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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
2
The Columbus Star lists advertising rates for city and weekly editions, detailing pricing by column inch and word counts for locals. It includes rates for daily and weekly papers, contract terms, and special rates for long term or local advertising, with conditions on contracts and expiration.
The Vines editorial notes council discussion to cut wards from five to four and councilmen from ten to eight. Marsh is accused of aiming to ease taxpayer costs. Park issues are quietly debated with hopes Columbus may win a city park and pride in its construction.
County Chairman Strickland announces precinct meetings for selecting congressional delegates will start at 7 30 on Saturday the 9th, instead of 2 80. The move, prompted by workingmen complaints, aims to give every Republican an opportunity to attend.
The text notes President McKinley will decide his Cuba policy soon after returning from a Southern trip. The public awaits his course with hope he avoids disappointment. An Evening News editorial ten days after Marion Griffith’s Columbus nomination supported Griffith while local papers show Republican leanings and popocratic echoes.
A reflective piece recalls the Blue and Gray as colors of opposing armies in the Civil War and notes over thirty years of peace. It emphasizes unity and brotherly friendship between former foes, now reconciled without hidden motives.
A declaration of national unity after conflict, describing the Blue and Gray as memories and patriots’ blood uniting under a restored republic focused on honor and obedience to the nation.
Weather brings farmer cheer and a Shelbyville visit by Hodge and wife. Bedna Young paid 150 dollars after a furniture failure at Stewart and Blakely in Shelbyville. M. E. church ladies held a thorough cleaning last Wednesday.
Houston items list visits sales and travel by residents from Bynum Edinburg and Waldron. James Brown dies suddenly at 63. Funeral led by Elder Shulis and burial at Houston cemetery. community mourns a benefactor and church supporter.
School at the Crossroad extends Sunday activities as Miss Cora McGord returns from the Orphans Home in Columbus to her home near here. Mr Jacob Ault and wife visit their son in law Mr William Lorance in Acme over the weekend. Mrs Martha Henry buys a new organ for set of lessons for her boys. A A Manuel of here travels to Freetown on business.
Road work is active in Becks Grove as farmers plow corn. Miss Mollie Thompson and Miss Laura Phillips, recently ill, show no improvement by this writing. Mr J E Thompson and wife visited the farmers parents Sunday June 18. Miss Matlock of Freetown visited the Misses Hamilton nearby Sunday. Miss Etta Tabor and Mr Thomas Brock of Freetown visited. Miss Minnie Carmichael Sunday.
The Indianapolis Sentinel proclaims abundant forthcoming coverage under McKinley’s administration with state headlines and foreign dispatches. It boasts the paper’s large circulation and urges readers to subscribe to Sunday and weekly editions with yearly rates. The Weekly Star pairs with Indiana State Sentinel for combined access.
Special low rates to Putin Bay Lake Erie Islands Lake Chautauqua Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence Adirondacks Lake George New England and New York resorts. Also to Cleveland Sandusky Toledo Detroit and Michigan resorts via Great Lakes routes. For rates routes times and full particulars contact any Big Four Route agent.
Warm weather boosts crops and local chatter about hiring Geo Wright to teach music. Children’s day drew a good crowd as young performers showed promise. John McCalle joins the choir as a bass singer. J W Shaw and Mrs Tom David offer leaf it?ese. Shadrick son injured foot, ongoing illness. Best popcorn at Persons.
The Star announces fixed rates for printing services using top materials and guaranteed satisfaction. They invite work and promise reliable results for customers seeking value and quality.
An advertisement notes Dr. Karem's Pain Extractor available at Stahlhuths Drugstore for pain relief. The copy emphasizes broad effectiveness across various pains.
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