08 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
1
A Brown County essay extols the integrity and social norms of residents, arguing crime is rare and virtue is valued. It refutes the idea that the county hides criminals, noting few offenses and a culture that shuns scandal while stressing moral effort over outward attire.
A planned next week baseball game in Columbus pits a fleshy citizens nine against a lean nine. The event promises strong turnout and local interest with many named players listed on both teams. Local notes mention travel, prizes, and community updates ahead of the game.
Denver July 6 notes a 96 degree day with no heat prostrations. Local ads push Stahlhuth’s Clarolate and bargains at Schwartzkopf and Sons. Franklin hosts Miss Elma Kimsey’s party for children. Columbus reports industrial parade with 132 firms and 7,000 spectators, plus Crump’s Park races and fireworks.
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An unusual bar scene centers on a Clarefate drink paired with an iceberg at Stahlhuths. The note mentions 239tt as a quirky detail.
Leonard Harvey and Misses Laura and Hazel Sutherland returned from Indianapolis after visiting friends. Mrs Dunn and children of Maple Grove left for Dayton Ohio to stay with Mr Dunn’s parents. Mrs Rev Tinsley went to Indianapolis. A Griffay of Fitzgerald Georgia visits Dr Elrod’s family. Mann Smith of Ohio Township was in the city yesterday. At E I Huber store a self rocking cradle is on display for potential buyers. Save two rise cent while shopping with Meyers and Fiegenbaum 237t2.
Heat tops a hundred as residents cope and news flows through Columbus. Peach deliveries arrive, a fatal lightning strike occurs near Scottsburg, harvest and threshing wrap up, and a sheriff brings an ejectment writ to Mrs. Wells Stephens amid a comical kettle incident.
The Hope Record, a weekly started near Hope, suspends operations due to cash shortages and inability to pay printing costs. Proprieties Leeds and Rosencrans express regret and hope for a resumption. Also noted Dr. Geo. T. MacCoy earns state society honor by joining the Hygiene and Public Health committee alongside Drs. Neharty and Ramsey.
Harry Hunter died yesterday afternoon about five o'clock in Cleveland Ohio after being sunstruck days earlier. His father Joseph D. Hunter was present at the end. The remains will be brought home at nine this morning and interment set for 4 30 at City Cemetery. Harry was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs J D Hunter and had been working in Cleveland for several months.
The second and final 1897 eclipse occurs Thursday July 29 and will be visible across the United States. It starts at 7 50 a m and ends at 10 a m lasting two hours and ten minutes. Weather Prophet Hicks warns disturbances with severe thunder and rain storms follow, later bringing the hottest days of the war period.
Miss Belle Sergeant has gone to Pennsylvania on a visit. Local business notices promote handwriting services by Kinney and Turpin and advertise Clarofate as a cooling remedy at Stahlhuth's fountain.
Geo H Cummins advertises fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets at the lowest prices, inviting shoppers to browse the assortment and secure bargain gear.
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