sheriff in Bartholomew county. Each entry notes candidacy is subject to the Republican convention decision and county nominating process. George M Orr also appears as a sheriff candidate.
William J Beck and William T Davis declare mayoral bids in Columbus Indiana under Republican guidance. Vincent Thompson and David Philips seek City Marshal posts. Walter Johnson J D Hunter and James F Patterson announce runs for City Clerk subject to Republican nominating conventions.
The question notes a $56,000 bonded debt charged to taxpayers of Columbus prior to 894 and asks what improvements had been made. It requests evaluation of prior spending and completed projects tied to the debt.
A clipped line notes that Dip Newt Marsh never advocates one principal to advance the Republican cause and references his paper in Independent. The fragment hints at a discussion on party strategy and independence in political writing.
Readers question Marsh on Republican loyalty after years of city politics. He denies voting for Republicans while critics accuse him of advising the party on campaigns. The piece labels him disgruntled as both parties distance him.
The issue notes Walter Johnson as candidate for the marshal position in Columbus. Johnson is well known for serving the public as water works superintendent and would likely make a strong race if nominated and elected.
The passage notes bipartisan support as Cannon of Illinois introduces a defense appropriation of $50,000,000. Members from Republicans, Democrats, and Populists in both chambers vote for the measure, unified despite political differences on foreign policy.
A fragmented society note mentions a job inquiry at the STAR office. It also reports Mrs. Frank McNeal ill at Chestnut Street, Lou Thompson improving, Washington street gas work begun, Fehring's drug store perfumes, and a St. Louis return planned by Mrs. Wilson. Diphtheria cases rise in Newbern with five deaths. local nurse updates, property sale to Jas. F. Cox, and visits by Misses Sadie Wilson Anna Brown and Miss Ida Landers.
A fragmented list shows township names and officials including Clay Mill er Custavas Miller Rockcreek Jeff Ullfamian Sandcreek A R Anderson Wayne William Weisman Jackson Hernan Aldenhagen Ohio William n Smith Union Jesse Clark Nineveh Clay White with an Advisory Committee names Barney McEvenne Wm Kennedy Joan Wilkins Arthur Overstreet Wm Schooler Dr O H Mennett. A shoe ad promotes J A Newton store with low cash prices and price guarantees. Warns several candidates may announce city offices soon. H E Wells was severely injured when struck by a falling telephone pole yesterday.
The following named persons were selected to serve as petit jurors They are H W Gant Sandcreek Tp JM Taylor Rockcreek Tp Martin McClintic Clifty Dyp Joel A Wilson Sandcreek Tp James Mahaffey Clifty Tp John Schatter Hawereek Tp W A Patterson Hawereek Tp J M Spragg Jackson Tp W H Bevis Nineveh Tp John Klipsch Flatrock Tp W H Hansing Harrison Tp John A Bloomenstock Chetwahas township
Cannon Lodge No 343 F A M passes condolence resolutions for Herm F Schaffer, noting his long service and Masonic spirit. The lodge will be draped in mourning for 30 days and the resolutions will be entered in minutes and published in the Columbus Star to relatives.
A brief hostile note claims Marsh adopts an Independent stance to attract support from Republican backers for his small newspaper and then betray them. The object is alleged patronage leverage rather than principled politics.
In earlier years large funds were spent hauling gravel onto Washington Street each spring and removing it each fall. The project will be halted at least as far north as the pavement, reducing future expenses on this stretch.
Ed Cobb entertained the High School senior class last night at 1 home on North Mermanic street. Attendees reported an enjoyable time and that all present partook in the social gathering.
Sparse notes indicate Frank Smith is involved in a major trade in the tombstone business with reports of recent sales in the past days. No other names or specifics provided.
Dick Patterson, employed as a salesman by John Hirth, is announced as a Republican candidate for clerk. Known locally, he would make a strong race if nominated and a capable clerk if elected.
A fragmentary Times column attacks J N Marsh for opposing Republicans while praising party loyalty. It condemns Marsh’s alleged lifelong anti Republican stance and urges the party to follow its own platform without outside counsel amid local campaign tensions.
Marriage license filed for Harry Dickey and N Janie Barnett as recorded. Weather report fragment notes March 11 afternoon clear and cold, Saturday partly cloudy with rain tonight.
State of Indiana files op relation suit Wa. H. Shea vs. Edgara Springer with penalties of 500 dollars. Wm. EL Shea is attorney.
A vintage ad for L B Q tablets promises a cold cure in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. It notes genuine tablets carry L B Q on each pill and are priced at 25 cents.
Seymour Twramatic Co presents Old Homestead at Crump's Opera House Tuesday night March 22 for the encampment fund. Pictures of the company are on display in Gysie's clothing store window.
City officials debate debt management as council members discuss annual payments and a $6.25 monthly saving measure. The tone reflects a Republican readership urging prudent fiscal policy to reduce bonds outstanding.
Seymour lawyer and politician Hon. Jason B. Brown died last night at 11 30 after a long liver ailment. He actively campaigned in 1894 and 1896 and was a well known figure in local politics.
Tio Trade or Va ty seeks a family horse. They offer a three year old, well bred but not broken. For details inquire at Wm. Schooler’s livery barn.
Miss Mary McChea remains ill. Bedna Young of Flat Rock visited town. Foreman Ed Sibel confined by sickness. L Lehman Go ad added today. Miss Corda Foster’s long illness shows no improvement. Rev. L A Gould led missionary meeting at First Baptist on China. Fifth Street residents debate paving to Feail Street. Free Silver Club and Columbus Democrat seek Indianapolis Sentinel withdrawal. Mrs Jett homebound. society news shortage. Prof McCracken urged to run for Fifth ward council.
Rev. Frank Hood of Columbus delivered a graduation address at Sandusky last night and returned home this morning. Greensburg News reports Adolph Strauss traveled back to Columbus this morning. Sey. Rep.
Mrs. Andrews visits State Line while Rev Rwartwood returns there. Candidates for county treasurer are discussed with Chas McCallie named. George Menzie campaigned in town. Greensburg News urges reading party achievements. Fourth and Wanhing street improvements rumored by a local citizen. Old Time Social by Rathbone Sisters at Houck Tice Maple Grove well attended. Rock Band Concert tickets sold at Ellis and Babbernack. M E church event Saturday 8 p m. Marsh attains and local notable citizens named. C S Compton sails off Columbus division to funeral in Cincinnati. El Martin to pull cannon rope during absence. Mrs Lena Ingall and Mrs Clarene Adams hosting Club and Orinoco Literary Society meets at Northside school tonight with musical program and Q A. Foreman notes sickness delaying job work. ready soon.
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