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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
2
Local Columbus Indiana entry notes the post office is entered as second class matter on September 2, 1897, marking a postal status change for the publication.
The notice lists ad rates for daily and weekly insertions by length and duration, with local rates per word and contracts for large runs. It also notes a plan to improve city sidewalks and a political appointment of Henry Demas as Naval Officer of Customs in the New Orleans district likely to face Senate opposition.
Amanda J Brown died August 14 1897 in the city after a long life as wife of Thomas A Brown and mother of eight. Born June 29 1826 in Smith County Virginia she moved to Bartholomew County aged six and witnessed pioneer life. Her seven married children and many grandchildren survived her and her Seventh child holds a rare linen cloth woven by Amanda before 1849.
Miss Altha Winslow of Salem returns home from visiting friends. Geo Birt travels to Seymour. Mrs Nancy Cooper and daughters plus Mrs Ida Maley return from Black Hawk with Bell Williams and Gertie Hill. Y M C A official Verne Heller in town on business. Various others visit Indianapolis Franklin Nashville and Effingham. Columbus reports no circus for two seasons.
Kinney and Kinney advertise tornado and windstorm policies for Columbus as a prudent low cost protection. The notice urges readers to secure coverage amid forecasts of harsher weather and emphasizes small monthly premiums and availability at Kinney & Kinney.
An excursion train runs Sunday September 5 from Columbus Indiana to Cincinnati Ohio for one dollar round trip. Train departs Columbus 8 p.m. returns Cincinnati 7 p.m. Tickets valid only for that date and train. Attractions include Lagoon Zoological Gardens and Chester Park. An extra Hawaiian Legislature session opens September 6 to consider the annexation treaty.
The Star Job Print Co offers guaranteed satisfaction with good work and the best materials used. All work solicited and promises top quality printing services.
The Majestic Steel Range prompts lively rivalries among Columbus housewives as votes pour in on Thursday. Citizens praise the stove claimed to bake bread in three minutes and usable with wood or coal.
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