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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
4
Owens and Williams offer home ownership options through a Building and Loan. The notice promotes loans, insurance, and investments in real estate with low rates and monthly excursions, inviting readers to visit for bargains and prompt deals.
A local agent promotes numerous properties for sale or trade including No 63 six room house on Cottage avenue priced 21200, No 70 large modern house on Butening avenue near Maple Grove, No 71 six room cottage at Highland and 9th, No 74 and 75 acreages in Ohio and Bown counties, a saw mill, 40 acres in Harrison township, 4 room and 6 room cottages on Burnsville pike and Franklin street, 140 acres in Brown county, and 216 acres in Clifty Township with prices and barter options.
Multiple rental offerings in Columbus detailing 3 to 4 room cottages with wells cisterns and outbuildings on Burnsville Pike Flaxkila Street East Columbus and first Franklin Streets. Rents range from 3.00 to 8.00 per month with terms including April price adjustments and short term leases. Also bakery shop space on 6th street opposite Reeves factory and loan advertisement. contact office for terms and other properties.
At about ten last night police quelled a fracas at the Barracks near Brown street. Participants Knight Sater Shatto and others were jailed and to appear before the Mayor on a peace disturbance charge. No serious injuries reported. Retail ad notes neckwear at Blue Front.
New cases include Adam Howard v Overstreet replevin for 50 dollars with Cooper & Cooper for the plaintiff. Henry Hegenberg v Lena Hegenberg for divorce with J F Cox for the plaintiff. Amanda Adams v William Snively and David Ogilvie on note and mortgage demand 250 dollars with W H Everood for the plaintiff.
C A Smith thanks Brown county residents for hospitality during a stay in Hamblin township. He praises the kindness, free board and lodging, and reliable help from locals while noting abundant apples and few disreputable citizens. He offers future service to the community.
The Star notes the marriage of Walter Miller to Miss Kate Hopkins at the bride’s parents home near Hope. Miller, a prominent farmer from Petersville, is described as a man of integrity. Also reported is the Snyder McFarling wedding in East Columbus with Elder Sweeney performing the ceremony and a small reception.
A telegram to O M McCracken reports Gertie Dixler ten year old adopted daughter of Finley Dixler of Mitchell Indiana missing. She left Monday afternoon with little money headed toward Columbus. Small in stature with black hair and eyes wearing a blue dress and bare headed. Police monitor trains hoping to locate her.
A local notice states dry wood is available in 1 and 2 card quantities for one dollar at the Handle Factory. The message is brief with limited detail and focuses on the bargain offering.
The district reports several illnesses including Howard Cochranes and Mrs Woodard on the sick list. Mrs Bond of 9th street is bedfast with lagrippe. Sheriff Cox, improving after a sick spell, and Frank Wallace’s daughter of Orinoco suffers malarial fever. Lina Reeves again on the sick list, with Nellie Laughlin covering her class.
A test alarm was activated from the corner of Eleventh and Franklin Streets yesterday morning. The drill involved 30x 24 unit testing at the location to verify response procedures.
Wesley Vanesdal, a drayman, fell into an open hole at the freight depot Monday while seeking freight and a drink. New flooring left unfinished in front of the door caused the accident, injuring his back shoulder and leaving him unable to work.
Mr Earnest K Hood a skilled draughtsman and patent solicitor recently with a top Cincinnati firm has accepted a permanent role at Reeves Pulley Co The firm will establish a full patent office offering patents caveats experiments and development services at competitive prices Official notices reference this advertisement elsewhere in the paper.
In response to yesterday's article urging half fare cuts, John Crump argues the line loses money even in good times. He notes a four cent rate on dollar checks and a three cent rate on five dollar purchases, and says restoration to the old rate may be necessary if finances improve. A Texas booster letter from Gainesville urges keeping the plant and cites 12,000 residents as a potential market.
Mrs Lina Reeves was unable to teach yesterday. Freshmen Year of High School met last evening and elected officers May L Spurgeon Susie Keyes Lillian Volland Carl Wert Bartie Clark French Rags dale Bessie Davis John New Charley Foster.
On and after the 10th of February 1897 Henry and Lake invite customers to purchase for cash only. They promise bargains to fit the times and thank patrons for past support as they display goods and invite shoppers to see their offerings.
Men s and boys clothing nearly given away as the Blue Front store advertises a final week clearance before departure. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of heavy discounts on apparel for all ages.
Art Overstreet returned from Milwaukee and Harvey Fulwider from Indianapolis. Wirtford, Dillard Perry, Wm. Henderson, P. H. McCormack, Mrs. 8. E. Wildman, Joseph I. Irwin, W. T. Stott, and D. C. Shirk were in transit or abroad yesterday morning. Supt. Coningsby of Metropolitan Life was called to Bloomington for a serious illness nearby.
Walter E. Miller and Viva Kate Hopkins were issued a license to marry yesterday, signaling their upcoming nuptials. The certificate confirms both parties are of legal marrying age and reside in the county.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church will meet this afternoon at 2 p m at Mrs R M Lienbergers.
Art Overstreet yesterday filed the appraisement of the F. M. Stevens & Co. It lists real and personal property credits interests profits and collaterals of Francis and Will Stevens and the firm. Wilkinson LaRue and Tillman A. Moore served as appraisers. No definite payment amount per dollar is yet known.
Frank Day moves into the house with his father in law John Uphold near Columbus. Court is in session as the case of Chas Clark versus Petro is scheduled for today. The obituary notes Mrs. Martha Bracken Er was an old Brown County figure, widely known.
A vintage rail promo touts the Big Four Route via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway as the best line from Chicago and many Midwestern cities to Washington. It promises Palace Sleeping Cars from St. Louis and Indianapolis, Wagner Sleeping Cars, Butter Parlor Cars, and Dining Cars, urging tickets via the Big Four and O routes.
Our Mr. Turpin will have charge of the carrier boys routes hereafter and will collect on Saturday and Mondays. Route No. One carried by Ed Hosea and No. 8 carried by Ralph May will be collected on Monday. No. 2 carried by Edgar Abbott and No. 4 carried by Chas Foster will be collected on Saturday. Kindly have your dime ready when Mr. Turpin calls tf.
Dick McCord and Elmer Davis clashed at John Carr's saloon over a $9.65 board bill. Davis, a one legged basket maker, knocked McCord to the ground and punched him about thirty times before leaving, both men walking away unarrested. Davis boasted of collecting part of the debt later.
Nathanial Botorff of the countryside near the city died at the hospital following a head injury from a falling limb while cutting timber in mid December. A crush to the skull caused by the blow led to medical complications despite an operation yesterday morning. Emmons & Co. undertakers will announce funeral arrangements.
Genuine Pittsburg at J A George s. Special low prices in shoes at Silver mans this week. Star offers various job and insurance notices. Sunday School Lecture by Z T Sweeney at Tabernacle 7 30 pm Beautiful England. WanvreD man to solicit 10 hours daily for W H Sweet 84 t3. 509 Washington street Columbus Ind. Dr and Mrs Curtiss will leave Monday for the south for two weeks delivering lectures in New Orleans.
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