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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1897

Page

4

Mormon Missionaries Reported In Quiet City Sojourn

Two Mormon ministers Tolley and Deercott stay in Edward Kline’s private residence. A note on Kline’s door warned of alleged robbery, but Kline supports the Mormons who say they will not be frightened away. Local happenings include Miss Mintie Helms to Freetown, Miss Maudie Wadsworth visiting relatives, Jacob Brown’s frequent returns, and community notes on building, visiting relatives, school, and woodcutting. Prices for spokes hauled to Brownstown range six to seventeen dollars per thousand.

Mermons Tolley Deercott Edward Kline Kline Brownstown

Local News Briefs From Noblesville Anderson and Navy

Noblesville reports John Dunn found unconscious after two days exposed to rain while checking neighbor’s hogs. He woke with a head bruise suggesting assault. Anderson notes Judge Crickenberger declines to bind George Springer on betrayal charge. case moved to circuit court. Navy item: Willard Fleming, son of Hon. Fleming, dies after months of illness and a recent severe coughing fit.

Noblesville John Dunn Anderson Crickenberger George E. Springer Jennie Philips Springer

Arrest of Lafayette Smith at AIcuMOND on burglary charges

Sheriff Larsh announces the arrest of Lafayette Smith, a newcomer from the South, wanted in Athens Alabama on burglary robbery charges. Requisition papers have been received and Athens officials notified to extradite Smith. Citizens are urged to attend a City Hall meeting tonight.

Aicumond Larsh Lafayette Smith Athens Ala Smith

Newbern Names C T Davis Postmaster and Local Trades

C T Davis has become postmaster in Newbern after Huffer and McClintic sold stock to him. Greensburg's C E Erdman visited Saturday on business as locals recount moves, visits, and small tasks around town including possum hunting and roof painting by Kemp and Turner of Columbus.

Huffer McClintic C. T

Local notes and visits from Lockman and nearby towns

Muddy roads hinder travel as Morton Hamilton builds a new barn and Mrs Cora Miller visits Becks Grove relatives. Trustee Tipon receives a new school house from John Eddy near Sellsville. Ed dy praised as a first class workman while George Lockman fights illness. John Setser remains feeble after surgery at Banker Hospital Columbus. Uncle George Roush visits Ohio friends. Mrs Jane Setser visits Wiley Spurgeon in Lockman. Mollie Wadsworth prepares to embalm the mechanical one. Prof Newt Diko visiting David Beck. Joshua Tipton’s home narrowly escapes fire. neighbors respond quickly to extinguish.

Clay City Council Postpones Water Works Franchise

Clay City town council voted to indefinitely postpone consideration of granting a water works franchise to the Chicago company or any other company after a citizens petition protested the move.

Clay Orry Clay City Chicago

The Colored Shirt Reigns in Lienberger Display

All the go is calling out the vivid majesty of a colored shirt in a grand display at Lienberger. The ornate color lineup promises a long reign of style as customers are invited to view the splendor that makes attire irresistibly pleasing.

Coal Brings Life to the Fire for Warmth and Light

A message extols coal as a fuel that can burn hot to sustain life by providing warmth and light, promising comfort and vitality through steady flames.

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