Local notes and visits from Maple Grove and Columbus
Miss Ivy Lewellyn of Maple Grove visited the city today. George Werner reports a sow with fifteen piglets. Mrs. Low Kebble is confined at home by illness. Jr. and Mrs. John Bradford were in Columbus yesterday. Dr. Dennison came from Columbus to attend to business. The Louisville division of the Pennsylvania lines hauled 948 loaded eight cars this week. Harry Scholler of Columbus visited his parents here. Geo. Chitch and family and Samuel Mason, of Columbus, were guests of A. H. Ream and family. Simeon Rhorer has gone to Martinsville sanitarium for treatment. Frank Schwartzkopf in Grand Rapids buying stock for J. G. Schwartzkopf & Sons. August 12th promised as a great day in this city. The substitution question worries the public. John Williams wife and Alta of Burnsville are ill with typhoid fever. Charlie Stader and family of Orinseo showing improvement. Dr. Smith and family from Indianapolis moved here. Mrs Sonia P Smock, agent for a patent shear, has returned to Indianapolis. We are busy with job work. bring yours in.
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The excerpt lists numerous social visits and travel notices across Indiana and Ohio with names sharing movements such as visits, departures, and hosting duties. Multiple individuals from Columbus, Rushville, and surrounding towns are mentioned visiting relatives and attending events, with several going to Indianapolis and Bethany Park.
Local Poet Delivers Spur of Verse for Bicycle Carnival
The poem invites readers to Columbus to enjoy a bicycle carnival featuring Kil McCoy and Bloomer Gals. It promises a day of leisure and pleasure with a hopeful appeal to visit and spend time there, stressing a friendly atmosphere and good treatment.
Racial Tensions Noted In Town Settlement
The passage recalls a town that had few Black residents excepting an occasional family. It notes these families faced treatment that caused them to leave, though some have since relocated to stay.
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Dence
Camp Visit Among Columbus Young Ladies Enjoyable Outing
A party of young ladies and gentlemen from Columbus visited Camp Bring Plenty at King's Ford yesterday afternoon. They enjoyed a pleasant trip with praise for the camp’s culinary department. Foraging parties were kept under strict hourly reporting. Attendees named include Myrtle Whitlateh, Marcia Moore, Carroll Burgess, and Nell Taytor.
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King’s Ford
Myrtle Whitlateh
Marcia Moore
Carroll Burgess
Nell Taytor
Mormon Eicers Seek Converts in Columbus Area
Four from Ogden Utah operate in Columbus and vicinity seeking converts to their cause. They welcome men but favor women, a report notes. Mr Oscar Gilmore and Miss Jillie Rice visited Dugilville yesterday with Trustee Henry Smith and wife. Ed. Call.
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Oscar Gilmore
Jillie Rice
Dugilville
Henry
Ogden
Utah
Columbus and
Vicinity
Prosperity, wheat, and political squabbles in August
The piece contrasts a sleepy merchant with a shrewd neighbor who caters to demand while avoiding unwanted goods. It ponders Will Bryan’s Yellowstone Park exit and old wheat forecasts tied to free silver, then advertises Indiana job opportunities with monthly pay and travel. It notes Columbus events and a big driving park day on August 12.
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Mr. Bryan
Yellowstone Park
Great Struggle for Supremacy in District Ends
In a late night count Republicans claim Griffith leading by a small plurality though Democrats hold county edge overall. Columbus township Griffith 167 ahead. Jefferson county reportedly lost by the party, Decatur and others show gains as wheat prices rise. Ladies Aid Society of M. E. church meets at Mrs. Ensley this afternoon at 2. Also notice to bicycle riders to stay off track until August 12 races. Ep Redman secretary. August 12th is the day.
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Griffith
T. Lee Griffith Srowder
Columbus
Jefferson County
Decatur
Seymour Ladies Draw Boys and Columbus Responds
The Seymour Democrat reprints a Star article praising Seymour young ladies as handsome refined entertainers and notes Columbus men are attracted. The piece defends Seymour's reputation and praises Columbus women, then mentions scarce Columbus residences and expected winter moves. Voter turnout by noon yesterday at city precincts was low.
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Seymour Young Ladiis
Inked Love and Printers Devil Fantasy
A nostalgic poem depicts printers working inky toil and romance among the press. Inky Dick, the printer's devil, flirts with the lasses as setting type fills the day. The narrator notes the boss's footsteps silencing song and laments editor life’s worries.
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Inky Dick
Grand Bicycle Carnival Promises Big Columbus Event
Columbus prepares for a daylong festival August 12 featuring 12 bicycle races, three bloomer girl races, a horse versus bicycle contest, three tandem races, a baseball game Sey mour Browns versus Columbus nine, sparring matches, and a scientific boxing exhibition by Gast know how the worlds rosh fryous boxer id McCay.
Pleasant Evening at Camp Wagewiti by the Varty party
A Pleasant evening at Camp Wagewiti along the woods and river described by the Varty party. Attendees include Wm Byers Roy Jackson Will Huston and George Pence. They reported a fine time with ample food and good company.
National League standings and local notices
The column lists first division and overall baseball standings with teams Boston Cincinnati Baltimore New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg Louisville Brooklyn Washington St Louis and others. It notes Nellie daughter of Merritt Ardhey near Burnsville is critically ill with typhoid fever and Mrs Wills plans to move to Ohio to Cincinnati or Dayton.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Louisville
Brooklyn
Washington
St. Louis
Bee trouble and farm antics at August camp visit
A broad invitation welcomed friends including John Hirth and wife and others from Indianapolis. The narrative recalls Dora the dogged bee fight, a bee attack forcing Dora up a tall sycamore, and the crew rescuing him with a river seine. Other notes mention Wm Brevort’s wheat yield, the Bloomer Girls exhibition, and local ads.
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