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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
2
James A Sidley is named in the Svar as a candidate for renomination to the city treasurer post. He has served the city faithfully and, if nominated and elected, would continue to serve with the same fidelity as in the past.
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county enters the race for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew Decatur district subject to Republican convention decisions. The move positions Lambert to represent the two counties in the state senate.
A list of candidates announced for Bartholomew County offices including county clerk recorder sheriff and treasurer. Fred Ulrich James Burk Albert Owens R. B. Colvin Stephen Ekil Scott Elzea Henry Howe and George M. Orr seek party nomination at the Republican convention.
Multiple candidates announce runs for city mayor marshal clerk and treasurer in Columbus Indiana. Each declares candidacy subject to the Republican nominating convention, including William J Beck Vincent Thompson David Philips Walter Johnson James Patterson James Sibley and others seeking party approval.
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Reddin who has been ill with mouth and throat trouble is some better with hopes for a full recovery.
In talks with city and county leaders, republicans urge holding the senatorial convention by mid April. They favor April to avoid clashing with other conventions and suggest Decatur County correspondence to coordinate the timing.
A boastful note asserts the Star surpasses other city papers in local news coverage and front-page material. It claims no spares are made in obtaining the latest items and contrasts its content with metropolitan papers. It urges readers to compare offerings.
Cannon Lodge No 343 F I A M extending sympathy to Schaffer's children and relatives. The lodge will be draped in mourning for thirty days and the resolutions will be spread on the minutes as a memorial and published in the Columbus Star. A copy will be sent to relatives. By order committee.
The Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30, worship at 10 45 with The Gospel According to You, a 2 o'clock brigade service, five ring service, 7 o'clock preaching, and chorus choir music. Christian Tabernacle lists Sunday school at 2 pm junior Endeavor at 9 30 am YPS E services at 6 pm with morning topic Christianity in the First Century and evening topic the Christian Trade Mark. Everyone is invited.
The Star profiles Harry D. Cooper known as Railroad Jack a man educated witty and an orator who travels by hammock under passenger trains. Born in Oshkosh Wis he is 33 years old has ridden 100000 miles across 30 states on 70 railroads without paying fare. He worked as a teacher attended Rush Medical College and favors Republican politics.
A long roster lists township officials including German Jootn L Joos Flat Rock Hawcreek Clifty Clay Rockcreek Nineveh Union and others with names such as J W Shaw N E Joseph Steenbarger W H Dowell and John M Williams. An executive committee includes S W Norton Thomas W Rominger Gustavus Miller Jeff Uuffman and William Ou. Advisory members include Barney McEvenue John M Williams Arthur Oversteet Wim Schooler and others. Also an advertisement urges buying shoes at J A Newton's One price cash shoe store with low prices guaranteed.
Paris critics praise Jessie Allen for Venice views and Venetian study with Canaletto influence. Ida Burgess gains Chicago recognition as a mural painter and decorator, with works at the Illinois state building and Evanston Lunt library. Mrs. Jennie Jamison lectures on cooking in Wisconsin farmers institutes.
John M. Dickey and Rosa Carnes obtained a marriage license. Miss Mary McElree died at her home between 12 and 1 this morning of consumption at age 29. Funeral at Catholic church Monday nine, burial Garland Brook. She was formerly a clerk at Hilger Strauess store and had been ill for months.
Mary A. Russel sues John F Grifin Viola Letsinger Ada Letsinger and Clara Letsinger for partition with Everroad and Brown as attorneys. State of Indiana on the relation of Wm Shea prosecuting attorney sues Martha Ruddick. Penalty set at 60 000. Wm H Shea attorney. State of Indiana vs John Teany for petit larceny with trial set for 22 h.
The article describes next season's Russian blouse fashions in black green brown blue and gray silks with varied weaves and yokes. It notes jeweled belts with semiprecious stone settings and sleeve details with left side openings or front fastenings.
A trade notice states a three year old, well bred horse is available in exchange for a family horse. The offer mentions Wm Schoolec's livery barn as the location for completing the trade and notes the horse is not broken.
Mrs J Haynes of Springfield Missouri appeals for publication of her May 1887 letter praising Peruna for female weakness a pelvic catarrh battle cured by four and a half bottles. The ad warns women the remedy cures catarrh anywhere and offers a free health and beauty book from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
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