03 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1897
Page
1
An office says it received a communication from a young woman that reflects on a Columbus citizen with unfavorable notoriety. It declines to publish due to the nature and lack of proof, stating the paper is not seeking libel suits at this time.
B M Boyd travels to Indianapolis for Lula Kennedy and Marion Tuttle wedding at Third Christian church. Reception planned at 1419 Bellefontaine St. Oscar Sears Storey recital praised by Miss Martha Palmer's pupil. Uncle J. W. Storey noted. Various city visitors and notices of personal trips, with farm paper subscription pitch.
A string of short notices shows many residents and visitors heading to Indianapolis for the Chrysanthemum show, visiting friends, or attending events. Names include Rev. G. L. Curtiss, Mrs. Elizabeth Keyes, Miss Bernice Swengal, Miss Pearl Spurgeon, Mrs. Keller, Miss Mary Keller, Mrs. Al White, Mrs. Emma Beatty, and others, with several going from Belleville, Seymour, Maple Grove, and Kent to Indianapolis.
The new interchangeable mileage book has sold 2,573 copies in two months, with many traveling salesmen using up older mileage before switching. The report notes the favorable exhibit, while other local items include a racehorse move to Washington Courthouse Ohio, a water main leak fixed by the Water Works Superintendent, and multiple relocations and notices around the city.
Divorce case filed by Mary A Weddle against John Weddle with J F Cox listed as attorney. Case details show dissolution of marriage and related legal actions to be pursued in court.
Harry R Kendall and Flora Patterson are recorded as a married couple in the latest marriage licenses. The filing lists both parties and confirms the license issuance.
Attention pensioners. Bring your vouchers to Cal Hunter at 418 5th Street ground floor. Payment is ten cents.
Mrs Thompson has been suffering a mashed foot for several days but is now showing some improvement.
Louisville dispatch reports bloodshed across Kentucky as four men are killed in Frankfort during clashes over alleged bribery to suppress Black voters. A fireman named Frank Egbert led a group to bring back out voters, resulting in gunfire that wounded several and killed Howard Glore and Deputy Deakens, with multiple others injured.
A leak in the water main in front of the Alameda club rooms was repaired this afternoon by Waterworks superintendent Wm. Cotton.
The funeral for Patrick McIntyre, son of Mr and Mrs Jas McIntyre, will be held at St Bartholomew’s Church at 9 o clock in the morning.
Epworth League holds a regular business session tonight with the election of officers for the next six months. A full attendance is desired to ensure a complete slate and proper proceedings.
Pension vouchers drawn from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Owens and Williams for 10 vis. funds benefit the Sons of Veterans encampment. No stairs to climb, come early.
The body of Miss Mary Krahl was found in the canal last evening in Cambridge City Iné. Police believe she took her own life while temporarily deranged. Her hat and wraps were folded on the bank. Krahl worked as a book keeper and was active in church and Christian Endeavor work.
New Casino Pa November 3 William Findlay Brown died from injuries suffered in a football game three years ago when kicked on the head. A swelling and tumor developed despite treatment from leading physicians. He belonged to the First United Presbyterian church and was a regular attendee.
Local notice announces the opening event for Cloak with a display running Monday and Tuesday at Meyer and Fiegenbaum. The ad highlights new arrivals and a launch timing at the store location.
A horse pulling Scotts bread wagon ran away this morning and was halted at Sixth and Washington Streets by Wm Henderson. No damage reported.
The Keith-Hill trial drew a large crowd at the courthouse this afternoon. Today's session focused on witnesses not examined yesterday and the case likely heads to the grand jury tomorrow.
The latest vessel from the Yukon district returns with a cargo described as human clay and a sizable assortment of blasted hopes aboard. The report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the breadth of material brought back from the expedition.
Governor Mount appointed Samuel C. Stimson to succeed David M. Henry on the Vigo county Superior Court bench. Henry resigned to become internal revenue collector for the Terre Haute district.
The report notes Owens and Williams have been admitted to practice before the Tension Department in Washington DC and lauds their business acumen. It predicts they will be very successful from start to finish in any undertaking.
The state printing board will meet Saturday to award a two year printing contract from current bids. The clerk’s totals will be finalized by then and the result announced for the first time.
Thomas Good a farmer seven miles south of Frankfort Ind died this morning from wounds inflicted last Saturday night in a quarrel with tenant Robert Lane. Lane is jailed in Frankfort on a murder charge.
A sharp proverb contrasts better journalism with overhyped tossing of money for poor content. It urges readers to demand value and clarity in what they pay for and receive.
In Madison Indiana on November 3 three inches of rain fell in the last sixty hours and the area continued to receive showers.
Election returns from Virginia show a largely apathetic voter response with the Democratic state ticket winning by about 55 000 to 60 000 votes. Democrats hold two thirds of the House of Delegates and four fifths of the Senate, with only a minor factional incident in Berkley near Norfolk disrupting the calm. Neither party achieved a full turnout.
A new school building in Indiana caught fire yesterday afternoon from a defective furnace causing a stampede of teachers and students. The blaze was extinguished by a bucket brigade with damage not exceeding fifty dollars.
J. H. Van Curren of Humington Indiana reports a cabbage patch near Warnaw three miles away yielded a large crop. He planted three fourths of an acre and raised ten tons of cabbages during the November period.
Complete Hamilton county returns show Bushnell, Rep., governor with a 1,511 plurality over Chapman, Dem. Cohen, fusionist, leads the legislative ticket with 41,395 votes, Harris tops the senate ticket at 39,448, Cohen's majority 1,947. Total county vote 82,000 across 270 precincts. Other non ticket candidates received light support.
Spencer Ind Nov 2 The church of the Latter-day Saints completed a three day conference last night with twenty five missionaries from southern Indiana in attendance Reports indicate several conversions and the construction of a new church in Washington county
An advertisement claims quick cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets sold by all druggists. Money back if it fails to cure, price 25 cents.
Reports from Illinois Indiana and Ohio describe a 24 hour continuous rain and gale after a late snow. Chicago endured a windy storm with traffic halted though no damage reported. Rain may help sowed crops, but much land remains uncertain.
Clinton Indiana November 2 William Nelson employed at Bra Creek mine dropped a spark from his pipe into a keg causing an explosion that ignited his clothing and fatally injured him.
An advertisement proclaims very low prices on shoes claiming to beat other dealers on quality and price. A seller touts a ladies fine custom shoe at 2.50 versus competitor 3.00 and urges customers to buy where cheap and honest pricing helps the customer.
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