10 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
1
A jagged reader letter mocks a woman from dlh street for lacking spelling and ladylike gentleness. It hints at a 25 cent payment but states the paper costs ten cents weekly with no delivery charge. The note includes random ads and mentions dogged legal actions and boxing tours with mixed details.
Snapshot of quick city happenings for busy readers including local events, business notes, and civic snippets from Columbus and nearby areas. concise items highlight notable names places and dates in compact paragraphs.
Miss Laura Conner, an office employee, is home sick from the heat. Mrs. Tohn Conner of Maple Grove was overcome by the heat Thursday night and was briefly in serious condition. Christine Turpin shows little improvement. The note mentions an omission of Chal C. Brown from the Columbus delegation at the Marion state encampment of the Sons of Veterans.
Promote cooling in hot weather with one of C M Kellar's motor fans for homes or small businesses. Local ad copy highlights portable cooling and practical relief for high temperatures.
A morning blaze in Millville Massachusetts destroyed the Clarendon hotel two houses and two barns. Two tenement houses were badly damaged. Daniel Keogh Jr fell from a roof and was injured possibly fatally. Total property damage is expected to reach about $60 000. The report notes a water motor fan sold by C. M. Kellar & Co at 23917.
The Richmond Conference of the Joint Onkc and Indiana Synod of the Lutheran Church concluded in Richmon d Indiana. The next meeting is set for Eaton Ohio in September. A Sunday School conference will be held at West Alexandria Ohio with date to be announced. Rev. Schillinger and George Weiher were appointed to prepare the program.
The Denver Republican extols Colorado industry and state prosperity, declaring Denver one of the nation’s luckiest cities with booming business and bright prospects. It advises sending a marked copy to Mr. Bryan to quell opposition, reflecting campaign sentiments. Also note other clipped items on consumer sales and a carpet advertisement.
The Iowa sound money Democrats gathered a 200 delegate convention Wednesday showing no shift against Bryanism. The Journal notes Depew’s London interview predicting Bryanism fades with good times or wins if times stay poor, suggesting better crops could end discontent.
Hazel Deitz has returned home after visiting Miss Mary Mahoney. Miss Maynard and Miss Susie Ballard plan to attend Ac ton Camp meeting next week. George Tonar of Russel Mfg Co traveled through the city to Madison. H A Danetell went to Columbus this morning. W T Thompson was in Columbus today. Fred Js Sollmeyer of Columbus was here last evening. Miss Blanche Patterson of Columbus visited Miss Josie Hodapp and returned home this morning. James Howe is in Rugby at his sister in law's bedside, very sick.
Owing to a compositor's illness and a labor strike, the paper notes many good items are omitted and rest of issue will be up to standard after new staff. It mentions ex Senator Hill's Fourth of July remark on demagogism and reports two US warships San Francisco and Raleigh ordered to Tangier to press Morocco over an American assault case. It warns of possible strong action if Morocco resists.
A quirky local tale describes a newspaper man and a photographer bartering pants holders while a project proves too small for the picture taker and a pencil pusher lacks suspender buttons, creating a humorous, offbeat exchange.
In a Ed Moores cigar shop yesterday at noon a photographer traded suspenders for a belt with a newspaper man. The belt proved too short. the man lacked suspender buttons, prompting wide laughter and a 25 cent payoff.
A collection of short notes reports and quips. Mentions a wreck survivor in Columbus hospitalized then homeward bound. A store clerk and shopper anecdote. A Kansas crop praise piece credits rain and corn with large yields. General quips about Oklahoma Texas Missouri and Kansas agriculture. Then an ad notes hose sale by C. M. Kellac & Co.
A lively social event occurred last night at the residence of Reverend Fuller Swift. Attendees enjoyed a robust evening with a grand sense of community and cheerful fellowship.
Last night at Rev. Fuller Swift's residence the First Baptist Church held a lawn fete with china lanterns and cream and cake on the lawn. A penny cup of nectar sold and a strong attendance marked the event as a successful fundraiser with plans for more fetes throughout the summer.
A Christian church choir spent yesterday enjoying fishing boating and swinging at Kings Ford. The day offered a delightful pleasure as members relaxed together away from routine duties.
A notice announces Clarefate will be available at Stahlhuths Fountain located at 23918, promising a cool experience for attendees. The event highlights a refreshing offering and draws curiosity from passersby.
The Christian church choir spent a day away from the sun enjoying woods and flowers at Kings Ford. Activities included fishing boating and swinging with fishing and boating noted as leading features. Members returned to the city feeling rested and brighter.
Readable lines indicate a sales notice for dust destroyers from Ave M, Kellar and Co's offering all grades at low prices. Text is fragmented but points to a promotional product listing.
Details on the foundering of the Indian pilgrim steamer Sultan emerge as the first boat was lowered from the wreck and later news arrives via the Peninsula and Oriental Company's steamer Valletta, reporting the disaster about one hundred miles east of So cotra.
A notice indicates a place to perform house work associated with Laura E Moore in the city. The terse line lists a contact address and suggests services offered locally.
About fifty Republican editors and their wives from the Indiana Republican Editorial Association met at North Manchester and departed for Detroit and Mackinac for the summer meeting. Only twenty arrived from Indianapolis on the Big Four and thirty from the west on the Wabash, President Kemp cites hot weather for the light turnout.
Constantinople dispatch reports Baron Von Calice the Austrian ambassador delivered a note to Tchik Pasha demanding a date for a meeting with military attaches. The note warns that if the Porte refuses the talks on a strategic frontier the ambassadors will seek energetic measures from their governments to compel Turkey to heed the demands.
Advertising copy promotes vackle Hammocks and troquet sets for sale at reduced prices. The note highlights Ged H Cummins as the seller and emphasizes bargain pricing for leisure gear.
Mr and Mrs John Steineker express grateful thanks to neighbors for kind deeds during illness and after the death of Clarence.
Lisbon marks four hundred years since Vasco da Gama’s departure as the Geographical Society opens a new geographical institute with the king, queen, royal family members, and cabinet ministers in attendance. Eight would-be regicides are reported arrested in London on suspicion of involvement in the April 23 assassination attempt on King Humbert. Acciarito was sentenced to life in the galleys on May 29.
The Russian government will not proceed with the trial of Geodore Kovaleff, chief actor in the Tiraspol immuring tragedy. Six bodies of Raskolnizi sect members were walled up alive to seek salvation by self mortification. Kovaleff will be sent to a remote convent.
Ricamonp Inc announces a religious festival in Hagerstown scheduled for July 13 through 16. Participating ministers include Rev. B. B. Reynolds of Hagerstown Rev. G. L. Curtiss of Columbus Indiana Rev. W. H. Daniel of this city Rev. C. W. Smith of Dublin and Rev. G. N. Eldridge of Anderson.
British Niger Company forces in West Africa report discovering and pursuing the fugitive Benin king. While the troops captured towns during the chase they suffered severe native losses. The king escaped. Lieutenant Fitzgerald and two soldiers were killed.
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