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17 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 17, 1897
Page
1
Our Man About Town Sees City Sights and Depot Scramble
The our man about town recounts a whimsical day with two women missing a train at a depot and rushing to catch it as bystanders signal. He praises the lawn between City Hall and the fire department, noting cropped grass and potted plants. A climb to the clock tower at the courthouse yields a fine city view and a popular spot for Brown County visitors.
New Suit Filed in Circuit Court Over Note and Mortgage
The Etna Life Insurance Co. filed a suit in circuit court against Albert B. Reeves and Pontha A. Reeves on a note and mortgage for $4,000. Charles E. Barrett represents the plaintiff. Eugene McCauley of Home Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was in the city visiting insurance firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Life Insurance. Co
Albert B. Reeves
Pontha A. ‘Reeves
Charles E. Barrett
Eugene ‘McCauley
Home Mutual Fire Insurance
Coalifornia
Yester
Pension Reissue Halves Payments for James Hampton
James Hampton long time pensioner faces halved benefits under a new reissue. He must repay all overdrawn amounts, delaying his next check until 1912. His brother Willis Hempton of Taylorsville also expects a delayed pension, with both brothers seeking a further reissue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hampton
Jas. Hampton
Nashville
Brown County
Hampton
Willis Hempton
Taylorsville
Popular Columbus Lady Prize Wheel Votes Tallied
The Star reports the contest results for the most popular lady in Columbus tied to the prize wheel as of 5 o'clock last evening. Names listed include Lou Stadier Susie Coons Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Emma Moore Jessie McLeod Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Maud Belle and Sadie Leach with several entries marked as Withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lou Stadier
Susie Coons
Anna Tooley
Dot Matthews
Emma Moore
Jessie McLeod
Tone Vorts
AL Hattie May
Kate Rubbottom
Hazel Gysie
Bertha Lay
Maud Belle
Sadie Leach
In Memory Carry Lang Sibley April 1896
In memory of Carry Lang Sibley who departed life April 16 1896 the verse describes a sister daughter mother and wife cherished by loved ones. It speaks of virtue happiness burdens and faith with a prayerful note that she rests with God while remembered in glory and song by H. K. V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang Sibley
H. K V
Bad Boys and Eggs Near the Depot
Yesterday Agent Smith and City Marshal Schooler dispersed a group of youths near the depot who had cut a hole in a poultry car to steal eggs. One youth was led away for a stern lecture and promised future good behavior. The area is said to be infested with troublesome boys needing supervision to prevent mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agent Smith
Marshall
Marshal Schooler
Singer Agent Returns to Indianapolis State Agent Worth
Local items note Will Smith and other residents traveling through Indianapolis yesterday. Prof. Gentry's monkey China performs in a touring show at Washington and Eleventh Streets with a waterproof tent, featuring riding stunts and somersaults. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agent Worth
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Indianapolis
Will Smith
Old Vernon
Fred Lincoln
East
Orinoco Furniture Co
Gentry
China
Washington and
Eleventh Sts
Thompson's Colt and Local Happenings Report
Ex sheriff Vince Thompson guides a lively fourteen year old colt on a ten block trek, choosing to lead rather than drive. Nearby updates note sleigh plans, a barber resignation, a drag for Donner Mining Co, a fire alarm issue, Lott restaurant business, twin infant photographs, Mrs Wright's slow recovery, and a water works interior whitewash.
