22 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
1
In Greenwood Indiana on October 19 two dynamite charges exploded under Pat Murphy’s Pearl Street saloon in the Klondike district. Bartender Stevens and worker Devers were slightly hurt as splinters damaged nearby homes. the saloon will reopen in a few days.
Three performers two men and a boy with two violins and a large harp arrived on the 953 train yesterday morning. They played in front of business houses on Washington street passing the hat and drew many listeners with excellent music. Dr. W. H. Banks of Waymansville was here en route to Indianapolis. Mrs. W. Wisner returning home after visiting her sister Mrs. John Ware of Indiana.
Sere Gro reports H. CuaMins serves as headquarters for school books and school supplies located at 406 Washington Street.
New boilers arrive for the courthouse steam system and may force court to meet in City Hall if cold weather persists. Local business voices accuse shoe firms of deceit and blame low trade on underhanded practices.
Excursion tickets to Florida and southern resorts are on sale through Louisville and Cincinnati in connection with the Queen and Crescent Route. Best routes and schedules available. For details contact William H. Taylor assistant general passenger agent Southern Railroad Company Louisville Ky.
Amos Bolinger has accepted a position as insurance solicitor representing Ohio Farmers and Continental Insurance Companies. Any favors shown Mr Bolinger will be appreciated. Caldwell & Drake 4012d 2w also advertises for a reliable man or woman to solicit subscriptions in the country.
J Bryan will travel to Ohio on the 28th to campaign as part of a stump tour for his political bid. The event marks a push to rally supporters ahead of upcoming votes in the state.
A Wednesday fire at Ft Warne caused about $15,000 in damage. Local fire units battled the blaze, with no injuries reported. The origin and cause remain under investigation.
Readable note touts fresh Baltimore oysters at Lewis's fish stand claiming to be the finest in the city. The brief highlights the stand as a local seafood hotspot with emphasis on quality and origin.
Forecast notes fair weather for tonight and Friday. Local correspondent requests in Brown County and surrounding towns. Real estate update: T. A. Moore sold his North California Street house to August Haislup for 850 dollars via Cal Hunter agency. Moore to move to a farm three miles west.
In Hiawatha Kansas residents place a piece of raw beef liver over a bed at night to attract mosquitoes away from others in the home. The odd folk remedy drew curiosity from neighbors and local chatter.
T C Harbaugh in Cass Town Ohio writes a tribute to the Civil War soldiers of 1861. The poem recalls Union valor from Potomac to Lookout Mountain and Antietam, urging ongoing reunions, remembrance, and loyalty as veterans fade but deeds endure.
A flurry of yesterday departures and returns shows residents visiting relatives, attending events, or returning home. Names appear including W S Sweet, Lester Drake, Dr Wright, E A Mooney, Flora Crump, Ole Olson Co, Mrs Dowell, Mrs Butler, Mrs Guernsey, Ammie Laird, Anna Coup, Brook Rudy, Mrs Monroe, Mrs Cook, G A Muanda, Mrs Baldwin, Green Patrick, Prof Mobley, Clara Armz, Lula Armz, Jas Dinkins, and families, with trips to Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, Seymour, Franklin, Madison, Elizabethtown, Rushville, Scottsburg, and Louisville.
Information from Columbus places George Skelton in a bad light for an attempted assault on Mrs. May Banta. He was previously arrested here and acquitted on Mrs Emma Mitchell’s testimony. A trial is expected soon as guards prepare for possible unrest among local colored residents.
The funeral of Jas Shea was held at 10:00 AM Thursday at St Bartholomew’s Church with burial at Garland Brook. Pallbearers included John Gaffney John Carr John Reiley John Hickey Jas S Brown and Geo Schwartzkopf Jr.
The Orinoco Literary Society meets this evening with a debate on the resolution that the pen is mightier than the sword. Affirmative speakers are Miss Blanche Mobley John I Cochrane and Will Wetz. Negative speakers are Jas Cochrane Dwight Wetz and Walter V Waltman. A recitation by Mr Waltman follows. all invited.
