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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1897
Page
1
Exclusive interview with Captain General Weyler in Havana reveals he does not expect a recall, cites war ending soon but undetermined, and notes U.S. relations and Madrid cabinet turmoil. He describes insurgent activity near Jucaro Moron trocha, lack of American destitution, and land allotment for applicants amid war hardships.
A two week old baby was left on the Horn home doorstep in Avondale Muncie Indiana with a note asking the fatherhood of Charles V Horn to adopt and christen the child. The child born May 28 has no known relatives and may find a home. In Martinsville Indiana a contested election case ended with Judge Grubbs ruling for Bain who claimed victory as prosecuting attorney for the district.
Fire destroyed the residence of John Reddick in Ripley township. Aged German recluse, Reddick stored wealth indoors. $250 in gold hidden in an attic tin can melted into bullion and not saved. Total loss estimated at $2,000 with $1,100 insured by Rush County Farmers.
Wabash county township trustees, besieged by school supply houses, decide to buy and manufacture drinking fountains and sterilizers locally. One trustee notes a $14 lowest local price, while dealers offer any number for $5 each. They must buy 150 units, promising nearly $1,500 in savings. The Star is set to handle related job work.
The dead man found along the Panhandle tracks west of here likely died before the train struck him. Sheriff and coroner identify him with a jail visitor linked to burglary cases involving Walter Baxter and his associate William Harrison. A flurry of short items follows about bicycle sales, dog baggage rules by the Pennsylvania railroad, and a preacher returning a table caster for groceries after a holiday mix up.
Mrs Watlick a well known Columbus lady died at her home in New Philadelphia Ohio She was the wife of a former St Denis Hotel proprietor The Seymour Republican notes Mr L C Watlick proprietor of the New Linn Hotel received a long distance call from his brother stating his mother was dying He arrived at 3 am but found she had died at midnight Mrs Watlick left to attend the funeral and a note mentions additional family ties and travels in a terse local obituary style.
The Gold Mine advertises musical instruments and lawn hose at low prices. It notes Lou Eittenger’s Madison trip, Chas Hege from Indianapolis, M. A. Roth and wife in Columbus, and Henry Lambert with family on an outing. Reeves Seward Cycle & Mfg Co is also mentioned alongside a call to save money before buying.
A Washington dispatch notes it is not improbable Richard M. Johnson of Franklin Indiana will be allowed to continue as chief clerk to the sixth auditor. The move would honor ex-Congressman George W. Cooper for support of the sound money cause and acknowledge Mr Johnson, who backed the Republican ticket, as an efficient former officer.
The Republicans of Bartholomew county Indiana vote at precinct polling places at 2 50 p m on Saturday June 1 1807 to elect delegates for a convention in Columbus to nominate a candidate for Congress in the Fourth district The apportionment provides one delegate per hundred votes or fraction over fifty cast for Gov J A Mount in 1835 The base yields representation for each precinct and lists townships and areas County Chairman W T Strickland and Secretary O Ushon sign the notice Also a note about Clare phosphate and other phosphates at Stahlhaths fountain.
Morris Spinner received a large bouquet of fine flowers yesterday morning from an unknown friend who lives nearby. Spinner expressed thanks for the thoughtful gift.
Deputy marshal Gilbert Stafford led a Saturday night raid in Edinburg targeting three gambling houses. Reports say prominent men were found and debated over who could lay claim to the land, reflecting divisions among local leaders.
Miss Louisa Winters arranged a pleasant surprise party at J. H. Stritelmier's residence Saturday evening. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Will Lusher, Lark Sins, Louis Finke, Ed Armuth, Geo. Armuth, Ed Fiesback, Fred Rethwish, Chas Gerkepott, Win. Glindmeier, Ed Stritelmeir, John Stritelmeir, Ed Mensendick, Bert Haislup, Henry Voelz, Ida Striteleir, Mary Mullenkamp, Louis Winters, Lizzie Winters, Emmitt Stritelmeir, Jena Winters, Lizzie Voght, Mary Lusher, Sophia Voght, Lizzie Oberwitt, Emia Oberwitt, Sophia Lusher.
A collage of city society items notes Claud Marey Sunday outings, Fashion Restaurant ice cream promotions, and local visits by J.N. Barrick, G. W. Wellington, and Miss Hazel Dietz. Mentions political gossip about Mayor Beck, forthcoming excursions to La Fayette, and Columbus high school commencement set for Crump's theatre with twenty graduates.
A lively column notes live signs for Fashion restaurant by A D Osgood and upcoming cheap excursions to neighboring cities. It mentions the Daily Democrat’s imminent appearance, new job press arrival, Salvation Army services, Wheelmen visiting, assignments for Fred Long, and local social and church activity.
The Star lists votes for the Columbus event awarding its prize wheel. Susie Coons Low Stadler Emma Moore and Ann Tooley lead among several names including Dot Matthews Jane Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Maud Belle Jessie Mead, with scattered totals and one withdrawal noted.
An advertisement notes reliable carpentry and general work by Stan Paine, promising the best materials and guaranteed satisfaction. The message emphasizes fair pricing and solicited work.
Bicycles priced from 28 to 75 dollars advertised at Reeves Seward Cycle. Finest grades of bicycles offered on sale at reduced prices by Reeves Seward Cycle Company with emphasis on value and savings for shoppers.
The annual meeting at Ward law brought together hundreds from across Indiana revealing strong intellectual activity. Delegates praised papers and addresses, noting practical discussions and improved education statewide. A drunken fight on Smoky Row was reported with few details. Washington speculation tied to McKinley Cuba policy and potential war funding, linking currency questions to wartime actions. Ice cream soda at Stabiluth's Fountain offered for 5 cents.
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