31 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1897
Page
1
The Star announces a switch from morning to afternoon publication to improve news coverage and finances. It vows an impartial trial, stronger news, and aggressive politics as it seeks patronage for the Evening Star, Columbus’s popular newspaper.
Kinney Insurance expands its bus iness by representing a wide array of trusted insurers. The firm emphasizes its strong network of carriers and expert service to grow client coverage options.
Closing arguments finished in Schwartzkopf & Sons v. Mary McIntosh. Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with a $104.76 judgment. John B. Whitehead sued the Republican News Company on account and to appoint a receiver, with John B. Morgan named receiver.
The team traveled to Edin burg yesterday morning and played there yesterday afternoon. A group of witnesses attended led by Carson George, Ben Perry, Roy Jackson, Carl Wert, John Arwine, Elton Titus, Lon Cox, Dale Cooper, Will Roland, John Williamson, Clarence Grove, E. W. Titus, Hal Young, Hal Satith, and Roy McCoy.
Miss Lizzie Truax was injured yesterday when a cupboard knocked over during hose line work at the Orinoco fire. Officials say she was not seriously hurt and has been an invalid for years.
Local social whirl with Miss Alfie Lyle hosting supper on Washington Street and the M H C Society planning an open meeting at Miss Gertrude Jett's Hutchins Avenue home. Hollowe'en gatherings, dances, and visits across cities are noted among many residents.
George Birt appointed agent for The Bryce Co in Indianapolis. A bread wagon and team will deliver fresh bread citywide, aiming to lower Columbus bread prices. Local bakers fear machine made bread will threaten the market as rivalry grows.
Ten new subscribers were added to the STAR's list on Saturday amid readers expressing their desire for the paper after its shift to an evening edition. Casualty statistics are cited comparing deaths from ice wagons to beer wagons, while various editorial clippings reference figures and opinions from Kansas City Journal and other papers.
The state’s new game law restricts pursuing or killing quail ruffed grouse or pinnated grouse for sale or removal from Indiana. Violators face a fine of one dollar for each bird unlawfully pursued killed sold kept or offered for sale under the act.
Frank Garrett arrested by Marshal Schooler on a warrant for intoxication was released on recognizance but failed to appear at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon before Justice Palmer. The report also notes naval ambitions of Japan and a poem about autumn and music with rural imagery.
A collage of editorials notes Hawaii courting a bigger scale president trade and political figures facing purity scrutiny. It also highlights calls for peace in Cuba overdue promises and Tammany’s fate, with critical lines from St. Louis Globe Democrat Philadelphia Press and Washington Star.
An old advertisement notes Cascarets Candy Cathartic for constipation with a claim that 1e or f may fail to cure and mentions druggists referring to reorders.
Mrs. Eddie of Belleville and Mrs. Josh Durnall visited Nashville relatives. Postmaster Ewers of Christiansburg and Wm Wisner the populist leader from Brown were seen in Columbus Saturday. The report notes a lively political scene ahead of the convention.
The article lists Holy Communion at PAULS and Methodist services with sermons by Rev. Hillary A. Gobin D. De ident from DePauw University. Epworth League events, Junior League class meetings, and choir entertainment are announced with times and locations.
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