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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
2
You can enjoy elegant suits and overcoats designed by artists and made by skilled tailors. Our garments offer style and fit superior to mass produced or overpriced options. See boys and children’s suits reefers and ulsters offered at 25 to 50 percent less than elsewhere in major cities.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue reports total receipts for the year ending June 30 1897 at 61959300 dollars with a drop of 211022 between years. Consumption jumps by 1338 in distilled spirits while fermented liquors stay near prior levels. Collection costs fall to 3843469 dollars. Pre distilled spirits taxable gallons reach 62465648 with notable apples and grape brandy production figures.
The total receipts from taxes on tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, snuff and related items were $30,710,297, down $1,331,000 for the year. Gallons and barrels figures indicate reductions in tobacco product sales across categories.
Mr. Gorman aims to explain to Baltimore Sun readers how a small spare item came to be needed. He intends to outline the sequence of events and the reasoning behind securing the extra piece.
A historical report suggests the Kentucky killing stemmed from Democrat attempts to 'instruct' African Americans on how to vote. The piece frames a broader danger in education campaigns directed at Black voters.
The final act awarding a five year Cuban mail contract went to the New York and Cuban Mail Steamship Company after Postmaster General Gary signed the papers yesterday sealing the agreement.
The article notes Mr Gorman did not limit his campaigning to the Baltimore Sun ad columns and hints at some activity in rural sections, suggesting a broader approach to outreach beyond city media.
The market rally follows elections with no silver threat and a Supreme Court ruling limiting ICC freight rate power. Confidence returns as New York law is struck down and farm prices rise. Trade revives in the South despite frost and disease, with broad optimism for 1898 benefiting farmers, mechanics, merchants, manufacturers, bankers, and laborers.
S. P. Sheerin is expected to succeed S. O. Pickens as chairman of the Indiana National Democratic committees. The move signals leadership changes within the party's state structure.
A fragmentary notice hints at a poetic scene with names and imagery of winter and devilish tattoo like imagery. It lacks clear event, persons, or organizations to identify a concrete news item or public notice.
The article urges readers to donate discarded garments to religious and charity societies this winter. It stresses duty to help the deserving poor and to act cheerfully, citing the Lord loveth a cheerful giver.
The Charities Conference in Evansville Indiana features papers on child saving law organized charity and the Potato Patch Experience. Secretary Bicknell says Indianapolis will try the scheme next season after its success in Evansville as over 100 delegates take part. adjournment planned for tomorrow night.
An old advertisement claims Lexative Bromo Quinine tabs cure a cold in one day with a refund if not effective. It notes genuine tablets bear L B Q and mentions Rev Albert Carter of Burnsville who attended court. John Harbour vs Mary Harbour insanity is listed with attorney Marshall Hacker.
Moving to Brown Wm Waltman is moving his family to his farm in Brown County today. Several visitors including James Mahaffey of Newbern Jacob Dillman of Waynesburg and Dr Flavius Beck and wife of Harts were in the city. Clifty township Justice of the Peace D 8 Boyer attended the Covert trial. Oscar Fiegentaum and Louis Bowlen attended Fred Krause funeral. Delfina Coleman vs Isaac Coleman divorce trial set but postponed to tomorrow. Gus Boyd Reeves Co State agent was here this morning.
New Orleans reports little fever activity as quarantine eases across the south. Official notes show few new cases and deaths daily, with most deaths occurring when physicians were summoned late. Several new cases and deaths are listed in New Orleans areas, while other towns rapidly report no new infections.
The court records a suit by heirs including Catherine Redd Mary Smitha Nancy Kitcham ys John Covert Lucas Covert Jr Margaret H Covert Mary E Brown Sarah J Elliot Martin Covert Alexander Covert seeking equal distribution of Lucas Covert Sr estate. Attorney David Emig represents the plaintiff as witnesses are examined.
DiMarie Kollmeyer shows improvement at home. Brecher Flora’s child with typhoid fever improves. Blanche Rubottom’s illness abates after several days. A Banker family child contracts scarlet fever. Mrs. Jos Daniels not well. Mable and Niellie Lopp with scarlet fever improving.
A fragmentary Portuguese woman named Rosa recounts a man named Joe promising reunited life, meeting outside the jail, borrowing $30, and marrying another girl after his release. The tale is set in Barnstable where the jail stands, with broader contrast to Nantucket.
The article portrays Greece's Queen Olga as a motherly figure famed for simplicity and a compassionate nature. It recalls the sorrow of losing her eldest daughter Grand Duchess Paul and the tragic swift death of the princess in Russia.
An advertisement by J A Newton claims lower prices than rivals, offering ladies fine custom shoes at 2.50 while peers charge 3.00. The copy urges readers to subscribe to The Indianapolis Sentinel and states the edition size as twelve pages with payment to the Indiana company.
A light banter exchange recalls a rumor about staying at a friend’s house in Jersey. Wheeler denies it, noting the idea of leaving a bicycle in a barn overnight seems unlikely and dismisses the insinuation.
The passage notes Mayor Harrison's satisfaction with a trip to New York and suggests Mr. Bryan regrets not greeting Tamu warmly, reflecting notable political social dynamics.
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