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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1897

Page

4

Local Notes and Small News Items From Ogilville

Community snippets report Mr Ford selling geese and eggs, Charlie Stader’s growing goose trade, Bing Smith building a new house and barn, and Mr Swank’s daughter to wed. Eddie Ward arrives home from Indianapolis with typhoid fever, Ada Donner visits Anderson, editor Adams in town, and postmaster changes in Taylorsville and Ogilville. Alameda Clinic hosts a billiard tournament with 32 entrants. George Skraining injures a foot, and William Krings is preparing for duties.

Te Thiaver Bing Smith Wm. Swank Christian Church Ogilville Eddie Ward Indianapolis

Sheriff Intervenes in Shelby County Car Load Return

A telegram from Shelby County Sheriff prompted local action to repossess a carload of goods held here. Shelbyville officials arrived at midnight and arranged the vehicle’s return to Shelbyville. Edward Tilden of Chicago, secretary of the Committee of Private Bankers, supplied a report analyzing 1894–1896 bank calls and closures across national, state, saving, and private banks.

Cox Shelby County Shelbyville Edward Tilden Chicago United States Eckles

New Bicycle Livery at J. A. Georges in Washington Street

Notice announces the Columbus Gas Light and Wake Co stockholders annual election of five directors on Monday April 19 at the office 312 Washington Street. Polls open 2 to 4 p.m. C M Keller secretary dated April 9 1897.

Norice Columbus Gas Light and Wake Co Washington Street C. M. Keller Sxc

Stove Wood Sale At Handle Factory Corner Store

Advertises stove wood from the Handle Factory at 14th and California, WAL. Sells to any city area with prices stated as right. Contact Arthur Meeks Harrison at telephone 173.

14Th California Wal Arthur ‘Meeks

Eastertide Woolen Suit Styles Shown by Lienberger

The advertisement promotes exclusive Eastertide suiting with a wide woolen stock. It urges custom tailoring over ready-made suits, claiming only a tailor can provide the ideal pattern and fit. Lienberger, Tailor and Furnisher, invites connoisseurs to choose from many patterns and designs.

Passover Opens with Eight Day Celebration Week

Jeanette Frost and Herbert Hogue drew prizes for selling Mystic Midgets tickets. Frost sold 26 tickets and Hogue 22. The girl won a fan and the day’s prize was a leather dressing case.

Jeanette Frost Herbert Hogue Herbert

Fowler Berristers Very Happy

The April 15 note says the current circuit court term has more criminal and civil cases than ever. Two horse thieves, three slander cases, and several divorces will be tried soon while all lawyers stay busy and content.

Fowlers

May Day Party Announced By Local Society Ladies

A May Day party will be given by Miss Daisy Shane, Miss Katherine Crump, Miss Flora Crump, Miss Nettie Crump, Miss Mary Keyes, Miss Sallie Stanisfer and Miss Elizoeth Ruddick in the city hall on Monday May 4. It had also been announced as a dancing party for April 30. The event is touted as one of the swellest society affairs of the season.

Daisy Shane Katherine Crump Flora Crump Nettie Crump Mary Keyes Sallie Stanisfer Elizoeth Ruddick

Cash Grocer Promises Low Prices on Cash Purchases

An advertized case outlines cash discounts reducing losses from credit sales. It promotes staple and fancy groceries with quick delivery across the city from Lee Loy of Belvedere Block.

Lee Loy Belvedere Block

Cleveland and Indians Club Tie In Indianapolis Ninth

Thursday the Cleveland and Indianapolis Clubs played to a 6 6 tie at Indianapolis after nine innings. McKean praised Cleveland fielding and warned Indianapolis to carry multiple pitchers into the championship season. The writer argues a strong start is crucial and predicts a tough three week battle to settle pitching roles.

Cleveland Indianapolis

Soups and Dumplings from Stallbuths Kitchen

A rustic recipe excerpt describes Saturday soup from Star's Kitchen using bones beef veal mutton or fowl boiled with extras like canned corn onions stewed tomatoes and caramel for color. It adds potato dumplings made from grated potatoes water and flour seasoned with pepper salt and onions. Liver fried as cutlets uses egg coating and crackers served with tomatoes.

DRY HANDLE WOOD 112 Cards for $1 at J A George's

The Citizens Telephone Co offers free town connections with all county towns. Subscribers may contact the Manager for rates and terms as service is advertised with a guarantee of best service.

The Citizens Telephone Co

Star Office Offers Busles and Job Work

For any kind of a cut for your bus iness come to the STAR office. Call on the Star for job work.

The Star Office

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James Ford Mr. Ford Charlie Stader Stahihuth’s Ada Donner Wm. Donner Anderson Adams Edinburg Tribune Lady Friends Wm. Stevens Senate George Cook Taylorsville Gaston Fulp Senator Fairbanks Alameda Clinic Beck Will Lincoln George Skraining Madison J. A. Georges Washingtonst Stockholders Meeting Harrison Telephone Lienberger Fowler Berristers Paas Stahlhuth White House Hirth’s George’s Stahl Ruth Baseball Notes McKean Stallbuth’s Star's Kitchen Tin Star Fiegenbaums Irwin’s Bank Block Svea A Lehman’s: ‘Store Dunpington Vane. Calvert Dunnington Wallace Reddun Scottis Washington Citizens Telephonee Co Palmers Garland Central—169 WM. Andrson Boot and Shoe Maker Sixth Street Wash Ington Franklin Bell Phone Anp
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