30 Oct 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a Burnsville Minnesota event at M. E. chapel on Sunday November 14 1897 with a 1:39 PM song service 2:00 PM devotional exercises 3:00 PM concert and performances by Delmore and Wilson and others including Broadway scenes.
The Women’s Musical Club plans a program at the Presbyterian Church this afternoon led by Miss Minnie Keith. The lineup includes piano duets, vocal solos, violin and harp pieces, a history of the violin, and a Masgagni trio. Also noted is a local football game Edinburg vs Columbus with 15 cent admission aiding the Roblinburg orchestra fund.
The growing firm Kinney and Kinney Insurance expands its offerings with a broad line of represented companies and expanded client services. The agency emphasizes its strong network of insurers and local market reach.
State weather officer Wappenhans reports a western storm abating and not reaching the locality. Cooler conditions are expected, with a possible ten degree drop soon after a spell of tropical heat. He notes Town Kansas Nebraska shows 43 rain but downpour chances are slight for the region.
The Rice Increase column extols growing subscriber lists as a sign of financial success for newspapers. It notes The STAR has added fifteen voluntary names and promotes advertising for reader engagement. It advertises club rates with Prairie Farmer Chicago and Kansas City Twice a Week Times for bundled subscriptions.
J. C. Carter, a smooth confidence man who operated in the St Denis area, has been captured at Sandusky Ohio. Landlord Tuttle and Lou Thompson left on the late train for Sandusky to obtain extradition papers to bring Carter back for trial.
A pumpkin social in the lect ure room of the Baptist church last night featured pumpkin decorations, pumpkin pies, coffee, and petite sandwiches. E A Remy of Seymour entertained with several readings including When the frost is on the pumpkin.
Miss Ada Perry entertains her shorthand class for tea at her suburban North Washington Street home. The society note lists the attendees and mentions the luncheon plans and literary selections to be shared.
In Jeffersonville the convocation adjourned without establishing an episcopate. Bishop White confirmed a class of four last evening and departed for Indianapolis. He praised the evident interest shown during the convocation.
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