01 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
1
The item mentions a widely praised spring remedy with many cured claims and physician endorsement. Several residents including Wm Schafisall and Henry Mundt with Miss Schaffstall are noted in Columbus on business and social plans. Walker Sullivan hauled lumber to Columbus this week.
Adams and American Express Inc announce the consolidation of their offices at Franklin, moving key operations into a single shared location to streamline administration and services. The move affects staff, customer access, and local operations.
Lillian Kennedy appears in a long running comedy in a duel role Ruth Homewebb and Mabel Hawthorne with a late third act Page. The production features songs medleys and dances and promises a guaranteed attraction for theatergoers to secure seats tomorrow night.
A janitor of the East Columbus school came to town about seven yesterday morning to buy groceries for his family. While shopping he realized he had the schoolhouse keys in his pocket, a mix up that caused a moment of hustle and bustle.
In a humorous Tit Bits exchange Johnny and Tommy discuss the sea trade. Johnny notes whalebone as a useful product from whales while Tommy answers sealing wax from seals, reflecting a playful primer on marine goods.
Last Saturday Gus Whipker and his daughter escaped injury when a runaway team belonging to John Dahn charged at their spring wagon as they returned to Clifty township from the city. The whip crashed the wagon badly but no serious damage or injuries occurred. the horses were later stopped and found unhurt.
Office ad highlights all kinds of job work and the advantages of advertising in the STAR. Large Hilger Strauss Co. display urges readers to consider the benefits of placing notices and promotions.
Ladies genuine dongola lace shoe all solid priced 75e with new stock in sizes 23 to 6 at J A Newton's one price cash shoe store 313 Washington street. Also a good driver or general purpose horse for sale from the Orinoco Hotel. Weekly subscription list growing. order the paper by sending your name.
Local items report on baptisms in Walesboro and theatre etiquette at Franklin opera house. Edinburg Tribune praises Foy show as high class. Muncie News notes McNaughton injured, Franklin past fashion at theaters, and a few ads including a $600 house offer. Brooks Brothers patent incubator cited as improvement.
The Star announces a summer Seward Special with a popular lady in Columbus as prize winner, and reports last night’s vote up to five o clock. The ad market notes 4278 businessmen are patrons of new days, with Swan as prime advertising spot.
Mrs. E. A. King and Mrs. Maggie Van Harlenverg of Indianapolis visit friends in the city. A. C. White goes to Indianapolis as a Grand Lodge delegate. Ed Winterburg and S. Ex. Adams were in Columbus. Mrs. Weaver visits Columbus relatives. Miss Mable Prosser returns from Columbus. Mrs. McSweeney travels to North Vernon to see her father. Mrs. Lehman attends missionary convention in Indianapolis. Mrs. Boor passes through from New Castle to Osgood. Others head to Indianapolis or northward. A marriage license issued to Lon Cunningham and Maggie Rice. A 126th anniversary gathering for Mrs. Robert Gibson. T. A. Moore files assault complaint against Bob Wilson. G. A. R. committee to promote encampment. 13 delegates to Richmond. effort to bring 1898 encampment here.
Marshal Schooler escorted prisoners to the police court when a detainee bolted and darted into Crum's old brick yard. The marshal quickly pursued and captured him. the man was brought into court unharmed.
In Indiana the state charged John Wright with drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He pled guilty and paid a fine plus costs totaling $15. Isaac Landers and Walter Weddle faced disturbing the peace. they pled not guilty and a trial was scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. WanTep offers a fortune telling camp at 613 Washington Street Rebennack's block from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
Our weekly seeks readers and writers at all post offices in the county and Brown County. People interested should write us to join a network of agents and correspondents delivering the paper and reports.
A crowd of citizens phoned in reports from the Gypsie Camp and learned the fate awaiting them last night as events unfolded in the settlement.
Union Pacific ignores traffic associations while Lehigh Valley shows February earnings of 155 221 64. Southern Pacific and Santa Fe plan transfer of two divisions. Chicago Railway Association will continue. Kinney and Kinney remain in the insurance business with leading companies. 13612 Get Redding's latest in pictures. County received back.
George E Ellis operates as wallpaper and room mouldings supplier. Legal notices include Andrew Brazel v Eva Brazel and Aultman Miller & Co. vs Silas An son on note. Desia Sowers sues Mollie Gentry for slander seeking 1000 dollars. The Society Circle meets this afternoon at Mrs Dan Crow. John Clouse, wealthy Hawcreek township resident, dies near Hope aged about seventy after lagrippe and heart trouble. emigrated from North Carolina and lived in the county many years.
The city reports two Mormon elders canvassing for converts with delays noted as No. 107 one hour late and No. 18 forty five minutes late. An editor was entertained by fine music via telephone from Officer McCalip’s residence and a request to be favored often. Call on the Star for job work.
Price list shows wheat at 80 to 82 cents a bushel, corn 20 cents, oats 19 to 20 cents, timothy hay 9.60 per ton baled, 9.00 loose, clover 8.00 baled or 7.50 loose per ton, clover seed 3.75 per bushel English 3.60 red. Livestock at 2.50 to 3.25 per hundred for cattle, hogs 3.40 per hundred, horses 5 to 100 per head. Fowls pullets 6 cents per pound, hens 6, roosters 3, ducks 6, turkeys 74, butter 7 to 10 cents, eggs 7, lard 5. Flour 2.60 per 100 pounds, brand 60 cents per 100 pounds.
Market data lists cattle bulls and lambs with prices from 2.50 to 8.25, veal calves 3.00 to 5. A note cites No. 2 Red wheat at 24. Bos. Bartholomew County postmaster recommendations names a list of towns and officials including Stevens Boner Spaugh Fulp Harber Robertson Newsom Kennedy Brougher Wright Huffer Taylor Wantland Clapp Davis and others. The item mentions Redding's new ideas in pi graphs and Rev Fisher to conduct a service at Glifty German Lutheran Church in English next.
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