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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1897

Page

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Operation performed at City Hospital

Cassie Rapp of Shelbyville has had part of her jaw bone removed at a Columbus private hospital. She is now at home in Shelbyville with improvement expected in a few days. Gracie and Cassie Rapp, daughters of Mr George Rapp, have returned from Columbus. Invitations are issued for a moonlight party at Mrs Wm J Lucas residence.

Cassie Rapp Shelbyville Pat George Rapp South Harrison Street Columbus Wm. J. Lucas Joseph Gable Fifth

Report clears Lula May Hollingsworth of Bloomer girl rumor

The article denies a circulating claim that Lula May Hollingsworth of Jackson-Walling fame was among the bloomer girls in a Thursday bicycle carnival. It states she was recommended by Indianapolis citizens and that the group behaved decorously. The piece urges public justice and notes local views on substitutions and social scenes.

American in Trouble at Columbia and Arbitration Pact

United States Minister Neill reports to the State Department the Peru Spain treaty for arbitration of disputes. The pact allows Spaniards in Peru and Peruvians in Spain to practice liberal professions with diplomas from their own countries. The convention was signed by Isaga Aguerra and Senor Arellano.

Lisa Aguerra

The Vampire by Rudyard Kipling

A poem by Rudyard Kipling laments wasted years and loves lost as a fool misjudges a woman who cared. It reflects on pride, betrayals, and the pain of realizing the beloved never understood or knew why.

Villa to Open New Fruit Store in Columbus

Joseph Villa of Indianapolis will move his family to Columbus and open a fruit store in the Rebennack building. He has long been with the Mumumghopf Fruit Co. of Indianapolis and plans to make the city his permanent home, promising the finest fruit store in Columbus.

Joseph Villa Indianapolis Rebennack

Probate of Christian Axt Will Leaves Estate to Wife

The late Christian Axt of Franklin left an estate valued around 100000 in trust to his wife Mrs Axt until their youngest child Miss Clara Axt reaches 25. The will, dated January 28 1892 and written by Mrs Kate Davis, names Mrs Axt as executrix and provides $500 to heirs who marry. Witnesses include RE N Woollen E C Miller and C A Overstreet.

Christian Axt

Death On Freight Train Warns Young Men To Stay Off Cars

John Cinamon Jr of this city was crushed to death Thursday night under a freight train at Franklin while attempting to beat the northbound rider. Another local man failed to board and survived. Cinamon’s body was taken home west of the city and suffered serious injuries. The incident serves as a caution to youths burning their way to distant points.

John Cinamon, Jr

Paved Streets Demand in Franklin Spring Election

A民 urged voters to fund roadway upgrades citing muddy streets and gravel costs. The caller says Washington street could be paved, promising savings for taxpayers and faster travel, predicting brick streets by spring election with two thirds support.

Washington Street

Indianapolis Drummer Bets $100 on Race and Loses

A well known Indianapolis drummer, famed for profitable bets, drank heavily and went to the races. He reportedly wagered $100 on a race and lost, returning to town sober but wiser. Local gossip notes his temper toward bikes has worsened after the flop.

Old Settlers Meet On Edge Of Brown County

Today an Old Settlers gathering will be held nine miles west of the city on the edge of Brown County Hon William Waltman will speak Prizes for the oldest married couple and for the oldest man and woman are awarded Official invites issued for a community social event proceedings to honor long marriages

Bicycle Carnival Draws Riders From Colum bus

B F Klippel attends the Columbus bicycle carnival today. Frank Kercheske E Davis and Loyd Carter travel to Columbus to enter bicycle races. A Pennsylvania railroad agent sells 54 tickets to Columbus this morning for the August 12 celebration.

B. F. Klippel Columbus Sey New Frank Kercheske E. Davis Loyd Carter Sey. Dem Pennsylvania Railroad Cele

Acquitted Anderson Piercefield Jailed in Indianapolis

Nashville attorney Anderson Piercefield was jailed in Indianapolis on a charge of attempting to assault his niece Miss Alice Poughe. He was tried and honorably acquitted after a hearing. The case sparked local controversy but many believe the charge was unfounded. Mrs. Lemming of Ohio was visiting East Columbus relatives.

