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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
4
Owses Williams Real Estate Loans and Insurance offers affordable home ownership options with flexible terms and installment plans. The notice highlights bargains, investment in real estate, and bi monthly excursions, inviting inquiries.
A list of for sale properties including No 63 six room house on Cottage Avenue with payments, No 70 large modern house on Batains Avenue near Maple Grove, No 71 six room cottage near Crneros Highisa¢e avenue, No 73 lot in Sweagie's addition, No 74 15 acres in Ohio township, No 75 130 area in town county, No 76 saw mill with 35 HP engine, No 77 40 acres in Harrison township, No 78 1 room cottage on Burnsvilla Pike, No 79 five room cottage near Big Four depot, No 90 large house in Purcell's East Columbus, No 81 six room house on Franklin Street, No 82 140 acres in Brown County, No 84 116 acre in Clifty Township. Prices mostly bargain terms and trades offered.
Real estate notice lists several houses and cottages for rent including No 4 a 3 room cottage on Burns Ville Pike with water and a wood base. No 8 a 3 room cottage at 1328 Franklin Street. No 13 bakery and store room opposite Reeves factory. No 14 a 4 room cottage between Sthancos ateaatyon Union. No 31 an 8 room house with summer on tenth street. No 85 130 acres in Jackson township with a seven room house barn and fruit. No 34 a front cottage at first and Franklin. No 37 a broom house with outbuildings. Rates range from 3 to 8 dollars monthly with some special terms. office contact offered and money to loan.
Ham Linson, a prominent north of the city farmer, will remain where he is due to Mr. Bradley’s illness preventing contract closure. He had planned a one third farm ownership if he moved to Edinburg, which would require selling stock and implements. Linson prefers to stay another year, citing timing for selling his goods and season readiness.
Fragmentary note reports a factory sale offering dry wood and twelve gold items for a dollar at a facility identified as Han dle Factory. The readable text hints at a promotional or clearance event with unusually low pricing.
Yesterday the docket lists Martha Ruddick vs John B Anderson and Silas F Anderson on note demand 300 dollars. W F Norton represents plaintiff. Brockman vs John Redex baugh on note demand 600 dollars. J F Cox represents plaintiff. Emanuel H Kinney vs John A Heiniger and Christena Heiniger on note and mortgage demand 300 dollars. Elizabeth Lucas vs Wm J E Hamblem and Jake Hamblem on note demand 700 dollars. Stansifer and Baker represent plaintiff. Martha Ruddick vs Thomas Hill Susie Gard and Frank Card on note and mortgage demand 400 dollars. Norton represents plaintiff.
John W. Harris and Minnie W. Hampton received a marriage license. The couple is recorded as wed at Drywood Cheap.
Train No. 10 arrived two hours late yesterday morning. George Kraining visited his brother John in Springfield Ohio while Ed Siebelt returned from Louisville to see his ailing sister. Penn Co issues pamphlets describing an excursion to Washington for McKinley inauguration. E R railroad officials J W Thompson and H H Posman were in the city on business. Silvermans advertises special law prices in shoes this week.
Mrs. M. Cahn entertained a small group Tuesday with dancing and music to honor Miss Hannah Scott of St. Louis. The event reflected a refined society gathering with cordial companionship and light entertainment.
Genuine Pittsburg at J A George s celebrates Washington s Birthday with a revived colonial congress in the old meeting house. John Hancock Benjamin Franklin and Adamses attend while the Liberty Bell rings to herald the birth of a new nation as Columbus High School staging honors.
Chas Maley, returning by late train, bid on a walnut timber lot for Henry Maley of the saw mill in this city. Exporters and lumber men from across the Union and a representative from London attended. An Eaton Ohio firm won with $4,552, but Maley claimed the bid was not bona fide and that the sale was fixed. his bid stood at $3,666.00.
The remains of Nathaniel Botorfi who died at city hospital Tuesday night were taken to Jeffersonville for burial on the 420 train last evening. The funeral of John Williamson was held at the Christian Church yesterday morning at 10 30. Elder Sweeney conducted the services. The remains were interred at Garland Brook.
Miss Nell Laughlin substitutes for Mrs Reeves while Mr Remy of Seymour visits Wednesday morning. Joe Sweeney from Butler calls Monday. he remains the same. A few students fall daily. yesterday a junior took a tumble. The seniors and freshmen satire battle ends, but the victor remains unnamed.
Dr Banks remains busy as talk grows over the next postmaster. John Snyder of Kansas visits relatives for several days. Stars perform to the township crowd and a sleigh ride promise fades. Herman Lzisman and family visit Louis Vonstrohe's household. A young man in the newspaper business and feed store may soon leave Waynesville to pursue a new path with the local ladies showing support.
