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.
16 Mar 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1897
Page
1
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.
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.
The Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight is scheduled to take place at the Belvedere on Wednesday March 17th.
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.
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.
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 The piece notes an uneasy transition and the drive to avoid being seen as outdated lore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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