20 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1897
Page
1
Four thousand fans saw Indiana easily defeat Louisville in Louisville Kentucky. By innings Louisville 0 0 0 1 9 0 2 0 0 Indianapolis 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 0 -7 McFarland umpired as E I Huber was in Cincinnati yesterday.
W W Mooney arrived from the north last evening. Postmaster Rush and family visited Edinburg Sunday. Trustee Jewell received a silver inkstand from teachers across townships. Mrs Frank Schwartzkopf entertained three tables for guests Mrs R E Ervin Mrs Frank Smith and Mrs Edward Monotney. George R Pruitt buried after dying at home. a soldier of the old 10th Indiana. he leaves a widow. S W Daughter Co filed two pension claims last week.
A Chicago Dispatch recounts a scene at a repair shop where a man boasts of a mare’s gentleness. The horse lurches and hurls the man against the building, proving the claim false. The owner nonchalantly notes the animal’s true nature, while the injured visitor rants about cruelty and bravado.
A large Bloomington audience packed the venue for Prof Gentry’s performance last night with standing room near eight o’clock. Townspeople praised the show as a testimonial to the prosperity of the entertainment enterprise and it will tour Bedford tomorrow night and return Wednesday the first.
The Chicago wheat surge lifts local values by three cents with Columbus markets at eight three cents. Easter trade slows activity but prices are expected to climb further. Postmaster Rush claims an airship passed near Columbus. witnesses describe a bright object, a frightened horse, and a broken buggy as he drove from Edinburgh.
Wash Wanmeter a former well known colored citizen of this city is now working at Seymour. Mr. Frost spent Sunday in Columbus with his family, returning to Indianapolis yesterday. Frank Long returned from Hope yesterday morning. Fon Durnall returned yesterday from Nashville. Gordon Davis was in the city yesterday. Mrs. Robt Matson of Rugby, visiting Jas Howe and family, returned home last night. M Cahn is in Cincinnati today laying in a large stock of clothing. Mrs Ed Remy and daughter Margaret of Seymour passed through here yesterday. Mr Frank Lucas returned to Indianapolis yesterday morning. Charles Compton conductor of the Big Four spent Sunday in Cincinnati. C Miller baggagemaster was in charge of the train during Compton's absence. Louis Covert Jr of Newbern, through his attorneys, has received a pension increase from 14 to 17 dollars per month. A B Trotter, pioneer of this county, died at his home near Hope Saturday evening aged nearly ninety three. Funeral yesterday and remains interred at Sharon church cemetery. Ecumonize and save dollars by having your wall paper cleaned by J C Bell 935 Union st. 15717 Fire alarm turned in yesterday afternoon at one o clock from box Ab corner Fifth and Washington sts.
Boys found a severed hand and arm of a woman in a vacant woodshed near Dr. Woodard's residence on Mechanics. Policeman Ferguson delivered the limb to the Marshal's office as investigators ponder its age origin and whether it came from a grave surgery or murder.
Yomaroz Piz-Peel and slice green tomatoes to fill one pie with four tablespoons of vinegar butter and sugar nutmeg. Cucumber salad uses salt oil vinegar sugar and pepper. Cool summer drink mixes powdered sugar citric acid lemon essence with water. Chocolate candy combines brown sugar white sugar molasses milk chocolate and butter.
A farmer named Jones doubts advertising but follows a friend's advice. He buys a small business and by placing an ad in a newspaper his trade doubles from its original level. The tale credits advertising with transforming his fortunes and blessing the day he started advertising.
The newspaper notes two of its compositors are ill and the first chapter of the continued story could not be issued today. It is expected to appear tomorrow or the next day.
A boy who had smoked 1,200 packets of cigarettes sent pictures to a firm asking for payment. The firm replied with a chilling offer to send a coffin if he smoked 1,200 more, revealing a troubling stunt.
Goosegg Banta business aims to thrive as an enterprising institution. Tom Hull reportedly leased a clover field of Glanton Perry to graze geese and purchased half a ton of feed from Donner Milling Company.
Aunt Mary announces a new little brother born this morning while children slept. The eldest kid claims knowing the milkman delivered the baby after seeing him on the milk cart. The lighthearted family scene highlights a daily routine becoming a family moment.
Rainbow Paints is named for its rainbow like colors and quality. Rainbow pants are marketed for each class of work including houses roots floors barns and buggies. Ernst Stahlhuth & Co. of Columbus are county agents.
A 40 year old man identified as John Burke of Scranton Pa was found dying on Elkart Ind outskirts after a gang of tramps stabbed him and shot him in the neck and arms. He cannot live and no arrests have been made.
George B. Ellis district wallpaper supplier reports another arrest for theft after a recent release. Ed Labor, jailed thirty days for stealing chickens, was found with two Brahma hens and jailed by Sheriff Cox. A separate note states Babar slated for drunkenness court today. A small fire on Chestnut Street damaged a summer kitchen at J. C. Taylor’s house, extinguished quickly by city and volunteer firemen.
An old woman is seen being hauled away in an express wagon, tears on her face, as onlookers react to her misery. Nearby a Prosperot citizen from Maple Grove saves money by digging up young maples from the river to plant in front of his Caldwell property, creating a striking shade tree with a wide trunk and low branches.
In Anderson Indiana April 19 opposition to Central Union Telephone grows as solicitors report strong local support. Central Union responds with plant improvements including tall poles and a line system while promising free phones on the pa line for three months. A former police captain is hired to organize patrols to protect lines amid talk of a rate war and the exchange readiness. McCammon faces embezzlement charges tied to a Columbus incident.
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