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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1897

Page

1

Market prices and listings from Elvestate and traders

The page lists prices for wheat at 84 cents per bushel, corn 22 cents, oats 20 cents, and various Timothy and Clover feeds by ton or bushel. Livestock bids include cattle 2.50 to 4.00 per hundred, hogs 3.10 to 3.50, horses 5 to 100 per head. Poultry and dairy rates cover spring chickens 12.4 cents per lb, hens 5 cents, ducks 5 cents, butter 5 cents, eggs 7 cents, and lard 5 cents per pound. Flour and brand prices noted, plus local moves and notices about community events and miscel‑laneous legal notices.

Tumor Removed From Face At City Hospital

Miss Ollie Stevenson underwent an internal mouth surgery at City Hospital performed by Drs Banker and Holder with a team of physicians present. The tumor on her face, linked to a past injury, was removed without external disfigurement and described as highly successful.

Drs Banker Lewis Mobly Ollie Stevenson City Hospital A. J. Banker Holder Steven Miss Stevenson

Political Factions and Local News Notes Mixed In

A mix of political shifts in Ohio and local updates. Hanna opposition signals widening gaps in party lines while Foraker faces scrutiny and Rand-like factions. Also brief notes on a sick child, street cleanup, a proposed $1,000,000 monument to Jeff Davis, and a Columbus forger case involving James H. Bond.

Jeff Davis Jeff Jeff Journal

Mark Hanna Not As Noisy As Others Yet Dominant in Senate

The Nashville American notes that Mark Hanna has not been as loud as Mason Hlinvis or colleague Foraker since entering the Senate, though Republicans nationwide recognize his presence and influence.

Mark Hanna Mason Hlinvis Foraker Senate

Four Workmen Buried by Quicksand Tragedy

Four city workers at Wayne Indiana were digging a trench when a vein of quicksand collapsed. Three died instantly: A Hennis A Brown and James Christie. Michael Sheehey was fatally injured and likely to die. one man was rescued from the sand and rock but in critical condition.

Michael Sheehey Sheeney

Robbery at Joe Young's Grocery in Maple Grove

Bold thieves forced entry Monday night at Joe Young's Grocery in Maple Grove and stole cash, a silver watch, stamps, tobacco, cuff buttons, and about $5, totaling around $25. Bloodhounds traced the trail toward Edinburg, with hopes of capture. clerk Fred Newtrop alerted authorities.

Joe Young Maple Grove Young Smith Edinburg

Wheat Stored as Rail Service Shifts Prompt New Hauling

Grifith stored much wheat in a warehouse at Alert and had to dispatch teams to haul grain to his elevator after the J. and R. Railroad line reduced service. The move reflects shifting transport and storage needs due to railroad changes.

Grifith Alert

Salvation Army worker rebukes theft question

An Applied Admission item quotes a Salvation Army worker asking if stealing a pin is as great a sin as stealing a dollar. Billy the Dill replies that he won’t steal anything worth stealing.

Salvation Army

Muncie Elks Drill Team Skips Minneapolis Meet

Capt. H R Wysor of the Elks drill corps will not take his company to the next annual meeting in Minneapolis. Muncie lodge won first prize for Indiana at the Cincinnati meet. The unit's fancy drill movements wowed the parade, but prize awards at Minneapolis are military in nature.

Muncie Ind H. R. Wysor Elks Drill Corps Minneapolis Muncie Lodge Indiana Cuncinnati Ailitary

Man Nearly Kills His Own Child in Accident

Ephraim Root of near here repaired a fence and, on returning, struck a stump with an ax slicing a deep cut in his young son's head. An artery was severed and the boy fainted several times before aid arrived. He is reported to be recovering.

Mitney Ephraim Root Here

Columbus Ready to Host State Sunday School Convention

A letter from C L Weaver Secy of the State Sunday School Convention asks if Columbus should host the next State Convention, and the city replies yes Columbus will be glad to have it. The G A R encampment boosted Columbus, and residents believe the city will impress next year as well. Columbus is well equipped to handle conventions and will be warmly welcomed.

T. A. Moore C. L. Weaver Columbus

Banker Rumor on City Hospital Lease of Crump Sanitarium

Rumor spread yesterday that Dr. AJ Banker of City Hospital leased Crump Sanitarium and plans to convert it into a large hotel and gain control soon. The report reflects street chatter with no official confirmation.

AJ. Banker City Hospital Crump Sanitarium

George Wells Leaves for Navy Entrance Exam

George Wells son of James Wells left for New York to seek admission to the navy. He must pass an examination first and his entry depends on the result. Wells is cousin to the city electrician and has many supporters in Columbus. Waltman went to Madison yesterday on legal business.

George Wells James Wells New York Navy

Demand of the People Calls for Swift Action

Quote from the Omaha World-Herald asserts immediate action is needed as the country reels from a crisis described as a man hanged by suspense, not fatal fall, underscoring public impatience with political leaders. The statement attributes the demand to Mr. Wanamaker, reflecting popular pressure.

Mr. Wanamaker Omaha World-Herald

Sultan seeks continued advice to win recognition as victorious power

The Times correspondent in Constantinople reports the Sultan thanking Emperor William for his counsel and urging continued guidance. He expresses that the friendship between the Emperor and the Sultan should help Turkey secure full recognition of its rights as a victorious power.

William Turkey

Tin plate wage dispute prompts Pittsburg meeting

Exwoop Inc reports tin plate manufacturers rejected workers wage scale. A joint meeting of manufacturers and workers is set in Pittsburg to draft a scale for the coming year. Workers demand a restoration of the 1892 scale while manufacturers resist any increase.

