05 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1897
Page
1
A battering by St Paul and poor support behind Goar lead to a disappointing loss for the Hoosiers in Indianapolis. Key hits by McCarthy Motz and Wood save some offense, but failures to follow up early chances doomed the home nine. Witkin’s men aim to rebound Friday with two wins.
Health report shows light diphtheria in a family on Fourth street and several illnesses with improved conditions overall. Edinburg public notices reference school books at Ellis and local commerce at Joe Whitten’s store and Pierson’s peanut supply.
An advertisement touts TO.QURE A COLD IN ONE DAY with Txative Bromo Quinine tablets and Maya Po Casearets Candy Catburth. It promises refunds if ineffective and highlights benefits for kidneys liver and overall system. Also notes heaters for sale new and used to prepare for cold weather.
Sid Conger, famed chicken keeper, arrived with six coops of top standard breeds from the Johnson County Fair. His birds, en route to Flatrock, captured red ribbons and earned owners over $20 in premiums, cementing Conger as a premier fancier.
Local readers list residents and visitors with moves between Franklin Scipio Indianapolis Nashville and Chicago plus relatives visiting relatives. The item notes school duties resumed and upcoming trips as well as a note about Army reunion travel and a few ads for remedies and shoes.
Axt Hall hosted a private dance described as spontaneous and highly enjoyable with about thirty couples attending. Attendees included Miss Grubbs and Walker of Martinsville Miss Helen Daily of Muncie Miss Macintosh of Indianapolis Miss Cramp of Columbus Max Shireman of Martinsville and others from Shelbyville and Indianapolis. The event occurred during the fair period drawing visitors from surrounding towns.
The dated notes show vote totals up to this date for a gold watch contest listing participants Leonard Lay Emma Ping Susie Wisen Will Lake and E J Williams among others. The text references Walter Waltman E Enlis headquarters for school books and cautions readers against dishonest sellers urging buyers to resist pressure if goods are unavailable.
The city opens its schools tomorrow with a cleaned and ready campus. Superintendent J A Carnagey leads the staff, with Samuel Wertz at the high school and a full roster across central north and maple grove buildings including principal lines, assistants, and a cadre of cadet teachers and janitors.
Two obituaries from Columbus detail the deaths of Si Beaty a wealthy Bartholomew County farmer noted for honest toil and prompt debt repayment. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Brown. pallbearers listed. interment at city cemetery. Also report death of Mrs. William Cotton wife of the Water Works Superintendent. funeral at 3:30 p.m. at the M E Church. interment at city cemetery. she praised for patient suffering and wide circle of mourners.
The Sentinel proclaims the largest circulation in the state and promises abundant news from McKinley’s administration and state capital. It highlights foreign and domestic dispatches, urging readers to subscribe for daily weekly and Sunday issues and stressing its role as a state paper.
The Presbyterian church offers no morning services aside from Intermediate Missionary Society and a 6 30 p m Senior Endeavor. Christian church introduces new pastor E B Scofield with sermons on The Assurance of Success and The Infallible Guide. St Pauls holds Holy Communion at 6 45 a m and services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons The Wonderful Greatness of God and The Recognition of Gods Mercies. General class meeting Junior League at 9 15 20 and 7 30 preaching on Human Fate with Honor or Dishonor. Sunday School at 2 Epworth League at 6 30 and 7 30 sermon Astonishment of the altitude at the Success of Christ. Strangers invited to worship. Also ads for Cascare candies and a wood deal from G Q D with contact.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes tickets on sale September 8 and 9 for the National Encampment of the Sons of Veterans. return validity until September 15, 1897. Details via Big Four Route ticket agents or Warren J. Aynch assistant general pass and ticket agent and E O McCormick traffic manager in Cincinnati.
An advertisement from The Star 8 asserts reliable service with fair prices for work, using the best material and guaranteeing satisfaction for all solicitations. It emphasizes consistent quality and commitment to customer expectations.
The Rathbone Sisters are asked to meet at their hall this afternoon at 2 o'clock to attend Sister Cotton's funeral. Those with carriages are requested to bring them. Captain Boraxcer, M. of R.
The Missionary Society of Hartsville M E church invites Mrs Woodard of this city to deliver the mite box opening address tonight. Andy Ecktown, a man of color, was arraigned for trespass and convicted of stealing 18 dollars. he is jailed pending bail. A hot baseball game on the railroad square saw Episcopalian 9 Waynesville Shade Hunters 4. Columbus beat Hope 13 to 7 in a recent match. The team departs Monday for a five day state trip. Dry Handle Factory wood at Columbus Handle Factory. Ellis offers new clean school books and high school books. A good girl is wanted for housework. Goods advertised are for sale in this town. For ACCIDENT and SICK BENEFIT insurance call Kinney & Kinney. Small premiums payable monthly.
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