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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1897
Page
2
Maryann’s victory marks a permanent tilt toward the Republican column as repeated strong majorities in 95, 96, and 97 show growing Republican sentiment in the state and North. Southern representation has increased, signaling long-term party strength.
A discussion on the Chicago platform of 1896 notes regrets by framers who cannot join Horace Boies in self congratulations. The piece cautions voters about commissions failing and cites price and wage dynamics under the Dingley era as context for political outcomes. It also mentions an anti Hanna Ohio Senate prospect as war with Spain looms. Dr Miles Pain Pills touted with a one cent a dose claim.
James Smith bes returned from Edinburg. Bert Cox came down from Indiana polis this morning. Chas Malott of Indianapolis was in the city today. W L Sweet went to Edinburg this morning. Mrs Dr Rice returned from Edin burg this morning. Miss Maude Newton of St Louis Crossing went to Indianapolis this Mrs Jacob Maurer and daughter Miss Libbie left this morning for Coshocton Ohio to visit friends. Mrs Anna Schumann and daughter Gertrude left for Brooklyn N Y this morning accompanied by Miss Emma Spinner and Mrs T B Prather. Mrs H B Smith who has been visiting Mrs Fred Campbell returned to Hartford City this morning. Mrs M E Irick of Pittsburg Kane who has been visiting friends near Columbus left for her home this morn ing. A Van den Ende went to Indianapolis this morning. Mrs Van Harlinger and a daughter Gretta who have been visiting Mrs Clarence Adams left for Seymour this morning. After a short visit there they will return to their home at Mason Co.
A fragmented ad copy promotes Laxative Bromo Quin ine and Cascarets Candy Cathartic with claims of curing and refunds. It lists numerous locations for firearm boxes and notes a Monon railroad obstruction diverting a southbound train from Indianapolis to Seymour and then Louisville via alternate routes.
The Ladies Aid Society held a meeting at the G A R hall and perfected a permanent organization with charter members Mrs N G Smith Mrs Mary Pfeifer Mrs Helen Gysie Mrs Corda Henry and Mrs Wm Dodge. New officers were elected including vice president Mrs N G Smith chaplain Mrs Anderson Shultz past president Mrs Mary Pfeifer and assistant guide Mrs Hele Gysie. Trustees named are Mrs G H Dennison Mrs Wm Dodge and Mrs Corda Henry. Burnett's offers Florida oranges grapes celery lettuce cranberries and figs with local contact numbers. James S Grimes of Pullman Washington arrived for a visit and historical notes on his family and Pullman. Burnett's mince meat at Burnett's grocery 530 5th St. 37312
Miss Brook Ready from Seymour eyed Kate Nadings millinery line. Dennis Spellman of Shelbyville visited relatives east of town. Sid Conger sold a Jersey cow to Conductor Billy Hull. Chas Young visited from Mark Indiana with his mother. Rev. Rockwood preached temperance in town. Chrysanthemum show drew crowds from here to Hope. Chas Billingsley’s family faces a light scarlet fever case. Coffman family from Shelbyville visited. a borrowed horse died. Aliss Higgins visited father Martin at Middletown. Lester Clark from Shelbyville checked insurance. Local folks attended Shelbyville business and events. The old time festival by Christian Endeavor promised to be great. Feed grinder bought by John Gant. Mrs Lola Smith of Shelbyville visited. WCTU oratorical contest at Norristown. Higgins from Bengal visited relatives. Mrs. James Higgins in city. Mrs. Louisa Crim fractured two ribs. Dr Pleak placed a telephone in his office. Columbus Culture Club met at Mrs Lehman’s home with Thanksgiving programs and papers. A clash at a club meeting over driving on ground led to a fight. Hawkins’s son later hanged by a mob in Shelbyville referenced. Court action to follow when Hawkins can attend. A tobacco habit ad appears. Guggiate O. S. Winterroad mentions a feed mill plan.
The Weekly Sentinel notes that the news for the next year will be very interesting with McKinley’s cabinet and administration providing abundant information. It asserts state government is in Republican hands and emphasizes its wide circulation and dispatches from abroad. Subscribe now for twelve pages weekly.
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