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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1897
Page
3
Advertisement lists men and women footwear including ladies sandals at 250 to 500 values, men arctica shoes at 1.25 with 1.50 value, youth lace shoes 75c, plus Dongolia buttons and Kangaroo calf heavy cork sole boots. Describes all new fresh goods from J. A. Newton.
The article notes the council orders an investigation into a jail escape, amid local critique of City Marshal Thickston whose nephew was among the prisoners. Officials seek a rigid inquiry to reveal jail defects and allow improvements, while reflecting on 1896 county finances and the holiday season mood.
Miss Genevieve Parker hosted a six oclock dinner at her North Harrison street home in Shelbyville last evening in honor of Mr Will Irwin of Columbus. Present were Misses Helen Gorgas Josephine Byeng Mary Caldwell Mrs G S Row and Messrs Will Wray W H Deprez John Day Deprez and W W Herron. Mer Irwin is among Shelbyville’s fine young visitors and the hosts praised him highly.
A son born November 15 in Oakland to Matsuko Yamagata daughter of Marquis Yamagata and Yoshiro Funakoshi vice consul of Japan. The child weighs nine pounds. mother and infant are reported well. The article notes lineage, marriages, and education of the families, with a brief aside on Li Hung Chang’s adopted son. Also reports on deep-well temperatures at Wheeling, Virginia, with measurements from 1,300 to 4,550 feet depth.
The artist describes a peasant like routine waking with daybreak and working at her easel from nine to 11:30 then continuing after meals. She details garden walks with dogs and a pony cart ride, journals daily reading, and studying subjects exhaustively before painting to seek truth and simplicity.
Police board to hear Sergeant Hale and Officer Madden over yesterday clash at the station with Hale facing charges. Madden claims provocation and self defense as he struck Hale. Franklin city council critiques unenforceable ordinances and cites losses from license removals and quart shops amid temperance debate.
A Home Queen column reflects on sincere New Year wishes from William Barnet Wright, noting heartfelt greetings from millions of hearts. The piece emphasizes true charity during Christmas and prays for a cheerful future for the mournful and poor as God-inspired blessings.
Locals report heavy hauling gnaws at Hartsville Pike causing wear and ruts while residents debate road use and maintenance funding amid proposed wood purchases by John A. George to support local building.
Mrs. Jane Sterling died Friday afternoon at 6 30 at her home on third street The funeral will be from the residence Monday Services will be conducted by Rev Sweeney The remains will be interred at Thompsons Cemetery Dr McLeod returned from his visit to Ohio last night
Prof. Love of Clay City Indiana arrived last night to succeed Mr. Hinkle as principal. He will assume duties Monday morning at Central School.
Miss Gertie Long became ill suddenly a few days ago and remains in poor condition.
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