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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1897
Page
4
A humorous reflection on aging and time's subtle effects. The narrator notes body stiffness and changing figures despite feeling unchanged, comparing reactions of unmarried sisters and a 70 year old speaking about a 60 year old. The piece ends with a gentle New York Tribune tone.
The article notes Switzerland's extensive use of snow melt for electric power from many small streams, especially around Montreux Vevey and Chillon. It also reports Chicago girls adopting mistletoe hats as a new twist on the Christmas kiss custom, spurred by the Druids era tradition and festive display.
A nearby laborer leaped between tracks to avoid an approaching freight and faced a doomed escape until a woman at a railway crossing shouted for help. She then warned him and he sprinted toward safety as the express roared by. He thanked her, saying I owe you something mis. The Washington Post recounts Col Wallace B Jones Floridian and U S consul general at Rome who impressed Queen Margherita with his wit and tact at court.
In a case cited by observers, a broker appointed to defend a prisoner without legal training used a dubious defense. He argued the client’s respectability and referenced a Confederate general and a note from Chitty on Pleadings. The jury, tall and amused, returned a unanimous not guilty verdict.
The North American Review notes shifts in opposition to autocracy as French republic alliances grow and Russian exiles blend into European capitals. Madagascar's court rituals draw comment from the Times Paris correspondent, with diplomats mocked for stiff starch in etiquette and state visits.
A Mary Gey Mumphreys essay describes New York factory practice where immigrant black bearded men crowd the room, taking work home with wives and daughters, driving wage cuts and job loss for local girls who strike but fail. Other curiosities include palm leaf Bible copies, a 59-hook cod, and a floating Sabine river island.
A tailor advertises custom suits and trousers made to measure with new goods available for selection. The message emphasizes superior fit and quality, claiming the best suit the customer will wear.
A classified notice asks if readers need water service, offering repair by first class workers from Columbus Iron Manufacturin, with address 159130.
The Seymour street railway cars stored at Columbus Iron and Manufacturing Co plant, recently sold to the Cleveland Ohio Street Railway Co, remain on the Cerealine mill site awaiting shipment. The steam dummy powered cars frightened animals and their use has been barred in many cities.
In Evansville Maryland May turns deadly as a dinky boat overturns killing two twelve year olds Fred Melsheimer and Fred Rumpf while another boy John Deeble also twelve drowns after falling from logs on the river. A fourth boy Charles Irves aged twelve dies when he falls from a house top.
Fire discovered near 9:30 last night at Martin and Ami son lumber yards in ELKIARS consumed sheds holding sash doors shingles and paints. Firefighters confined flames after a two hour battle, estimating losses around 4000 with 7000 coverage by insurance. origin remains mystery and suspected arson.
Mrs. Charles Pruitt returned from Cincinnati yesterday. Grant Perry was in Indianapolis yesterday. Supt. Arthur Comisby traveled to Madison on business for Mesopotamian Life Insurance Co. The J. M. & I. conductors ordered to don summer uniforms. John Thompson of the A-Thompson Go. Bank passed through en route from Madison. John Brand of the Wasburn Crosb Co. traveled to Seymour. Bink Schnur painted glass doors at county offices in the new court halls. Union suits at Lienterger. Two young men who organized the Ben Hur Lodge returned home in Crawfordsville. Milinery and lace curtains at Silverman’s with low prices. Nettie and Ester Jones of Waymansville visiting John Conner and family. The Willig Workers Mission Banc will meet this afternoon after the Junior League. Blanche Patterson, Secy. John Taylor arraigned for assisting James Brisbane in stealing a boat from Deputy Sheriff W. C. Smith. fined 50 cents and costs. Funeral of Mrs. Mary Reynole held at 2 pm from residence on Fourth Street. Rev. Curtiss delivered the sermon. Interment at city cemetery. Pallbearers named: Wm. Graves, Gideon Schultz, T. E. Otte, Isaac Brady, Michael Emig, Wm. Halloway.
A brief notice states that work will be delivered with reasonable prices. It emphasizes all tasks completed with value and client satisfaction.
standings show teams St Paul Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Detroit Kansas City Milwaukee and Grand Rapids with wins and losses in a tight race. St Paul leads with 9 wins and 3 losses followed by Indianapolis and Columbus tied at 8 and 3. Minneapolis 7 and 6, Milwaukee 4 and 8, Grand Rapids 1 and 11.
George H. Mahoney, a longtime Georgetown University player, has been signed to pitch for Boston. Meanwhile Louisville arrives late for a Thursday game now rescheduled today and other roster moves include Derrick released by Fort Wayne and Hogan signing with Grand Rapids.
Pension order 229 has been revoked. The order required the witness to state who wrote his affidavit when and where.
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