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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
4
Williams Real Estate Loans and Insurance offers bargains for homes with flexible terms for buyers lacking cash. Call for direct purchases or Building and Loan financing as part of their reliable service in the New South era.
The funeral of Mrs. New, mother of Thos New of Clay township, was held Sunday evening at Trinity church with Elder Z T Sweeney presiding.
Advertises job work services promising to furnish a cut of yourself or business. Claims guaranteed results and reasonable prices. Encourages placing job orders and mentions “Star” as a brand cue for consideration.
Fragmentary note reports a sale offering DRY WOOD TL andl-2 cards for one dollar at Handle Factory. Details are limited and unclear due to damaged text.
Real estate listing offers multiple properties including No 68 six room house with barn and well on Cottage between Ninth and Tenth. No 70 large modern house on Hutchies avenue. No 7 six room cottage at Highland avenue and 19th. No 73 and No 74 acreage in Ohio and Swenglle's addition. several farms in Brown, Clifty, and Jackson townships. prices range from 700 to 2900 with bargain cash terms and trade options.
Multiple rental listings for 3 room and 4 room cottages with wells cisterns and outbuildings on Burnsville Pike Franklin Street and near Heeves factory. Prices range from 0 to 41.00 per month with terms through April 1st. Includes shop bakery and storeroom with living space and groceries line. Also financing offer money to loan.
A pleasant neighborhood gathering was held at Mr and Mrs Frank Sewards on Mechanic Street Saturday evening for the birthday of Mrs Kennard. Music games and a lunch by Misses Ora Dunlap and Ethel Kennard followed with valentines and gifts for the hostess.
The list of grand jurors and petit jurors drawn for the next term of court, which convenes February 22, includes John Stienbarger of Columbus, Morrison Thurston, J G Harris of German, Wm Emich of Union, A J McQueen, Nathan Brown of Flag Rock, Chris Leatherock of Clifty, James Barnhill, T A Moore of Columbus, Sylvanus Glick of Rockcreek, James Sparks of Harrison, A P Davis of Clay, Albert Wertz of Hawcreek, John Igel of Jackson, among others. Envelopes printed with photos are available at the STAR office.
Misses Kate and Jessie Boyd hosted a Valentine gathering Saturday evening with a small group of friends. Guests played Fan-in and Spy games, exchanged homemade valentines, and enjoyed an elegant luncheon. Attendees included Jennie Dickey Lizzie Parkinson Kate McNeal Stella Sims Ora Davis Ella Stobo Josie Stuckey Charlie Talley Fred McNeal Harry Dickey Jane Talley L C Stuckey and Frank Edwards.
Wm F Stott formerly of the Chicago Record has returned from Chicago and says no deal with Haigh yet but a likely sale this week. If the sale proceeds he will lead the reorganized Madison Woolen Mill Co and take charge of the plant turning the Republican's operations toward reform. The Star welcomes Mr Stott and wishes him success in any local newspaper venture.
Olvey Lewellen went to Jonesville while Charles Way departed for Shelbyville. Stott returns from Chicago and Quick visited from Indianapolis. Abbie Gilday and Lydia Hugh returned from Indianapolis and the South respectively. John Everhart and George Pence in Chicago and Indianapolis yesterday. Miss Kerr north, Dr. Curtiss south, Crump(s) from New Cleans, Morris Spinner back to Detroit after a week. G A Ferguson in Clark County. Gill Caldwell left for English for business. Fahy family at North Vern and Ida George visiting F Matson in Indianapolis. Harri sons manager Norton and wife visited Flatraelk. Wm Paulichter to Missouri. Mayne Mahoney and Mayme Mahoney from Indianapolis.
A marriage license has been issued to Newlina J. Carroll and Minnie Bi Smith confirming their intent to wed. The certificate lists both parties as applicants.
Notice offers Indianapolis Weekly Journal and Westily Star for one year at 1.50. Nashville Indiana mulls a fire department formation. Bennett Patterson sent a team from Chicago to Nashville to sell a fire engine. Miss Mary Clark was sick and unable to teach yesterday.
Fenuine Pittsburg at J. A. Seerge's. Bring your job work to this office and give us a trial. We are now prepared to do all kind of job work. Give us a trial, prices reasonable. Have your letter heads printed with your photo on them, done at the STAR office. Charges reasonable.
Lew Thompsons residence on Sycamore Street nearly burned Saturday night when accumulated heat in the flue ignited and fell onto a fire. It destroyed some fancy articles belonging to Mrs. Thompson and burned a large hole in the carpet. The family was at home.
Hubert Owens SAAR reporter suffers la grippe. Chris Maier and his young son near Petersville are severely ill. Ada Weldeing of Oroico is improving after dangerous sickness. Rev George Sweeney sermon at Tabernacle praised. Wm McCrea and mother on Werner Ave sick with lagrippe but improving. McCrea out for first time in days.
Readers can get both papers for one year at 5. Bargains include new stock shoes for men women and children at low prices. Goods are fresh not shop worn with items like child size goat spring heel shoes offered cheap at 75e. J A Newton 313 Washington St One Price Cash Shoe Store.
The Knights of Pythias mark the 23rd anniversary of the order with a Friday event at Castle Hall. Prof. Mason's orchestra performs a welcome address by Hon. Geo W Cooper, piano solos by Miss Bertha Lay, and various recitations vocal selections and instrumental numbers by Miss Lilla Wells Mr Will More Miss Nell Karnett Miss Nettie Levi and juvenile orchestra.
Mr. Turpin will oversee carrier boys routes and collect on Saturdays and Mondays. Route No. 1 Ed Hosea and Route No. 3 Ralph May to be collected on Monday. Route No. 2 Edgar Abbott and Route No. 4 Chas Foster to be collected on Saturday. Dimes ready when Mr. Turpin calls.
A letter invites a meeting with two women and a male friend near the corner of 2th and iPeart streets. A man dressed as a woman appears, and potatoes and onions rattle as a plan to rough him up arises. Cats Adams moves to a nearby farm. Lev James Sims of Ohio Township visits the city.
Robert E. Morningstar of Bowling Green Ky with Bowling Green papers attends Belvedere hotel event. Morningstar is noted as a world champion roller skater and editor. The Big Four Route links Chicago and Columbus area points with Palace Sleeping Cars and Wagner cars.
The Big Four and C A OL Dr Hosea father in casx of manager Nortion of the Harrison telephone Co spoke with the Star Office yesterday. Farmers are urged to subscribe to the WEEKLY Star for $1 per year. Andrew Hilger and Andrew Oster share February 21 birthdays. Hilger has grippe and is home. Robert Owens left for Mobile on real estate business. Various local notices include rental listings and business updates.
Detroit Tribune notes Mr. Coskran journeyed to Cleveland to arrange the trust of national honor toward Mark Hanna during a European visit, reflecting local opinion on diplomatic dealings.
A New York Journal excerpt advises cyclists to continue riding in winter with proper windproof, ventilated clothing. It recommends chest protectors, wristlets, felt mittens, hoods, ear coverings, and loose shoes to retain warmth and maintain movement in cold weather.
A physician notes aging as an incurable, universal condition touching middle aged adults. Readers recall changes in strength, elasticity, and movement while not recognizing personal aging, with anecdotes about sisters and marital expectations among older women.
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