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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
4
Auction style rental and sale notes list varied properties from three room cottages to large farms. Listings include addresses on Washington Street Franklin Street and Cotton Avenue with prices from 400 to 3 000 and terms like small cash payments and monthly balances. Several lots and farms across Brown Jackson Clay and Wayne townships offer bargains or trade options.
Dr. R B Kent, recently ill, has improved enough to resume travel in the interest of a medicine house. Constable Gable remains busy issuing warrants and subpoenas as local notices mention events and ads. The column notes a St Bartholomews lawn social and various political nominations, with warnings on substitutes and advice on purchases.
Constable Gable arrests Alex Clark on a moving train charge. Arthur Ross of St. Joseph Michigan visits his uncle George W Caldwell. Ross is described as enthusiastic and visiting family during the trip.
Citizens complaint over lights at Ninth Chestnut and Tenth California as reports say nine o clock illumination failed. Critics warn routine neglect by responsible party risks repeat outages and unrest among residents of the city. The Daily Times and Daily Democrat note similar grievances and advise action to restore service.
An American visitor notes English signs that seem odd or strict. Doors bear Do Not Ring the Bell Unless an Answer Is Required, with a mail slot for letters. A Strand tradesman advertises Yankie Cider Sold Here, sparking bemused reactions from locals and tourists.
A feature on early public advertising and a striking Utah find recounts natural coke discovered near Salt Lake City. The vein, 140 miles south of the city and near a railroad, spans 25 to 30 feet underground and is said to improve with depth. The coke is pure, sulfur free, and smokeless, owned by ex Mayor R. N. Baskin and partners over 640 acres in the area.
The notice lists very low one way and round trip fares from Louisville to Chattanooga. Tickets $6.10 one way, $9.10 round trip good seven days beyond sale. Round trip $12.25 limited to November 7 with $3.55 additional if longer validity.
A man in a State street book store bought several items and handed a dollar to pay. After receiving his package he hurried out while the clerk chased him asking for change. The clerk noted the store donates unclaimed change to charities at year end.
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