Exwoop, Inc Pittsburg

Enterprising Local Business Men Prominent in Tomorrow's Write Ups

Tomorrow's issue highlights include Smith & Walker agricultural dealers, Meyer & Fiegenbaum, Fiegenbaum & Bowlen, Ferguson, photographer Lienberger, Owens & Williams tailors, W. H. Fulwider works, Theo Otto Ernst Stahlhuth Q J Noblitt, Caldwell & Drake druggists, Jones and Lambert contractors, Herman Von Strolle drayman, Joseph Gysie whiskey wholesaler, clothing dealer, Citizens Telephone Co. Lee Loy grocer, S W Daugherty & Co pension men, and Gov. Arthur connection.

Smith & Walker Meyer & Fiegenbaum Fiegenbaum & Bowlen Ferguson Lienberger Owens & Williams W. H. Fulwider Theo. Otto Ernst Stahlhuth Q. J. Noblitt Caldwell & Drake Jones and Lambert Herman von Strolle Joseph Gysie Citizens Telephone Co Lee Loythe S. W Daugherty and. Co As “Co

Silent Senators List of Quiet U S Senators and Their Habits

A newspaper notes a cadre of silent U S Senators who rarely speak or write letters. It cites Wetmore of Rhode Island who has not spoken in over two years, and others like Dixon, Clark, Mitchell, Roach, Harris, Heitfeldt, McEnery, Penrose, Rawlins, Kenny, McBride, Turner, all described as dormant in Senate activity with Mitchell singled out for years of silence and a rear-row appearance.

Wetmore Rhode Island Dixon Senate Clark Wyoming Mitchell Wisconsin Roach North Dakota Harris Louisville Heitfeldt Idaho McEnery Penrose Pennsylvania Rawlins Utah Kenny Delaware McBride Oregon Turner Washington

Dead Beat Accusation Shocks City Over Stranger Osgood

A transient named A. D. Osgood left debts with Payne house O. L. Bishop paint shop and Dr. Sexton. The Democrat labeled him a dead beat, while Osgood claims he planned a short absence and will settle. he is now in Columbus seeking receipts and denies the charge. Local plans for a July celebration and a merchant parade are urged at St. Dennis.

A. D. Osgood Payne House O. L. Bishop’s Dr. Sexton Osgood Democrat Num Columbus Democrate

Personal notices from Seymour area

L Lehman left yesterday for Cincinnati. Charles Turpin and wife depart for Chicago this evening via the Big Hour. J A George went to Indianapolis yesterday. Mrs Chasteen to Indianapolis. Miss Lethia Kellar to Columbus to visit parents. Will Wayland of Columbus spent Sunday here with his best girl. Mrs H L Williams of Davenport IA visiting her parents. Rev W Sigmund leaves for Dayton Ohio today. Miss Dora Shields returned from Indianapolis. High School grads urged to get calling cards at Star Office. Circuit Court busy with civil cases. B M Hutchins represented Mason ic Lodge at Grand Lodge in Indianapolis this week. Baptist Ladies Aid to meet this afternoon with Mrs Rod Henry. Mrs Charles Turpin ill, physician called. Dr ZB Funkhouser buys Fifth St property from Calvin J Remy. will move in soon. Friends of Mrs David Pyles hosted a surprise at 1021 Peart St with George and May Werner musicians. A serious accident on the B&O near North Vernon yesterday morning. no injuries known, trains delayed. Henry Heath was in the city yesterday.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Home Markets Walter Duffy & CO Charlie Compton Cincinnati Horace Ferris Chestnut Rhuento Drugcoes The Y. P.s.c.e Christian Epworth League Y. m. Ca Carl H. Loop Butler College Hamiltons Estate Gueeensbureg Elizabeth Hamilton Thomas M. Hamilton Lafayette Knightstown Mr. Havilton Helen Baker Propertetla Fayette Ae Signa Hamilton David Chitty Bartholomew County Maggie Meger Henry Neimeyer Seymour Rep United States Senate Morgan Ohio Rochester Times McKinley-Hanna Ohio Republican Joseph Foraker New York Journal Vinnie Conner John Conner Dr. Halder Frank Clark Mr. Clark Newt Marsh D Jeff Journal James H. Bond Bond Shelbyville Nashville Merican Wayne Hennis, A. Brown and James Christie Fred Newtrop Fred Kollmeyer M. F. Orvill Cortland Paul Gruber Thomas Turpin Franklin Chas. A. Turpin Cambridge City Chicago Bell Telephone Company Courier Journal Amai Washington Street G. A. Rt Richmond City of Marion Terre Haute Earl Albert Owens James R. Pritchard Indianapolis Boyd Alice Crowell Jennie‘Dunlap Conrad Walz Latona Race Course Harrison Township Covington Ice Co Ceeded Billy the Dil Wm. Waltman Madison Sultan Kaiser London the Times Constantinople Chamber Hendrik Hudson Catskill Mountains Mr. Os Gool Dr. Seston Izer Mr. Osgood Senator Quay St. Dennis C. C L. Lehman Charles Turpin Jacob Waggoner J. A.george Mrs. Chasteen Mrs. Schroer Walesboro Lethia Kellar Seymour Republican Will Wayland Seymour News Mrs. H. L. Williams Davenport,Ia Mrs James Cochrane Rev. W. Sigmund Dayton, Ohio Dora Shields Star Office Circuit Court B. M. Hutchins Masonic Lodge Baptist Ladies Aid Society Rod Henry Charles ‘Turpin Odr. ZB Funkhouser Fifth St Calvin J.remy Funkhouser David Pyles Peart- Bt George May Werner North Vernon Henry Heath Donner Bia
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