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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1897
Page
1
A Denver era miracle healer Francis Schlatter was found dead in the Sierra Madre foot hills southwest of Casa Grande Chihuahua after fasting and starvation. Reports note 1895 Denver visits drew about two hundred thousand seeking cures. The item blends scattered local verse and unrelated notices.
Richard Thomas and Henry Davie returned to Indianapolis after visiting family. David Stillinger and Howard Lee traveled to Vernon to finalize a gravel road contract for Geneva township. Sherman Remy left for Louisville. Billie Shields came from Seymour. George Schmitt heads for a week in Kingam & Co. Rev Father Oster in Seymour. Mrs Joe Hilger visited friends in Seymour. Harry Schetler returned from Edinburgh. Claud Mafey of Edinburgh made a business trip down the Madison branch. Special agent A Wilson of Indiana Insurance Company was in the city. Mrs Bessie Vandegivit and daughter visit from Shelbyville. Washington street was in poor condition. George Miranda and Wilber Thompson squirrel hunting. Mrs Davie Emig improved after illness. Conductor Billy Hull spent the day. Miss Miller rode to Madison. Mr Albert Brown and Miss Lilie Pickens married last night at Terrill residence. German Lutheran Church annual picture postponed due to rain. John D Long of West Point expected home next week for vacation with his parents. Henry Everroad, champion squirrel hunter, out yesterday. Rost family visiting Dayton Ohio.
Jackson township trustee Fred L. Meyer visited the city on Monday. The note mentions various local figures and events, including invitations to a centennial in Nashville and plans for editors to attend a Southern Indiana editorial meeting and the Nashville centennial. The text blends multiple items from local society coverage with political commentary and travel notes.
David Crouch Stephen Cooper and George Ritter faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Palmer for assaulting Sebastian Price. They were bound over to the circuit court in default of bonds set at 200 each. Mrs J Schmittlip from Denver visited Madison and is a cousin of Ms J. Griffin of this city.
Es sees Stet See SOCIETY reports Mr and Mrs John Conner entertained a subver of friends at their Maple Grove home. An excellent repast with seasonal delicacies filled tables. Honored guests included Mr and Mrs Morris Dye, Mr and Mrs Jas E Dye, Mrs Chas Johns, Miss Ester Johns, Miss Nettie Johns, Mrs Thomas Coner, Master Scott Comar, Master Norval Conner, Mr Arthur Coons, Mr Morris Coons, Mr and Mrs Frank Bennett, Miss Mary Woody, and Mr Will Walker.
Bren Paragraphs report on local topics and incidents. Kinney & Kinney visited by Cecil Hall of United Fireman’s Insurance Co. Exposition work by George Henry in Nashville. Belvedere Grocers report strong Saturday business. M E Church East Columbus hosts a free ice cream supper. Moody quote on marriage and reform warns against marrying to reform.
The trustees of the townships met to elect a county superintendent. The meeting, led by auditor TB Barret, chose Frames H. Clark by secret ballot. Clark, former principal of the Hope schools, won eight votes to six for Wade with Major Strickland and Wan Barrett as bondsmen.
Special session of the Council grants the petition of Joseph Patterson to repair a stable within fire limits confirming consolidation of iron and a metal roof after objections by Mrs. Dan Stith’s proctor Judge Morgan. Adjournment follows. Columbus Culture Club elects officers at year’s end and notes original thoughts and a well received composition poem by Mrs Hawley. Commencement at Crump's Theatre tonight. Baptist Young People Union hosts a social and spelling bee at the Y M C A on Monday June 14.
A community fundraising effort plans a traditional Fourth of July celebration in Columbus with a goal of securing 500 dollars. Committee members Lou Moore H W Cooks Lyle J N Marsh T E Otto E R Shea and Elizabeth Jackson will visit citizens to solicit support and ensure Columbus keeps pace with neighboring towns.
Enthusiastic Class Day at the High School featured Miss Ruddick’s vocal solo and a piano duet by Miss Coup and Williams. Students gave welcome, bust presentations, essays on Shakespeare, and musical solos. A Washington portrait was donated as a patriotic gesture.
It is reported that a young lady on Jackson Street plans to be married soon. The Star notes the announcement as a local social detail.
Anderson Indiana June 7 Charles Stewart a veteran Republican mail carrier under H J Daniels was reinstated as first substitute carrier by post office authorities and will receive the first appointment under Postmaster Small. Stewart is praised for competence and reliability. At yesterday's civil service exam in Sanderson twenty five applicants were tested with twenty three Republicans.
Wendell Phillips, a Cuban war correspondent for the London Chronicle, was released from Matanza prison after ten days. He must leave Cuba and not return, having avoided Spanish censorship by routing letters through the British consulate in Havana. His trial was defended by British counsel, and the news came via telegram to relatives in Evansville.
The article urges thorough tests of boats rails cars trestles and wooden work as the excursion season approaches. A single faulty boiler brace bolt could ruin summer records emphasizing preventive maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.
The report notes Joseph Jeffersons career as a bicyclist has yielded many tragic results. It states he was struck to the ground and Rip contends the scene lacks any comedy value.
A recent college graduate declares willingness to take any position that pays at least 2500 dollars, as reported in the Somerville Journal.
Rumor of settlers returning proves false as about fifty refugee families remain in Miles City with more arriving daily. Indians roam hills near Otter Creek. 200 off reservation in small bands. 1300 Indians on reservation. Sheriff Smith and Stock Inspector Smith prepare warrants to arrest White Bull Yellow Hare and Sam Crow.
Philadelphia Press suggests G Cleveland Esq as a sincere representative to defend Spain against American damages claims in Cuba. The note emphasizes his suitability to rebut the allegations and safeguard Spanish interests.
A Britisher calls the United States an odd country noting shock at jailing men for actions others commend. The Yonkers Statesman recalls two Washington men tried for staying true to their trust, prompting reflection on justice.
A Pittsburgh Times comment notes that Ohio’s best citizens are away seeking appointments, implying governance gaps while citing widespread lawlessness as a consequence of absence. The remark frames political appointments as a key distraction from public order.
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