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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
3
The column argues for supporting local businesses, urging readers to patronize home merchants. It notes the legislative session opened with about twenty five bills introduced and asks God to save the people from too many laws.
Supporters insist the veteran McKeen deserves the top post as they mobilize in his candidacy. The article notes his age and strong county backing, implying McKeen would outperform rivals in the local race.
Announcement of the new standing committees in both houses set for next Tuesday. Senator Mull is named chairman of finance, Senator Newby to lead the affairs of Indianapolis, and the ways and means panel will be headed by either Smith of Lafayette or Willoughby of Vincennes.
Indiana lawmakers convene in Indianapolis affecting building and loan associations hailed as the poor man’s friend. The piece argues for safeguarding them and opposes taxes unless tied to fully paid up stock benefits.
Adams of Packe county contests Dick Miller seat while Cockram of Gibeon seeks David Hart and Poindexter targets Thomas A. Graham seat in Clark county. Contestees allege fusion votes tainted by Democratic and Populist allies as illegal since candidates were not named in convention but chosen by committees.
An advertisement urges care for harness leather stating oiling prevents drying and cracking. It promotes Black Velvet Harness Oil available in can and bulk from Ernest Stas yuryu & Co, Druggists, Columbus, Ohio.
The Big Four Art Overstreet Will Dowell Will Stevens and Marshal Schooler are accused by interested parties of lobbying Indianapolis legislators for Fairbanks. Critics say the move undermines local aspirants for minor posts. The paper reports a circulation surge since Saturday and notes Joseph Knotts of Tipton visiting Richard Knotts who remains ill. The piece ends urging shoppers to visit the George boys on Second street for groceries.
In South Bend a jury found Henry Jones guilty of murder and he faces a hanging. Anderson’s W A Howard assigns 200 acres in Bartholomew County and stock in Hope. Goshen Weekly Times reaches forty second year. Montezuma builds three churches in 1896. Coloss in Clinton County lacks a newspaper. Shelbyville to ban large hats at public meetings. Mrs Ebey Hawey, 91, pioneer of Johnson, dies after sixty years with the Christian church. A five year old burns to death at Cedarville amid winter wheat damage reports. Pierson and Sigler of Hebron assign. Louis S Hoyt dies at Grand Central Hotel in Valparaiso. Decatur school head H D Moffett suspended. chewing gum blamed for Lesalle Barnum’s death in Manila. Charles Clelland badly burned by gas explosion in Hartford City. La Grange reports grip epidemic. Jerusalem, a town laid out seven years ago, has not had a death until now. Bloomington widow Mrs Skirvin dies of heart disease while tending a sick husband. An intruder fires at Mr Benjamin Hope’s Muncie home. Mrs Hope shoots through the door and the assailant flees.
A large crowd of soldiers and families attended a public installation at city hall. Dep't Commander H. W. Caylor and his wife Mrs. Caylor led the ceremonies, with speeches by Adjutant General R. M. Smock Senator T. E. Boyd and Prof. Graham. Comrade Glick presented the Post commander's badge to Mr. Adams. Mrs. K. D. Hawley spoke on patriotism as the group pledged renewed unity.
A short local notice from George's Grocery at 257 Second Street announcing a new business stance. They pledge honest weights and prompt delivery as they bid farewell to profit-focused pricing. The item includes a contact line 5613.
The town’s established merchants unite to match or undercut a new store's cheap prices on canned goods dried fruits coffees tobacco and soap arguing fair profit should be earned. They claim trade should favor long time taxpayers and trusted citizens while seeking weekly paper agents for Brown County.
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