Neice Alice Poughe Anderson Piercefield Nashville the Sentinel Brown County Nice S, Iinois St Mrs. Lemming Ohio East Columbus Franklin

Man Arrested in Indianapolis Promised Franklin Flight

A man was arrested in Indianapolis for drunkenness. He promised to leave on the next train for Franklin as soon as discharged. The judge released him saying that going to Franklin was sufficient punishment. Amen. Ed. Call.

Indianapolis Frank Lin Franklin

Schwartzkopf and Son Ad Promotes New Furniture Goods

The firm of J. G. Schwartzkopf and Son announces a change of ad and urges readers to visit for furniture needs. They promote all new goods and bargain prices.

Firm of J. G. Schwartzkopf and Son

Banquet Celebrates Edinburg Odd Fellows Anniversary

Herndon Lodge No. 95 I O O F marked its 40th anniversary of moving from Holland street to Main Cross street with a large turnout. Fred Kollmeyer of Columbus led the Edinburg Orchestra performing fine selections while attendees enjoyed cigars and cordial conversation and music.

Main Cross Street Fred Kollmeyer Columbus Edinburg

Sunday Meeting For Men At 3.31 Oclock

Sunday afternoon meeting conducted by Mr. C. R. Loop invites men and boys to attend with Rev. Futler Swift delivering a notable address. Special music promised and a strong service to follow.

C. R. Loop

Anne W. Clouse and Pink M. Carr Marriage Licenses

Anne W. Clouse and Pink M. Carr are issued marriage licenses in the local records. The ceremony details and dates are not provided in the fragment.

Anne W. Clouse and Pink M. Carr

Value of Space as Capital in a Newspaper

The piece argues space in a newspaper equals capital, like a doctor's or carpenter's labor. It emphasizes time, judgment, skill, and money necessary to build circulation, and compares printing and distribution costs to the value of editorial space.

Ask

New Suits Filed in Circuit Court Yesterday

John W. Simmons sues John Talkington on a note for 125 dollars. Marshall Hacker represents the plaintiff in the circuit court filing noted yesterday.

Yester Ington

Republican News Co Adopts Gas Engine

The Republican News Co traded in their electric motor for a complete gas engine from the Watkins Gas Engine Co. The four city papers now use gas power, praised for economy. Agent Williams sold 17 tickets to Columbus today, Ed. Call.

Columbus Republican News Co Watkins Gas Engine Co Williams Columbus Today Call

Coon James Troutman Wins Silver Watch at Carnival

James Troutman, a young African performer from Columbus, wins the three mile high wheel race at Driving Park, beating two rivals and proudly displaying a silver watch. His 12 watermelon smile lights his triumph as Rev. Swartwood returns home yesterday.

Columbus Jimmy Troutman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Otto City Hospital Ient Shelby Ville Gracie and Cassie Rep Bloomer Girls Lula May Hollingsworth Lula May Hollingsworth Jackson Walling Fame Mr. George Seymour Sey. Journal C. Kollmeyer Yeater Washington Columbia South America Peru Spain United States Neill Lima Vera Department of State Ing Med Erty Eign Senor Arellano Vampire You and I Ned Rudyard Kipling W.shington Treasury Department Ress Buffalo New Fruit Store Mr. Villa Mumumghopf Fruit Co India The StaAk Jordon Davis Axt Gordon Davis Katie Copenhagen Orinoco Dr. Franzis Stella Gerner Long Branch New York John Cinamon Cinamon Rible Brown Streets Maggie Largent Joe Andrews Daisy King Mrs Albert Miller Franklin Star Chas. Maley Sam Warner Dr. S$, O Duncan Ben Paine Seymour “Browns Clarelate Stahlhuth’s Crothers Augsburg League Columbus Streets There Uncle Charle Chuck Know Remon BROWN Wm. Waltman bration.—Sey. Dem Hon Indianapolis Morning Papers Piercefield New Furniture ODD Fellows EN Edinburg Orchestra Herndon Lodge Holland Street Epest Rev Futler Swift Geo.h. Cummins John W. Simmons John Talk Shall Hacker the Republican News. CO Fifth St. Sems James Troutman Val Jim James Rockfeller Wanamaker Tettle Rev. Swartwood Donner
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