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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1896

Page

3

Circuit Judge and County Officers Listed in 19th Century Roll

The document names officials including Circuit Court, Representative, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer and Sheriff with names such as Hu Prosector, Wm. H. Shea, Dr. Newton, George Werner and Isaiah B. Barrett. It notes Circuit Court meeting dates and lists numerous county and city officers, commissioners, and ward representatives across towns like Columbus and Newbern, plus a detailed map of street corner fire locations and works.

F.T. Hu Wm. H. Shea Dr. Newton George Werner Ssaiah B. Barrett Treasur John Walker Vincent Toomper H. G. Butler John K. Right A. Rie A-seasore Brown Sol Drew J. L. Kyte H. CU Barria Newby Circuit

John R McLean’s Great Newspaper

A biographic sketch praising John R. McLean and the Cincinnati Enquirer. It highlights strong circulation growth, stable pricing, and a policy of reporting facts to let readers form their own opinions. The piece credits liberal support and the paper’s expansion to its enduring popularity.

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Edison lights a path to sight with X rays and blindness cases

Edison tests X ray vision on two blind men, Mahrbacher and Kallensee, using Roentgen rays and a fluoroscope. He notes limited results, stresses need for intelligent subjects, and calls for further, broader testing while predicting possible future breakthroughs.

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Trains extend from Pennsylvania depot with new schedules

Novem ber 15 trains depart from the Pennsylvania passenger depot with daily and Sunday services to Indianapolis Levisville Mapleson and other points. Central Union Long Distance lines extend to Columbus and major cities with copper metallic circuits and long distance equipment available to subscribers upon request.

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Courier Journal to Transition to Twice-a-Week Schedule

Beginning the new year the Weekly Courier Journal becomes the Twice-a-Week Courier Journal with Wednesday and Saturday editions. The paper expands to six pages weekly. Wednesday focuses on news and politics while Saturday is a family paper with stories pictures poetry and sketches. The price remains one dollar annually and editorials by Henry Watterson will be featured.

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Hang Up Your Timepiece at Night Whims of Watches

A watch can gain or lose time if kept near the body during the day and placed on a cold surface at night. Dynamo magnetism and electricity in the body are cited as common causes of magnetizing and disturbing delicate watch mechanisms. A downtown watchmaker notes patients with magnetized watches and warns wearers to avoid dynamos.

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