05 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1897
Page
1
Three brothers visit Uncle Bernae and spark a romantic escape plan as Philip befriends Flora Valliere held prisoner in the tower room. Philip courts Florette, climbs a vine to a barred window, and with a Romeo and Juliet mood awaits release after a fortnight.
The Star reports a large vote in the bicycle contest with Miss Susie Coons as the winner. Contestants unite in congratulations and praise the fairness of the process under Mr. Kinney's supervision. Over two thirds of coupons were received during the contest and the paper plans a more elaborate future prize open to all.
An auction alert announces a sale at 10 a.m. on July 5 at the corner of Fifth and Washington. A romantic scene follows with Florette leaving in a garden hat, an impatient uncle, and a note from Phillip claiming his ward has run off with a former guest, a scientist. The story ends with a missed invitation and unresolved romance.
Miss Daisy Linson daughter of Ham Linson returns from extended visit to Kokomo and Indianapolis to a Saturday night gathering of about thirty friends. Music and refreshments marked the return with attendees listed by name. Also noted is a Seymour News commendation and three found keys claimable at the office.
A donor expresses gratitude for winning the Star contest wheel and thanks friends voters and editors of the Sra Susiz E Coons for their kindness and support.
The Star editors question the fairness of the recently concluded bicycle contest and thank supporters. They note Panhandle spotters face scrutiny as reporters versus passenger conductors. Reported incidents include a conductor accused of knocking down and another marked dishonest with the company, plus a smoker on a train who had quit smoking long ago.
Swartzkopf and Sons announce a mammoth furniture launch in three weeks. They plan a two column Star ad to reach Columbus buyers as they stock three floors of a new Third Street building with up to date inventory. The Fashion offers meals today starting at 10 a.m. July 5.
Patriotic Columbus gears up for Independence Day with a lively program headlined by the Jay Cook Hippodrome and an industrial parade. Over fifty business houses join the march as the city celebrates with fervor and public display. Event details list a bicycle parade at 10 a.m. on July 5.
J G Schwartzkopf and Son announce a five mile and one mile handicap bicycle race on July 5 with entries to be given by J G Schwartz kopf. A crowd is expected and the day includes a grand ball. The report lists local wheelmen and notes strong grain crop forecasts from Indianapolis dealers. Marie Stader visits Seymour and Miss Lillie Rice.
Seventeen pension claims were allowed in one day by S W Daugherty & Co marking a high point in their postwar pension business. The Star notes the firm’s hustling efficiency and compares it to earlier pension times, praising the agents for their performance and promising continued success.
Sadie Jones of Mechanic Street was bitten on the lip by a spider while at home. The bite caused the face to swell badly and a painful wound, but no serious outcomes are expected. She is sister to Sherman and Edward Jones.
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