Local notes and social items from town dated April 26
Frank Crump arrives from the south and Jerry Dunlap returns home. Mrs. Kate Woods visits Mrs. Tom Snyder in Franklin Street. Charles Moyer pleads guilty to a charge against his brother Frank and pays the usual fine. Fire alarm traced to wire stringers across city lines. Anna Boyer returns to Shelbyville after ten days with the Overlanders. Andrew Hilger remains critically ill but conscious. Alameda Club invites members for a progressive cinch game on Thursday, April 59. Mrs. Henry Eckleberry heads to Birmingham to reach her dying mother in Alabama. Patram’s delivery wagon horse injures only slightly. shafts broken. Mullen Sc hall & Co withdraws $977,000 in gold bars for Europe, Paris steamer to carry gold and 545,000 ounces of silver. Kidder Peabody to ship $500,000 gold.
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New York
Mullen Schall & Co
Assay Office
Europe
Paris
Kidder Peabody & Co
Boston
Northbound train arrival noted for J N Marsh
J N Marsh arrived on the northbound train yesterday. The brief item records a passenger arrival with no additional details or context.
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J. N. Marsh
Big Fire Destroys Iowa Elevator in Peoria Loss Near 200000
Fire swept the Iowa elevator at Peoria owned by the Iowa Elevator Company, gutting a 400000 bushel structure. Loss estimated around 200000 with 75000 insurance. About 100000 bushels of grain valued at 50000 and thirty box cars burned. Origin of the fire unknown.
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Aearias
Iowa
Iowa Elevator Company
Endeavor Society Hosts Old Folks Social at Tabernacle
The Endeavor society held an old folks social at the Tabernacle last night. Eight good number attended and the event was enjoyed by all.
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Tabernacle
Jety
Former city man charged with embezzlement at Madison
George B. Everroad, formerly of this city and secretary of the Madison Electric Road and Light Co., is reported in Madison to have left for parts unknown after a charge of embezzling about $150 surfaced. Attorney Albert E. Clashman, connected with Everroad, left town and knew nothing of the charge or Everroad’s present whereabouts.
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Madison Courier
Columbus
the Star
George B. Everroad
Madison Electric Road and Light Company
Albert E. Clashman
Everroad
A Dog Pulls Wagon With Boy Along Fourth Street
A familiar sight to residents along Fourth street shows a clever bird dog hitched to a wagon, pulling its master. The dog belongs to Johnny Davis's young son and is highly prized for its intelligence. Belle's of Blackville.
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Fourth Street
Johnny Davis
Monetary dividends declared for creditors of insolvent banks
Washington April 26 The Controller of the Currency declares cash dividends for creditors of several insolvent National Banks. amounts include 30 percent for the First National Bank of Olympia 8 percent for the First National Bank of Bedford City 30 percent for the First National Bank of Larned 7 percent for Merchants National Bank of Detroit and 2 percent for the First National Bank of Vernon Texas.
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Washington
Fist National Bank of
Wise Buyers White Flyers News Roundup
Rev Percy Kendall returned home. The Hordwaltman Club nominated Judge F T Hord for Congress. Clyde Boaz of Clifford visits grandparents Wick and Larue. Lou Wallick of Seymour visits city relatives. Fritz Roth’s baker and Sam Treadway fought. Treadway beat, baker jailed, assault case before Mayor Beck at 9. Emma Meyers and George Thompson marry tonight at the Meyers home. Rev Father Oster to perform ceremony. A Missouri editor who ran for Mayor and lost proclaims defeat at his paper’s masthead.
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Samuel Meyers
Emma Meyers
George Thompson
Father Oster
Henry Schroeder Sued for Damages Over Tax Listing
State of Indiana files suit against Henry H Schroeder in the Ninth Judicial District alleging false listing of property for taxation. The claimant Wm H Shea seeks damages of $5000 in the circus court. The case arises from alleged improper property listing.
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Henry Schroeder
Palsly
State of Indiana
Wm. H. Shea
Ninth Judicial District
Henry H Schroeder
Odd Fellows Mark 78th Anniversary Event
The Odd Fellows of this city celebrated their 78th anniversary Monday night. Wives attended and the Daughters of Rehecedh took part in the ceremony.
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Odd Fellows
Rehecedh
Death of Almond Brooks City elder remembered
Almond Brooks died yesterday at his son Walter Brooks residence after a long illness that included pneumonia. He leaves sons Walter Joseph and Almond Brooks and was a respected citizen. The Star extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Wise buyers white flyers.
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Almond Books
Walter Brooks
Brooks
Almond Brooks
Walter
Joseph
Odd Fellowship Foundation Talk Delights Audience
A refined literary and musical program delighted attendees before the celebration exercises. Frank Seward delivered a fifteen minute address on the foundation and principles of Odd Fellowship. All speakers praised the program highly.
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Frank Seward
Odd Fellowship
Special excursion train Columbus to Cincinnati May second
The Big 4 runs a one dollar round trip excursion from Columbus Indiana to Cincinnati Ohio on Sunday May 2. The train departs Columbus at 8 a.m. and returns from Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Tickets valid only for this date on this train. Attractions include baseball at League Park and additional events. J. Smirnm Agent 165.5tw1.
