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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1897
Page
1
Louis Stadler dies at 66 after a lingering illness at his Second street home in Columbus. A Swiss immigrant who arrived in 1863, he worked as a hotel keeper and later a tailor. He leaves a wife and five children. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM, Rev Sigmund officiating, interment City Cemetery.
Voters cast ballots listing contestants Susie Cuons Joay Stadler Emma Moore Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Jessie McLeod Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Mayd Belle dyssie Mead in a city tally. Names appear with scattered vote counts as the Star prize wheel tally closes at dusk with several withdrawals noted.
Public schools invite parents to Patrons Day next week to review their children’s progress. Prof Carnage urges attendance and notes it is a duty for families to visit and see how students are performing. The notice emphasizes teachers and the superintendent welcome callers and participation.
An unusual minstrel show presented entirely by women drew praise as a rare lifetime spectacle. The performers aimed to demonstrate to gentlemen how such a show should be presented, highlighting novelty and entertainment value for the home audience.
Gridley Bryant projected the first American railroad in 1826 to haul granite from Quincy quarries to tidewater. Four miles long with branches, its initial cost was $51,000. Sleepers were stone. rails of wood spiked with wrought iron plates. stone rails used at crossings. later replaced as worn.
The state of Indiana has a suit in the Supreme Court testing the constitutionality of a new prison law that allows an indeterminate sentence and transfers prisoners aged eighteen to thirty to the Jeffersonville reformatory. The Marion county case reached the high court yesterday after a South Bend ruling opposed the law. Attorney-General Sketcham represents the state as prosecutors seek a decisive ruling. Included notes mention local political figures and a Pennsylvania girl’s prayer anecdote.
The Fourth Anniversary observance on Sunday May 9 features morning meetings at multiple churches with speakers from Indianapolis Louisville Chicago and local leaders. Evening services include ministers from several denominations and a 3 15 pm men and boys gathering at the Presbyterian church with the Tabernacle Quartette assisting. Reports on the year’s work will be read at morning services and no fund drive is planned aside from usual offerings.
The law bans animals running at large on unenclosed lands or public commons. Residents may seize and impound such stock in township pounds. Road supervisors must act to impound animals on roads or lands. failure carries a fine of one to five dollars per offense. Properly herded stock is not running at large.
Kinney & Turpin announce a two paper subscription deal with the Twice-a-week Courier Journal. New or renewing subscribers can pay in advance to receive both papers at the reduced price, sample copies available, offer valid only until May 5, 1897. Subscriptions to be sent to Columbus Morning Star in Columbus Indiana.
The iron cafe once housed in the Foster saloon opposite the depot was moved yesterday to Wick Prather's place on Washington street. The old cyclone saloon will be opened soon by James Prather. Fan bark shipments are increasing from surrounding country as Mooney & Sons take full deliveries.
General John Brown has moved into the property at 1221 Ninth street purchased from Chas A Turpin. He is getting things in ship shape and is likely to marry a Louisville lady soon. Dr K K D Hawley will be a Democratic candidate for the congressional nomination to succeed the late W Holman. Hawley has been a citizen of Bartholomew county for many years.
Circle of ads and notices list real estate trades in Hartsville and Columbus, a Chicago trip by James Perkinson Jr., farm and dwelling offers, a Columbus property trade, Niagara bicycles at J A George, and J A Newton shoe sale bids with various prices.
Wheat 84 per bushel Corn 22¢ per bushel Oats prime 20¢ per bushel Timothy baled 9.50 per ton loose 9.00 per ton Clover baled 8.00 per ton loose 7.50 per ton Clover seed English 3.25 per bn red 3.25 per bushel Cattle 2.50 to 4 per hundred Hogs 3.10 to 3.50 per hundred Horses 5 to 100 per head Pullets 5¢ per pound Hens 5¢ per pound Roosters young 2¢ per pound Ducks 6¢ per pound Turkeys 8¢ per pound Butter 7¢ per pound Eggs 7¢ per dozen Lard 5¢ per pound Flour 2.60 per 100 pounds Brand 65¢ per 100 pounds.
G I Winans and family spent Friday in Edinburg for a birthday dinner hosted by his mother A P Rose of Kokomo. A P Rose visited in the city yesterday. W A Morey was in Indianapolis Friday. Rev W D Clark is in Franklin on business. Geo W Caldwell returned from Greenfield. Chut Brown of Indianapolis visits Shelbyville friends. Mrs Frost home from Indianapolis. Dr Arnold returned from the north last night. Mrs Bloomhail of East Eight Street visiting in Shelbyville. Claim Agent Murry and Assistant Vandergriff of the J M & I returned from the south last evening.
Ex mayor Joseph Graham of Haw Creek township stopped by the city Friday to renew his STAR subscription. The Herald editorial page notes no word for Anderson Percefield for Congress and criticizes John Overmeyer. County assessors finish blanks, about 7 000 used, then Board of Review inspection. Andrew Hilger improves after illness, painting resumes at Gottchalk residence. David Doll completes ice plant painting and foresees strong business.
John Perry donates five acres north of the Starch Works as an incentive for Hazel Pure Foods Co to locate here. Stock subscriptions of 2000 and 83000 in cash are possible, with a 5000 stock and 3000 cash proposal under company consideration. A representative may visit to close the deal, aiming for 300 initial jobs and up to 2800 within five years.
Geo H Cummins advertises fishing tackle and baseball goods. A bicycle riding school announces open day and night with J A Georges at 509 Washington St. A men s summer underwear line shown at Lienberger s. Lynch case set for May term with court opening Monday. Miss Linson s school near the city closes and she may be retained. Joseph I Swain and bride depart for Stone Head to start married life with family attendance and a celebratory dinner. Ephraim H Ross s son marries Miss Pink Stader at J W Conners near Waynesville. Guests return to the bride s home for a fine supper and gifts.
A small-town meeting of Bush county commissioners discusses audit procedures for township trustees. The county attorney condemns the new law as ill advised and immature, calling it a jumble of contradictions needing substantial legislative clarification.
Fragmented notes discuss a convention with a strict chairman who did not resign from a state committee. References to Jackson county and succession imply internal party matters. Mentions Browns ner Ariens and a May 6 date, plus a plan to land in Greece to aid service against Turks and requests for transport.
A terse message from the Countess de M de Cot expresses condolences for the death of a family member. The brief note recalls prior tragedies and notes a sense of public mourning in Montreal.
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