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Newspaper

Columbus Democrat

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1877

Page

3

Democratic candidates eyed in city election notes

Alexander Kraning and William C. Abbott are listed as City Treasurer hopefuls, with George W. Cooper running for Mayor and William Brockman for Ward One council, all subject to Democratic primary decisions. Various local items cover jail population, ongoing road and public works, court sessions, upcoming elections, tax deadlines, and a piecemeal city happenings roundup.

Alexander Kraning William C. Abbott George W. Cooper William Brockman First Ward

Marriage Names in Old Ledger Documents

A terse record lists individuals including Andy and Sarah Hook John Ann and Frances Hannon Justice and Catharine Forderbacke with Charles Hollis connected to Martha Herman B Payne and Aggie tive in a fragmented ledger style.

Andy Sarah Hook John Ann Frances Hannon Justice Catharine Forderbacke Charles Hollis Martha Herman B Payne Aggie Tive

Bock Beer Custom and Local Happenings Gathered

Colu mbus items note Mr August Schrieber's normal bock offering and a lecture by G J Blewett on whisky making. Local Republicans debate municipal election, new special policeman Lew Scott at the depot, editor Brown’s precinct complaint, moves of Howard Duffy, Mrs E A Wintera arrives from Danville, Dick Jones trial set, Charley Hubbard’s weight, John Duval’s death, Col Keith health report, Wm Brockman candidate, Father Schnell sermon, new halls planned, David Deitz near death, H C Davie on strawberry trip.

Pupil Honors and Grange Mourning Notice

Union township pupils with averages above 90 percent for three months ending March 24 are listed with names including Amos Bolinger Flora Stillabower John Kelly and Henry Stillabower. Also recorded is the death of Sister Mary Roland with Clay Grange resolutions offering sympathy and minutes entry.

Union Township Amos Bolinger Ed Stillabower Susan Bolinger Orrie Card John Bolinger Wm. Bowman Mary Roland Clay Grange

Petersville and Edinburg items mix of news and chatter

Clay Township notes describe sowing oats and soil condition plus school speech day at No 6 with Jessie Hook as teacher. Petersville reports wheat prospects three looms weaving carpets and local social mentions. West of square loafers reorganize, tax notices, and assorted remarks about residents and travels.

Nineveh Schools Quiet as Closures Spread

The Nineveh school system has largely closed with most buildings shut and limited operations reported. Officials cited ongoing safety and staffing concerns while families adapt to the disrupted schedule.

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