15 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
The piece cites Booth-Tucker’s benevolent schemes for the urban poor and contrasts them with Debs, noting public respect for the former. It highlights new Alaska gold and petroleum discoveries, a harbor project near Hammond, expected farm wheat gains for Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, and various commercial notices and promotions.
Joe Ault and family with Mrs. Lou Smith went blackberry hunting when a frightened horse caused the wagon to overturn a few miles west of the city. The women, including a baby, were thrown from the buggy and injured, with Mrs. Smith suffering the severest shock. all were treated at home and none seriously hurt.
Fred Cline, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday at the Insane Hospital in Indianapolis. His body was brought home to West Seventh Street for a family funeral today conducted by Ray Curtis. His passing follows several days of illness and family sorrow.
A cook position at Fashion Restaurant invites immediate applications. The role seeks experienced kitchen staff ready to start promptly and contribute to high volume service. Apply now to join a busy dining team and advance in a fast paced kitchen environment.
The note lists discounted ladies and men’s footwear with prices cut from two to three dollars. It also mentions J A Newton’s shop and a Nash ville 1900 convention, plus scattered political notes and labor strike chatter in Columbus.
A wind storm toppled part of the Constitution Elm in Corydon. The tree housed the first session of the State Legislature and the Constitutional Convention that framed Indiana’s first constitution when Indianapolis joined the Union in 1816, when Corydon was capital of the Territory. The elm’s canopy extended about sixty feet each side.
The Glens Falls Insurance Company, founded in 1849, is lauded as a solid and reliable fire insurer with twenty two consecutive yearly gains in net surplus and gross assets. Represented by Kinney Kinney. Mrs James Johnson of Columbus rushed to Browns town to see her seriously ill 91 year old mother Mrs Malinda Benton.
Miss Minnie Burton left yesterday for a visit with friends at Underwood. Mr and Mrs John Burns of Evansville returned home after two weeks with Ed Redman family. Mrs Effie Hancock of Morgantown visiting Dr Butler. Mrs Sarah Stevel and Mrs Hank visited Brazil then returned to their homes. Miss Anna dlider of Taylorsville visiting in the city. Mrs Harry of Indianapolis passed through toward Louisville. A special train carrying Euporth Leaguers to Toronto left Louisville Tuesday night. Barker millinery store has gone to Columbus. Jake Silverman in Connersville. D A Rudy Jr special agent of the German Freeport was in the city calling on agent John Mahoney.
Joe Wooley, longtime asthma sufferer, contemplates a trip to Colorado seeking relief. He has previously traveled west and often returned markedly healthier, and The Star hopes he finds beneficial climate and improves his condition.
A Brown County feature extols the local civility, political awareness, and religious life, noting lack of crime and jails, strong churches, robust Sunday schools, and a heritage linked to Ohio ancestors. The piece also references a Democratic gubernatorial bid and a quip about cheaper money from Fred White.
Local ad for C M Kellar & Co promoting hose and all grades at low prices. The 3917 Money saving sale now on at the White House with Clarolate advertised as cooling.
Seymour News reports a nine year old daughter of Fred Mellenkamp injured when a binder fell. A man was crushed. The Bloomington Star notes a race in Indiana District Four where two preachers and a preacher's son compete for Congress, amid talk of a fixed outcome and moralizing voter control.
Classified notice seeks a first class cook for immediate hire at the Fashion Restaurant. Also reports Mrs. Beam of Hartsville underwent spleen surgery and recovered well after the operation at the city hospital. Mrs. Lafe Gwinn of Rock Creek township broke both bones in her arm from a cherry tree fall last Tuesday.
Notice states Eugene J. Huber assigns all notes and accounts from his Columbus retail furniture business to Emma Treadway who is authorized to collect. Columbus, July 14, 1897. Also an employment ad from W W Mooney & Sons offering 1.25 per day for 10 hours in Columbus, Indiana.
The tanners in Mooney's shop remain out as strike winds press for living wages. Community sympathy runs strong and citizens closely watch the dispute while couples wed in quiet ceremonies. Albert Mitchen marries Maud Weaver at the Weaver home on Pearl Street. the couple will reside in Columbus.
Regular practice at 7 45 this evening for box 45 under W C Carron. Today at Crumps Park a 2 30 p m game features Fats versus Zeana with 10 cents admission. Postmaster Rush offers one run of mail.
Miss Cordie DeBoss marked her nineteenth anniversary with a surprise gathering after returning home from an errand. Friends hosted elegant refreshments and a merry affair in her honor with Ed Rictor Purcell Mitchell Lewellen Purcell DeBoss and others in attendance.
Dick Schell returned from a trip including Chicago where James H. James now lives most of the time in Duluth. He passes along a bizarre hotel set of rules and quips about meals, a cemetery around the hotel, and odd amenities.
A man claims he will not miss the ball game at the park today for five dollars. The scene centers on spectator enthusiasm and casual bets as the event unfolds.
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