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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
1
The United Presbyterian General Assembly finished its work and adjourned without lifting the ban on secret societies. A cautionary resolution was adopted against using the church name for secular societies not under church control. The next assembly will convene in Omaha on May 25, 198.
Richmond Ky June 2 Colonel J W Caperton president of the Richmond National Bank bought 5594 acres of Woodlawn blue grass land from State Auditor Sam Stone for 64146 dollars. The farm lies within half a mile of Richmond city limits and ranks as a premier Kentucky property. INDIANAPOLIS June 2 James Melson convicted of counterfeiting in Federal Court and faces six to seven years. police found metal and molds for counterfeit coins at New Albany.
The 1896 South Dakota gold output is estimated at 235413 fing ounces, up 48226 from 1895, placing the state third in production. Projections suggest 1897 could reach 60000000 dollars in output, up 7000904 from last year. Also mentions Barry Scholler visiting Crawfordsville Journal for umpiring and upcoming law class entry, plus assorted editorial blurbs and local notices.
A Brownstown Banner note urges credit for staff changes this week. A wart salve huckster sells a tin box remedy, mocked as a fool’s game, while an Ex exchange reports two sewing machine swindlers who feign repairs then steal by replacing parts and charging high fees.
The Columbus congressional delegates voted to host the Republican Congressional Convention in Columbus on Tuesday June 22. The event will be held at the new City Hall with the St Denis Hotel as headquarters, marking a third major political victory for the city. Other Indiana towns are urged to watch Columbus for a possible national convention.
The Elome Furniture Company's personal property including machinery and stock was sold at sheriff sale for 4000 dollars to five guarantors of the company's debt. The factory has been idle for months and the realty will be offered for sale on June us. Boston, June 3. The wool and cotton market shows steady prices with strong foreign demand and rising importations as domestic wool sales total about 4,782,900 pounds for the week.
Hartsville College of Hartsville Indiana announces commencement week June 11 to 18 1897 in the college chapel. The thirtieth annual exercises include a morning commencement on June 17 with oration by Craven L Hottel and an evening class concert by Pandens Orchestra of Indianapolis.
The Columbus Opera House hosted a record crowd for a convention with Hon. T. F. Hord as presiding officer. Praise for J. E. Cox's speech nominating K. D. Hawley and remarks on Anderson Percefield as a striking nominee figure. Also mentions Stabibutha fountain phosphate flavors.
James Galbraith and several prominent residents attended yesterday's convention in Columbus amid heated discussions on weather and local issues. Brown county figures Tab or and other citizens were seen in the city with minutes, treasurer reports, and cemetery sexton notes discussed, alongside remarks about Belvedere Hotel meals and various local appointments.
A long list of residents and out of town guests visit Columbus from Greensburg Seymour North Vernon and other towns. Officials including Elmer Roland and Phil Slater are noted with local activities. An urban meeting discusses water pollution fines rewards fire alarms and city salaries while civic appointments and ad hoc notices pepper the scene.
Society notes announce a graduation class concert directed by Hartsville College. The event will be at Hartsville College Chapel on June 17 at 8 p m. Columbus music lovers are urged to attend.
The Democratic gathering opened with Hon. Francis T Hord presiding in a crowded hall. Dr K D Hawley led the first ballot as several candidates were nominated, with Griffith ultimately securing the nomination on the fourteenth ballot. Harry Ferguson was jailed last night after causing a disturbance outside a show tent at Crump's lot, 6th and Washington.
Al McLaughlin tours Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky for the Ohio Rake Co. Indiana’s leading men attend a city convention as Sunday excursions are promoted for summer. Manhattan Beach opening is anticipated while the Daily Democrat aims to educate readers and challenge the Herald. Brush Creek Sunday School picnic urged. Washington Street paving debate resurges for workers.
Road race planned by J. D. Schartzkopf & Son with no entry fee and four prizes. entrants to report to George Schartzkopf within three weeks. time to be announced. Also notes about Niagara bicycles at J A Georges stands and comments on Columbus merchant G A Neinaber. mentions a Tennessee Centennial mortgage payoff from show profits.
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