27 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1897
Page
1
Amid December term voting for the court house custodian, six or seven men seek the post as the incumbent republican resigns from the job. Named among hopefuls are Bob Heron Pete Grass Wm Conklin George Jouden John Mitchell Charles Watson John Allery John Bloomingstock and George Owena whose farm losses were settled at 388.90 dollars.
Seymour Daily Democrat notes Columbus is making extensive preparations to host a large crowd for the G A R encampment in May. Indications point to a successful event with many attendees anticipated.
Courtesy of former congressman Hon. George W. Cooper a completed United States census report of 1890 is placed on the R. R. Y. M. C. A. reading table for public consultation.
The C H D with Big Four and Pennsylvania will stop Cincinnati Sunday excursions after tomorrow. The winter season ends the popular, paying trips as roads cannot afford to run them until spring. Baby moccasins and children shoes go on sale with reduced prices at J A Newton One Price Cash Shoe Store.
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure for colds in one day. Refunds offered by druggists if no cure. Stated price 25 cents. Genuine tablets marked L and Q on each pill.
A fast Baltimore and Ohio South Western train wrecked near Pierceville eight miles east of Oscoon after a broken rail caused the entire train to overturn except the engine and a mail car. Five were injured. Conductor James Defrates, Engineer Tom Akeley, and Fireman Tip Shields were unharmed. Track work delayed several hours.
A brick shattered Hack Bell's glass door on North Washington street injuring a lamp. George Wilcox was arrested for the throw and bonded for court. Sam Simpson fled. Insurance agent Carroll DeWitt handled damage at Charles A Turpin's home. J M I winter schedule changes arrive tomorrow disrupting mail timing. Sol Everwood tops sheriff race talk per The Times.
Soil Everroad of Columbus was in town yesterday. Get bill heads statements letter heads and envelopes at this office with low prices. A Charlestown breeder offers a pair of golden fawn rabbits with ears 21 inches long. Mrs J T Wicker and daughters visited James York in Columbus for Thanksgiving. Ed Call.
In Omaha the Sovereiger Visitor notes Fontainebleau’s grape yield of 7 672 pounds sold for 715 dollars. The Straw offers No 6 envelopes at 1 75 per thousand and invites inquiries. Irish donkeys are being shipped to South Africa, with 5 000 pounds spent across three counties.
Washington November twenty seventh. Pensions have been granted to multiple Indiana individuals including Samuel J. Kemmek of Peru Samuel A Shanower of Wolcottville and Frank Libel deceased of Attica in Original relief and to Whitcomb Byfield Indianapolis Gideon French Madison and others in Additional relief Restoration and Reissue to John P Murphy Mohawk Increase to John Were Bloomington Augustus Fletcher Evansville John T Yaste Williamsport John Co Underwood Union City and more Reissue to Wesley Bilyen Leipsic Widows and Orphans to Lewis Miller Winchester Frances E Hall Silverwood Flora Elliott Hayesville and others including minors of Frank Libel Attica Thomas J Faris Sandborn Ruth New Jonesboro Martha E Turner Sullivan.
Miss Ida George visited Thanksgiving with J. H. George and wife on North Main Street. A. Dalmbert and family at Mra. Th Lehman’s in Columbus enjoyed a grand Thanksgiving dinner. Water works committee eye a $75 tapping machine to save flow. Central passenger committee proposes a 1 1/3 fare for Christmas and New Year travel. Western roads may follow. Aaron Miller and A O Honey of Milford work on water works at the poor asylum.
The Cooper Flats on the southeast corner of Second and Washington streets sold for 5000 to Arthur Overstreet. Louis Mobley real estate agency handled the brokered deal. The sale signals improving local times with several good sales noted in the year.
Robert reports an incident at a Indiana location involving a drugging case tied to a newspaper source. Details are limited and the event appears to involve a local journal office or distribution point. Further specifics on persons dates or outcomes are not provided in the readable text.
Over coat left at City Hall after an Episcopalian dance. owner may claim by proving property and paying the notice fee. Coat available for viewing at the Star office.
A Louisville run by the Big Four passenger set a speed record. The train left at 8 30 on Wednesday night for Greensburg and covered one mile in 52 seconds. The 57 mile straight stretch averaged 60 miles per hour with no stops.
Bloomington attorney and state senator Henry Clay Duncan announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Attorney General. Duncan has represented Monroe and Brown counties for four years in the state senate.
Department Commander Dodge issues General Order No 7 directing the next state encampment at Columbus on May 18 and 19 1898. Posts urged to select officers at December elections and to boost membership through personal effort. The order notes recent comradely activity and appeals for donations to the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Knightstown with few responses.
Bert Phillips, former law student with Hord & Emig, now at Indiana law school, visits his mother Mrs Polen south of the city. Switzerland bears in Alpine region, Engadine party reports. Engadine shot a chamois and another escaped, heightening mountain climbing excitement in the Alps.
A Massillon resident reportedly released forty thousand frogs eggs into a local pond prompting curiosity among nearby residents who anticipate a lively spring.
The Indianapolis News notes a surprising lack of declared contenders for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. Names previously floated include Charles Shiveley of Richmond and B. F. Shiveley of Wabash, though the former appears to have shifted to a Supreme Court judgeship bid. J M Lafollette of Portland has been mentioned but not announced. December markets reference corn and wheat prices and a patent remedy Dix Miles’ Pain Pills for neuralgia.
A fragment lists multiple church services and events. Methodist Episcopal Church preaches at 10:00 10:30 morning services with topics Gods Ability and Christ the Desire of All Nations. Revival meetings, Christian Endeavor, Epworth League, and Holy Communion are announced with various times and speakers. Parish and Ladies Guild meetings are noted with adjourned sessions and prayer gatherings.
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