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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
5
Fire Chief asks for 500 more feet of street extension while city limits show 2600 feet available and 1000 imperial. Council refers fire matters to committee. finance reviews November balance of 16,362.55 and approves several bills. A disputed Star bill of 15.40 triggers partisan tensions and potential legal action after midweek objections.
Members enrolled in the penmanship class are urged to assemble in the association rooms Monday at 7 30 PM sharp. The classroom door will be locked at 7 35 PM. Prof J I Cochran principal of North School leads the instruction ensuring thorough work. Sam M Welch chairman Educational Committee. Pete story editor Messing Star.
Maple Grove grocer Joe Young trades his black mare to Will Wayland for a mixed barter including baking powder green coffee pumpkins and tobacco plus cash. Will plans to display the mare at the corner of 6th and Washington today. The horse is said to have a record of 245.
Mr. Cooper argues for retiring the greenback currency, citing his congressional studies and public sentiment. He notes the fiat money issue caused trouble and recalls that early thinkers doubted its constitutionality while stressing the need to remove it.
A brief item directs readers to Donnington for holiday goods. The notice highlights shopping options and locations for seasonal purchases.
Among the sick folk and court notes, plus business notices. Welle Griffith returns home, Owens Williams install a new bulletin board for weather and real estate bargains. Court cases include Scon Gable accused of concealed weaponry, Rebecca Sharp v Simion Pylea dismissed, Will Henderson charged with incest, a Breeding verdict not guilty, Archibald Halva v John Mallenix quiet title filed, Jesse Dobson assault case awaiting argument. Mary McLaughlin and Policeman McCalip’s child noted ill. George Swarkopf and Ban Thomas went hunting. A large selection of ladies rings advertised by Doune re.
Report details a late evening switch error on a south bound line. Brakeman Davis chased a departing train after the engineer forgot to throw a switch. A second crew from Cambridge arrived at Walesboro pit and plans a 9:35 departure. Separate notes mention dry wood at Handle factory and a stone pile at Shalbyville.
A test alarm was reported yesterday morning at nine o two, at the corner of Second and Franklin. A boy ran to the box in about two minutes, with a wagon second to reach the box. The Bath Commissioners visited the Orphans Home and reported the Home in a loaded condition.
Rucksters charge 7 cents per pound for good country butter. M. D. Emig of Columbus passed through town Friday en route to Greensburg. Frank Pfeifer of Columbus visited Monday for insurance matters. Nisa Ida George of Columbus at home with parents. Calvin T. Kenny of Columbus in town Monday. Columbus to hire a weekly democratic newspaper advocating free silver. Major W. T. Strickland of Columbus attends farmers Institute. Mrs Minnie Wallace of Columbus guest of Newton Jones and family. Al McLaughlin of Columbus traveling for agricultural implements spent Thursday with Hope patrons. Deputy Sheriff W. C. Smith of Columbus visited Hawereck township in discharge of duties. Free mail service in the township grows in popularity and satisfaction. Miss Marie Mahoney of Columbus guest of Capt. W. H. Aiken and wife. The little girl of Policeman Ferguson improving. Shadow family near Big Four depot locates on tower Jat St. Bob Lienberger sold six rubb er coats to the fire committee. Ed Miller before Squire Dennison charged with assault and battery on August Burd. pleaded guilty and assessed.
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