28 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1897
Page
1
Mie hails Lillian Weansdy of The Deacon's Daughter as one of Columbus best shows. Audience laughs heard half a mile away amid sensational calcium light effects and dramatic stage scenes. Eilfme Kennedy lauds the production as exciting and thrilling with improved scenic elements.
A late 19th century notice urges residents to attend a city building gathering Monday night at 7 30 to support the G A R encampment. The call emphasizes appreciation for works by local citizens and recalls a gathering of hundreds in 1898 for veterans.
A letter notes editors print what they can find and that readers should not fault them for partiality. It argues news aids community papers when locals share information and neighbors help as associate editors.
Sunday worship schedules listed for Esmeprady A M and P M themes at Phoebophesian Church. BM FEL Church hosts morning and evening sermons with charted underworld visuals. Presbyterian, United Brethren, Saint Pauls, and other congregations announce services, Sunday schools, youth groups, and Lent events with varied sermon topics and evening programs.
Geo W. Kinney’s lunch room advertises fresh oysters, chickens, meats, and seasonal goods available tonight. The notice emphasizes a full selection for diners and shoppers.
Wm Linson of Ohio township and James Aikin of Walesboro were in the city yesterday. James Clevinger left yesterday for Lebanon. Davidson and wife of Greensburg will spend Sunday with Mr Davidson. E B Norton visited Columbus Saturday. A large number of farmers were in the city yesterday. Hon Ben Kobbe was in the city. J H Harriman, prominent farmer and saw mill man of Wayne township, was in Columbus on Saturday.
Miss Mayme Philips returns from Cincinnati and Miss Nell Burnett comes home from Hope as local society reads like a community diary. Reports on wheat prospects, church events with Rev. B. W. Wilson, and various visits and errands fill the page along with ads for laundry, well work, and old papers for sale.
George E Elis wails and mouldings dealer. For Sale eggs at Little s near Walesboro. One bicycle $10. Old papers for 10c at Star office. J A George moved ice and coal office to 509 Washington St. Wanted girl for general house work. Two 60 foot lots for sale at 11th and Chesnut streets for $1100. Inquiries J D Bunter at 5th and Washington.
Farmers urged to visit Donner Mills to inspect the Payneer grain seed separator work. Ballots for the prize wheel are published daily, with Cup ons cut from the Star due in the office by five. Ballots received after five won’t count for that day but may appear the next day.
Columbus voters cast for the Star prize wheel with Lou Patterson leading before March 26 1897. The tally lists Lou Stadler Susie Coons Dot Matthews Anna Tooley Margaret Gilday Emma Moore Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Sadie Leach Hazel Gysie Maud Belle and others with scattered votes and daily updates announced later.
The circuit court yesterday fixed April 2 as the trial date for F. Victor Jynch. Local notices hint at community events including GAL meetings, culture club gatherings, and Kinney’s lunchroom promotions as residents prepare for upcoming activities.
Sunday message invites everyone to attend a 30 minute meeting tomorrow night to support bringing the G A R encampment to town in 1898. The plan relies on broad community turnout after church on Sunday.
A local G A R notice calls on members to attend the Monday night gathering at the city building. The call urges members to bring neighbors and friends for a united and spirited session.
Local notes report J B Safford visiting from Pittsburg and the projection of Ghost of a Gallows or Eow near an innocent man come of being Hung. Funeral of Miss Blanch Guthrie in Nashville is noted with burial today. Miss Guthrie is the daughter of Brown county Auditor Guthrie.
Classified note states cheap John material used in Walton's popular cabinet sets at $1.50 per dozen. Warns buyers not to pay exorbitant prices for pictures and claims Walton's gallery offers the best living prices. Page shows 13412.
Miss Tula Patterson, who led the Star's bicycle vote, withdraws from the contest and leaves the field clear for others. She thanks friends for their support and cites her duties as the reason for stepping down.
A brief ad promises a small cash payment and first payment like rent for a three room home with improvements and a front fence on Ninth Street. It urges quick investigation. In Bash County Arlington, Lee McDaniel Jr. was bound over to the grand jury after being accused of stealing a sack of flour from a grocer. he says he took it to feed his wife and child.
Geo. W. Kinney advertises 527 Washington St as open all night offering warm lunches at reasonable prices. The note mentions prior business moves including purchasing Dad Birt’s lunch room and solicits patronage while assuring customer satisfaction. It also references legal action by Cooper & Cooper regarding Henry Schroeder declared of unsound mind.
Poyneer has closed a contract with Reeves & Co. to supply eight hundred sets of fanning mills casting for the Poyneer Fanning Mill project. Reeves & Co. will complete the casting work as part of the overall construction effort.
Estimates point to a harvest season in 1896 97 that could be among the greatest the country has seen with gam wheat and fruit yielding abundantly. Farmers, buoyed by strong returns, will likely travel to town to see Killian Kennedy in The Deacon's Daughter.
The six year old Little Nellie Gilbert died Friday night in Indianapolis at nine o clock. Her remains were brought home to 1526 Mechanic Street and will be buried today at 2:30 pm from the Gilbert residence. Funeral by Rev Hood with interment at City Cemetery.
At Shelburn coal mines the attempted strike nears end as workers and owners move toward resolution. In Randolph County W A Mills sues twelve young men for five thousand dollars.
John F Hadley, a farmer near Martinsville, failed for 15000 with 210 acres in Morgan county and seven Indianapolis lots. Marcus F Bennett shipped stock to Cincinnati earning 938.80, then jailed after a stop in town. Bedford stone trade improves and outlook looks bright. William Cummins shot himself but survived. despondency cited. Hartford City council seats contested. Bill Molds fights for seat amid GOP tension. Rushville resident Gowdy to Paris as counsel general in three weeks.
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