Mrs A A Manuel and daughter Mary convalescent Melly daughter of W 53 and Millie Thompson in poor health with pneumonia fever Mr E Taggart of Nashville elected honorary member of Vanburen cornet band Ed is a musician Elijah Hendershot visited Ithamer Becks Grove farmer says corn will sell for fifteen cents instead of taxation Bartholomew County boasts a strong legislature representative while Brown County claims a boast of a big dog story Six Christiansburg youths arraigned before Squire Ping for assault and battery on Emory Stedam Less Carmichial and David Nickerson plead guilty paying 790 each others to stand trial
The German Social Club meets tonight at the club rooms corner 3d and Franklin Streets in a regu lar session and plans a pie social next Thursday evening. The event promises light refreshments and the best pie will be toasted as the star of the evening. Members note cuff links sold at Blue Front.
Neal Kent of Hope and several others are listed as visiting or passing through the city. The roster includes Fred Kollmeyer from Edinburg, Tilman Fulp of Taylorsville, 8. E. Haigh, Jas. Sweet from Lima visiting M. L. Sweet, A. D. Dillon of Continental, Gus Remy of E-town, Col. Stansifer and claim agent Murray, Mrs. Knapp of Newbern, Elmer Garrison bound for Marion, M. L. Sweet of Metropolitan Life, William Wallace of Indianapolis visiting the Vollands, Carl Volland likely joining ’97 to Indianapolis, A. C. Flanigen of Elizabethtown, Frank Bruce to Columbus, Rev. Markworth of Waymansville visiting his Chicago sister‑in‑law, and Mrs. E. A. Remy and Marguerite en route home from Indianapolis.
Mrs. Mary Adams wife of Dr J H Adams once burned at Amity was yesterday adjudged insane. The fire and injuries to her husband triggered the breakdown. The Adams family faces a grim period with Dr Adams near death and a distressed son coping with worry. Neighbors offer aid as the family endures further misfortune.
Prof Carnagey returned from Indianapolis where he served on the Executive Board of the State Teachers Association. He conferred with a Senate committee on a bill empowering county superintendents and teachers to make laws regulating schools. The Senate committee has the matter under advisement.
A list of Indiana patentees including F. Burger Fort Wayne with an explosive engine, L E Fournier Evansville with a checking device, C L Holden Indianapolis heating apparatus for hot water boilers, J H Jenner Leavenworth wrench, J W Michael Rockville roller, J M Moore Waldron fence post, B Poulson Fort Wayne draw-bar adjuster, H W Stern Vincennes sanitary receptacle, W E Van Ame Fort Wayne, and OG H Woodworth Indianapolis chronoscphygmometer.
Notice offers a one year subscription deal for the Daily Star and the Indianapolis Weekly Journal at a total price of five dollars.
An advertisement offers a one year subscription to both the Indianapolis Weekly Journal and the Weekly Star for a total of 1.50.
Mr Turpin will manage local carrier boys routes and collect payments on Saturdays and Mondays. Route No 1 by Ed Hosea and Route No 3 by Ralph May are due on Monday. Route No 2 by Edgar Abbott and Route No 4 by Chas Foster are due on Saturday. Please have dimes ready when Mr Turpin calls.
The Sigk and Mrs Dalgetta Kerr are on the sick list. Miss Sallie Stansifer is slowly recovering from la grippe. David Bstillinger is convalescent.
The Marshall Illinois constable telegraphed that a horse and buggy matching John Carter's stolen rig was found. A tall slender man about five feet nine inches wearing a long black overcoat is in custody. Carter traveled to Marshall to confirm ownership and arrange recovery of the suspect. The pair is valued at 125 dollars.
C Daniels, convicted of forgery, was taken yesterday to the southern penitentiary by Sheriff Schell of Shelby County. Released a few months ago, this marks his third sentence in six years. The veteran inmate appeared content with his fate.
Ed Labar was jailed by Policeman Jackson after an incident at a beer house Tuesday night. Labar claimed a saloon keeper had sent for a keg, and the officer took him into custody as part of a night patrol. Valentines at Cumming.
Local ads note Blue Front offering 15 and 20 cent collars at 10 cents and hats, shoes, and gentlemen’s furnishings at cut rates. J A George’s store room for rent and various residents move or travel to nearby towns. Crossing mud slows Fourth and Madison Railroad traffic. Fivecoats and others face disorder charges with bond set at 25 dollars.
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