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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
4
Owing s WILLIAMS Renal Estate Loans and Insurance advertises home ownership with rent savings and flexible terms. It promotes bargains on homes and farms in the New South, inviting inquiries and promising fair prompt dealing. The firm offers loans and insurance through Owiggs & Williams.
Real estate listings offer multiple properties including six room house on Cottage avenue priced at 1200, large modern house on Hutchins avenue at 2390, and several cottages with wells, cisterns, and outbuildings. More parcels include 16 acres in Ohio township, 40 acres in Harrison township, 140 acre farms in Brown and Jackson townships, and multiple city lots with cash or trade options.
Real estate ad offers multiple rental properties with varying rooms and amenities on Washington and Franklin streets. Listings include monthly rents from 3 to 4 dollars with terms noting increases after April and options for cottages bakeries and stores. Also invites readers to visit the office for more properties and mentions money to loan.
Mrs Newsom visiting her uncle Hiram Love at Chestnut Ridge suffered a serious fall from a spring wagon. She slipped when alighting, breaking her thigh. The injury is serious but not considered dangerous and will keep her couch-bound for weeks.
The Kautzky four story Morris street plant sold to American Casket Company from Barberton Ohio. The firm will manufacture caskets using xylotite pulp and employ about sixty men. New owners move in within ninety days and cite Indianapolis shipping, gas, and export needs.
The column compiles disparate items: J N Marsh visits Seymour, a wholesale whiskey house to open in the city, Edward King builds a two story Hutchins Avenue residence, Mrs Spilman shows smallpox symptoms near Greenwood, Bates house lease to Henry Lawrence begins May 1 for ten years at 16000 yearly, Luke W Thomas reports seeing a rainbow near Elizabethtown, Martinsville Democrat note.
General Manager Loree of the Pennsylvania lines west and General Superintendent Miller inspect routes. The Big Four orders 700000 crossties for this year's delivery in southern Illinois Cairo division and some in Kentucky. Multiple railroad officers and a new automative boiler feed inventor are noted among travels and appointments across Indiana Ohio and Illinois.
Mrs Pete and her daughter Mrs Cash Cooper will travel to southern Colorado or New Mexico to rent a cottage and seek a restorative sojourn. Mrs Cooper has been in poor health for some time and the trip is hoped to aid her recovery.
Job work service promises a cut of yourself or business with guaranteed quality and reasonable prices. Advertises fresh stock of low shoes and children’s goat spring heels with deep discounts, all sold at one price cash. Located at 313 Washington St under A J Newton, promoting daily bargains and shop fresh goods.
Weston Vanarsdel files suit against the P C C St L Railway Co seeking 9000 damages for injuries at the freight depot on February 8 1897. He a drayman hauling freight claims permanent injuries after a floor opening caused his fall. James S Brown and Cooper Cooper represent the plaintiff.
A minister of the gospel who preached at Mt. Zion church seven miles west of here visited town yesterday seeking information after a small hand satchel went missing. The owner can be identified by calling at the Star office.
Sarah E. Moore sues for diverse from Benjamin F. Moore seeking custody of three children. M. D. Emig is attorney for plaintiff. John Walker, administrator of Jessie Walker’s estate, files suit on note and mortgage against Catharine Ogilvie and Daniel Ogilvie for remand $900. W. F. Norton attorney for plaintiff.
Mr. Bush Haislup from near Indianapolis visits friends. Wilton Monroe plans a return to Illinois. John Coffman returns from Illinois for a short visit. Madame Rumor hints a local lassie may move to Illinois. A new Arcade Hall rises on Dr Moses's shop site with first floor for cuspidors loafers and Virginia cheroots. second floor for smoke from clay pipes with long green.
In a flurry of excitement villagers discuss the planned parties this week. Swains and lassies brave evening fences and hardships to reach the gatherings and enjoy a few hours of hilarious gaiety in the Indian war dance.
A quotation urges travelers to Washington for the inauguration and directs them to the Big Four agent for a direct line. The note emphasizes using the agency for arrangements and transportation.
Chas N Bruce teacher of district No 1 township is slowly improving after a severe grip illness. Dr Holder is his physician. Mrs Jas Perry who has suffered with the grip is improving.
The loss Habig sustained last Tuesday was adjusted yesterday for 102 dollars. He received his draft without discount. The insurance was Kinney and Kinney.
Samuel McKay aged 81 died suddenly yesterday at his Flatrock home. The funeral will be held Saturday. He was the father of Mrs. Joe Woolley of this city, who with her daughter Miss Amy Woolley went to Flatrock last evening.
Tabernacle reports Elder Hertzog delivering a lucid powerful sermon on The Conversion of Cornelius. He preaches tonight on The Elements of a Successful Life.
An old fashioned fiddlin match is to be held tonight in Taylorsville with tunes including the Virginia Reel. A large crowd from across the county is expected to attend the entertainment.
William Stevens sustained facial injuries when he tripped on a broken sidewalk outside Lee Rosenbushes clothing store yesterday. He fell and struck his chin on the stone pavement, bruising his face and breaking two teeth.
Rev. Z. T. Sweeney leaves for Washington Indiana to dedicate the new Christian church. He is described as a rare orator with deep thought and a knack for keeping audiences engaged while speaking plainly.
Local Belvedere retailer Loy promotes groceries at non profit prices. Ads claim every article in the house is sold at cost, urging customers to compare and buy for their best interests. The note references Loy at Belvedere Block 96d3a.
J M Finkle a prominent farmer narrowly escaped a Pennsylvania switch engine on Franklin Street as W Jones warned him. The crossing is obscured by buildings and dangerous. residents urge a watchman or flagman to prevent a fatal accident.
A sharp critique condemns ostentatious charity as hypocritical amid three years of hardship. The author denounces costly balls funding wealth while the hungry suffer, warns of risingarchy and unrest, and pleads for true Christian aid aligned with feeding the hungry and aiding the weak.
Thunder and lightning struck at 2 30 in the morning an unusual event for this season. Sheriff Cox escorted Mrs Mary Clark to the Insane Hospital in Indianapolis. California Street neighbours improve their homes with building additions. Nearby Star office offers photo envelopes at reasonable prices.
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