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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1897

Page

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Wind Away Home Snowbound Verse in Columbus

A short verse noting travel by sleigh as snow falls. It references the city Columbus and a dated line Mar. 15, 796, with imagery of wind, fillies, and winding branches as travelers aim for home.

Local Personals Recap of City Visitors and Departures

Miss Ida Pruitt left for Shelbyville last evening. Jose Newsom returned to Indianapolis yesterday. Mrs. J Toohey and Rev Harper arrived from Indianapolis. Dowell and Beale were northbound passengers. Chas Remy and James Ogilvie visited city yesterday. Envelopes sold at LTan office. Mrs. Steincamp visited daughters in city. Lavelle Lynch returned to Edinburg. Yoder family left for Indianapolis. Gordon and Rubush traveled to Columbus then returned. Dr. Wilson from New Belleville visited yesterday. Gus Remy of Elizabethtown and Richard Thomas returned to Indianapolis. Miss Mate Ferguson went to Edinburg. L T Brewer, bailiff, was in the city yesterday.

Ida Pruitt Shelbyville Jose Newsom Indianapolis J. Toohey Rev. Harper W. B. Dowell Sam Beale Chas. Remy James Ogilvie Ohio Township Ltan Wm. Steincamp Charles Sparks Wm. Schumake Lavelle Lynch Sallie Stansifer Edinburg Dr. Wilson New Belleville Brown County H. C. Davie Gus Remy Elizabethtown Richard Thomas

Corbett and Fitzsimmons Fight Set at the Belvedere

The Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight is scheduled to take place at the Belvedere on Wednesday March 17th.

Corbett and Fitzsimmons Belvedere

Elderly Woman Said to Be 118 Dies in Chattanooga

Easter McCullough a negro woman born in 1779 died today at the home of her great great grandson in Chattanooga Tennessee. She was known as the old woman by the town’s oldest inhabitants and there is ample evidence to prove she has passed her one hundred eighty plus years.

Chattanooga Tenn

Bring My Medals: Last Words of Light Brigade Survivor

Barney McKeernan died at 70 in Phoenixville after murmuring to his daughter Annie to bring his medals. He laid two silver medals on his breast, one from the Queen and one from the Sultan of Turkey, and died with them in place. Mrs. Henry Frankie died yesterday at her White Creek home after a period of illness.

Phoenixville Pexn Barney McKeernan Light Brigade Annie England Turkey Henry Frankie White Creek

Cleveland Faces Stormy Turn in Hatteras Politics

Four years of political struggle set the stage as Cleveland aims to navigate a turbulent Hatteras scene, seeking stability amid shifting loyalties and public sentiment. The piece notes an uneasy transition and the drive to avoid being seen as outdated lore.

Hatteras Cleveland Chicago

Silence on Grover Cleveland’s duck hunt noted

The San Francisco Bulletin remarks that no one has heard from Grover Cleveland during his duck hunt and expresses unusual indifference from the public about his absence.

Grover Cleveland San Francisco Bulletin

Liquor Sale Ad by Herman von Strode Co

A vintage advertisement offers whiskey at 40c per quart, 60c for extra good, and 75c for fine quality. Sells from address 421 Third Street in Crump's theatre building under Herman von Strode & Co.

Third Street Crump’s Herman von Strode & Co

Public Auction Near Azalia Indiana March 16 1897

Public sale to be held one mile northeast of Azalia Indiana Tuesday March 16 1897 at 10 AM featuring a stock of horses Jersey cattle a Jersey bull Duroc hogs broad sows and shoats farming implements and household goods. Terms cash for $5 or less and nine month credit for larger sums with note at First National Bank Columbus Indiana.

Azalia Ind McCormick First National Bank Columbus Isaac Pp. Cox Elizabethtown Mnd

Trains Run Without Transfer on B and O Route

Washington reports trains run without transfer over the B and Q from Cincinnati to St Louis. More than 800 men have been working day and night to repair the roadbed.

Washington Cincinnnati St. Louis

Corbett and Fitzsimmons mildoon teases bout

Corbett taunts Fitzsimmons with a swipe remark while local items note maple syrup season nearing end and many country schools closing. The issue covers appointments rumors at the state house, bus moves, licenses, marriages, business changes, and a Shamrock gift from Ireland.

For Sale One Bicycle and Local Notices

An item lists a bicycle for ten dollars with half down and rest on time, plus a moving service offer and pickup at a marble shop on 4th street. The Hope Daily notes the Hope Morning Sun launch, local notices on court actions, a Sunday wedding at the Case home, a death of John Pillsworth, and funeral arrangements in Maple Grove.

Marble Shop 4Th Street Charles Jones Hope Morning Sun Omer E. Miller Hope Miller

Insurance claim notes fire and animal damage entries

A letter from Dr. T J M Baker in DeKalb reports damage by lightning including a dog killed and hair set on fire. The claim lists $3150 and is considered under accident insurance per Mr F R Millard of Continental Insurance New York City.

F. R. Millard General Adjuster Western Department the Continental Continental Insurance Co New York City N. Y T. J. M. Baker DeKalb Post Office J. M. Boxer Millard Baker Accident Insurance Insurance Herald

Notice on Extra Papers and Public Distribution

Reports claim some parties seek many extras to influence a prize wheel. The office states no one can get extra papers. only regular subscribers receive papers and about 25 extras are printed for public.

Senator Slayers Dies Shaping Kentucky Senate Fight

State Senator John P. Slayers, a Democrat and key player in last winter’s senate struggle, died suddenly at his mountain home. The loss is expected to influence the pending joint ballot for U S Senate as Hunter remains the Republican nominee. Mrs Baxter Wins 15000 Alimony in High Profile Divorce. James Baxter paid wife 15000 alimony after protracted sensational charges in Anderson case.

Frankfort John P. Slayers Slayers Hunter United States

Voting signatories optional in cholicé contest highlights

Notice outlines a voting rule for a popularity contest where sign names are optional. It also reports social updates: Columbus Culture Club meeting at Mrs Hinman’s with Mrs Barsett hosting, and visits by Joe Spaulding the fireman. Various local remarks follow about remodeling, staff, and horses.

Columbus Culture Club

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