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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1896

Page

5

Local residents journeying to Indianapolis and neighboring towns

A series of short notes records residents visiting Indianapolis and nearby cities yesterday or last evening. Names include Fred Kollmeyer, Dr MacCoy, Dr Rice, George Watts, Laura Gold, Minnie Barnett, and many others traveling for visits, business, or to attend events such as the Swine Breeders Association and the State Teachers Association.

Nobley Mart Keller Indianapolie Fred Kollmeyer Edinburg Jobo Brown Bloomington Dr. MacCoy Ed Mooney Dr. Rice Indianapolis George Watts Franklin Swine Breeders Association W. A. Mooney van den Enne Sam Kiser Indiapapolis Wo. Righta Jonesville Minnie Barnett N. C.spargin Banker Madison Everett Stillinger Des Moines Iowa Louis von Fange Seymour Solinger Louisville Ben Solinger Fred Cambell Kate Hege Barford City Armen Laird State Teachers Association Ralph G. Welle J. M. K. Barnes Presden Ohio Dr. Clerk Burlingame Kansae

Family returns from holiday visit with Anderson friends

Mr. Jack Gilday and his daughter Margaret came back from a pleasant holiday visit to Anderson friends last evening. The note mentions a large bloodhound with Stetson's Uncle from Osbin Co weighing 203 pounds and costing $1000.

Jack Gilday Margaret Anderson Friends Stetson Fom Osbin Co

Blood Hounds Trace Robber Across Brown County

Chas Smith and a pair of blood hounds tracked a robber from Brown County to an old shanty near Edinburg and Taylorsville, following a scent over ten days old for around sixty miles. The posse closed in when the fugitive was only half an hour ahead. Smith praises the dogs and publishes a sworn statement from local residents confirming the chase and its outcome.

Chas, Smith Brown County Morniog Edinburg Taylorsville Fleish Alonzo Hamblen J. E B. McElvaing Joan W. Wrap Exila A. Stack

Local births report contrasts male surge with war speculation

Bartholomew county health secretary lists 389 births 239 male 150 female prompting some Wise men to view male predominance as a war omen. Franklin Star notes Elder Z T Sweeney silver anniversary at First Christian Church Columbus procedes with preparations. Local items include Sible in town from Indianapolis and shop ads for Gath at Danningtons and sale shoes at J A Newton on Third Street.

Bartholomew County Board of Health Franklin Z. T. Sweeney First Christian Church of

Indictable Case Dismissed and Trials Noted at Court

Indictable matter against McFarland Carriage Co. vice president FM Stevens and $260 dismissed by plaintiff yesterday. Piet Sims and Samuel Birdle listed. Elijah McClesslan to be tried today. Hacker and Remy attend as plaintiff’s lawyers. William T. Newsom vs Nathan Brown trespass trial. $100 damage heard yesterday with Ww. 8. Swengel for plaintiff and J. F. Cox for defendant.

I.B “McFarland Carriage Co FM Stevens Yeaterday Piet. Sims Samuel Birdle Elijah” McClesslan Hacker Remy M.D. Emig William T. Newsom Nathan Brown Swengel J. F. Cox

Ward divorce and child custody suit filed

Maggie Ward seeks divorce and custody through attorney W F Norton. John F Snyder sues Francia A Hargis and Addie Hargis on a note and mortgage for 400 dollars. B P Kendrick returns from Bainbridge Ohio where he visited friends. Safe Buros shipped a well drilling outfit to Macon Michigan and will proceed there Tuesday.

W.F. Norton John F. Snyder Francia Buros Macon

Real estate and loan notices in small town ad column

Bargain space ad from Owens & Williams offering sums from fifty dollars upward secured by real estate. Real estate exchange by Claire E Turpin promises quick renter finders. Notices list rentals and a private family horse for sale amid scattered local gossip items.

G Warrep Alstt Owens & Williams Claire E. Turpin Real Estate Exchange Lienberger

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