Dr Ed Hawley Urged as Free Silver Democrat Candidate
The Columbus Democrat backs Dr ED Hawley of Columbus for congress as a staunch free silver Democrat. He was a Bartholomew county delegate in the 72 73 legislatures and led ante convention drives. Fayette county courthouse at Lexington suffered fire damage with losses around 55000 including portraits and the famous Triumph of Chastity statue. In Columbus James Duncan visited on legal business while Mrs Laura Bassett and Dr JC Boss were travelers. local chatter passes along social updates and an expected round trip Sunday mail to Nashville. Weather forecaster predicts fair, warmer conditions. Prof Graham discusses school matters on the streets.
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Columbus
ED. Hawley
That
Place
Congressional Free Silver
Bartholomew County
Brown County
Nashville
Home Markets Report From Farmers Prices
Wheat 84c per bushel corn 22c per bushel oats prime 202 per bushel Finsothy baled 950 per ton timothy loose 9.00 per ton clover baled 8.00 per ton clover Jooge 7.50 per ton clover awed English 3.25 per by clover seed red 8.45 per byghel Cattle 2.50 to 4 per hundred hogs 9-10 to 3.50 per hundred horses 5 to 100 per head Poultry pullets 6c per pound hens bc per pound roosters 2c ducks 5c turkeys 5c butter 6c eggs 7e lard 5e Flour 2 60 per 1000 pounds brand 1e per 400 400 pounds
War talk and medical licensing push in the state
A woman argues for war with a sharp eye and a geography lesson twist. The Illinois State Board of Health met in Indianapolis to verify if university diplomas qualify graduates for licenses in Illinois, amid a rush of applications as a new medical law takes effect April 15. Fire losses for April are reported at 98084 and related figures.
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Steve
Tracey and
Kohls
Illinois State Board of Health
Medical
The
Ouiversicy of
Indianapolis
Ite
Illinois
Journal
Personal notes of visits and political endorsements
Mrs H E Wells and Irene visit Mr George Wells in Edinburg. Anthea Monroe visits North Vernon. Prof Jackson to Franklin. Minnie Pierefield to Jonesville. Ira Eldridge to Indianapolis to paint. W D Clark to Franklin. John J Williams passed through to Louisville. Postmaster Rush to Indianapolis. Hon Charles Remy from Indianapolis. Then Shaw to North Vernon. Oscar Lutes vacationing in Louisville. Local politics include Overmyer endorsements and fourth district praise. Community notes praise Fourth of July planning and Richmond encampment hospitality.
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H. E. Wells
Irene
Edinburg
George Wells
Anthea Monroe
North
Letter From Nox Resident Pleads For The Star
A May 13 1897 missive from George W Caldwell of Nox Indiana asks Kinney and Turpin to send the Star newspaper to the town. He writes that they are all lost without it and that everything is lovely there.
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Kinney & Turpin
Let Him Stay Where He Is Says The Herald
The Herald notes that funds from leading Democrats favor Mr. Marsh staying as a Republican. It asserts he benefits the GOP more by remaining in his current position.
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the Herald
Marsh
Press delay pushes STAR to late morning delivery
The STAR explains a late press run due to starting near 5 a.m. with its usual night compositors still on duty. The paper vows future punctuality to ensure readers receive the STAR in a timely manner.
District 4 closes term with student program in Columbus
Friday afternoon marked the close of the school term in District No. 4 Columbus township. Miss Linnie Thompson, teacher, led a program featuring literary, musical, and dramatic performances including juvenile dramas The Wooing of Mother Goose and A Dream of Fairyland.
No More Big Six Jubilee Celebration Dropped
The sixth of June Jubilee organizers announce there will be no celebration this year due to lack of business and citizen support. Inaugurators are described as hustlers but fail to gain needed cooperation for a civic event. Columbus is urged to hold a large July 4th celebration and asks who will take the lead.
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Seymour Newa
Columbus
Gowdy the Hoosier Consul General in Paris
John K. Gowdy, a Hoosier and farmer turned politician, is named consul general to Paris. A wartime anecdote recalls young Gowdy enlisting at seventeen after a recruiting officer urged volunteers, returning three years later in a captain’s blue uniform with honor. He sent home molasses broom and clothes line long before, as his patriotic mother waited.
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Croas-Randa
Thane
Epee
Joway
Churches Schedule Three Services and Anniversaries
The article lists multiple church events including M. E. Junior League and class meet at 9 15 preaching at 10 30 on Lessons in the Building of Solomon's Temple and Epworth League anniversary at 7 30. St Pauls Church in town holds services at 10 45 and 7 30 with sermons on Heavenly Wisdom and the Spirit Helping our Infirmities. Other denominations add lectures, Sunday schools, and vestry activities.
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M. E
Solomon's Temple
Epworth League
Palm Saxby
Brotherhood Bible
Ladies Guild
Mrs
Imbrogliow Involving Seniors and School Chief Sparks Debate
A heated dispute surfaces between High School seniors and Superintendent Mr. J Carnagey over school board conduct. The episode centers on an alleged overreach during a trial of students Irwin and Klipsch led by Frank McNeal, with criticism aimed at restricting public presence at meetings. The piece commends Salmond for his firm resignation.
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J.carnagey
Dapl SR Ene
Irwin and
Klipsch
Frank McNeal
Frank
Rocal
Salmond
Veteran Andrew Rhine Dies After Dinner in Seymour
Andrew J. Rhine, a longtime Seymour resident and G A R member, died suddenly Friday night of heart failure after eating supper. He was sixty, leaves a family, and had been at work earlier that day. Gall at the F 16 Fashion for dinner today.
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Andrew J. Rhine
Heart of
Seymour
Gall
Columbus Star’s Prize Wheel Draws Local Figures
The Columbus Star’s prize wheel lists votes for the most popular lady with Susie Coons and Emma Moore among the top entries. An editorial note warns modesty and propriety, while local officials celebrate Columbus hosting Indiana G A R annual meeting next spring bringing significant visitors and attention.
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Columbus
Susie Coons
Ace Bolz Lou Stadler
Emma’ Moore
Anna Tooleye
Dot Matthews
Jessie McLeod
Fone Voris
Hattie May
Kate Rubbottom
Hazel Gysie
Bertha Lay
Ivy Dunlap
Maud Belle
Jessie Mead
Ward Council to Elect McCullough Replacement Next Meeting
Citizens urge prompt election to fill the third ward seat held by William J. McCullough. They insist on full ward representation and timely consideration of salary questions in June.
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Wm. J. McCullough
Electrified fishing device touted as new invention
Report describes Dora Ogden showcasing a device that uses two wires and a small battery to electrify a fishing hook. The current allegedly stuns fish on contact, representing a novel electric angling method.
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