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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1897

Page

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Grasshoppers Under Eradication Drive in South Dakota

State Irrigation commissioner Cochrane returns from Brown and Billings counties where Grasshoppers are being fought with fourteen hopper closers. Crude petroleum is shipped in for dusting, and a bounty of 20 cents per bushel is offered. Professor Sanders oversees the operation with county workers burning off stubble and grass on unused lands.

Brown County Professor Sanders State Agricultural Bureau

Republicans Face Defeat in Columbus Convention Forecast

The piece asserts any Republican nominee at Columbus convention next Tuesday will lose to Hon. Francis M. Griffith. It argues the district leans Democratic, cites low mood and unfulfilled Democratic promises, and calls the GOP victory an impossibility to succeed Judge Holman.

Columbus Francis M. Griffith Holman Sey News

Fowler visits Franklin after eight years

Fowler, ex pastor of the Tabernacle church, arrived from Bowling Green, Ky, and will spend the rest of the week with friends. He is in good health and notes many changes in Franklin since his last visit, with his old friends and a largely new city.

Fider Fowler Bowling Green Franklin Tabernacle Church Columbus

Opinion favors Griffith in Fourth District race

A letter from Sey. Dem. argues Francis M. Griffith will win easily in the August 10 election and mocks Republican candidates prospects. The writer predicts a Democratic walk over and urges Republicans to save effort. The piece reflects party sentiment in the Fourth Congressional District.

Francis M. Griffith

Big Shipment of Strawberries

New Albany reports the season sees over 40,000 gallons shipped from the area the largest harvest in the county yet growers say prices stayed low. They blame high transport commissions extortion and fraud by commission houses and consider forming an association for fairer rates and dealings.

New Albany

Neighborhood News Mix of Notes and Oddities

The column compiles quick items from Joy and Woe in the city including social visits Miss Catherine Underwood at Cincinnati College of Music to see Miss Cloe Butler, local hunts by the Lowe brothers and Johnnie Lehnar, Rev. T Sweeney delivering a patriotic address in Franklin, and musings on a hypothetical island near Liverpool. It notes economic points about Mexico’s gold premium versus wages, Queen Victoria’s age, corn and wheat conditions, local entertainments at Mrs A Rice and Mrs Reynolds, Crump electric fans in Kitvinger’s Bakery and Holmes drug store, and Bishop Willis’s views on Hawaii union with Britain.

Evening Republican Threats at Libel Suits to Be Tiled

Local court morning session focuses on libel suit threats as defendants prepare motions. Prosecutors argue for strict reporting standards while defense lawyers seek extended time. Public interest remains high as judges weigh prominent individuals involved.

Brown County Delegates Named and Local Happenings

Republicans mass meeting selects delegates and alternates to the Columbus convention for Brown County. Also notes owl cry on Third street, blue streetcar trouble, Frank Moore returns from Musical College, Robert Campbell's illness after a party, Mary Thompson visiting, and PBA Strauss coming from Shelbyville.

Brown County Brown Co Columbus

Sunday Services and Address by Rev Sigmund at 3:30

The notice invites all men and boys to Sunday services at 3:30 with Rev. A. Sigmund delivering the address. Special singing and ice water. Editor M. A. Locke of the Columbus Herald was in the city last night.

Sigmund M. A. Locke The Columbus Herald Sey. Dem

Disorder at Western Hotel sparks doubt of accuser

A hotel guest Neuberger faced accusations of a night intrusion but the landlord Mr Hall, his wife and others question the tale. The Sun backs Hall’s innocence while a reporter’s one sided story provoked strong reaction. Local social items report a summer dance at City Hall and tribal cemetery decorating plans.

Mr. Hall

Notable Yet Short Night With a Powerful Lecture

Mr. Young, a thorough scholar and devout Christian, delivers lectures that touch both heart and head. Morning and evening talks are set for 19 and 3 respectively, with repeat sessions on Lord's Day annaway. Reading publics across churches and students are urged to attend for benefit.

Mr. Young

Interwoven Local News Roundup and Notices

A ragbag of local items notes Miss Jessie Rice ill at home in Northside and a postponed ball game due to visiting club issues. Reports on county bridge plans, area picnics, new electric fans, squirreling hunts, and updates from Brown and Morgan counties appear alongside church schedules and charitable notices.

Jessie Rice Sran Northside

Franklin Flunks Baseball Game With Columbus Tonight

Franklin's crack ball club refused to meet the Columbus team this afternoon. The village aggregation showed a yellow streak and avoided the diamond duel, delaying the humiliation to a later date.

