27 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1897
Page
1
Instructions for the August 10 vote explain using a blue pencil to place an X inside the large circle around the Republican emblem. A cross or X in the circle, not elsewhere, counts. no mixed tickets will be possible with only one name per ticket.
The text outlines polling procedures including ballot handling, marking rules, and penalties for misconduct. It then contrasts 1892 campaign positions on prices under the McKinley tariff with protectionist arguments, noting later shifts and a single Democratic vote in the Senate against restoring a protective tariff.
The Fourth district veterans rally behind Republican Major Charles W. Lee for Congress, praising his service in the Civil War and his integrity. A compare with Judge Holman and a critique of Democratic rivals follow, alongside arguments about tariff policy and sugar trust attacks.
A holder in Matthews Life Insurance Company writes to condemn ex Governor Matthews for advocating free silver. The letter argues gold dollars retain value, warns depreciated silver would harm policyholders, and questions paying premiums in gold while endorsements support silver.
Yesterday about 10 am the little Bobbie Campbell fell from his bicycle near Sim Henry's grocery at 10th and Mechanic, injuring his leg. It is thought a slick spot caused the fall. he was taken home in a buggy and, though no bones were broken, he rests easy and is expected to recover soon.
Notice from St. Luke's chapel A M E church calling friends to Macedonia to attend a camp meeting for Christ. They aim to bring notable Indiana jubilee singers and strong ministers, inviting all to come and seek blessing. Rev. John H. Brown and Rev. H. Brower sign as secretary and pastor in charge. Gen. Brown is on board.
Classifieds list property for sale or trade in Hartsville with Columbus offers and cheap Orinoco dwelling terms. Local incidents include a Belvedere bus accident injuring Joe Condon, an elderly Strickland father’s illness, a problematic neighbor cow, wash street roadwork, and notes on business, church social, and upcoming Epworth League event.
The Columbus area reports street repairs by the street commissioner as holes are filled and a duck route may be disrupted. The Marion Gazette forecasts Jesse Overstreet’s defeat and quiet move to Franklin to practice law. Labor talks between Clymer Ault Harvey and Mooney & Sons fail to yield a final agreement. A sick note concerns Miss Maggie McCalla with blood poisoning from an ankle scratch. Farmers suffer from rain halting hay and wheat threshing. Eclipses and storms forecast by Prof. Hick. Local visitors include Mrs. John Brooks and Miss Ruth Todd. The colored camp meeting grows in interest and social events fill Crump’s Park.
The Seymour Journal mocks Populists amid gold standard scrutiny and argues Democrats hold core economic beliefs. It questions Marion Griffiths and party strength, citing 1890 results in Switzerland county. It notes pror. passage of the tariff bill took 114 days in Congress.
Mrs Sophia Micheals of Cincinnati visits friends and hears plantation hymns at the colored camp meeting. Mrs Frank Dodge of Illinois visits her son Wm S Dodge in the city. George Nentrup plans to open a racket store in the vacant Washington street room beside Holland’s barber shop. Sam Snively and wife leave for Indianapolis for a couple weeks with a swing through Kokomo and Tipton. Congressman Overstreet may weigh Indianapolis politics on his next renomination bid.
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