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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1897
Page
4
Owens and Williams Real Estate, Loans and Insurance promote home ownership with flexible terms for buyers lacking cash. The notice invites inquiries on bargains, stock deals, and investment in production farms or homes in the New South excursion, with low rates and monthly payments.
A long list of real estate and property offerings. Includes six room houses on Cottage Avenue and Hutchins Avenue Maple Grove, 150 acres in Brown County, saw mill and related property, 140 acres near Bewa County, and multiple cottages with wells cisterns and barns in East Columbus and Franklin streets. Prices range from $490 to $3,700 with trade options. Various lots and additions offered, plus a sale deadline and terms.
Numerous cottages with multiple rooms and conveniences, locations include Burnea ville Pike Franklin Street Union and Union. rents range from 1.00 to 4.00 per month with terms noted. Also offers a bakery storeroom and living spaces near Reeves factory and Me2t Market. Money to loan advertised with strong availability and a call to visit the office.
Detective Captain Wilson of Indianapolis traced the Frank Redmond murder to an Edinburg suspect but found no definite results. He questioned Ed Stanley about a companion at the schoolhouse south of the city, and returned to Indianapolis on the late train Friday night.
A rambling fragment critiques Franklin and nearby rural districts. It notes local vice and crime under cover of respectable towns, mentions Sam Jones and a Shelbyville reference, and condemns tainted saloons and gambling while urging reform.
A large gambling event took place from yesterday afternoon to night with about 30 participants, around $800 changing hands. Police learned of the affair and efforts to locate the organizers continue, with a probable cellar location in a business house.
J A George and associates display a heavy stockpile described as larger than the earth in timber and logs, drawing attention from local tradesmen and buyers. The unusual yardful highlights demand for wood and construction material in the region.
John H. Williams of near Lowell died yesterday at ten am after a period of gentle debility at age 76. He was familiarly known as Uncle Johnny and his funeral will be announced later. Michael Davis, father of Isaac Davis, died yesterday at his home in Ohio township at age 73. Funeral arrangements are pending. J D Emmons is the funeral director.
The letter lauds Columbus cement sidewalks begun about six years ago by John Story on 6th Street and now spreading across the city. Writers say no city of comparable size matches Columbus for its extensive cement walkways and visitors remark on their quality.
An editorial argues for creating a city park to provide employment for needy laborers and future beauty and joy, noting that land could be bought on reasonable terms and that the project would take years to yield benefits. The piece urges that the city should by all means have a park.
J A George ships loads of air tight heater wood, distributing prepared fuel to local buyers. The market focuses on compact bundles suitable for residential stoves and early winter demand rises.
Local friend nicknamed Happy Jack leaves for the south this week. He visited the office yesterday, bid farewell, and shed tears as editors shook his hand. He heads to a country where printing office cellars contain no ghosts.
A rural column notes that eggs and butter often yield more income than corn, altering household profits. It laments farm men neglecting poultry work, cites wives managing butter and poultry money, and urges men to assist with these profitable tasks.
Notice offers a one year subscription to both the Daily Star and the Indianapolis Weekly Journal for five dollars. The ad states a combined rate and invites readers to purchase the bundle.
An optimistic call to residents highlights Brinkley furniture and Ogden zinc plants plus Reeves and Co expansion as signs of growth. The author urges civic pride, factory relocation, and support to end calamity talk and boost Columbus prosperity through collective effort.
Impression in railroad circles suggests the Pennsylvania system east of Pittsburg and west of Pittsburg could have separate presidents. James McCrea would likely be elected president of the western lines if a split occurs, according to Linburg Tribune.
Joe Young is improving while Cristine Turpin has about recovered from illness. Walter Brooks remains ill with grippe though showing some progress. Fred Kissling is slightly improving from the grippe.
Rev W T Hacker and his family left yesterday for their future home in Winfield Kansas to serve as pastor of the Christain church. He leaves behind a host of friends who extend best wishes for success in his work.
A busy Valentine week unfolds with numerous parties and events across Indianapolis. Mrs F C Gardner hosts a large reception while Mrs John F Carson hosts a luncheon and Mrs J S Anderson plans a children's party. The Royal Society of Christ Church and the Propylatiem group stage events, with Me ridian street Church hosting a Meridan fair featuring cards, blotters, and decorated envelopes by local women and Mr R B Gruelle. A musical program heads the evening, with Mr Hugh McGibeng playing violin and Mrs McGibeng and Mrs John Sontag performing. The fair runs 2 to 11 pm under the Morrow Circle.
An article notes that custom signs have endured for two millennia. In early Rome and Italian cities, symbolic signs marked trades when literacy was limited, with emblems above booths serving as better ads than names.
A local writeup extols Columbus water works saying the system is large and efficient with a power house on White river. It notes twenty eight miles of mains six to twenty four inches and two large pumps plus electric light dynamos. Engineers Sandy Tooley Oliver Ong and fireman Jack Rush are commended.
The Big Four Route linked with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway offers premier facilities from Chicago and many midwest cities to Washington. Palace sleeping cars from St. Louis and Indianapolis, Wagner sleeping cars, Butter Parlor cars, and dining service render the journey scenic and historic. Tickets available via Big Four and C O routes.
The Columbus Star reports Jeffersonville is flooded with professional tramps exploiting the cold weather. Their pitiful tales prompt generous donations from good housewives, while the public is urged to curb this nuisance. The Jeff Journal notes focus on aiding the worthy poor first.
Lem Trent spent yesterday at Etown. H. H. Bassett visited Indianapolis last night. Mrs. Racheal Garrison spent yesterday at Seymour. Dora Ogden visited relatives in Etown Sunday. Dr. A. P. Latham now located in Wheeling West Virginia. Father Oster conducted services in Edinburg yesterday. H. C. Hill of Indianapolis spent Sunday with family here. Mr. and Mrs. Wells Griffith and son Warren visited relatives at Seymour. Duke Wells of Edinburg visited here, guest of Henry Wells. Enos Hege arrived from Indianapolis for a short visit. Miss Maud Winiger of St. Paul returns home after visiting her brother Eugene Wininger. Mr. O. Sharp, cousin of John E. Sharp, returns to Dennison Texas after a visit, traveling via New Orleans. L. H. Rowell arrived from Anderson after completing sale to Diamond Paper Co. of a year oil contract. Diamond Paper Co. uses over two hundred barrels. Rowell travels for Chas. H. Moore & Co. of Cincinnati. Ad blurbs note various sales and promotions at local stores Meyer & Fiegenbaums and Reeves & Co. Officers of Reeves & Co. to be elected today. Dress goods sale and spring opening at Meyer & Fiegenbaums. Wood bargains at Handle Factory. STAR offers various job work services. Kinney & Kinney advertise loans on real estate. George Sisk, former city resident now manager of Ladies Home in Indianapolis, has resigned.
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