Thieves broke into the J. A. Collett hardware store in Morgantown Sunday night and stole goods worth 50 dollars. To mislead pursuing dogs from Martinsville, they sprinkled red pepper over the floor and doorway, hoping the bloodhounds would be ineffective. The hounds were dispatched but their owner doubted success.
Johnson county farmer Wm H Hamilton views recent wheat plantings with cautious optimism citing moisture to sustain young crops and potential revival if rains arrive soon. He notes some early sown fields may benefit from replanting while late sown wheat has historically yielded well after dry periods. Harrold of Fairland, Shelby county, shares similar seeding and outlook.
The item quips about Dory a theatergoer who leaves between acts for a drink of water and returns cloaked in cloves, earning him a rep as one of the town’s bad men per a Boston Transcript humor column.
The young child of Cal Hunter sick with scarlet fever is rapidly improving. Miss Maggie McAvenue, who visited Mrs Campbell on Franklin Street, traveled to Indianapolis yesterday.
The North Vernon Republican and Jeff. Journal advocate active measures against wandering vagrants. A stone pile and public work house system would back law enforcement and provide employment for the honest needy, while deterring idle vagrants who rely on handouts.
In a letter Swengel defends his statements on the forger case and accuses the Star editor of falsehoods. He says Marshal Schueler recalls his remarks and that Mr Best should file affidavits if his name was forged. Swengel offers to prepare affidavits and invites verification from the marshal.
A blustering lawyer congratulates himself after an acquittal. The juryman replies that if the defendant were guilty, he would not have hired the lawyer to defend him. The exchange reflects on justice and perception in the courtroom.
The Central railroad had long carried marine and fire insurance in house. Last year it spent 24 000 and 37 000 the year before. After deciding to insure itself a month ago a 25 000 river accident occurred and Macon shop fires soon after caused over 100 000 in damage. Overall losses exceed 125 000. The piece warns business readers to learn from the setback.
A man linked to a consulate decision is questioned as a possible hoax after being located in Indiana and Detroit, raising skepticism about the original claim. Authorities note no official confirmation of the consulate offer.
A reflection on fluctuating moods tied to the simple fact of being alive. The Philadelphia Times notes highs and lows in spirits as human experience varies day to day.
A Milwaukee man boasts of civic pride by saying he has survived fourteen years on beer alone, a claim reported by the Kansas City Journal.
A Wabash Indiana special reports the Marion Soldiers Home has 2,208 veterans on its rolls and cannot admit more, indicating a full capacity crisis and continued demand for housing and care services for veterans.
A Kansas City Journal remark notes admirers call Bryan a Thomas Jefferson Democrat yet omit the typical share of gate receipts Jefferson kept. It critiques selective praise and recalls historical monetary practice in campaigns.
Henry Tobrocke a leading Waymansville miller is discussed as a candidate for the Third district commissionership on the republican ticket. The report notes his prominence in the community and his potential bid.
The fragment notes legal actions and judgments including note disputes and executors. Parties include Elijah P. F. Horcreft versus H. Horcroft with a $223.76 demand, and Barbour executor of Jas. Breeding et al with a $13.50 judgment. Attorneys Sta sifer and Baker listed.
The market page lists wheat at 87c per bushel Comm at 24c, potatoes 50 to 65c, butter 12 to 20c, eggs 12c per dozen, sorghum molasses 20c per gallon, beans 7 1/2c per bushel, cabbage 5 to 10c each, hens 5c per lb, roosters 2 to 3c, turkeys 3 to ?, ducks 5c per lb, Timothy hay 6 50 per ton, clover hay 4 50 per ton. Live stock shows steers 8 5 per cent, Reeves 3.00, calves 4 50, hogs 6 3 50.
A Boston Transcript quote records a twelve year old girl declaring childhood is nonsense and she has been a child for twelve years and does not care about it. The remark challenges the notion that childhood is the happiest life stage.
The Kansas Populists confronted a funding setback as the state treasurer suspended payments and warrants due to rising expenses highlighted by the recently released handbook showing cost cuts under Populist rule.
A blaze today wiped out the business section of Center village south of here. Only Jol Trees postmaster, and his business, remained intact amid the destruction.
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