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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
4
Willis Howe of the Palmer House Chicago credits Paine's celery compound with restoring he alth after a fever. The letter to Wells Richardson Co. extols the remedy as a spring aid for nervous debility headaches neuralgia kidney issues and general ill health.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on May 24 a suit for 3000 dollars was filed against Sergeant William Cisco of the local police, accused of assaulting Mrs Alma Dietrich at her sister-in-law Elmer Dietrichs home. The former chief, who had held a good record, was demoted when Republican commissioners took over. The case, with Cisco denying hostile intent, will be heard tomorrow.
The Twice-A-Week Courier the Weekly Star offers a one year subscription for 1.25 dollars. Subscriptions must be sent to the Columbus Morning Star in Columbus Indiana. The offer expires July 1 1897. Kovney and Turpin promote the deal.
The Atlanta Constitution reports that Mr Foraker has earned the label persona non grata with Mr McKinley due to his forceful remarks on the Cuban question. Foraker, described as impulsive, frequently puts his foot in it.
The Columbus Star reports votes for a bicycle contest with multiple names including Susie Coons Emma Moore Anza Tooley Dot Matthews Jessie McLeod Lone Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Maud Belle Jessie Mead and others. Scattering votes noted as 2 78 97. Also mentions tobacco cessation ad and a Denver Post reference with Jerry Simpson remark and Will Byers visiting Westburn on Saturday.
Eight hundred weavers at Ashley and Bailey silk mills in Paterson New Jersey returned to work. George Metal Insurance Company under court receivership with Howell as receiver. William Akin arraigned for attempted murder of ex Senator McPherson. pleads not guilty. Carne Johnson shoots Walter Johnson in Weldon Arkansas. Johnson vows marriage. Fishermen Edard and Park Crewes drown on Cumberland River. Eddie Vaughn injury recovery progress in New York. Divorce decree orders for Breener case tied to telegraph companies due by September.
An advertisement touts the Laura A De Garmo Medicine Company cotton root pills as a trusted female remedy. It claims 20,000 women report relief after trying other pills and offers price two dollars with free particulars.
The New York Journal reports Marcus Aurelius Hynna may lose control of the Senate over the 454 Cuban resolution. The piece notes tensions within the White House and a sense of indignant urgency surrounding the issue.
A terse ad promises delivery of all work and reasonable prices. The message hints at a guarantee and mentions TON and FRANKLIN, but specifics such as service scope or contact details are unclear.
A roundup of village happenings includes visits and travels of residents from Flat Rock, Shelbyville, and nearby towns. Notables sighted: Harry Duncan in Shelbyville. Mrs. Hawkins shopping in Indianapolis. Miss Hawley and Hawkins in Shelbyville. Dr. Will Norton noted as an expert bicycle rider. Rev. Chas Hester delivering memorial sermon. various residents visiting relatives, building sidewalks, and property improvements. A horseless carriage passed through town on Thursday en route to Shelbyville.
The Big Four runs a special excursion from Columbus Indiana to Cincinnati Sunday May 20. The round trip fare is one dollar with train departing Columbus at 8 a.m. and returning from Cincinnati later in the day. Baseball at Chester Park is listed as an attraction.
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