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Newspaper

Columbus Democrat

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1877

Page

3

Local Elections Loom As May Ballot Draws Near

John Burnett and Thomas Bain announced as candidates for City Treasurer and City Clerk respectively. May election day set for the first, with mayor Thomas Essex seeking re election. Multiple civic notes include Knights of Honor activity, baptism by Elder Sweeney, a hail storm over Columbus, and court actions in an extra session led by Judge Buskirk.

Thomas Essex Democratic Canemittee—Ciy Medltliia Democratic Central Committee Geo. W. Arnold Esq Court-house Hose-house John H. Ruah Minas Lowe Joseph Gent Albert Trotter J.D. Lyle Oheeacnes

Candidates to print names on city primary ticket

The resolution orders all candidates for city offices printed on one ticket. The note lists Geo. W. Arxop as chairman and names Joan Dorp P H Sweeney Ww. Gilker D W Apas. A collection of local items follows, including a post office robbery case, tax evasion arguments, a Baptist Sunday School concert, Arkansas colony plans from Indianapolis, and assorted society notes and notices.

Geo. W. Arxop Joan Dorp P. H Sweeney Ww. Gilker D. W. Apas

Remembering Prof Breckschreger and Wadsworth Leader

A community column notes the death of Thomas Riley aged 45 born in Bevanagh County Galway Ireland who came to Columbus around 1851 and lived as a faithful Catholic and neighbor. The St Bartholomew Benevolent Society sent his remains to their resting place and patrons praise his modesty sobriety and industry. A school district in Anies Township closes term with remarks by teacher D E Ashbaugh and critiques attendance by patrons. Religious revival reports describe widespread Methodist circuit awakenings led by Mr Bright with extraordinary meetings at Zion Harrison Twp Mt Healthy South Bethany Ohio Chapel and Bethany. Large numbers joined the church amid emotional scenes and phenomena including unconscious states and shouting while prayers filled multiple rooms.

Thomas Riley Bevanagh County Galway Ireland Columbus St. Bartholomew Benevolent Society Anies D. E. Ashbaugh Ashbaugh Mess J. K. Reyes Capt. Collins Steinbarger R. L. Foster Zion Harrison Township Mt. Healthy Jackson Township Bethany Ohio Chapel Ohio Township Everthing Mt. Pleasant Church of the Four Points

P O Robbed of Stamps and Goods in Small Town

The post office in the town was broken open on the night of the 14th inst and robbed of stamps small camel chrome cigars and watch chains totaling about 100 dollars. The thief escaped with the loot. Rain hail snow and mud marked March so far. Old Clifty caused damage to fences logs and wood piles last week. Our last teacher institute at No 6 had four of six teachers present. No. 4 school closed on Thursday the 15th. James Finkle and pupils offered a fine literary musical program with prizes and candy. Wheat is growing well in wet weather health improving. Rainy spell ongoing and Sunday schools may start soon. Some youths attended church at Walesboro last Sunday. Townspeople seek ways to enliven the community amid dull times. Oats sowing and early corn plowing depend on drier ground. Mrs. Mary Slone of Elizabethtown visits town. Mr. Boyer helps improve the Jett place.

P. O James Finkle Jim

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