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13 Apr 1897
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Columbus Star in Columbus, Indiana
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1897
Page
1
Popular Columbus prize wheel votes counted at five
The Star presents votes for the most popular Columbus lady in the prize wheel up to five o'clock last evening listing many entrants including Susie Coons Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Emma Moore Jessie McLeod Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Ivy Dunlap and others. Ben Salinger of Jeffersonville and Dr. F D Norton of Petersville are noted social visitors alongside a Globe Savings Bank advertisement tied to Governor Altgeld and the University of Illinois history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Susie Coons
Ludo Anna Tooley
Dot Matthews
Emma Moore
Jessie McLeod
Lone Voris
Hattie May
Kate Rubbottom
Hazel Gysie
Bertha Lay
Ivy Dunlap
Ben Thomas
Maud Belle
Sadie Leach
Receiver Appointed for Anderson Democrat Printing Co
On April 11 stockholder John G. Campbell secured the appointment of J. J. Nettersville as receiver for the Anderson Democrat printing company. Campbell says debts totaling 3299 are overdue and will be sued. The firm publishes daily and weekly editions. stockholders include Campbell and Manson U and Sylvester Johnson. assets appear to exceed liabilities and a reorganization is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andberson
John GC. Campbell
J. J. Nettersville
Anderson Democrat Printing Company
Campbell
J. G C. Campbell
Manson U
Sylvester Johnson
Milinery Opening at Silverman’s This Week
A new millinery shop opens at Silverman’s with showings Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 14613. The event marks a local fashion offer with three days of hats and headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverman’s
Draymen Thrive Amid Local Business Boom and Betsy News
Local commodity trade buzz as draymen report strong work and shops prepare to open. Ballads of a new store, a millinery sale at the White House, and a bicycle repair shop on Fourth Street appear alongside railway chatter and a murder trial in Orange County. The week features auctions, church services, and several city updates including mayoral rumors and a prominent painter finishing Capt William J. Lucas's Washington Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Capt Wm. J. Lucas
Washington Street
Tom
McKinley
Ladies Auxiliary Called Meeting At Association Parlors
The Ladies Auxiliary to the R R Y M C A will meet at 2 30 PM in the association parlors to consider member applications. All members should attend. Mrs. Fred Donner, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Donner
Marriage License Issue Surfaces for Six Couples
Phillip Geitz and Ella May Moore appear on a marriage license list along with David Brady and Maggie Ward William D Wells and Clara Kimble. The notice names three couples issued licenses in a regional filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Geitz
Ella May Moore
David Brady
Maggie Ward
William D. Wells
Clara Kimble
Lou Moore and Co to Open New Shoe Store in Irwin Building
Irwin Building on Washington Street will host the new shoe store Lou Moore and Co. Preparations are underway and the business is expected to open in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Moore and Co
Irwin
Washington Street
Geitz and Moore Wed at Waymansville Residence
Phil Geitz and Miss Ella Moore were married on Sunday at Waymansville in the home of Dr. W. H. Banks. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Marqueth and the Star extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Geitz
Ella Moore
Waymansville
W. H. Banks
Marqueth
Marie
Banks
Convict Train Passes Through City With 832 Convicts
A state penitentiary train carrying 832 convicts passed through yesterday morning at ten ten without stopping after taking water at Rockford. The train had seven coaches and appeared to carry mostly young men. John Petilliot and Cyrus Brown, both life convicts, likely passed through Columbus for the last time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
John Petilliot
Cyrus Brown
Columbus
White House Carpets and Mattings Hit Rock Bottom Prices
New line of carpets and mattings arrives at White House with unusually low prices. Deal highlights budget options for home decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Pancakes and Frying Dishes From An Old Household Receipt
Lightly beat six eggs with salt and stir in a pint of flour adding enough milk for thin batter. Fry in butter on a hot griddle, flip when brown, serve hot with butter sugar and cinnamon. Dish For Breast uses bread soaked in egg and milk, fried brown. Liver fried in butter with onion and a flour roux, Saratoga potatoes served. Bean Sour soaks beans, boils with salt pork, pepper and celery, served with onion slices.
