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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
2
The Columbus Star, published by E. H. Kinney and C. A. Turpin, lists its postal matter as Second-Class and credits Chas A. Turpin as City Editor in Columbus Indiana dated June 1897.
Rates shown for one inch ads across durations from one month to one year. Daily and weekly sections specify prices and contract terms with discounts for longer commitments and special local rates. penalties apply for non-expiring contracts and common rate rules for locals.
A Sunday Star note promises readers a story that will capture interest. The brief hints at forthcoming details designed to engage the newspaper’s audience.
The Spanish premier states the government will pay the Ruiro indemnity if the claim is just, but warns that departing from a friendly U S attitude would incur another payment.
Coroner Coffe of Newbern was in the city yesterday. Prof. Fred Kollmeyer of Columbus directed the regular weekly orchestra rehearsal last evening. Edinburg and Taylorsville telephone poles sit on Holland street ready for soon stringing the wires to begin.
In Kokomo on June 17 the Dubois brick works at Greentown were sold for 2800 dollars. The plant had cost 40000 dollars and was appraised at 6000 dollars. VannArsdel and Kinsey of Indianapolis became the new owners.
The Hon Michael Foley spoke to free silver supporters in Thorntown on June 17, urging continued advocacy for the free silver position and describing himself as a strong advocate.
John S Gowdy and T C McGovern, prominent locals, were attacked by footpads as they walked home. Both were sandbagged and rendered insensible. McGovern is in serious condition. The robbers escaped with $11 and left no clue for investigators.
Hartsville college officials voted Tuesday to close the institution for an indefinite period following the commencement exercises Thursday. The college, founded over fifty years ago and once widely known nationwide, had briefly reopened after an earlier closure in the term. The present class is small with only three members. A Wyoming citizen in China last year asks about a postal order issue involving half of five dollars. Journal notes the President's South trip drew praise from newspapermen for Southern loyalty and patriotism.
A Northern visitor in Atlanta meets Moses an elderly gardener who refuses a handshake and asks if the election is over. The anecdote highlights respect for the President and custom in social greetings. The piece also notes House delay on the Cuban resolution to avoid conflicting with the President’s plans, with the speaker seen as no more responsible than others in sustaining the administration.
Shelbyville news reports the ward robe factory of Allman and Bleach has closed after years of operation with workers dismissed indefinitely due to lack of demand for goods.
A boxing match is being arranged between Jack Kennedy of Cincinnati and Jerry Slattery of Terre Haute in Brazil. The bout is expected to be strong with significant money bet on the fighters. The fight will occur in about two weeks.
A Cleveland Leader quote describes Mildred agreeing to marry in the middle of the day to save her husband money on a new dress suit, framing the nuptial timing as frugal humor. The fragment implies a lighthearted local newspaper snippet about marriage and attire.
A boy asks about the phrase frown down and learns it means to discourage. The exchange suggests contrasting reactions with smiles up to encourage, as noted in the Indianapolis Journal.
Recruits could not be identified as they returned to their homes yesterday and refused further cadetship exams claiming severe hazing. They accuse cadets Scott Maginais and Nesbit of hazing and say they will not endure such treatment again. Sanders hails from Indiana’s Sixth district.
A whimsical exchange frames the butter asking which season and the pepper replying with dignity that it embodies the hot dry season Tam mentioned in the Typographical Journal.
Republican voters of the first precinct meet Saturday evening at Henry Cook's office on Second Street to elect one delegate for the June 22 1897 convention. Phillip Geitz is noted in the report.
Republicans of the Dea precinct hold a meeting in City Hall court room at seven thirty nine PM on June 19 1897 to select a delegate to the Congressional Convention. T G Quick chairs the precinct gathering with Albert F Owens listed.
A brief Yonkers Statesman quip explores a child asked about school with a humorous reply, revealing a visitor’s lighthearted moment and the child’s candid honesty. The exchange highlights social norms around schooling in a casual street scene.
A joke from Tit-Bits features a newlywed who proudly says he tells his wife everything that happens while an old sport retorts that he tells his wife many things that never happen. The exchange highlights contrasting marital honesty and imagination.
Mrs Watts says her husband won about $100 at poker night before last. Mrs Potts asks how she knows. Mrs Watts explains he said he won twenty five and gave her fifteen. Indianapolis Journal.
An anecdote from St. Paul’s Brixton tells of Rev Carnegie Brown’s Prodigal Son sermon. A man from a nearby pub admitted drunkenness amid the crowd, provoking a startled reaction before the vicar pressed on with the sermon.
Republicans of several precincts announce meetings to choose delegates for the Congressional Convention. Times shift to 7 30 p m due to workers’ complaints with venues and locations listed as Snively store and Marshall's Office.
Republican voters across precincts and townships meet on June 19 or June 1 1897 to elect one delegate to the Congressional Convention set for June 22 1897. Meetings occur at Norton’s law office the Marshals office W Petersville and Isaac Bradford’s shop with chairs named for precinct leaders.
In keeping with old time custom the Big Four Route offers cheap excursion fares at One Rare for round trips from all stations to points within 200 miles, valid for return until July 6 1897. Tickets available from agents. information from McCormick, Passenger Traffic Manager July 5 97.
Madison reports identify James Adams a well to do farmer living six miles east as the man who today jumped into a cistern in a likely act tied to ill health and family troubles. In Gent a burglary at ex County Commissioner John Gilmore's general store netted about $40 in goods untouched cash remained in till.
Anderson reports a fifty family colonization plan to Baldwin County Alabama based on a promising report from a member who just returned from the promised land. Mrs Reynolds hosts friends this afternoon at parchers. West Point notes Bertam Sanders and an Arkansas youth involved in hazing.
To the Mountains Lakes and Sea shore special low rates apply to Put-in-Bay Niagara Falls Adirondacks Lake George New England Resorts New York and Boston and to Great Lakes Midwest cities including Cleveland Toledo Detroit and Chicago via Big Four routes. Contact any agent or E O McCormick Passenger Traffic Manager Big Four for times routes and full details.
The Third precinct Republicans meet in the Water Works superintendent office in City Building on Saturday evening June 19 at 7 30 to elect one delegate on June 22 1897. Advertise in the Stax if you want results.
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