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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1897

Page

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Local News from Newbern Readers

Personal mentions include John Knotts and wife visiting friends. D S Boyer’s court in session. Bro Allen of Hartsville to preach at M E church. Mr Burns of Columbus gave a talk at the high school. Sherman Sewards and family traveled through. John McKain and family visited T F McCallen. Mrs Sallie Gant ill. John Gant of Illinois visiting family. Jack Hunter moving to Hope. German Medicine Co of Cincinnati to rent Jones store for two weeks with free lectures nightly. Stearns Davis ill.

The German Medicine Company Cincinnati, O J. L. Jones

Lifting Lecture at Fifth and Washington by Levi Lavender

A noted lecture will be delivered Saturday at 3 p m on the corner of Fifth and Washington weather permitting by Levi S Lavender the subject The Issue That's Right Upon Us. Also notes on the Bartholomew County Farmers Institute in Hope Ind December 15 16 with speakers Mr T B Terry and Mrs W W Stevens and several local talents.

Fifth Washington Levi S. Lavender Ingersol Barholomew County Farmers Institute Hope Ind T. B. Terry Hudson Ohio W. W. Stevens Salem

J M I Road Plan Opens New Gravel Pit at Walesboro

The J M I company proposes to open a new gravel pit at Walesboro on Monday and will add a work train immediately. They invite 35 to 51 able workers to apply and promise good wages for laborers seeking employment.

Walesboro

Entertainment at Seymour church armory hall last night

At the Seymour Presbyterian church entertainment held at Armory Hall yesterday Mrs Wells Griffith of Columbus sang a solo that was well received. Her beautiful voice is well known to many friends in the city.

Seymour Presbyterian Church Armory Hall Wells Griffith Coumbus

Local man collapses outside bakery in Washington Street incident

Yesterday afternoon about 3 o clock a country gentleman fell in front of Kitzinger's Bakery on Washington Street during an epileptic fit. Friends aided him and he was carried to his home for care.

Kitzinger Washington Street

Death of Baby Sharpe at West End Home

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Jas Sharpe of the west end of Third street died last evening around 6 30 from stomach and bowels indigestion.

Baby Sharpe Mrs. Jas Sharpe Third Street Bowles

Edinburg Edges Seymour In Thanksgiving Football

Edinburg won 6 to 0 at Seymour in a heavily attended Thanksgiving football clash. The low scoring game featured strong defense from both sides with Edinburg converting a late drive to secure the victory.

Seymour Edinburg

Hymeneal Hamblen-Davis Marriage At Home

A pretty home wedding took place yesterday at 3 PM at the Davis home on West Third Street. Miss Nettie Davis wed Chas Hamblen in a ceremony officiated by Rev. G L Curtis with a Mendelssohn wedding march. The couple received many tokens and held a reception at the bride’s home. Guests from afar included Dr Frank Ray and wife of Fairland, Mrs Harry Kendall of Terre Haute, and Will Davis of Indianapolis.

William Harry Kendall Terre ‘Haute Will Davis Indianapolis

One Price Cash Shoe Store Bargains Ad

Special Bargains for babies children and men advertise pink blue white tan chocolate and black shoes at prices 20c 30e and 40c 65c. Childs spring heels 3 to 8 priced 40c worth 65c. Men and kid boots 20 inch leg 2.00 worth 3.00. Store proclaims honest deals and no deception. tf

Death of Samuel D Kemp Pioneer Citizen 77

Samuel B. Kemp died at his home yesterday at 11 a m after a brief stomach illness. He was 77 years old. Funeral at his late residence on Vinestraet tomorrow at 2 p m with Rev C A Haehnle officiating. Interment in Moravian cemetery. He was born January 21, 1820 in Muskingum County Ohio and lived in Indiana since 1854. He leaves seven children, six sons and one daughter. He was respected for his honest dealings and wide circle of friends.

Samuel B. Kemp Rev.c. A. Haehnle Muskingum County Ohio Samuel Nancy (Baker) Kemp Delaware Butler County

Wood you Buy dry Block and Steve Wood at $1.00 per Card

An assortment of short notes references buys and prices appears from a past issue. Mentions Wood you Buy dry Block and Steve Wood for $1.00 per Card J A George. Thanksgiving trade reports from Columbus and Wayland. Atypical newspaper chatter mixed with quotes and weather tease.

Steve Wood J. A. George

Big Contract for Steam Heat at Schwartzkopf Block

J G Schwartzkopf awarded the contract to Thomas Hull for equipping his large block housing furniture and hardware stores with steam heat. Hull bid between 2500 and 3000 dollars, boilers to be placed in the cellar under the furniture department. Upon completion the stores will be among the best heated in the city. Columbus Iron Manufacturing Co. secured the contract to build a new smoke stack for Orinoco Furniture Co. Prof David Graham and wife of Rushville visited daughter Mrs L K Ong yesterday.

J. G. Schwartzkopf Thomas Hull Columbus Iron Mfg. Co Orinoco Furniture David Graham Rushville L. K. Ong

Epworth League Cabinet Convenes in Jeffersonville District

The Epworth League Cabinet officers for the Jeffersonville district met for a convention at the M E church despite severe weather. A morning reception for visiting members was hosted by Miss Blanche Banker. Officers include O E Swartz president Rev Berminger first vice president Miss Lillian Strong second vice president Miss Etta Kellenberger third vice president Miss Rankin fourth vice president Secretary Miss Mary Walkup treasurer Woodbury Day Columbus District organizer Rev Chambers Taylorsville Executive Committee Rev Funkhouser Charlestown Frank Rose Jeffersonville Presiding Elder Campbell Moores Hill.

