09 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1897
Page
1
Citizens of Columbus are told gas from Decatur county would reach the city by August 1st, but trench work is not started and the town is urged to prepare with coal and wood for the coming winter.
The Sun reports its new printing machinery tested for a week and urged families to visit the office to see papers printed. A note recalls the incident of Josephine Kinney's wheel removed from the Fashion Restaurant, later returned with tire punctures. A job ad offers travel positions with monthly earnings and expenses.
A meeting of local business men at the St Denis Hotel discussed relocating the Strauss Pants Factory from Seymour to this city. Attendees pledged to pursue the project and keep the effort alive.
A directive urges immediate gathering to discuss the plant issue and push toward a favorable resolution. The note emphasizes swift action and decisive leadership to resolve the matter.
Excursion to Cincinnati well patronized. Squire Zeigler of Orinoco and several couples visited Indianapolis over the weekend. Lon Cunningham and wife, George Clutch and wife, Walter Coup, and Charlie Jones visited Indianapolis relatives. Thomas Hull, recently disabled by strokes, returned briefly to his office. Frank Drake also spent Sunday in Indianapolis with his wheel, plans to try the new cycle path.
A stray fragment notes a question about knowing customer needs better than the buyer. It reads like promotional talk from a salesman. The line hints at persuasive sales techniques during a fair or market interaction.
Geo H Cummins advertises deep discounts on fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets with prices highlighted for a limited sale period. Stocks are offered at reduced rates to attract bargain hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
Henry Brunning and wife spent the Sabbath in Indianapolis. Robert Brown and wife were Sunday passengers to Indianapolis. Orson May and wife and Mrs. Lehnar were Indianapolis passengers Sunday, 8.8. Gooden and wife of Franklin are visiting relatives in the city. Robert Whalley and wife of Indiana pols were here yesterday. Mr Whalley was formerly Superintendent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. with headquarters here.
At the 12th race day at the Driving Park colored boys faced obstruction from ramps and rails placed across the track. Riders protested the barriers and attempted to push them from their bicycles amid tense scenes.
A wage dispute near the National Bank corner ends with a heated argument between a buggy driver and his hired worker. The laborer swears vengeance over unpaid earnings as no injuries occur. The piece also notes social tensions and local bike racing events tied to August 12 at the Driving Park.
Local Columbus women have organized a boycott of gentlemen who spend Sundays in Seymour. By-law claims no Columbus girl may receive attention during the week from any man who habitually spends Sundays in Seymour. A popular local youth who visits Seymour may be affected by the measure.
A drunk man yelled and swore near Crump's Artesian Well and Sanitarium on North Washington Street. Police frequent the area to quell disturbances as loafers gather at the well, prompting Crump to consider declaring the site private property to keep the peace.
For sale items include a good end spring box bed buggy in excellent condition offered very cheap if sold at once. Inquiries at Star Office. Four room dwelling with barn and large yard priced at $600 with six years terms $100 yearly. Also a dwelling in Orinoco advertised as cheap. Come learn terms.
The piece reports Dan's Review noting reduced monthly failures and improving trade since 1893, with wheat yields and cotton prices aiding markets, plus rail and iron production gains. Bradstreet's outlook cites rising bank clearings, strong exports, and renewed iron and steel activity amid cautious grain and coal trends.
A string of brief society notes lists visits and travels among Brinkley Ark residents and neighbors. Albert Hammond of Brinkley, a Mrs Geo Willington kin, died in Edinburg last week. Wilber Thompson and family, Will Hamilton, Dee Hamilton, Ethel and Nellie Jones and Anna May Head, Pina Blackwood, Gertrude Blackwood, J E Furgeson, David Pyles, Oli Hartman, Dr Wilson, Aarman Kaiser, and A M Browder are mentioned with trips to Indianapolis or engagements with relatives there. The Indianapolis excursion also draws attention as well patronized.
Weather is not active and Chicago market quotes are higher. Wool prices have risen in recent weeks as cotton mill curtailment continues. Demand is increasing, but products do not yet gain improved prices. Weekly failures: 237 in the United States and 29 in Canada compared with last year.
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