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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1897

Page

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Mule Kicks Man. Wounds But Not Life Threatening

Wm Hayden of Seventh street was kicked by a mule Sunday morning near 10th street and Cottage avenue. He was found unconscious in a wagon by Policeman McCalip and taken to City Hospital, with a deep facial wound and a scalp cut. He regained partial consciousness at home later that day. doctors say injuries are not dangerous.

Tenth and Cottage Avenue McCojip McCalip King’s Store Corner 10Th St Mr. McCalip Wm. Hayden Hayden Wm. Smith

Bad Runaway Ends With Injured Horses Near Reeves Co Factory

A runaway wagon driven by Will Moore on Saturday near the Reeves Co factory broke bit and ran north on Wilson to Eighth. The horses fell and were badly skinned and bruised while the harness tore away. Moore was unable to control them. bystanders report Billy was not scared.

Will Moore Reeves Co Wilson Street Eighth Street Mr. Moore Billy

Shanty Town at the Grand Opener Impresses Seym er People

A large audience greeted the company at the opera house last evening for Shanty Town a new play in Seymour P lay. Performances by Tom Nawn Maloney Magsey and Patecia drew much merriment though the ending sagged with weak disjointed scenes. The company gave fairly good satisfaction and Shanty Town will likely be short lived.

Opera House Seymour Tom Nawn Maloney Magsey Patecia

Notable hunters near Columbins claim successful night flight

Adam Daughterty Henry Biessing and Dr Lopp of Columbins are credited with turning home in a night hunt. They bagged sixty three mallard ducks and other game in proportion and are described as successful shots.

Adam Daughterty Henry Biessing Dr. Lopp Columbins

Cunningham Couple Spends Sunday with Relatives

Mr and Mrs Lou Cunningham visited relatives on Sunday at New location per the readable passage.

Mr. and Mrs Lou Cunningham

Local coffee crop rising from German Township

Frank Wright of German township harvested a three acre American coffee crop after a prior trial on a small plot. He reports the beans grow on three foot bushes and he considers the product first class. The article also notes a Ladies' Aid Society formation meeting and a charity sale with items for women and children.

Frank Wright German Township Wright

Reeves Pulley Company v Irwin Bank Draft Case Rules

Appellate court yesterday deliberated on a dispute arising from the failure of the Indianapolis National Bank. The Reeves Pulley Company deposited a draft on a Los Angeles firm for collection through Irwin's bank. Three judges held the bank's duty was limited to selecting proper correspondents, while two dissented arguing collectors liability should apply to banks as subagents.

Reeves Pulley Company Joseph Irwin Indianapolis National Bank Irwin Los Angeles Cal Indianapolis National Sey. Rep

Columbus group to stage Pirates of Penzance performance

A Columbus home talent group announces an early Pirates of Penzance production to prepare the public for the opera. Seymour Dem notes the event aims to draw attendees and showcase local talent.

Columbus

Water mains laid on Fourth Street for all buildings

Water mains are being installed along Fourth Street between Jackson and Washington to create connections for every building on the block. The street will be asphalted in the spring after the mains are laid.

Fourth Street Jackson Washington

Hunters Return From Tunnelton Trip With Sixty Three Mallards

Rod and Gun Adam Daugherty Henry Bless ing and Dr Lopp of Columbus hunted near Tunnelton and returned home last night after killing sixty three mallard ducks and other game. Last evening Charles McCollie and wife of East Columbus had a buggy wheel torn off their rig after a collision while driving in the city. no injuries were reported to either party.

Chas. McCollie East Columbus

Hicks and Grace Alexander Named in Local Notice

A. G. Hicks and his wife with Miss Grace Alexander of Franklin appear in a brief local notice. The fragment confirms their association with a civil matter or event described in the readable portion.

Grace Alexander Franklin Wwe

Youth Over Street Loafing Hinders City Progress

The writer urges local youth to gather at the YMCA rooms for better city benefits. The piece notes a winter schedule from the Pennsylvania Company Wil tot may gain popularity and hints some trains could be discontinued. Mentions Colin Wells, Ed Arnold, Will Beatty, Fred Gline, Nathan Underwood, and Frank Drake visiting Seymou to see lady friends. The city treasurer Sibley’s child recovered from scarlet fever and quarantine was lifted Saturday.

John Wells Ed Arnold Will Beatty Fred Gline Nathan Underwood Frank Drake Seymou Sibley

Bedford visit of Monon officers sparks local improvements

The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway general officers led by Gen Samuel Thomas visited Bedford for an inspection voyage. The party included W H McDoel vice president and GM, George K Lowell general superintendent, and Ford Hall chief engineer. They toured the local stone quarries as plans for large improvements were announced. William Thompson of Amity and Gideon Shultz were among those hosted, with the group bound for Nebraska that evening.

Chicago Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Bedford Samuel Thomas New York W.H. McDoel George K. Lowell Ford Hall

Marriage of Miss Ruby Woollen to Dr. J Alfred Moore

The marriage was solemnized at the bride’s home by Dr I P Marshall with Judge Woollen ill keeping the ceremony intimate. The couple left on the late train for Richmond to visit relatives before moving to Washington D C where the groom has set up residence.

Shipman P.C.C St.l Sellersburg Ruby Woollen J. Alfred Moore Judge Woollen The Presbyterian Church Mrs. Moore Richmond Mr. Moore Washington D. C Franklin Star

Burnett couple host Edinburg Mandolin Club

Mr and Mrs Wm Burnett will entertain the Edinburg Mandolin Club tomorrow evening. The Pennsylvania section men repaired the switch at the ice plant. The new J. M. I winter timetable goes into effect next Sunday the 28th.

