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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
2
City Editor notes the new legislature discusses fiscal restraint. Monday saw a routine bill passage while the High Hat bill was killed. Republicans are urged to cut expenses and limit appropriations to protect both the party and the people.
The article urges immediate passage of legislative apportionment in a fair and court-stable form. It argues the Republican press and people demand a just plan and warns GOP members against making a blunder by delaying action.
Reported Senate action on the Shively antitrust bill faces likely delay with a majority recommendation for indefinite postponement. A second report supports Gilbert DI as a milder, more people friendly measure, seen as preferable to Shively.
An unusually high number of traveling men visit the area. Fred Kissling shows slight improvement. Furnished rooms offered at 502 Chestnut street. Harry McCormack returns from Terre Haute. A large fire in Pittsburg causes $100 600 loss. The Charlestown flour mill is destroyed. loss $15 000 with $11 600 insured. The Shore Acres troupe performs in Seymour to a crowded house. Jeelle Gable and James McCrea are released from jail. George H. Friedgen moves to Indianapolis to pursue poultry. Local farmers visit the Star this week. Woman's Missionary Society to meet with program on State Development. A mare and buggy stolen from John Carter's barn near New Hope church. thief sought.
Notice offers a combined one year subscription to the daily Star and the Indianapolis Weekly Journal for five dollars. The promotion targets readers seeking both papers at a single discounted rate.
An offer invites readers to swap Indianapolis Weekly Journal and Weekly Star for twelve months at a combined price of 1.50. Mrs Henry Brockman gained a Johnson county court judgment against Masons Union Life Insurance Co for 1 985 with likely appeal. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Will Davidson on North Pearl Street weighing nine pounds. all well. The senior class chaperoned by Prof Carnagey will tour the state legislature next Friday with rail fare discounts and a possible overnight stay. Barabara A Brockman vs Masons Union Life Association hears motion for new trial over verdict, appeal to appellate court within 90 days. The Franklin Star. The Association directors meet Thursday Feb 11 at 8 pm at President McNeal's home. all members urged to attend. Samuel Weertz secretary. Third street’s three old maids staged a playful skirmish. no injuries and they later kissed and made up. Mrs Pfieffer, mother of Mat and Chas Pfieffer, returned from Louisville and a reception was held at James Toohey's home on Mechanic between 7th and 8th. Johannes burg report notes Joe Goddard of Australia defeated Nick Dooley in a prize fight. suspicions about the bout lead to a committee inquiry. John K Gowdy to Paris as consul general, praised as a Republican choice. Frank M Barbour of Evansville will speak on Seeing Things at the M E church tonight at 7 30 with reception after. Barbour is notable for his role in Anna Fellows Johnson's In League with Israel. The public is invited.
A morning glove contest between two local sports was held in a room on Washington street around 10 o clock. Both contestants were dissatisfied with the result and are likely to meet again. The event was ruled a draw. A stray note adds a rental listing for a store room at 8317 by F C Ulich.
A Chicago Times-Herald report summarises Dr Tibourand and Dr Labourand asserting baldness is a contagious disease spread by barber instruments. It describes a microbe in hair roots and outlines disinfection and microbe destroying tonics to slow progression and prevent future cases.
Beginning January 1 1897 the Weekly Courier Journal becomes the Twice-2-Wer Courier-Journal with Wednesday news and Saturday stories. Each issue expands to six pages or twelve per week totaling 104 pages or 832 columns a year. The price stays at $1 yearly with Henry Watterson editorials slated.
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