Epworth League Jeffersonville District M.E. Church Houser Charlestown Frank Rose Jeffersonville Campbell Moores Hill

Personal mentions from Franklin area update

Mrs. Ditmars of Franklin visits sister Mrs. L. K. Ong. Wm. Davis and wife return from Elwood. Miss Anna Slider comes from Taylorsville. Miss Belle Williams goes to Edinburgh. Mrs. Frank Pruitt returns from Rushville visit. Mrs. John Beatty goes to Indianapolis. Mrs. Nannie Ballard of Shelbyville to return home tonight. E. W. Mooney returns from Louisville. Archie Conner of Waynesville attends teachers association. Mrs. H. Clark and daughters go to Waynesville. Mrs. R. J. Henry visits Franklin. C. E. Bartle and wife of Scottsburg visiting in Columbus. Waiter Taylor returns to Seymour.

Proper padding boiling method for housekeepers

The text instructs housekeepers on a padding making and boiling process. It details greasing a tin or bucket, placing the padding inside, covering with clean paper, sealing tightly to keep out water, then placing on a pot of boiling water with a flat iron to hold it down. It emphasizes achieving a light, airy, and perfect result.

Supreme Court Opinion on Board Lien in Ann Clark Case

The Indiana Supreme Court held that a valid board claim by a decedent's lifetime recipient may create a lien on land devised to him for life with remainder to children, and that no prior demand on the decedent or remaindermen is required before filing suit. The successful appellant was represented by Ewing, Wallingford, and Ewing.

Supreme Court of Indiana Ann Clark Lillie May Lizzie Marlow Circuit Court Ewing, Wallingfod Ewing Greensburg News

Commerce Adver tiser reports improved business and rail outlook

The general business condition described by mercantile agencies shows ongoing improvement, with colder western weather and a dropped south yellow fever epidemic boosting future railroad traffic. Wheat shipments last week reached 6,653,792 dollars, the largest weekly total and well above 1896 and 1895 levels, while New York port imports fell to 5,609,361 dollars versus 11,138,455 a year earlier, improving the international trade balance.

New-York

Salvation Army and Roman Centurions News Notes

Salvation Army holds Friday night Holiness meetings with the theme The Roman Centurions Faith for Healing, Luke 71 to 11. Wm. Taylor sold his property on East Fifth Street to G. L. Reeves.

the Salvation. Army Wm. Taylor Fifth Street G. L. Reeves

Local Themed Meeting Names Founding Members

A fragment lists women and men forming a party or group. Names include Miss Mayme McCullough Lillian Volland Emma Volland Jennie Dickey Mai Brevoort Myrtle Wisner Florence Tritt Christie Tritt Kent Cooper Sep Washburn Clarence McCullough George Pence Richard Dickey Karl Volland Roy Jackson. Also mentions Kindling Wood and Coal at 377 ti ae George.

Letter from Home Inspires Scottish Folk Chorus

A nostalgic ballad segment recalls a letter from Maggie that sparks longing for home. The singer imagines the lassie near, the scent of summer flowers, and memories of past days as plans to marry Maggie unfold. The chorus repeats the refrain it is nice to get a letter from home.

Oben Maggie Choi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lively Newbern John Knotts Elwood D. S. Boyer M. E Church Bro. Allen Hartsville Mr. Burns Columbus Sherman Sewards John McKain Alert T. F. McCallen Mrs. Sallie Gant John Gant Hindsburgh, Ill Jack Hunter Stearns Davis Fifth and Lavender Edith McCallie Herrod Hook Geo. Spragg Cincinnati Delia Petree Joe Bogers Jack Kimsey John Drake St. Louis Martin McClintic Jonas Dillman Art Mahaffery Avalin McHook Weland An- One Iana Appellate Court Brownstown John Uney Crothersville Brownstown Banner California Sioner Indiana J. A. Wiegand Kate Kleinmeyer Tampico J. N. Wiegand Sey. Rep Very Cutsinger Mike Fender Mike Paul Tetrick Mason City Will Houston Abbie, Duffy Byron Duffy Sey. Dem Carl Dunnington George J. Schmitt Miss Marie Woody North Franklin Albert Schwartzkopf James Perry’s Wheat Wayland & Wells Inbura Tseusd Mrs Wells Griffith Hamblen-Davis Dr. Curtiss Davis West Third Street Miss Nettie Chas. Ham Mendlessohn Bessie Davis G. L. Curtis Mrs. Hamblen Frank Ray Fairland J. A. Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store Samuel D. Kemp Will Wayland Waymansville Clarence Mrs. McBride Brother Boston Burnetts Columbus -Iron M’t’y. Co Blanche Banker O. E. Swartz Rev. Berminger Scottsburg Lillian Strong North Vernon Etta Kellenberger Miss Rankin Mary Walkup Woodbry- Day Treas Urer Chambers Taylorsville District Funk Mrs. Ditmars Franklin Mrs. L. K. Ong Wm. Davis Anna Slider Belle Williams Edin Burg Frank Pruitt John Beatty Nannie Ballard Shelbyville Nannie Maynard E. W. Mooney Louisville Archie Conner Waynesville Teacher's’ Association Mrs. R. J. Henry C. E. Bartle Collambue Taylor J. A. George’s New York Tiser Margaret Bill Rettadiero Mayme McCullough Lillian Volland Emma, Volland Jennie Dickey Mai Brevoort Myrtle Wisner Florence Tritt Christie Tritt Kent Cooper Washburn Clarence McCullough George Pence Richard Dickey Karl Volland Roy Jackson Acgeorge Chicago Maggie Irae Home Journal Pittsburg J. A George's Sophia Steincamp Jonesville
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