30 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1897
Page
1
The Star notes high reader engagement with a seven day week edition and pre breakfast circulation. Albert Owens placed an aid in the Star for domestic help, attracting twenty calls in two days. Herman VonStrohe reports strong liquor trade and Miss Jessie McLeod seeks prize wheel prize.
The Times comments on the Fish Commissioner fly fisher and urges help for misfortune. Tom Brown the painter says he has all work and will hire more if orders come in. Real estate dealers Owens & Williams say prospects for sales are bright. Calenders for office use offered at the Star office. Spring crop preparations and advertising for goods noted. A wedding may occur soon in upper circles. Fires at Wortsmouth Virginia and New London Connecticut caused substantial property losses.
An old notice lists DRY HANDLE WOOD 112 cards for $1 at J A George's 509 Washington Street. It mentions warm lunches and oysters in every style at Kinney's lunchroom and a Birtsold stand as part of the street commerce.
Local society page records numerous visits and passes through Edinburg and nearby towns. Names include G. M. Remy Elizabethtown Chas Michaels Hope W H Atkins Hope Frank Doty Edinburg visitors Susie Wilson Columbus J E Thompson Edinburg Mrs Harry Disler Indianapolis Mrs Chas Jones Will Martin Franklin Edinburg Rev Z T Sweeney Martinsville H C Hill Indianapolis Will Arnold Muncie Newton Harker Ottawa Vernon New Vernon Reed Moore Edmonds etc.
The new poultry organization is fully organized and stock is taken. Matt Snirley and Lora Peggs of Orinoco own all market stock and eggs. Interested parties should interview Snivley or Peggs for information. Snively is a grocer in Orinoco and will not abandon his merchandise business.
In the past week there have been several calls about real estate for sale. A small amount of property remains on the market. The notices refer clients to Owens and Williams, the prominent real estate dealers.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Hanna’s limited Senate impact as no colleagues step aside for Mark, leaving him with little committee clout. The piece reflects on political expectations and shrinking influence within the chamber. The page also quotes a caller asking about neighbors and a wife describing a pugilist’s wife remarking on diverse, respectable people and a professor husband.
Mrs J B Armstrong, mother of two, Despondent and ill, hanged herself to the bedpost in her Indianapolis residence today. Neighbors and doctors report she had been ill and despondent, with no note left.
President McKinley places limited faith in newspapers and does not rely heavily on want columns, according to a Philadelphia Letter. The note contrasts presidential regard for print media with extensive classified listings.
Insurance service notes that upon a loss the agency Kinney and Kinney adjusts immediately with no delay. It emphasizes prompt handling and efficient claims processing.
Local sale notice offers a four room house with barn and large lot near Kinney's lunch room. Fronting at George's on 599 Washington Street, livery business plus L27 lot advertised with easy terms and inquiries at a STAR office. Special attention to short orders at Kinney's launch room.
Local focus notes Houdam and Polish eyes at Little's near Walesboro, with IsselL&ows mentioned in the readable text. The brief items suggest a shop or event with these names appearing in the surrounding context.
For sale are two low priced Columbus houses on North Washington Street each with three rooms and the second with a summer kitchen. The two last dwellings, asking $775 for the pair, offered by Wa. Borer, must sell within four days.
An itinerant group of four men and three women camped east of Lawrenceburg exchanging blows over one man’s affection for another’s wife. After quarrels a compromise arrived when the husband traded his wife to her lover for a horse and cash. The buyer departed south with the horse, while the husband rode off with his remaining property.
The roster led by ex Governor Matthews and ex-private secretary Myron D. King shows outsiders run the venture with no seasoned underwriters. Critics warn launching under such conditions is hazardous and riskier without a firm, experienced helm. A Sunday night shooting in East Columbus left one man firing in the east, raising questions of safety and events before residents retired.
A world renowned soubrette headlines the comedy event as the roaring farce The Deacon's Daughter joins the local stage with the same strong New York cast promised for theatre goers who expect delight.
