12 May 1898
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
1
The committee on hotels and private entertainment calls on entertainers with contracts or changes to report to the committee chairman at once. No reductions in promised acts are expected, but reductions will raise the number. Invite any overlooked entertainers to report promptly.
An advertisement touts Cure A Cold in One Day with Laxative Bbromo Quin ine Tabs. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Genuine tablets labeled L. 13 priced 25 cents. Columbus papers claim 5 500 election tickets cost 315, Franklin 2 000 tickets cost 9 dollars, ballots worth 12 that year per Franklin Star.
A promotional notice touts Spring Topcoatings, Suitings and Trouserings as faithful to fashion. It invites readers to select garments and emphasizes quality and style in the offered cloths.
A local shop advertises a line of hats and gents furnishings described as a broad assortment. The notice highlights new stock and stylish options for men.
Madrid reports the Spanish government will not rest on laurels, ordering about 40 000 army reserves back to duty and forming a formidable expedition for delivery to the Philippine islands. A Tampa departure of the Gussie carries arms and munitions for Cuban insurgents, with a second expedition expected within twenty four hours. The Florida transport is loaded with Springfield rifles and ammunition and awaites clearance at Port Tampa.
Local vendor Lewis advertises fresh brook trout salmon and dressed catfish available daily at his stand, inviting customers to visit for quality catches and seafood.
A street preacher Hobbs spoke at the town hall on May 4 about the second coming of Christ. Memorial sermons and addresses are set for May 28 and Acoration Day at 3 p.m. Citizens invited. Local residents Lew Alexander Raphael Ben Spellman and others noted visiting or in town. Samuel Graham buys interest in the restaurant forming Graham & Carter.
Alumni Association calls all members to meet in the High School Chapel on Friday evening the 14th at 3 o clock. Sports results from the National League include Louisville 3 Pittsburg 4 Baltimore 4 Boston 8 Cleveland 7 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 10. Pfeifer's saloon reopens a new screen partition and larger bar. encampment traffic plans include railroads charging one cent per mile for troop transport. Library statistics by state librarian W E Henry show population 2.5 million, total books 651 510, circulating 368 644, access to non circulating libraries 14 60, counties with libraries 50, no library 42, and 62 4 percent of population with no library access.
Miss Lavina Carter of Clifford died aged 94 after a long life in North Carolina Kentucky and Ohio born May 9 1804 she joined the Methodist Episcopal church at 14 and remained devout. She lived in a four woman home circle oldest among sisters Sarah and others near ninety. Her death ends a well respected life as a Christian and community figure in Clifford.
A British steamer reports a Spanish torpedo boat destroyer guarding Algeciras Bay and the Straits was destroyed by an internal explosion. The vessel Destructor, built in 1887 at Clyde Bank, 182 feet long, armed with one 3.5 inch gun and multiple quick-firing guns, with three torpedo tubes and a crew of fifty five, is believed to have perished with all hands.
Seasonal outlook reports large fruit yields with apples pears and strawberries abundant. Wheat prospects are excellent though planted acreage is down. Delays in spring work resolved in May. corn planting may start next week if weather holds. Also notes on baseball figures and railroad siding expansion, police uniforms, and a murder case with witness contrasts. Clarence Sanders hires in Columbus. Sey. Dem.
The B and Q Southwest line plans a Sunday May 15 change to a fast freight schedule from shops near Washington to Cincinnati cutting travel time from eleven to eight hours. No passenger service changes noted but freight movement will intensify. The route and timing updates accompany ongoing efforts by Pennsylvania Co to secure property near Bartons flag house. The Columbus Creamery Co opens on Fifth street east of Burnett's Stocery offering all grades of cream from 65 cents to 1.40 per gallon and a cream parlor. Norris promotes wedding creams and events with milk products and delivery by telephone.
Results show Indianapolis 6 Milwaukee 5, Kansas City 9 Omaha 0, St Paul 10 Minneapolis 2, Detroit 9 Columbus 5 with 3 842 Columbus.149 lines noted. Today Columbus at Detroit Minneapolis at St Paul Omaha at Kansas City. Also report on Fifth and Washington arch delay due to street work and illness of liveryman Jake Hughes. Washington pension list for Indiana residents lists original renewals increases and reissues with multiple names and amounts.
Company A First Regiment Indiana Volunteers hosts a military ball at the Harmony Cleveland Club Hall on Wednesday evening May 18. Proceeds support purchasing regimental colors and honor the Indiana unit.
Dr. Funkhouser hires Dr. R Y Thomas of Chicago to expand his dental practice. Governor Mount notes Gen. McKee may be named brigadier general amid telegram from Senator Fairbanks. Fehring urges Columbus streets ready for G A R encampment next week. Court cases moved from Johnson circuit to Bartholomew county include damages suits and Johnson county superintendent dispute. Samuel W Fitch of Ohio township seeks county auditor. Pension talk follows old soldiers and widows. STAR job and grouting work at Stabbuth’s store proceed. Mrs Gallager, Charley Bond’s grandmother, reportedly ill.
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