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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
3
The Star's prize watch contest names many participants including Miss Emma Ping Miss Oilie Smith and Mr. E L Williams in a crowded entry list. The piece notes subsequent advertising and references rail tickets and rebates for unused travel passes.
An inquisitive black cat wandered into the Bristol Methodist Episcopal church before services. It climbed the choir loft and pulpit, sat on the Bible, then purred at the pastor who handed it to a usher. The pastor declared the sight a good omen before continuing the sermon.
In Bartholomew Circuit Court a divorce and child custody action is filed by Regina Keller against James Keller. The non resident defendant is required to appear on the first day of the December 1897 term, otherwise the case proceeds in his absence. Court clerk George Werner signs the notice. John W. Morgan, attorney.
The administrator of the Willard Mitchell estate will privately sell in Columbus Bartholomew County Indiana a 40 foot by Lot 5 George W Cooper addition parcel to satisfy decedent debts incl The Citizens Building and Loan mortgage and taxes. Sale at east courthouse door October 30 1897 between 9 am and 4 pm. Terms are one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with note and approved surety. Acquilla Marchett Adm r W W Lampert Att y
An account from Karluk on Kodiak Island describes two enormous grizzlies seen near an inland area. A 62 year old Native hunter used a spear to wound one bear and then self impaled, ending the chase. The tale, recounted by WErough Corset, highlights local hunting lore and Indigenous skill.
A discussion of superstition in home repair and farming notes that houses are believed haunted by spirits. It describes astrologers choosing lucky days, ritual bribes to unseen residents, and neighbor notices before repairs in Ah Sin’s dwelling begin. It contrasts these beliefs with longstanding Chinese farming skill in scientific handwork.
A historical anecdote recalls Heidegger the reveler at George II s court fooled by a wax double. The ruse escalated when the band played the wrong anthem, sparking a royal scene as the counterfeit protested and the real king faced a perilous moment.
The farmer can get the Star twice weekly and the Courier Journal twice weekly for 125 per year or the Star twice weekly with the Indianapolis Journal or Sentinel for the same price, paid in advance.
The readable text blends abbreviations and stray phrases about the Weekly Star and Twice a Week Courier Journal. No clear event, person, or date emerges to form a concrete news item or summary.
A girl named Mile Santasiero died of hydrophobia after kissing her terrier, which had snapped at her earlier. The Pasteur Institute expert Dr Chaillon noted that a tainted dog tongue can transmit rabies, urging caution with pets near the face. The piece ends with a note on government travel money for silver versus gold transport and a Courier Journal quote.
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