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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1897
Page
1
A jumble of church notices outlines Sunday services, baptisms, and installation ceremonies across multiple congregations. Readers are informed of preaching times, Sunday School, Epworth and Junior Leagues, ordinations, and evening themes.
A cluttered, error filled report recounts a series of local incidents from a Sunday sermon to a biking event in Columbus, describing disturbances, editorials, and social chatter. It mentions Rev. Gee L. Curtiss, whisky revenue debates, a violent street encounter, and a dramatic bicycle race with colorful description and local reactions.
Disrupted notices reveal a planned event dubbed Polly Six in the city park on Saturday. Organizers aim to observe Judy Day with confidence that crowds will attend, but safety concerns dampen the mood and prompt calls for stricter oversight by authorities.
The report mentions Wick Larue moving to the Wild Estate property near his current home on One Gast. The decision was described as based on Bod considerations.
A bicycle road race is planned for an upcoming day with prizes to be announced later. Organizer Jos AL Gisonak promotes the event and invites participants to join the competition.
Washington reportsWilliam A Stevens of Columbus nominated for postmaster general by the president with Senate consideration set following June 2 dispatches. The president also sent nominations for envoy to Peru consul roles for B Dudley of California and Frank Dillingham of California. Navy promotions include Captain George Remy to commodore and William A Whiting to captain with Frederick Simmons named commander.
June storm blasts city districts, severely damaging several institutions and a county hospital. Roofs torn, bricks fall, patients injured as wind tears through Forest Park. The blast leaves residents terrified and facilities crippled.
Ex champion J. J. Corbett spoke tonight about a potential bout with Michel Tosrosx for a purse of 10,000 offered by Joan Stuart. He said the bout would decide the world championship and hinted retirement if he fails to prove his best.
A thirteen year old, Scarrsbane Dane, filed for divorce from Mrs Re Hartvott yesterday. Ahiva, daughter of Jidia Biehey, is mentioned as involved in the context of the divorce proceedings and living at a voiwelye.
Two colored men detained after being found loitering in the city for nearly a week. They claimed to seek work but were suspected of arranging a mill and prize fighting for July 5. Police escorted them to the water works bridge and ordered them out of town.
Ad copy from the Painless Tooth Extracting Company quotes patient impressions of dental procedures. The fragmentary testimonial likens the experience to a flower garden and a fairy with a seal skin sacque, followed by vivid but nonclinical imagery of discomfort and fear. A separate line imitates a brewer’s wagon run over by horses, delivering a surreal juxtaposition in a weekly statement.
A large meeting of the Sons of Veterans in Columbus reorganized the camp at the A E R lodge rooms last evening. Will A Stevan acted as temporary chair with Albert Owens as temporary secretary. About seventy five charter members expected. Owens and Charles Smith named finance committee. A committee to select officers was chosen with Will Dodge and others. They aim to host the state encampment in the city in 1887.
J Schwartzkop and son announce a bicycle road race on July 1 with a first prize a bicycle and other prizes to be announced later. The piece also notes local unrest in Startinsville with militia deployed, and reports Miss Dreeonette Englebach’s recovery from injuries and her sister Libbie Englebach.
A tornado struck the town of Tieh Dall in Missouri, destroying the community and causing thousands of dollars in damage. No fatalities were reported, but several residents were injured.
Masonic members plan a gathering at the tract of teak on the service at Pabernaute. An exchange mentions watch users often carry a compass to locate the hour hand by noting south midway between four and twelve. Gad with Able, a prominent farmer of Dunesville, sold eighteen acres yielding dirty tons of fine clover.
A. W. Thompson, an Indianapolis grain broker, from over 500 postal boards reports wheat prospects across Indiana. He estimates the crop will range from 72 to 7 percent in central and northern regions, with correspondents believing the bushel yield may increase as the season improves.
The Omaha Bee reports a humorous want ad for a wife drew nine thousand responses. Women eagerly offered themselves to be the wife and take the speaker’s name, but the twist shows the men instead offered wives, revealing the quirky mix up.
Bad Canaways Yealer, the youngest son of Panis Quick, was driving a horse to a buggy when the horse ran away after a stump collision. The boy flew thirty feet and sustains suspected internal injuries though no bones were broken. Dr Shine attended, reporting unconsciousness for a long time but recovery with treatment.
Readable fragments indicate prices and sellers Wee Fishing teste Hamaecks and Croquel sels at low rates. Details unclear but the note highlights dowest pricing and three vendor names in a local market context.
Republicans of the Fourth District of Indiana nominated Charles W. Lee of Switzerland County for Congress over Francis Marion Griffith, son of a Baptist minister, in a party contest noted by the Scottsburg Democrat.
The last announcement will be published until July 4 regarding the bicycle contest. Votes will be received up to July 3, 1897 at six oclock. No votes will be received after six oclock p m on July 3.
July fifth offers a bicycle race presented by Schwartzkopf and son. The feature film earns praise for energy and momentum and organizers hope for a successful, entertaining show from start to finish.
The notice announces an upcoming bicycle road race for women organized by J G Schwartzkopf & Son. It also mentions editorial musings on advertisements using mosquitoes and notes farmers are busy with few in town yesterday.
Hon Francis Mc Griffith in the city. Marion Griffith Democratic nominee for congress attended the county committee meeting yesterday. Other visitors include Cooper families in Denver and Nashville, Mrs. Kate Branham traveling to Nashville, Dick Cook and wife in Indianapolis, and local tradesmen O A Barlow Henry Tobroke Herman Aldenhagen in from nearby towns.
Mrs. Edgar McSweeney hosted a 66 o'clock tea in honor of Mr and Mrs Bert Wessex of Indianapolis. Guests included Mr and Mrs H M Campbell and children and others. The Conversational Club met for euchre with prizes won by Mrs H N Campbell, Mrs Julia Gent and Miss Lillie Donner. The article lists upcoming visits by Ma and Mrs Van Ensley of Edinburgh and their daughter Mrs Jones of Shelbyville to Mrs George Lewis, plus Miss Agnes Johnson and Mary McElree preparing a two month trip to New York City. Further notes include Mrs John Hickens and Frace Hood returning from Bengal after visiting George Lewis, and Rev Frank Hood of Columbus visiting Greenburg.
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