Residents Journey In and Out Of Town on a Busy Day
A list of residents and visitors includes Pik, Miss Daisy Bowman, and Mr and Mrs Van DeEnde returning to Indianapolis and Louisville. Several others travel between Indianapolis, Edinburg, Seymour, Shelbyville, Flat Rock, Waymansville, and Franklin with brief visits noted. Standby travelers include Miss Donner, Mr Hickey, Ed Mooney, Mrs Faust, and Hon W T Newton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Bowman
Indianapolis
van DeEnde
Louisville
Lillie Donner
Harry Schooler
Edinburg
D. M
Hickey
Ed. Mooney
Joe Wooley
Tflatrock
Phillip Geitz
Waymansville
Gertrude Crig
Agents at every post office urged for Bartholomew farms
The Weekly Star urges farmers to support the paper and asks readers to write an agent at every post office in Bartholomew and adjoining counties, pledging effort and expense to serve their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stara_ paper
Bartholomew
Waymansville Sunday Wedding Seals Quick Marriage
The ceremony at Dr Banks residence in Waymansville joined Philip Geitz and Miss Ella Moore at 5 p m Sunday. Geitz, a clerk for G H Vonfange Co, and Moore, daughter of Mrs John Story, wed without parental notice and plan to reside in the city as Geitz continues in his job. The Star offers its blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Banks
Waymansville
Philip Geitz
Ella Moore
Geitz
G. H. Vonfange Cov
Miss Moore
John VY. Story
Lost money reward notice from Patterson for $74
A reward is offered for the return of seventy four dollars lost yesterday morning between a business location the post office and the courthouse. The amount consisted of five twenty dollar bills one ten dollars four five dollar bills and four one dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Police
Bencety Patterson
Pocket book lost by Mrs Bellville Hughes in Indianapolis
Mrs Bellville Hughes moving to Indianapolis to join her husband misplaced a pocket book containing $20 the only money she has. Citizens are urged to return it to the police or mayor as she cannot meet losses. A hospital card notes Mary Clark’s discharge from the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane was recalled due to nervous behavior after two calm weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellville Hughes
Indianapolis
Mary Clark
Central Indiana
Ind
Sik
F. Edeniarter
Madison Travel Salesman Cited as Rainmaker
John Brisben of Madison, a traveling salesman, was in the city yesterday. Frank Norton said Brisben’s presence caused yesterday morning rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vail
Q. BP. Lesh Paper Co
Indianapolis
John Brisben
Madison
Frank Norton
George and Ellis Wallpaper and Mouldings HQ
George and Ellis operates as a headquarters for wallpaper and room mouldings offering a range of designs and finishes for home interiors. The store markets decorative papers and moulding trims for walls and ceilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George &. Ellis
New Short Stories Planned for Star Office Publication
The STAR office announces a forthcoming continued story and occasional new short tales. Manuscripts will be completed before publication and set by the paper's compositors, distinguishing from typical place matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAR
Harrison man strikes Kansas land deal then contends with oil finds
John W Bright of Harrison township swapped a 38 acre farm for 160 acres in Kansas with a $300 mortgage. He sold belongings, sent his family to a brother nearby, and worked for Fred Dinkins at 75 cents a day to finance the move in 1895. A month ago cork oil was found on adjacent land, and he has since been offered $10,000 for the Kansas tract. This is luck for a Bartholomew boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bright
Harrison Township
Kansas
Bright
Fred Dinkins
Bartholomew Boy
Will Crane Accepts Post at Star Office
Will Crane has accepted a position with the Star office and commenced work yesterday morning as a type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Crane
Star Office
Stove Wood Offer From Handle Factory Corner 14th and California
J Arthur Meeks advertises stove wood at the Handle Factory located at 14th and California streets. Wood is sold by the cord at the factory or delivered anywhere in the city with competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th
California
Wilk
J. Arthur Meeks
New boot and shoe store opening in Indianapolis
Lou Moore and Co will open a boot and shoe store on Washington street in the Republican headquarters building on April 29. They boast a large stock of latest fashions, cash sales, and competitive prices locally. Partners include Meyers of Cincinnati and well known local approval follows. James Sprague and wife and James Taylor with families depart Morgan County after visiting Officer Harry Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Moore and Co
Washington
Republican Headquarter
Indiana
Indianapolis
Lou Moore
Mr. Meyers
Cincinnati
James Sprague
Harry Jackson
James Taylor
Morgan County
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