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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
2
A condensed political excerpt notes Democratic gains in Kentucky and New York with Republicans facing defeats and shifts in control. The passing lines reference statewide results, legislative posture, and questions about future party strength amid a tense national platform discussion.
The speaker notes that what they have gained is welcomed, and the Republicans are very well pleased with the situation.
A Democratic editor remarked he did not want millionaire R. McLean elected to the U S Senate from Ohio. The editor states McLean will not join the Senate but will train to defeat Bryan for the 1900 presidential nomination.
In a morning recount, observers note spirits lifted as Old Glory soared above the roosters, delivering a near clean sweep. The scene captures a period of renewed vigor and morale among friends and onlookers.
Fragmentary line notes Hanna backed by labor allies as Democratic force opposes him. Emphatic cheers for Ohio echo through the scene despite opposition from party leaders and labor friends.
A fragmented local notice describes roosters along Ale Street reacting to a distant scream from Old Glory perched on Freedom Corner. The scene ends with the roosters reacting, implied by the voice of the source.
A tongue in cheek note questions the credibility of Bryan's boast that Colorado was within reach, suggesting the claim was improbable and likely rhetorical.
Old soldiers rejoice at Republican triumphs with reports of Bryan’s large Ohio plurality and a predicted clean sweep in Indiana. The piece credits the Dingley bill and home protection for wage earners while noting Democratic doubts about free silver and party prospects in New York.
The Brown County primary concluded with several officials nominated. Clerk William Pittman, Auditor Dr. John C. Ross, Sheriff George A McDonald, Treasurer Isaac Labor, Surveyor James P. Preset, Coroner Dr. A. J. Ralphy. Rod Ruddick was defeated after a valiant effort.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ball were visiting relatives when he loaded a gun into the wagon as they prepared to return home. The weapon discharged, wounding Mrs Ball in the body. the injury is described as painful but not serious.
Epworth League at the M. E. Church elected officers for a six month term. John I. Cochrane president Molly Linson first vice president Emma Hill second vice president Lynn Gaston third vice president Bertie Effinger fourth vice president Kate Rubottom secretary Mary Glanton corresponding secretary Woodbry Day treasurer Mrs Frank Pruitt chorister Lena Day organist Bert Kellenberger librarian The Jeffersonville district cabinet meets Friday November 26 at 1 PM.
A report notes eastern sportsmen consider purchasing Brown County land to create a game reserve. FE W Titus departs for Evansville to attend a Y M C A state meeting, taking the STAR. John Bower renews his Evening Star subscription. J N Marsh and Herman Carr are chosen to appraise the Republican News Co belongings.
The joint will of William Whipker and Elizabeth Whipker was probated yesterday. The estate is estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and distributes to August Whipker with 5000 to be paid. Minnie Chas Shulty Rudolph Whipker and Mary Suring receive 1000 each, with the latter sums sent prepaid to parties in Germany.
Catalog of railroads includes Cincinnati and Muskingam Valley lines, Cleveland and Marietta Tailway, Cleveland Canton and Southern, Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis railway, Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation, Grand Rapids Western Dunkirk, Evansville and Indianapolis, Terre Haute lines, Pere Marquette, Grand Rapids and Indiana, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Louisville and Nashville, and multiple cross state routes linking Louisville Cincinnati St Louis Evansville Toledo Vandalia Wabash and more.
A simple but pretty wedding united Mr Harry R Kendall and Miss Flora Patterson last evening in Columbus at the First Methodist church. Rev G L Curtins officiated as the couple left for Terre Haute where they will reside. the bride taught in public schools and the groom is with Prudential Life Insurance now stationed in Terre Haute.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church meet this afternoon in the church parlors. These meetings are pleasant and productive of much good. George A. Allery helped erect the new Medora school building and returned this morning to Columbus. Representative Elwood Hidridge and wife visited his father at Judge Hacker’s home in Columbus yesterday. Pension day brings many veterans substantial checks. James N. Marsh appointed administrator of the Ellen E. Murry estate.
Over sixty Knights of Pythias from the city attend the Franklin district convention. Local dealers pay 90 cents for wheat and 20 cents for corn. Ed. Call notes Will Springer of Elizabeth town was in Indianapolis and Fred Kollmeyer came from Columbus. Frank Toohey is ill. County commissioners plan to bid on gravel roads in Sand Creek township November 18. Gillmore and Leonard's comedy Hogans Alley is the town topic with interest in their arrival.
The report notes Kansas redeemed and aligned with prosperity as regions including Pennsylvania Iowa Massachusetts Maryland performed in line with expectations.
Dry wood is reported at the Handle Factory with 351 units and 141 bundled logs observed in storage. Local inspectors are noting the condition and quantity as part of routine site checks.
New York state remains a pivotal battleground in the presidential race with strong organization and turnout efforts. Campaigns emphasize urban centers and key counties to secure broad support for the November vote.
A city council bi weekly meeting is set for tonight. The fire department proposes a Thanksgiving ball and requests generous patronage. The Herald references yesterday and dismisses roosters while querying opinions about Pennsylvania.
The notice mentions a grand price sale featuring dress goods, eleaks and underwear at Meyer & Riegenbaum's. It notes two months left in the year marked by pleasures and sorrows, with Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching in Indianapolis context.
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