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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1897
Page
2
The editorial notes shoppers can choose elegant suits and overcoats at 25 to 50 percent less than in larger cities. It contrasts quality bespoke tailoring with cheap ready made clothes and cites plans to pave streets, praising soldierly patriotism and Mayor Beck’s pledge to complete paving when weather permits.
Tax names W F Norton and Frank considered as potential candidates. The note suggests Norton could run strong for mayor if persuaded and elected.
Article notes Jackson township as a candidate for county office in the upcoming election. It references party positions, past performance, and mentions various political figures with unclear connections and fragmented phrases.
The coming State encampment by the G A R is expected to be highly attended, with active preparations by committees ensuring a hearty welcome for visiting veterans. The financial committee, comprised of wealthy local capitalists and business leaders, anticipates ample funds, and much has already been raised or promised. The other committees are working hard, making the outlook flattering.
The piece argues onMAN or Arthur Pue Gorman may seek Governor or President, with Baltimore Sun foreseeing Maryland politics remains sharp. It contrasts David B. Hill’s machine methods with Maryland’s boss rule, predicting renewed attention on Gorman as a national figure amid party power struggles.
A new game law allows quail shooting until January 1 as shotgun noise signals opening day. Reports from farms show abundant quail and rabbits, with two broods visible after a favorable summer. Hunters note corn fields as ideal quail retreat areas due to hawk predation limits. The statewide outlook is for widespread quail presence this season.
Farmers oppose careless hunting and post properties to keep sabre hunters away. Polite requests often win access and dinner invites, while raucous shooters trigger clashes. The 1897 quail law bans sale or removal of game within Indiana and sets fines. it preserves possession for personal use and supersedes portions of the old statute.
An unaffiliated old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drugstores refund the purchase price if the remedy fails. The label notes cost as 25 cents.
The funeral for Mrs Rebecca Mitch el occurred this afternoon at two o clock from the family residence. Rev Schofield conducted the services and interment followed at New Hope Cemetery.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church met at Mrs Nannie Maynard's home and the afternoon drew a large crowd. Proceeds from the lunch added a nice sum to the treasury. Mrs Maynard was aided by Susie Ballard Amy Woolley and Nannie Ballard of Shelbyville.
Deaths include Omer Wittenhouse age 10 in Wayne township from pneumonia and a 17 year old Arnholtz son who died of typhoid at Clifty. Isaac S. Reed of Indianapolis and Laura Kahoe of the Salvation Army in Anderson wed. Father Wilkins marks 25 years as priest in Decatur. Caution on advertised goods and wall paper at Nobliti’s 85217.
Mrs. Arthur Overstreet entertained eleven tables at progressive euchre this afternoon at her North Worhington street home. The beautifully decorated house featured ferns palms carnations chrysanthemums and flowers. Honored guests included Mrs. Met Bradley Mrs. Will Lincoln Mrs. Geo Kerr Miss Cordia Linton Mrs. Frank Crump Sr Mrs. John Crump Sr Mrs. R F Gottschalk Mrs. Joe Weller Mrs. Louis Lehman and many others.
The piece promotes The Indianapolis Sentinel and related papers with notices on implies abundant future news about McKinley’s administration and Indiana state government. It markets subscriptions and lists competing papers, then shifts to an unrelated sales pitch and a Calisarete laxative claim.
Claud Smith of F Wayne, a life inmate in the north prison, is deemed insane after the murder of George Frecht. The report notes mental state while lingering in the facility.
Circuit Court dismissed the case against Joseph Carter accused of stealing chickens at Hope after the hearing this morning. The action closes the matter with no further court steps indicated.
In a parlor scene Tommy rebukes a visiting young man, saying he is not the boy often seen in papers begging candy from suitors. He nonetheless hints that he might take any coins if offered.
J N Marsh of the Times reports a carload of blank newspaper stock arriving today weighing 24 000 pounds Mrs Van Harlinger from Mason Ohio plans an evening visit with C W Adams and family An ad for Cascarete candy cathartic appears in the text amid miscellaneous notes
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