02 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
1
James Morrison, critically ill with a hip joint disease at his Ulrich Block home, died Wednesday at about 10 o'clock. He leaves a sister who cared for him. funeral set for 9 am next day from his residence, Rev. Scofield to officiate, likely interment at Walesboro. Local notes mention visitors and town news.
Crowd at the Farmer's Fair reaches about 12 000 on Wednesday. J Shaw hosted dinner for 200 at the fair. Ladies Aid Society meets next Friday at Mrs David McClintie's. Preaching at the M E church is in the past. Harry McCalleamas joins the Regular Army for three years. Dellin Huffer returned from Indianapolis. Edith Noe of Cincinnati visits Robert Howe. Harry Huffer of Mississippi visits his parents. Myrtle Smith of Cambridge City visits Maggie McCallie. J M Boyt and family visit Elwood. Mrs Aaron Huffer improving. Local ads tout reputable firms and shopping with firm substitutes discouraged.
Fragmentary advertisement page notes girls can seek steady work with Mrs Wr J Lucas at 292 and Kinney Kinney concerns. Mentions damaged wagon and harness from Orinoco Farm trucks, insurance pitches, and promotions for tobacco and footwear. Calls for newspaper payments and reader subscriptions to The Indianapolis Sentinel.
Citizens in various parts of the city watched ominous skies for about an hour as a threatening weather pattern stirred memories of past storms. By evening the clouds dispersed but lingering anxiety remained among anxious residents. The text also includes old advertisements and notices for stores and products.
Arch Colburn of Newbern backed a coal wagon onto a track at Donners flour mill. A switch engine struck the wagon, knocking it off the track. No serious damage, but the incident could have been fatal. Also notes Rev Clark in Bengal, Franklin fair underway, and local society items.
The page lists votes in a watch contest with participants Emma Ping Bessie Rush Minnie Cochran Susie Wilson and others. A barn and contents owned by banker A L Clark burned, estimated loss 5500 with 600 insurance. A shoe sale advertises 50 percent off. Diphtheria cases appear in Columbus with Mrs John Steithmeir quarantined at 8th and Union.
Township trustees met at the County Superintendent’s office to plan opening dates for area schools. Schools listed include Clay, Clifty, Columbus, German, Harrison, Haw Creek, Jackson, Nineveh, Ohio, Rock Creek, Sand Creek, Wayne, Hope, Hartsville, Brown, and Columbus again with varied September dates. Dr. M. Voris ordered cleaning and sanitary rules. slate use was abolished in favor of tablets.
The Jeffersonville Journal releases a highly illustrated special edition praised as a work of art. It features high grade paper and halftone engravings of Jeffersonville’s prominent buildings and business leaders. The Star plans a future illustrated issue and vows to follow the Journal’s refined style.
Remains were brought here by friends last night and burial is planned at City Cemetery. Mrs. Woody Herod, formerly a well known Columbus lady, died in Little Rock Arkansas from a complication of diseases.
The page lists a big four rail schedule with stations Greensburg Ewington Hartsville and Columbus and daily trains except Sunday. A cautionary note warns buyers not to be deceived by cheap sell offers and reminds that expenses fall on customers.
Attentive citizens and merchants show strong interest as ballots arrive for the Majestic Steel Range giveaway advertised by the STAR. The contest promises a lively vote with daily inquiries for details and coupons received, headed by Mrs. L. J. Lehman. Odorless vault cleaning mentioned by 282 F. Dann.
Residents awoke to find Fifth and California streets damp and muddy, a four inch dust layer hiding a scene that suggested rain. An investigation traced the issue to a water main leak near a yard, with ground and packing around the water line giving way. City water works crews opened holes to ensure safety and halted spread.
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