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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1898
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads like a city notice with names and ward references. It mentions Hartman of the Third ward and "Will Ryan" with unclear context. The readable portion suggests a local administrative or personal notice but key details are missing.
A fragmentary text notes confusion over debt and policy mentions tied to local governance. The garbled lines reference citizens, officials, and upheaval surrounding fiscal matters without clear details or outcomes.
A garbled wartime style notice lists candidates for Barthelomew County offices subject to Republican nomination or convention. Names include James PCR, Albert Po Owens for recorder, IvIn, Ven Balley for sheriff, Scott Elzea, Henry Howe, and Chate ersdorn for commissioner, with township and district references and undisclosed dates.
The fragment refers to baseball activity with phrases about evenings at Pfeifer and mornings at AG station. lacks clear dates teams or events. No concrete names or outcomes are provided.
Edinburg residents and guests are noted arriving and departing for visits. Charles Pedigrew returns from Indianapolis. Harry Scholler visits Edinburg. Will Pfeifer comes from Indianapolis to visit friends and relatives. Several residents plan trips to Franklin and Murphysboro. A baker named John Scott was thrown from a wagon as a horse bolted near Washington Street, suffering facial injuries.
Yesterday substantial progress on curbing was noted as Ayres Asphalt Company began street work. Various local names appear in updates on votes, marriages, travels, and farm preparations as residents discuss the week’s events and upcoming elections.
Miss Ping of Columbus aged twenty four died in April 1835 after long illness. She joined the Christian church at fourteen and lived a devout life. Her death is mourned by William and Martha Ping and the community.
Men of the various committees vote to elect Salmond in the second round and Collins in the first, awarding positions on the committees.
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