11 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
1
Mrs. Walling and a companion visited the Bryan homestead to urge Governor Bradley for clemency for Alonzo Walling. The Bryan family declined any intervention and said the case rests with Kentucky authorities. Mrs. Walling returned to Covington after an hour of hospitality and sympathy, with no chance of commutation.
The Brown County area discusses flooding impacts with farm losses reported as Will T. Carmicheal loses six fat cattle and hogs in the flood. A local marriage unites George W Lackman s and Miss Anna Schwab with Squire Kuhn officiating. The Elkinsville meeting claims about one hundred conversions as a revival continues. Walter Carmicheal of Heltons ville works on monuments in Christiansburg. Dr Joseph Griffith of Story recovers from lung hemorrhage and plans to return to practice.
Rev Percy Kendall to deliver addresses before Christian societies in Fort Wayne Evansville New Castle Edwards Osgood Mitchell Shelbyville Seymour and Scottsburg. Kendall is a young man of sterling qualities earning a wide reputation as an earnest Christian gentleman and rising minister.
Local liquor ad offers hard time prices with quart whiskey at 40c 60c and 75c. Sells from 421 Third Street Crump's theatre building as advertised by Herman von Strohe & Co.
Doc Trotter of Clay township, long dangerously ill, shows signs of improvement as he journeys toward recovery. Dr. Norton of Petersville attends him as his physician.
The Maley Saw Mills in this city employs twenty five to thirty men and runs a highly complete mill with a large hardwood lumber yard. The piece also notes a ciphering match between Simmon's school of Hawcreek township and another Bartholomew county school, set for Friday night.
A synopsis details laws passed by the recently adjourned legislature. Lawmakers enacted measures addressing long standing needs with emphasis on timely effects and practical impact. The report highlights notable acts and their anticipated benefits for the public.
The measure bans sale or gifts of cigarettes to minors, backed by the WCTU and opposed by ex Senator Baker of the American Tobacco Company. The Reynolds bill survives after Senate passage of a prohibitory and license bill. penalties include fines up to 50 dollars and possible jail time.
A young colt owned by farmer Rude Specht near Taylorsville broke its halter at an electric pole in front of J I Snyder and Sons store yesterday morning. By- standers restrained the frightened animal with no injuries or damage reported.
John Maring notes an extra heavy rise in dray line business due to many people moving. Wes Varnesdal dray line stayed busy into the late afternoon. The report suggests some business sectors are improving and urges continued steady effort.
William Wright, longtime solicitor for Caldwill & Drake since 1888, handles about 1000 farm insurance applications yearly. His close application and honest methods have earned the farmers of this county and Jennings County widespread trust in his judgment. We are glad to see his success.
In Wilson Bevis vs Ohio Farmers Inc a Circuit Court verdict awarded Bevis 25 dollars after his barn was allegedly struck by lightning and moved. The defendant argued wind damage was the cause and not liable under fire policy terms. Bevis pays costs likely totaling about 150 dollars.
Congressman Overstreet meets constituents to discuss local offices and appointments. He notes few county posts and limited outside openings, favors old soldiers but they ask little. He plans to travel to Indianapolis that evening and depart Thursday for the extra session starting the 15th.
The Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company wins a $25 judgment after jurors reject the idea that a 40 by 100 barn could be moved by lightning. Wind, not lightning, did the moving, and the plaintiff Bevis sought $400. The verdict pleases Bevis' neighbors and the company has paid thousands in county losses.
The Bartholomew County Sunday School Association announces a two day convention to be held in Newbern on April 14 and 15 1897. The executive committee met to set the program featuring devotional services papers discussions and officer elections with local leaders like C S Carter Benj Daily and T A Moore among those slated to speak and preside.
A notice urges readers to vote for a popular lady without signing, and pushes a false cure claim that burnt corn from a distillery cured hog cholera when fed to hogs, noting pigs died before and recovered after eating the burnt corn.
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