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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
1
Numerous disjointed fragments describe racing results at Laftondt Toe and a triangular boat race at Hugh Reepsie with Long shots winning. Mentions of Gultee Afore and Mateus Daly offering prizes, plus a Lexington woman shot by a burglar. Also references to education, veterans protest, and a caustic product promising constipation relief.
A disjointed report notes a $10 damage suit linked to a Pennywaddy railroad incident and a contested baseball game where Columbus defeated Juniors 15 to 14 amid disputed umpire calls. The piece mentions Gov Bushnell renomination and Kentucky Democrats claiming 60,000 votes.
The Franklin Star denounces the umpire after a home defeat by the Red Stockings. Franklin claims the umpire robbed them and vows to challenge again. The piece mocks Franklin players' egotism and dignity while praising the visitors' dominance.
Governor Mount issued two requisitions yesterday. A. L. Morgan, wanted in Nebraska for obtaining money under false pretences, is under arrest in Crawfordsville on a similar charge. Andrew Jarvis, wanted in Champaign County Illinois for horse stealing, is under arrest at Lafayette. The report also notes political debate on tariff veto prospects and other brief items from Indiana Ohio and New Orleans.
George W. Tinsley reports a patent grant for a new nozzle with nine of ten points of superiority allowed by the government. The inventor expects financial reward and possible Civil Service Commission endorsement to the President.
Bargain alert for anglers and lawn games with fishing tackle hammocks and croquet gear advertised at low prices at Geo Cuomins.
The report notes previous prisoner releases by the Spanish and declares future executions while describing a London opera gala attended by England's aristocracy.
Court notes from the city cite Ogden vs Hud son on account before Squire Stader in the north court. Other entries include Maude L Wetzel as administrator in a probate matter, and state related paternity petition cases. Also mentioned is Wilbur Robinson, injured conductor, hospitalized then at home after a stabbing by William Brown amid a drunken brawl.
The Evening Democrat notes Rose Osgood M Weaver and J Mead were fined $500 by Esq Dennison marking a record high for a Justice of the Peace. The paper questions the authority lifting the usual limit well beyond $25 and wonders at the unusual sum.
Miss Nettie Sweeney and Miss Lula Brevort will graduate from Butler University in a Columbus ceremony. Friends and relatives anticipate a proud moment for the city as the two young women, daughters of Rev Z Sweeney and Mr Emma Brevort, are praised for their sterling character. Moody Kawcett has signed to pitch for Bloomfield for the remainder of the season and traveled there yesterday. Lunch open all night at the Fashion.
Stella Taylor aged about nineteen of Rockcreek township near Burnsville, who has been blind in the left eye since childhood, underwent a six to seven minute operation at the city hospital yesterday to remove the defective eye. Doctors Hawley A J and Wilson Banker performed the procedure with her resting easily at Mr Howe's residence. An artificial eye will replace the removed organ. Dr Earl Fulwider and wife returned from Indianapolis yesterday on the 6 20 train.
Henry Stader of Orinoco rented a bicycle from Seward Reeves Co in Seward and failed to return it. He returned home yesterday and pleaded guilty before Justice Dennison. An effort will be made to send him to Plainfield reformatory for four years.
Help wanted notice seeking two furnished rooms for light housekeeping for a man wife and one child east of Washington near Reeves & Co factory. Inquire at the Star office.
Sim Henry fished yesterday and misplaced a three dollar reel on his way home. Two little girls found the reel and will return it when they call, and Sim plans to set up the candy as thanks.
The Democrat states sixty coupons available cheap at the office and that the Star is a reliable source. A limited stock of a few hundred old papers is for sale at 10 cents each, with most already sold.
Joe Wooley was seen downtown with sample eggs, including large hen eggs. He displayed an egg tester that can distinguish good eggs from bad ones. He sells them cheaply, urging every family to own one amid many bad eggs on the market. Miss Lena Huber has returned home from Indianapolis.
Miss Gertie Myers visited North Vernon yesterday. Will G. Irwin is home from Indianapolis. Miss Minne Clutch visits her parents in Maple Grove. Mrs Frank McNeal and Miss Callie Laird return from McEwen Kansas after a month away. Fremont Davis plans to open a new smith shop next week. Mrs Charlie Turpin and son Guy return from a trip to visit. Z T Sweeney travels to Irvington for Butler graduation. Nettie Sweeney graduates. Alameda Club hosts wives and friends with late refreshments. The Star was remembered at event.
Miss Mary Mahoney entertained guests last evening in honor of Misses Hazel Deitz Elia Mayme and Anna Smith of Indianapolis. Dancing and cards provided amusement. The social line included Hazel Deitz Anna Mayme and Elia Smith and Messrs Charley Kitzinger Harry Schowe Hubert Owens Walter Bugess and Will Hogue.
The Push Club enjoyed a delightful afternoon and evening outing at Lowell yesterday with a group of well known young people. Attendees included Misses Beryl Cooper Nellie Laughlin Mary Curtiss Mary McLaughlin Ada Donner Fannie Spurgeon Chloe Butler and Kathryn Underwood of Cincinnati and Messrs Owens Davie Donner McCoy Statler Dantlap Dehmer Schowe Kissling and Hollowell.
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