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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1898
Page
2
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican convention nomination for Joint Senator representing Bartholomew and Decatur counties. The outcome will depend on the convention decision.
A list of Bartholomew County candidates announces entries for county clerk treasurer recorder sheriff and commissioner. Names include Fred C. Ulrich James Burk Henry W. Rethwisch W F Coats Albert F Owens K K Colvin Stephen Bailey Scott Elz ea Penry Howe and Louis J Friedersdorff with nominations pending at the Republican county convention.
Fair and cooler tonight with Sunday fair conditions. The note blends weather with political commentary urging support for the Republican ticket. The piece also references ongoing war preparation and asserts U S naval strength regardless of war status.
A local Republican convention is planned for next Tuesday with urging all attendees to advocate their preferred candidate. After the convention, supporters are urged to rally behind the convention's formal choice.
A proposal aims to improve the city with essential building projects and a more efficient water works system while seeking to lower taxes. The measure seeks broad support, with expected gains for residents and officials alike.
WM J Beck announces for mayor pending Republican City Convention. WM T Davis named candidate for mayor of Columbus Indiana. Joel S Davis listed for mayor pending nominating convention. Vincent Thompson runs for City Marshal under Republican nomination. David Philips seeks City Marshal as Republican nominee. Walter Johnson declared as candidate for City Marshal subject to nominating convention.
J D Hunter announces candidacy for city clerk under Republican banner pending convention. James Patterson also enters race for city clerk as convention proceeds. James A Sibley declares candidacy for city treasurer opposing convention auction.
The piece argues the United States credit remains strong and a navy would deter Spain in any potential conflict. It suggests free silver would have wrecked credit, leaving the nation vulnerable without financial means or allied support from Austria and others in a war scenario.
We honor honest belief whether political or otherwise and value friends who are democrats. We never attack a man for conviction and, believing the Republican party serves the country best, have labored to show voters our reason for supporting the ticket. We trust future times will prove good times come under Republican administrations.
The passage recalls the 1892 election where Cleveland won and the gold standard issue faded. It emphasizes the tariff as the central battle, with Republicans favoring home protection and Democrats seeking tariff for revenue only, leading to Democratic victory in the end.
Lucy Lee of Naples Texas writes that her health returned after using Peruna and Manalin for catarrh and stomach trouble. She praises both remedies as the best medicines and says she can do housework without pain. Dr Hartman receives many letters and a book titled Facts and Faces is offered free by the PeruNA Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
Community leaders urge a united effort to stage the Old Homestead at the G. A. R. encampment benefit. The popular production features Uncle Josh Aunt Tilda and Ed Rick in comic sketches plus a city life tableau. Proceeds aid veterans and reconstruction efforts.
The piece argues the 1896 Chicago platform and populist currency ideas harmed the nation. It urges voters to back the Republican party in May, claiming Republicans defend progress, government stability, and laborer rights against Democratic and populist influences. It warns the next campaign will repeat past battles if Democrats win in key states.
The Republican party is described as supporting higher wages for workers while continually condemning threats to home protection and asserting these as core rights.
An old set of ads touts Bicola Pills as boosting nerves and vitality for men and women. J E Buckey testifies he recovered from ill health, gaining weight after using them. Other items advertise Turners Liver pills and local notices mix with social events and local happenings.
A memorandum account book with a $23 check and $20 in cash vanished between this city and Hartsville. A reward is offered for its return. Leave at the STAR office or Stewart and Jordan's livery barn in Hartsville. Stewart & Jordon.
Public notices list a Bible school at 9 30 a m with D B H Kan kle as superintendent. Public worship at 10 30 a m led by Mr and Mrs Thornton, with a children's meeting at 2 30 p m led by Mrs Thornton, and Y P S C at 6 p m with Mrs Kan kle. Evening worship at 7 p m with Mr and Mrs Thornton and others.
Miss Gertie Myers returns from North Vernon this evening. Miss Lou Rubottom accepts a trimmer position at Chas Pruitt's millinery in North Vernon. Henry Maley arrives from E tin burg. Max Hawley and Lew Sims visit from Bloomington. Frank Winchester of Ogilvie and Oscar McQueen of Clifford are in town. Mrs. Gerner will attend millinery openings in Indianapolis and models for Mrs. C. H. Thompson this season. Ed Hiner of Wayne township may run for county recorder, previously finishing second in a four candidate race.
Charley Hagen caused a disturbance at Toohey and Son's saloon before being ousted. James and Frank Toohey were arrested for assault and battery and the case stands before Esq. Palmer until next Wednesday. The county wheat crop looks promising if no damage occurs. Mrs. Fred Ulrich and son visited Franklin for the weekend. The Arion Dramatic Club of Seymour plans to present the Old Homestead here on Tuesday.
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