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Big 4
Columbus
Ind
Cincinnatii
Cincinnati
League Park
Smirnm
Wheat Market Rises on War News and Crop Outlook
Wheat prices jumped across local markets from eighty five to eighty eight cents as Graeco Turkish war fears and crop damage influence supply. May futures hit one dollar a bushel in St. Louis and cash wheat rose to 1.03. Storage figures show tight supplies, suggesting strong prices for next two years despite risks.
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St. Louis
Europe
Personal notices from April 26
Wise Buyers White Flyers lists names including Louis Silverman returning to Connersville and Miss Gertrude Chandler visiting relatives. Several residents travel to Indianapolis and Louisville, with others visiting or returning from travel. Local improvements noted at Fourth and Chestnut streets. April 26.
Dr A J Banker Elected Professor at Central College
Dr. A. J. Banker has been chosen as Professor for Operative and Clinical dentistry at the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons in Indianapolis.
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A. J. Banker
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Indianapolis
Purely Formal Assembly Adjourns After Journal Read
The House held a purely formal session with many members in New York for Grant tomb observances. After the journal was read, adjournment was taken until Thursday as the President transmitted the Mexican boundary line commission report.
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WasuIneron
New York
Washington Street rooms fill as bridge work starts
The vacant rooms along Washington are filling up. The derrick for the new Tenth Street bridge was put up Monday and work on the bridge will be pushed. Bell's of Blackville. Odorless vault cleaning by Fred Dahn. Ward's book store may move to Madison in about two weeks. Hartman and Devis will ship poultry to New York Friday. Nathan Parker plans to live with his children near Danville. Born to Mr and Mrs Brooks of Indianapolis a boy. Mrs Brooks formerly Ella Abbott. Edward Stephenson considers buying a new tuba. Ed plays the bighorn and is foreman on the Columbus Herald. A first class restaurant will open next to Gus Felring's drug store. Sam Daugherty remodeling on Werner Ave.
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Tenth Street
Edward Stephenson
Ed Toots
Columbus Herald
Fremont Davis
Gus. Felring
Fulwider Brothers Marble and Granite Dealers Dissolved
The partnership Fulwider Brothers Marble and Granite Dealers in Columbus Indiana is dissolved with J W Fulwider retiring. The business will continue under W H Fulwider as of April 10, 97.
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Fulwider Brothers Marble and Granite Dealers
Columbus
Ind
J. W. Fulwider
W. H. Fulwider
Fulwider Bros
Star's Kitchen Quince Marmalade Orange Salad Banana Pie
Recipe fragments list quince marmalade baked into a pale yellow pyramid with eggs and sugar. Layer sliced oranges with sugar in a glass dish, add orange juice and wine or brandy. Banana pie uses a single crust filled with sliced bananas.
Peach Por-Piz Dessert From Plain Pie Crust
A simple baked peach dessert instructs layering sliced peaches with sugar and nutmeg in a crust, then baking slowly for two or three hours until done. Serve with whipped cream and eat at once.
South Bethany Items Chronicle Local Notes
Last week’s freeze damaged the strawberry crop in South Bethany. J C Ballinger visited Danville Normal, passing Jacobsburg and stopping in Indianapolis. Farmers note hickory leaf buds opening and bark peeling for plow preparations. Florence Barkes travels to Danville for Normal studies. R C Hart reports a ram leaps six feet, then throws a brick. Mrs Collins of Rushville visits relatives. M E church quarterly meeting led by Reverends Duncan Mason and Sheld on. Alice Taylor visits Mrs Addie Gates. Taylor previously taught in South Bethany schools.
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J. C. Ballinger
Danville
Florence
M. E. Church
Je W. Duncan
J. P. Mason
Bro. Sheldon
Brother Mason
Alice Taylor
Addie Gates
South Bethany
Civil Service Examination Date Announced for City
A civil service examination is set for Saturday June 5 1897 in this city for the grades of clerk and carrier. Applications must be filed in advance with the proper city office.
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Frank Crump
Jerry Dunlap
Kate Woods
Worthington
Tom Snyder
North Franklinst
Charles Moyer
Frank
John Crump
Anna Boyer
George Overlander
Shelbyville
Andrew Hilger
Alameda Club
Henry Eckleberry
Birmingham
Ala
Patram
Seventh
Washington Streets
Peoria
Pronrta
Madison
Madison Electric Road and Light Co
Belle’s of
Blackville
Red Men’s Hall
Clifford
Taylorsville
Percy Kendall
Hordwaltman Club
F. T. Hord
Congress
Clyde Boaz
Mrs. Wick Larue
Lou Wallick
Seymour
The
City
Fritz Roth
Sam Treadway
Treadway
Assant
Beck
Missouri
Chicago
Louis Silverman
Connersville
Gertrude Chandler
Hope
Mrs. May
Werner Avenue
Prof. Mobley
Bernice Prather
Charlie Spragg
Maple Grove
Miller
Williamson
Dallas Reeves
Nick Bennett
Louisville
Wm. Everroad
North Vernon
Fred Campbell
W. H. Banks
Waymannville
W.J. Lucas
Jonesville
Milt Wink
Wiley Hamblin
Call
Low
Bell’s of
Fred Dahn
Ward’s Book
Hartman & Devis
Nathan Parker
Ulrich Block
Mrs. Brooks
Ella Abbott
Sam Daugherty
Werner Ave
Star's Kitchen
Geo. H. Cummins
R. C. Hart
KR. C
Mrs. Collins
Rushville
Sisters
Mia
Samuel Reynolds
Mrs. R.C. Hart
Minnie Cochrang
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