Hope Battles Whooping Cough Epidemic
Public health reports say Hope faces a severe whooping cough outbreak with over 100 cases and several child deaths. Eastern Hawcreek township contributes many cases as no abatement is seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawcreek
Prospective Weddings Reported For Local Notables
A Sey mour lady and Max Eckman of Cabn's clothing House are rumored to wed in early June. George Lipps the cigar maker also plans marriage soon. Edward H. Godfrey and Miss Elizabeth Lipps will wed next Wednesday at Rev. Father Oster’s residence with a small family ceremony. The couple will set up home near N C Spurgin on north Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lipps
Edward H. Godfrey
Elizabeth Lipps
Father Oster
N. C
Peach remark leads to a playful misunderstanding
A Columbus dry goods clerk relates a humorous incident where a young man visiting his female companion failed to grasp the joke until she called him “awful slow about tasting good fruit,” revealing the lighthearted misfire of a flirtatious evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Dry Goods
Bargains Offered on Hartsville and Columbus Properties
Ten acres with two story house and barn in Hartsville to trade for Columbus property or farm. Also a dwelling with barn and full lot in Columbus offered cheap with small down payment or monthly terms. Inquiries directed to 154te E. H. Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartsville
Columbus
E. H. Kinney
Hope imposes curfew as railroad work resumes
The curfew ordinance took effect in Hope on Thursday night. Section hands from Franklin are in the city performing railroad work. Trains operated on schedule from the 7th Street station yesterday. local notices mention various daily activities and minor incidents including transportation and street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Franklin
7Th Street
Funeral of Mrs Nannie Koll meyer
The funeral for Mrs Nannie Koll meyer was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from the family residence. Rev Trautman conducted the services in English. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Stokes
Pennsylvania Co
City
Campbell
Edgar McSweeney
Hartford City
Larrebee
Lizzie
Madison
Dr. Stott
North Vernon
Wm. Brockman
Brownstown
Scales
Columbus
Bloomfield
Nannie Kollmeyer
Velock
Trautman
Gentry Found Guilty in Assault Case
Mrs. Docia Showers prosecuted against Mrs. Gentry of Hope for assault and battery. Justice Palmer presided. Gentry convicted and fined one dollar plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docia Showers
Gentry
Hope
Hull Trades for Goose Egg Settings and Local Updates
Thomas Hull reports Columbus Iron Mfg Co business to be good and notes full time work. Crump electric light area installation progresses with lights expected to connect within a week or ten days. Jack Curtiss, once seriously ill, shows marked improvement and briefly ventured outside yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hull
Columbus Iron Mfg. Co
Tey
Crump
Train Delayed By Hot Box And Coach Change At Station
A passenger train arrived about fifteen to twenty minutes late Friday due to a hot box. The coach was laid off and a new coach attached. Attorney Wm. Waltman planned to haul fruit trees to his Brown County farm today and is building a growing fruit operation. North school pupils delivered a pleasant program yesterday afternoon and Miss Clark was praised for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Waltman
Brown County
Waltman
The
North School
Miss Clark
Gentry Animal Show Promoted By Feltas And Tabor
R M Feltas and W H Tabor were in the city yesterday advertising the Gentry Animal Show, which appears here next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Feltas
W. H. Tabor
Gentry Animal Show
Diamond Special train carries few passengers on return trip
The Diamond Special running from Louisville to this city carried very few passengers on its return journey. The train was under the charge of Conductor Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Miller
Miss Mary-Halter of near guest of Miss Marie McG
Miss Mary Halter of nearby residence is the guest of Miss Marie McGavran at her home. The visit highlights social exchange between families and local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary- ‘Halter
Near
Marie
Davis and Hartman Ship Poultry to New York Over Big Four
Davis and Hartman yesterday shipped a carload of poultry to New York via the Big Four. Ball Jas Werner Southern Indiana Special Agent for the Standard Oil Company was in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis and Hartman
New York
Ball
Jas. Werner
Southern
Indiana
Standard
Gap Cannins Tackle and Goods and Turtle Soup Ad
Advertisement listing Gap Cannins as a headquarters for fishing tackle and baseball goods and a separate note for Turtle Soup event on Saturday night at Frank Everroth with address 1532.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap
H. Cannins
Frank Everroth
Tanning firm veteran Horace Ferris to move family to New York
Horace Ferris long associated with Ww Mooney & Sons tannery plans to relocate to New York with his family. He will join Mooney Co in some capacity. Local notices mention German dyes at Stahluths and ads from Ten presentative business men offering bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ferris
Ww. W. Mooney & Sons
New York
Mooney
Sran
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