Last Sunday Phillip Geitz and Miss Tila Moore of Columbus were driving to Edinburg to visit Mr and Mrs Henry Noltie when their horse panicked at a train near New Hopechurch. The dash and shaft broke, Miss Alcore was thrown over a fence but uninjured, Mr Geitz bruised, and they managed to steer the horse away before continuing to the city. Mr Geitz is Henry Noltie's half brother.
The Star reports liberal patronage for its summer prize wheel offer and tallies votes for the city’s most popular lady in Columbus up to 5 o'clock last night.
Robert Wilson was arraigned before Mayor Beck under the Nicholson law open on Sunday for giving away intoxicants and fined $20.
Marriage license issued yesterday to Smiley J Scott and Ina May Renny. President McKinley shows outdoor exercise and care of his hearth amid term discussions. Boston quote from Colonel Ingersoll on wit and brains. Henry Pritchard’s dwelling near Franklin destroyed by fire yesterday.
The closing out sale of William G. Irwin’s estate runs this week with bargains for shoppers. Buyers are urged to visit during the final days to take advantage of available items and reduced prices.
The Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs. Lucius Redmond this afternoon at 2 p.m. in a brief gathering.
An Indiana article notes Kinney & Kinney continuing in the insurance business with leading national companies. John E B Sharp plans a move to Indiana polis soon. A Princeton Indiana fire caused about $10,000 in property loss with around 80 percent insured.
Jim Leonard and companions fished in a skiff when a buffalo fish charged the harpoon fastened to his wrist. The fish dragged Leonard overboard. he struggled under muddy waves before his rescuers saved him. The 54 pound fish was later captured.
President McKinley extended a White House invitation to newspaper correspondents and interviewed each one, showcasing his engaging manner with the press.
In circuit court John H Weig and obtained judgement yesterday against John H Redenbaurgh on a note for 1128.65. Henry H Schroeder insanity case filed by Lewis Friedsdorf was set for trial but postponed. A large barn near Jeffersonville was set on fire killing six horses and eight cattle.
Ed Winterberg of Edinburg appeared in the city yesterday as part of a Tribune Get Redding photo feature. The piece highlights fresh visual ideas and modern presentation.
Walton's gallery advertises first class cabinet photos at low prices of 1.50 per dozen. Avoid inflated costs by buying at Walton's gallery, located at 1342.
A note invites readers to view a girls bicycle offered at a local office, signaling a bargain sale or personal item for potential buyers.
A terse ad seeks ten teams capable of hauling wood. Contact J A George for details and arrangements.
A surprise gathering was hosted last night at the Sharp home on Twelfth and Mechanic streets in honor of Mrs. John K. E. Sharp. Neighbors and friends joined the event.
An eatery announces it will keep its lunchroom open overnight offering warm lunches at very reasonable prices to patrons seeking late night meals. The notice emphasizes affordable options and continuous service.
About twenty five boys and friends gathered at John Sharpe's home as a surprise farewell. Mrs Sharpe received a handsome gift from friends and the evening ended on a pleasant note. The Sharpe family plans to move to Indianapolis amid fond wishes for their happiness. In Rocke township a wedding joined Heed and Della Doty at Albert Carter's residence near ville with Carter officiating. The couple includes Frank Doty of Maple Grove.
William Tall, who deserted from the regular army and hid with his mother in the city, was arrested a few days ago and remained jailed. Last night guards from Fort Sheridan took him into custody and will transport him there today. Tall faces about eighteen months in the prison.
Help wanted posting from Tutts restaurant seeking workers to clean houses windows and cisterns. W2 C Wayson 136w2 contact details appear in the classified style of the era.
Harry G Salyards, Bedford society figure and local agent for an Indianapolis firm, vanished early this morning on the wedding day to Miss Maude Girdley of Leesville. A discrepancy of about 600 dollars is alleged in his accounts.
Redding presents fresh photographic works at his gallery located at 1363, showcasing innovative ideas in contemporary imagery and artistic technique.
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