03 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
1
A brief notice extols a spring remedy as superior to all others, urging readers to consider its claimed effectiveness and benefits. The short item emphasizes its superiority without detailing ingredients or endorsements.
Conductor Joe Bernauer moves from the Greensburg run to the main line between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. He has long served the railroad here and is described as an exceptionally good fellow the company is glad to see advance.
The excerpt lists items for sale at 509 Washington Street including dry handle wood and 11-2 cards for $1. It also notes The Star does job work and promotes a high school entertainment event on Wednesday night to help students, with Rev. Percy Kendall lecturing to Sey mour Christian Endeavor. A train delay near Jonesville is described due to a broken axle and torn track.
A thin preacher delivering a closing benediction draws a crowd as listeners compare watches while the sermon ends. An ad follows for ladies lace shoes at 75c in New fresh stock, sizes 2 to 6, at J A Newton's one price cash shoe store on 813 Washington Street.
The Vincennes Commercial notes the Pennsylvania Railroad wants no new Indiana property due to taxes and local annoyances. It may instead sell or limit expansion while continuing existing contracts with Lake Erie & Western. Other items include a lecture at Port Fulton and local business updates.
Frank Copeland a 26 year old Hande factory worker from Lima Ohio, tired of life, wrote a farewell morphine letter to Arthur Fry. He was found unconscious by Fry and Mrs Snively, revived, then treated at a saloon and kept awake with walking as authorities were notified.
The case State of Indiana vs. F Victor Lynch opened and consumed the day with testimony. Lynch, described as gentlemanly, testified calmly about his whereabouts. The jury included J S Cox and others. Emig defended Lynch, Shea and Everroad prosecuted. Local notes mention new phones at Citizens Telephone Co and upcoming high school events at Franklin.
The Star presents tallied votes for the annual prize wheel popularity contest in Columbus. Names include Dusie Goons Lou Stadler Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Emma Moore Jessie McLeod Mrs Frank Schwartz kop Jane Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Mrs Ben Thomas Maud Belle Sadie Leach and others with scattered tallies and withdrawals.
The Indiana wheat crop for 1897 faces heavy damage. F. P. Rush & Co reports 30 to 35 percent loss due to December freezing based on 150 correspondents. Bradton Milling Co notes widespread damage, with winter wheat 60 to 65 percent below last year and little old wheat held back.
The Minnesota State Prison paper boasts ten years of publication with no editors incarcerated, noting abundant preachers doctors and lawyers but no editors. The Jeffersonville Journal quotes the claim as a sharp, ironic jab at editorial absence inside the facility.
J A Georges 509 Washington St announces a new bicycle livery. An item notes the names chosen by Wm J Beck mayor to attend the Richmond G A R encampment of 1898, omitting listed names including Ben Parker H L Rost Ed Romine Al Stevens Will Collins and others.
Mt Liberty residents react to the appointment of C M Patterson as postmaster. Patterson plans to move the post office to the old Mt Liberty location near Gnawbone once commission is received, replacing the Gnawbone site where Wm Seitz currently serves. The Gnawbone area features two stores a blacksmith shop a public well and a stop on the Columbus and Nashville road.
A local notice invites 5000 visitors to Rov ing Carlo's gipsey camp at 61 Washington Street Rebennack's block tonight from 2 to 5 and 7 pm for fortune telling at 10 cents per person. Printing emphasizes import of Frankfort Sausage and Pabst Milwaukee Beer.
A water main on Franklin Street between Third and Fourth burst Friday morning. Supervisor Walter Coup and Supt Clark shut off the water to remove the old section and install a new main. Water bubbled beside Hughes livery as a new spring started flowing. damage was repaired promptly.
George E. Ellis, headquarters for wall paper and room mouldings, reports strong interest in a four room house advertised in the Star. Twenty two persons in two days have inquired at the office about the property.
Joseph Steenbarger, an influential farmer, faces arrest claims over possession of sein. Report says Constable Gable and fish commissioner raids target seine thefts using horse powered gear. Steenbarger fights the new law as unconstitutional and asserts officers overreach. The Star covers the case with focus on legality and local action.
Mrs. Jane Mize reportedly took an overdose of morphine Friday evening on North Washington Street. Doctors worked to save her but she died. it is unknown if the act was intentional as authorities stated she came very near death.
James Beckwith of Waymansville was in the city Friday. Hon. Charles Remy, supreme court reporter, came down from Indianapolis yesterday.
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