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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
2
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Henry Strassner remains in the race for school trustee as a solid Republican and hardworking candidate. Joshua Cosy Henry Wint and John Bonham are discussed as possible councilmen candidates for the third ward seat left vacant by the death of William J. McCullough. all are regarded as good men fit for office.
Citizens discuss Henry Dehmer Scott Henry and J F Snyder as possible third ward council candidates. Snyder previously served on the council and is praised as conservative and honest, with belief in the city’s welfare. supporters say the council could do worse than elect him.
The ten percent tax levy approved by voters will be added to the tax duplicate next year to support manufactories and create jobs for idle workers. A councilman vacancy, due to William McCullough’s death, will be filled at the next meeting by a Republican candidate who has the city’s best interests at heart and aims for cautious growth.
A Mormon church organizing in Harrison Township meets in a schoolhouse. The local people, though lacking church facilities, are described as honest and upright. Some residents are sending money for the church, urging better use in the county. Baptism is performed by immersion face downward.
The speaker urges ministers to drive Mormonism from the country declaring it a curse and a crying shame that Bartolomew fair name is sullied by nationwide broadcasts. He calls for action to quell the movement as many converts are to be baptized Sunday.
Indianapolis Y Detroit forfeited. Kansas City 4 Minnesota 6. Columbus 2 Grand Rapids 1. Milwaukee St Paul rain. Baltimore 6 New York 3. Philadelphia 12 Brooklyn 11. Washington 5 Boston 3. Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 7. St Louis b Cleveland 6. Louisville 4 Chicago 4.
The Citizens Telephone Co offers connections with all county towns, free to subscribers. Prospective users are advised to contact the Manager for rates and terms, with a guarantee of reasonable rates and best service.
Advertises one way and round trip explorer tickets to the eight Great Southern States via the Southern Railway. Promotes travel to Asheville and Hot Springs North Carolina, The Land of the Sky, with through vestige trains from Cincinnati and Louisville.
A local notice announces dry wood cards available for one and a half cards, with payments via Winans Grocery. It warns May 3 1897 as the last day to pay taxes before books close May 4 1897, with penalties for unpaid amounts and an unofficial office hours offer to assist laboring men.
The two well known society figures of Edinburg, Sam Haslem Jr and Lizzie Wade, have received licenses to marry. The couple are prominent in local society with many friends as George Kerr progresses on his Washington Street residence. The framework is up to the square and work is steadily pushed.
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