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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
1
A husband suspects Miss Peabody, the children's governess, of infidelity after hearing a man in the nursery and finding a gentleman’s glove. He details secret surveillance and a hidden visitor, while questioning servants and his own motives as the tale promises further revelations.
Dr Phillips reports Maj. McKinley is decidedly better and may be out of bed today. He expects a drive this afternoon but no callers or work this week. National Chairman Hanna leaves for Cleveland. Inaugural committee plans no escort from train to hotel except reception committee.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway trailer promotes the Big Four Route to Washington for William McKinley’s inauguration. It highlights Palace Sleeping Cars from St. Louis and Indianapolis, scenic views, and luxuriously equipped trains with Wagner Sleeping Cars Buffet Parlor Cars and Dining Cars. Tickets via Big Four and C O & O Routes.
The Cleveland team trains at home on medical advice. Contracts for Billy Rhines and Billy Hoy received by Secretary Lloyd. Several players will not be asked to sign Boston contracts next season. Boston manager Selee linked to Doggy Miller of Louisville. Jack Ryan types in Reading Massachusetts. Roger Connor may play first base for Cincinnati. St Paul pays 1500 for Harley Parker and Algy McBride. Cleveland to Milwaukee for spring exhibition. Scrappy Joyce seeks catching help for New Yorks. Heine Peitz off Hot Springs due to wife’s illness. Saginaw upset over Interstate league omission. Tom Huling seeks out-of-town engagement. Tom Loftus buys Hulen and Mertes for 2500. Soden insists Selee keep Ganzel. Peddy Mason trains Waller after six days race. Tenney likely moved to Boston catching, Stahl in right. Irwin claims McGann for first base. McGann’s destination unclear. Browning trained seven years at West Baden Springs. Hallman could have been traded for Childs. Foreman trade talks with Pittsburg.
Brown county youths out after visiting their sweethearts encounter a so called ghost on a dark road. Both climb separate trees to escape but the first man slips down to a knot where he rests, while the second tries to descend only to cry over the knot and the ghost as dawn arrives.
Noah Howe of Geo. I. Winans reported finding a pocket book at J. A. Georges and gave it to Mr. Winans. Roby Fellows later claimed the same item by description, was directed to Winans, and retrieved the pocket book.
A horse owned by Charley Stowers in Lincoln County went mad yesterday and seriously bit an elderly man named Angel. The animal was shot several times to end the danger after being attacked, possibly infected by a mad dog weeks earlier. Angel’s condition is serious with hydrophobia feared.
A hardware clerk plans marriage soon. Mrs. Dr. Hudson hosted a parchesi gathering Wednesday afternoon. A city pharmacist noted as Dr. plans to wed. At the high school, a Continental Congress event is announced with Liberty Bell and cannon salutes, drawing a large patriotic audience.
The Knights of Pythias celebrate the 33rd anniversary Friday the 19th at Castlehall with Prof. Mason's orchestra. Hon. Geo. W. Cooper delivers welcome, followed by piano solos by Miss Bertha Lay and Miss Nettie Levi, recitations by Miss Lilla Wells and Carson George, vocal solos by Mr. Will Moore, and other performances by Michigan Fiddler E. L. Williams, Quaker and the Saucy Maiden duet, and juvenile orchestra led by Gus Kennecke visiting Freeport, IL with Chicago plans.
Elder Percy Kendall rode a northbound train yesterday morning. Ben Salinger plans to depart today for Jeffersonville to undertake business with his father. He left many warm friends who regret his departure. G. L. Reeves visited Indianapolis yesterday. John Carlisle and Lillie Golden have been licensed to marry.
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