White Feather Columbus Boys

Man fined for assault and weapons finds more trouble

John Carola was fined nine dollars by Mayor Beck for assault and battery and soon after jailed for carrying concealed weapons with a ten dollar fine before Justice Denni son. Both fines were stayed by Carola's step father amid ongoing local turmoil including Porter county cyclone and fire losses estimated at ten thousand dollars. A Chicago Record note reports Washington state clerks ages distribution, challenging the notion of an all old public service.

John Carola Beck Justice Dennison Carolas Washington

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South Dakota Igation Cochrane Bilmunds County Bro. Burkehart Worried Reader Catherine Underwood Cincinnati College of Music Cloe Butler William Frank George Lowe Johnnie Lehnar Rev. T. Sweeney Franklin On the Sun Hawaii Liverpool San Francisco Great Britain Pettigrew Mexico Journal Mary Wilson Dr A. Rice Dr. Reynolds Kitvinger’s Bakery H. M. Holmes’ Drug Store Crump Willis Tonolyhi Kitein United States Wall Ron Bing Republican Aqhnson Fownsiep James Jones Willian Jones van Botren Township Norman James Mellvain Alt Jinckson James Yoder Fletcher Poling William Long James Fleener M.P. Poling George PF. Watton Charles Patterson Dr AL SS Grifith Gio, W. Allison Chadron M. FL Penine Kiev Sweeney Third St Frank Moore Musical College Cincinnati Mrs. and Moore Robert Fred Campbell Fourth Ward Mary Thompson Dr. A. Rice PBA Strauss Shelbyville Rcbesti Billy Shields Mermeur Neal Dunning Greencaste Dilley Wheden Mavison Poussette Miss MoManas Chic C.F. Sparrel John Davis Lotisville Joshua Spaulding Camily Dere Logansport Elizabeth Jones Virginia Billy Whedon Madison Brother Americus Whedon Laouisville de. Francis North Hotel John Bond Seymour Thiis City Dr. Arnold Edinbure y _ day Ing Albert Schwarzkopf Frank Froentch New York City May Carvin Ellinburg City Mrs Carvin Drne Wallick Western Union Telegraph Co W.J. Rider Elizabeth Owvens Crothersville Enos Hege Bush Ford Bridge Clifty Indianapolis Baptist Church Swift Larsdord Wri Western Hotel Is Hebel Whacrs Aly Ff Wwetar Durgiar Neuberger Pall Lightning Plains Dora Anderson Chestnut Street Trora Walter Everrath Fay Cytmull Ine Mir Fiali Ts Goyder Hall Rs. Hall Newberger Lumbus Benny Shaw Flossy Abbott Frankie Diphoye Ilen Wasienburn Bernice Wilcow Sort Srniders Shire Everroth Trace Walker Joe Abbott Minnie Hem Willie Godfrey Beth Winans Thiat Plenty Percy Williamson Irenett Frost Willie Frost Hubert Campbell Katie Rougher Gertie Patterson Fannie Sanders Lizzie Abbott Tessis Shepherd Alph Anderson Vera Anderson Abs Wai. Anderson da Bray Mrs. Hartman Elizabeth Lucas Lila Keyes Katharyn Miera Nettie Crump Mary Prather Hallie Brown Tony Lindsay Beulah Brown Halle Hege Nellie Taylor Miss MeGraw Little Prather Sue Wilson Daisy Shane Mayme Wert Edira Trent Messers Suyeekrup Broekman Hogue Goeneh Harry Moore Schwartzkopf Lincoln Frost Burgess Huston Moore John Long Green Mahoney Noblitt Ragsdale Urepe City Cemetery W. D. Rice Connersville Ind Dr. Young the Tabernacle Annaway Willis Newsum Amilia Big 4 Trigata Oregon Butler Wy Lan-Turderer Austensia Papanel Ars, Chas, Calvin of Edinburg and Atrs. Shane Mister Guy Turpin English Lutheran Augborg Anna Curran Aid Society Unger New Castle Covent Nellie Hazelysse Gypsy Sei Yerba Laughlin Joey Clay Hertha Frazier McCormack’s Mrs. Clay Chas. Dehmar George Kitzinger Will George Frank Lowe Jne Schnur Chas. Maley Ed. Tribune Morgan County Ross McKinney Sey. News Franklin Club Porter Geo.h. Cummins F’. Donner
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