Mrs. Wm. Burnett Edinburg Mandolin Club Pennsylania Section

Street Commissioner's Crew Clears City Streets

The street commissioner and a large force of men were busy today cleaning the streets. Editor E. A. Remy of the Seymour Republican visited Seymour yesterday at his parents home on 5th Street.

E. A. Remy The Seymour

Ladies Aid Society Meeting to Complete Roster

The Ladies' Aid Society Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans meets tonight to perfect the organization and finish the official roster.

All Veterans and Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Aid Society Sons of Veterans

Township charity rows highlight loafers and street work proposal

Township trustees report a rise in aid orders as winter nears with 42 total in a week. Critics urge making loafers earn aid by street work to fix deteriorating city streets.

Kid McCoy Denied YMCA Gym Membership in Dayton Report

Dayton report from the Associated Press says Kid McCoy was training at the YMCA Hall but the claim is denied. The Indianapolis News recalls McCoy as a former patron of the Insidnapolis YMCA gym where his early amateur effort prompted inquiry into his background and led to his membership application being rejected because professionals are barred from amateur facilities.

Dayton Associated Press Kid McCoy Y. M.C Insidnapolis Association Selby Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium Indianapolis News

Fastest Mail Train Inaugurated On Santa Fe Line

The fast mail service was inaugurated yesterday with daily departures from Kansas City at 2 30 AM. It will deliver local and eastern mails to western Kansas towns about twelve hours earlier than before and improve westward connections. The run to Newton Ran. reaches forty two miles per hour, claimed as the fastest mail train in the country.

Santa Fe Kansas City Kansas Newton

Zeigler and Barnes Wed in Evening Ceremony

Clarence Zeigler and Mattie Barnes were married at Rev Curtiss's residence last evening at 6 30 oclock. The only attendees were Martie Zeigler the groom's sister maid of honor and C N Bruce the best man. They proceeded to a home on Fourth Street between Pearl and Sycamore to begin married life. Zeigler works for John Crump and is described as straightforward. Best wishes for a prosperous future are extended.

Clarence Zeigler Mattie Barnes Curtiss Martie Zeigler C. N. Bruce Fourth Street Pearl Sycamore Zeigler John Crump

Aluminum nozzle shatters in test at 110 pounds

In Indianapolis a new aluminum nozzle failed during a test at 110 pounds causing it to fly apart. Local Lloyds agents report a gradual loss of business in Indianapolis. The final risk remains the mammoth When block, rescued by local agents.

Lloyds Indianapolis

Mrs. Wm. Taylor Improves After Illness on East Fifth

Mrs. Wm. Taylor of East Fifth street who has been ill for some time is slowly improving.

Wm. Taylor East Fifth Street

Prize Drawh Dy Ja Beats Mrs Brisben in Board Case

In a county court Cain is found guilty and sentenced to thirty one days in jail for failing to pay a $26 board bill to Mrs Brisben a widow. The case raises questions about a new law offering protection to innkeepers.

Death of Cora Litikan Mreg near town

Cora Litikan Mreg, aged several years, died yesterday at the Chay Bill farm residence four miles north of town. The funeral is set for tomorrow at the home at x0 oclock with Rev. G L Curtiss officiating. Burial will follow at Garland Brook. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stemberger.

Litikan Mreg Cora Chay G. L. Curtiss Garland Brook Mrs. Litlikan Is Mrs John Stemberger

Sunday Church Services Under Full Attendance

Rev Schofield preached both morning and evening at the Christian church with the Parable of the Ten Virgins as the evening text. The Christian Endeavor held its first Sunday evening service. At the M E Church both services were largely attended with Revs Lewis of Moore's Hill in the morning and the regular pastor in the evening. The Lord's Supper was administered after the morning service. Services will continue at seven thirty each night this week.

Tian Ser Schofield The Christian Church Christian Endeavor M. E. Church Lewis Moore’s Hill

Weather Summary for Washington and Indiana

The report notes fair conditions in Washington and Indiana with colder temperatures. Northern areas stay cool while southern parts become notably colder, with northerly winds prevailing.

WashineTon Nov Indiana

Prominent Drugist to Marry Society Lady This Holiday

A quiet whisper reports the marriage of a noted young druggist and a society lady from the north side of the city to take place before the holidays.

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Seventh Street Union Wilson New Township G. A. R. Hall Mrs. Love, Stevens L. A Mesdames Lou B. Stevens Fuller Swift Will Dodge James Arnold KR. F. Gottschalk Cora Henry Mary Rill JW. Prey G. H. Dennison B. M. Hutchins Ida Shultz Bad Bill Brown Edith Mosbaugh Ada Taylor Wm. Brown, Jr Brown Wilbur Robinson Brakeman Gee Jeter Louisville Stevens South Mail Gibson Reformatory Jeffersonville Robinson and Comstock Goon Seymour Dem Rod and Adam Daugherty Henry Blessing Tunnelton Sey Mat Oe Eade Mr. McCollie A. G. Hicks Pennsylvania Company Monon Wm. ‘Thompson Amity Gideon Shultz Nebraska Zed T. W. Woollen Jewell’s Art Overstreet Colum bus—Franklin Star Congressman Overstreet E A Remy Adolph Strauss Jack Rush E. A. Remy of Nettie Levy Muncie Ing L. Silverman and Family Dr. Rice Emma Piel John Fellows Walesboro MR Sweeney Sam Levy St. Louis Gus Remy Elizabethtown Dick Gaston Z. T. Sweeney Chnis 7Th St Mr. Sweeney the Kid and Bers McCoy Fred Stillingar Otto Turkey Base Miles Mra Brisben Washington Street Toohey Bill Farm
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