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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
1
The Starn adds thirty seven new names to its subscription and Columbus faces a metropolitan press scene as editors speculate which sheriff will land his first job. Smith shop progress nears completion while Columbus Handle and Toyote Co builds a new facade. Railroad prospects for C H G extend toward Bedford and Vincennes, and Bluffton official paving sparks civic pride as asphalt plans unfold.
Walter Duffy and Co. report a divorce case involving Lacy A. Thompsons and John Thomps, with Charles Hamlin named in the filing. Proceedings outline property concerns and potential settlement terms.
A lengthy Indiana city notices a steady stream of residents traveling to Indianapolis for events and business. Names include John A. George Flora Patterson Dick Patterson Dunnington Bonham and family, with several heading to Seymour Franklin Columbus and Muncie for duties, visits, and commencements.
Mr Orson M May and Miss Illian Sehpur united in marriage at Rev Fuller residence Swifton north Franklin Street at eight pm. They left on the 11 15 train for Indianapolis to spend several days and will reside with the brides mother Mrs Henry Schnur on Washington Street between seventh and eighth. May, son of Mr and Mrs May, is manager of the Central Union Telephone Co. Schnur daughter of Mrs Henry Schnur is well known locally. Ice cream and strawberry festival noted for Anderson School Friday night January 11. Also a diphtheria warning placard at Congressman Overstreet’s Washington residence.
The daughter of Mrs. E. S. Gibson of Greelyville South Carolina fell gravely ill with weak appetite, constipation, night sweats, and chills. After trying many medicines without success, a doctor recommended Peruna. The girl recovered completely and the mother proclaims Peruna saved her daughter’s life, promising to keep the medicine on hand.
Miscellaneous items detailing a strawberry and cream social at the East Columbus school, alumni banquet at the St Denis Hotel with class of 97 honored, local business updates on Fred Kocourek and George Werner, and short notices about Mrs. Sarah George and Brockman family developments.
Jno A Geo advertises the citys largest and most complete bicycle line with sundries and the states best equipped livery and repair shop. The notice stresses breadth of stock and comprehensive repair capabilities.
Fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets are advertised at the lowest prices at George Cummins.
The Second Division of the Missionary Society of the Christian Church held tea in the church parlors last evening. An elegant supper featuring ham, salad, pickles, light rolls, strawberries, ice cream, cake and coffee was served. Afterward an excellent program was presented. Your fish at Lewis Fish Market included yellow pickerel, lake trout, blue pickerel and other eat fish.
Druggist M. C. Dunnington offers a refund if the cascara pills fail to cure. A note mentions an old fashioned milk shake with fruit juice at Stahlhuth's Fountain. Also an ice call advertised for J. A. George.
The State vs John and Edward Renner for trespass was tried before a jury yesterday afternoon. A coal oil man A N Roland was injured when a tanker overturned near Hawereck bridge while watering his horse. Otto Sandifer travelled to Shelbyville to see a child who is ill.
Hope Record Items list appearances in Columbus by Mrs. A. E. Norman and son Carl on Wednesday Eli Hancock on Thursday Marion Stewart on Monday Mrs. L. C. White visiting her Columbus daughter and Capt. W. H. Aikin in Columbus Thursday.
Dave Hunter returned from a one and a half day squirrel hunt with 31. His hunting grounds stretched from Smokey Row to the mouth of Haw Creek. Some squirrels were so thin X rays were not needed. Agents wanted, 313E, 2nd Cin. The Star offers many kinds of work.
The Journal notes frost affecting the northern Indiana strawberry yield while southern crops fared better. It says the Dingley bill remains intact though Senate reform would have saved time, and mentions county commissioners reviewing and approving claims yesterday.
Advertisement notes 25 percent off all grades of bicycles at Reeves Seward Cycle and Co. The circular promotes a broad discount on bikes with no specific models or dates mentioned. Local shop emphasis and period advertising language suggest a general sale event.
The article surveys summer hat styles noting that models range from large to small with diverse materials. Silk crowns contrast straw brims, straw weaves vary, and chenille blends are less common. Ribbons offer endless patterns from stripes to plaids to gauze and moire. Rhinestones wings and flowers appear as popular ornaments.
Excursion tickets to Chattanooga and return offered for Louisville connections with Southern Railway at less than one fare for round trip. Tickets on sale July 13 15 with return by July 21, extendable to August 15 by depositing at Chattanooga before July 19. Through car line Louisville to Chattanooga. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or Win H Tayloe Assistant General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
Conductor Wilbur Robinsons day ends in injury after a drunk passenger Bill Brown attacked and stabbed him on a northbound J. M. I. train near Sellersburg. Brown fled to the steps then fought a brakeman. the train returned to Jeffersonville for care. Brown was arrested and jailed amid fears of lynching. Johnny Brooks delivered the wounded train from Jeffersonville.
The text notes Miss Willare and Lady Somerest would be distressed by Pope Leo's praise of abstinent ideals. It argues he misses a chance to promote prohibition and quotes him urging moderation while still acknowledging wine. The piece muses on whether his Holiness should be born in Kansas rather than Italy where wine is viewed differently.
Bargain notice from J. A. Newton at 313 Washington St promoting tan and ox blood lace cloth tops in latest styles. Items described as new and beautiful with price cut from two dollars to one fifty for cash customers.
Eleven convicts with poor records and multiple prior prison terms were transferred Saturday from Jeffersonville to Michigan City after deemed unfit for the Reformatory.
Will Moore, a city singer with a bright voice, performed at the Christian church last night. He sang Only Me and several other songs, drawing a large crowd as advance notices promised. The Star newspaper predicts a bright future and wishes him success.
Commercial travelers from South America visited Washington DC on June 8 spending hours at the Congressional Library Capitol and executive mansion. They received a private White House reception from President McKinley and toured Corcoran Gallery and Soldier's Home before departing for New York.
The Austrian government protests the new tariff bill but is dismissed as nonbinding. Over the last decade the United States bought Austrian goods totaling 84 million dollars while Austria purchased US products worth 11.1 million, leaving a sizable US trade surplus.
Indications mount that Secretary Sherman will leave the Cabinet soon and be succeeded by Assistant Secretary Day. Presidents seek a personal confidant in the Cabinet, and Judge Day would serve that role for President McKinley.
The finest grades of bicycles are on sale now at reduced prices by Reeves Seward Cycle and Co. This local sale highlights discounted models and value pricing for cycling enthusiasts.
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