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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
The Columbus Star of Columbus Indiana lists publication details and rates. It shows post office details, editor Charles A Turpin, and a list of daily and weekly ad rates with pricing for different durations and word charges for locals.
The city welcomes W. P. Meyer & Co as the first merchant to offer cheap groceries, marking a notable shift in local retail with affordable staples for residents.
City paper advocates for higher ad rates tied to its circulation strength, asserting the Star can secure demand through wide reach and audience. The note signals a bold pricing stance in local press competition.
A fragment suggests some politicians prefer ongoing hardship to boost chances of winning elective positions.
In a local ballot, Bartholomew County favored Lee over Alli with Brown County supporting Alli slightly less. Hon. Charles W. Lee, a Republican nominee from Columbus, was described as a Switzerland County farmer, veteran of the Union Army, and former Methodist preacher.
A fragment notes a Chicago Record exchange about street heat and a man knocking another to the ground after a hot day question. The report captures urban tension over rising temperatures and public altercations in the city.
Christian K. Ross aged 74 died early Monday at his Germantown home after a three week illness. He was master warden of the Board of Port Wardens and leaves a widow two sons and three daughters. Charlie Ross abduction case of 1874 remains unsolved and widely known.
Elliott and Eliott, attorneys for Brownstown, filed with the Governor a petition asking to set aside the county seat relocation order. They contend no valid petition preceded the order, denying the county board authority to transfer seat to Seymour.
Miss Daisy Carter of Nashville guest of Miss Pearl Setser over Sunday. Miss Lula Patterson of Louisville visiting Joshua Brown family. Mrs. Anna Marie of Hendrick County visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. B. J. Foster in poor health due to hot sultry weather. Reason Mobley, a veteran, died of flux at relatives’ home June 18. Lightning struck Tames Cornett’s Kurtz house causing damage. A daughter born to Meed Leeds and wife on June 20. Elder Richardson of Farabee to speak at Cristian Chapel July 1. Elders may hire him as preacher for coming year. Mrs. C. L. Weaver of Indianapolis lectured at the M E Church on Home Missions. County commissioners call election to move county seat to Seymour for Aug 3 97. Salt Creek noted as main rival.
The column notes local movements. Jacob Ault and wife went to Columbus on business. Mrs Francis E Pugh returned home to Columbus after visiting relatives. D L Moore, recently working above Columbus, came home Saturday. Nina Carmichall joined Mr J W Brown's family at Freetown. Mrs Leeda Beachout visited from Columbus. Harley Moore of Walesboro visited his grandparents near Beck's Grove. A A Manuel made a business trip to Freetown today.
Henry VonStrode unveils a new urn after a family birth on June 17. A severe wind storm damaged farms south of town by blowing fences down. The feather revoyvater boys report strong business as rain improves corn. Cr Stickens upgrades his farm with a picket fence. A surprise birthday dance on the hill is planned for Thursday. Dick Cook of Columbus seen in town. locals express interest in buying from him. Our creamery runs at six hundred pounds milk daily with a small rise. A Harper's Bazar quip on the missing link is noted, as Elder Sweeney of Columbus reportedly could have had the Republican nomination by the fourth-district convention, Jeffersonville Journal.
Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio offers free summer correspondence treatment for women with female diseases. Applicants send age life history and symptoms. medicines available at drug stores. treatment includes regimen and diet. confidentiality assured. no public testimonials. Free pamphlet on treatment offered by Pe-ru-ng Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio.
Mrs. Wan and Nadine with her children spent several weeks with her parents. Capton returned home Friday. Jane Wildebrant visited Geneva with friends. Rev Carmichael preached Sunday. Mrs. Hawkins and Elizabeth Ensley visited Rev Norton Smith east of Clifford. Clover harvest is underway and wheat will be cut next week. Gas well lease strong. a well likely. Maloy and Conner shopped in town Tuesday. Spellman drove to Indianapolis Wednesday. Walter McGraver and Clifford Grove cases set for court this week. These are the two prisoners who tried to take the jail Tuesday night.
Beginning July 1 through August 20 farmers must remove thistles and other weeds along public highways adjacent to their property. Each day of work earns 1.25 dollars credit against road taxes. failure to comply allows the head supervisor to perform the work at the owner's expense as reported by the Franklin Star.
The column reports Bob White of Fall Fork traveling to Columbus on Monday and John McCallie’s team running away that day with no damage. Jion Allen came from Hirtsville for bean sticks, and John McCallie is laid up with back issues. Farmers harvest clover hay. John Nasbeth of Greensburg visited last week. Preaching at the M E church next Sunday at 11 o clock. J W Shaw appeared before commissioners on legal business. Elijah McClintic visits Edinburg friends.
A series of brief items lists residents and visitors: Chris Girton in town Thursday, Henry Maple from Shelbyville Monday, Walter Coup promoting an July 11 celebration, and multiple others including Wm. Whaley and son in Indianapolis, David Garard and Nora V. Nading from Shelbyville. The M. E. Sunday School led a Township banner at a Lewis Creek convention and the Ladies festival raised about seven dollars.
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