15 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1897
Page
1
The Reeves Pulley Co. finished a massive pulley 103 inches in diameter with a 38 inch face for Cerea line Mill B in Indianapolis. It will be shipped tomorrow morning.
A Sunday blackout occurred when electric light wires on circuit No 2 tangled with Harrison telephone wires in Maple Grove, forcing a cutout. Circuit No 1 also tangled with Sixth and Washington streets, causing a bright display and line shutdown. Heavy rain prevented repairs, leaving the plant shut down.
Fish Commissioner Sweeney drafts a bill for the next legislative meeting to guard against trespassing sportsmen. He asks for a reasonable appropriation to enforce the law, saying current enactment is defective. He favors strict police and aims to boost game and food birds including Mongolian pheasants in Indiana.
County Association announces a two day meeting with opening exercises on Friday November 26 including music and several classroom sessions led by Professors Gantvoort Woodruff Olcott and Washburn Orchestra. Saturday November 27 features more music nature work violin solo and vertical writing with committee appointments and adjournment. John Newcom invites inspection of his wood and feed west of everything at low prices.
J. Hood and Carrie Rodgers and Frank Boone and Ida Smith were licensed to marry on Saturday, according to the marriage notices.
Walter Waltman Lora Peggs Wm Thompson and Geo Rubottom returned Saturday night after a four day hunt reporting 184 birds 73 rabbits 6 squirrels 2 snipe and 1 pheasant.
Trustee Jewell reports weekly charity orders for last week: Monday 6 25, Tuesday 11 19 75, Wednesday 8 18 10, Thursday 6 1L 50, Friday 6 9 35, Saturday 9 11 80. Total 40 orders 871 65. Of this total three orders totaling 7 05 were for quarantine patients.
Columbus High School beat Franklin High 18 to 4 in a Saturday football game at Crump’s Driving Park. The score stood 12 to 0 at halftime, Franklin added a touchdown but failed the kick, Columbus added a second TD and kicked goal. Waggoner starred for Franklin and Prof. Neal accompanied the Franklin team.
Mrs John Marrinee died at the family home on Franklin street between 8th and 9th Sunday morning after a long illness. She was 35. The funeral will be at the house Tuesday at two o'clock.
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Jones was held at the Presbyterian church at 3 0 o clock Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev Hood. Burial took place at City Cemetery. J F Cox traveled to Franklin to attend the Johnson circuit court opening over the William Washer case versus Christina Helt administrator of Henry Helt and others. Elizabethtown party reports wildlife counts from a four day outing at Champions. Nat Hill backs a Republican newspaper for Brown county with first issue forthcoming. High school football team left for Columbus to play that city’s team. Ike Landers 19 jailed on assault and battery charges. Local fishing yields noted with bass and other catches. Glass and strawboard trusts announce price increases. Mrs J D Emmons returns from Indianapolis and Noblesville. Indiana had twenty thousand marriages last year. Horse theft gangs noted. Mrs Henry Wells and Irene visit Edinburg. Trains 18 and 19 may be discontinued on the Panhandle line. Miss Liltie Engelbach visiting Edinburg. WANTED A good shoemaker at Joe Hae eles shop 423 Fourth street. Edward Sibel among visitors to Seymour.
An old article notes hunters find many farms posted against hunting. Respectful, well‑mannered hunters often gain permission and may be invited to dinner, while those who neglect prior arrangements risk being turned away.
The G A R reception committee appointed by W A Mooney to greet visiting encampment officers will meet tonight at 7 30 in the mayor s office. Members include W J Beck Will G Irwin B M Hutchins John B Crump HM L Rest J N Marsh Geo W Cooper W A Stevens F Vuttle and others.
In Jennings county Scipio on Saturday Ches Kiefer aged 19 aimed to hunt despite his father Smith Kiefer forbidding it. The father returned with a second gun and was fatally shot in the throat with the boy firing as he stepped out. The father died within minutes without speaking again.
Sunday announces the contracting parties as John Ott and Miss Emma Vonstrohe for a major wedding at Waymansville German church next Sunday. Relatives from Columbus Cincinnati and other areas will attend along with the church. The couple plans a short wedding trip and future home in Waymansville. The Star extends congratulations.
Edward Woustrode and a group including John Wells Nathan Underwood Frank Drake and Mel Wagoner spent Sunday in Seymour where Judge Horn and Prosecutor Shea were noted. Mayor Beck accompanied Duncan to Nashville to attend the Brown County court session opening this week. The Jeffersonville Journal shows a cut of the English court house built by Caldwell Drake of the city, praised as very handsome.
Editor Puntenney of the Rushville Jacksonian may seek the Sixth district seat as a Democrat. Judge John Gillett of Lake County circuit court rejects Republican bids for supreme judge. Judge Robert Miers will seek another term in Congress rather than governor. Prof Motsinger Shoals banker and editor plans a Populist bid in the Second district. F M Griffith of Vevay aims to Renominate in the Fourth district with opposition anticipated. Faris blocks J F Darnell but Hays reborn chances persist with Putnam county backing.
George Wicker of Hamblen township and Hiram Ferguson hunted last Friday. Wicker dropped his gun while reloading and discharged a barrel. The charge grazed his right side and head, causing severe but nonfatal injuries. He is the son of Andy Walker.
The article describes the saloon of J S Toohey and Son with a stained glass partition heavy plate doors a fine bar lunch counter for free meals and rear pool and billiard tables attendants ready with courtesy The piece also notes various society and local items including Tammany’s young tiger and Mrs Jones death linked to accidental poisoning plus visits from Fred Saunders of Cincinnati.
Disgraceful Sunday incident on Wilson Street near 3 PM started with a dispute between Jesse Hoard and Kate Line, leading to Hoard striking Kate and Mandy Lacy intervening. Mandy was knocked down in the scuffle, Officer Jackson pursued Hoard but he escaped. Several men and women were involved, with beer kegs said to have been procured Saturday night.
The P C C S L pay car arrives this evening as the sole Indiana Falls road still paying in cash. A load of gold and silver travels aboard while guards with Winchesters and arms stand ready. The crew would first face heavy barricades before any attempt could succeed.
French Chamber of Deputies approves a bill to reform criminal investigations to protect prisoners, requiring interrogation after arrest in presence of lawyers. Separately, a Havana convent mother superior accuses Captain General Weyler of starving and killing hundreds of thousands under concentration laws, bolstering charges against the “Butcher.”
A string of social calls and travel notes shows residents visiting relatives and friends in Indianapolis Seymour Nineveh Deput y Maple Grove and Greensburg. The piece also notes Coxeyism decline in Ohio and a Pittsburgh area economic impression impacting regional wheat prices.
Fragmentary OCR discusses potential U S Canada trade ties and calls for clearer terms. Mentions Britain and a colonial backdrop in a discussion of independence and economic links between nations.
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