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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1897
Page
4
Owens and Williams offer home ownership options with liberal terms and monthly excursions to the New South. The agency handles real estate loans insurance and calls for calls to discuss buy or sell opportunities with daily additions to their bargain list.
For sale listings include No 68 two story house with outbuildings on Cottage avenues, No 70 large modern house on Botchnins avenue, No 71 six room cottage at Highland Avenue and 9th streets, No 73 Swengel addition Lot No 2, No 74 15 acres in Ohio township, No 75 150 acres in Brown county, No 76 saw mill with engine and outbuildings, No 77 40 acres in Harrison township, No 78 4 room cottage on Barnaville pike, No 79 5 room cottage on Third street opposite Big Four depot, No 80 large house near Purcell's East Columbia, No 81 six room house on Franklin street, No 82 140 acres in Brown county, No 84 110 acres in Clifty Township, No 85 140 acres in Jackson township near Waynaveville with house and fruit trees. Prices range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars with cash or trade terms.
No 1 and 3 rooms with wells cisterns and outbuildings at 1527 and 1531 Washington Street priced at 3 to 4 dollars monthly. No 8 cottage at 1528 Franklin Street with 3 rooms and outbuildings at 3 dollars rising to 4 after April. No 13 bakery and store with living rooms on 6th Street opposite breeves factory seeking an energetic baker. No 14 four room college between 15th and 16th on Union with improvements at 4 dollars. No 31 broom house with wood and kitchen between Wilson and Short Wilgoo at 3 dollars rising to 4 after April 1. No 34 four room cottage at first and Franklin streets in good order at 4 dollars. Office offers more listings and loans revenue.
Lee Rosenbush, a prominent Indiana clothing retailer known as Sam the Boss, died yesterday at 11 a.m. in Cincinnati from stomach cancer. The 39 year old German born businessman, who built a large Southern Indiana stock, is survived by his widow and five children. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. in Indianapolis under Masonic auspices. burial follows.
Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Beaty on North Pearl Street a pleasant birthday surprise was held. Mrs Beaty and her daughter shared the same birthday attracting many friends for an enjoyable gathering.
Ed Stanley alias Nelson and Geo Stivers were jailed after a confrontation with two assailants on the Pennsylvania Railroad near the Flatrock bridge. Stivers was wounded in the left leg by a 38 caliber revolver and later treated before arrest. Stanley claims a separate motive involving seven bums at Crump's brick yard with a shooter from Evansville. a 32 caliber revolver and files were found on Stanley.
Miss Catharine Wolf married Wm G Axt in a private home ceremony at Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf’s residence Thisity yesterday evening. Rev Troutman officiated. The couple, after a Boston trip, will reside in Indianapolis where Axt has business interests.
Our sick list notes George M Kinney and Peter Randall still sick at home with grip- Richard Brinkley shows improvement after weeks of poor health- Mrs Jack Gilday and Mrs Herman Heicker improve slowly- Mrs T H Snyder remains unchanged- Peg Arthur somewhat improved- Ida Welding feared for recovery in dangerous condition
Abe Strauss came from Seymour and Ab Strauss from Seymour were in the city yesterday. Chas Danforth, Rob Jones, Will Calahan of Indianapolis, and Lem Trent with his parents in Elizabethtown were present yesterday. Mrs Comstock of Indianapolis visits Dr Kent's family. Daughtery returns from pension business in Kentucky. Charlie Bond of Iowa City is expected for a few weeks. Fred Stillenger and wife of Columbus are guests of Harry Abbott.
A collage of storefront notices and updates includes get prints at the Star office. Dr. Clark sought for Rex r six room cottage at 1824 Franklin St. Axt Wolf wedding cake samples. Al Bozzel 407 Washington street offers whiskies cigars and lunch. a shop sale at J A Newton 3138 Washington St. Lincoln J. Carter play The Tornado to Crump's theatre with dramatic Wisconsin and ocean scenes praised as top melodrama in Chicago.
The Greenline freight arrived around nine o clock yesterday, several hours earlier than in the past two weeks. Passenger travel remains light with no signs of immediate improvement.
The Big Four Route links Chicago St Louis Peoria Indianapolis Terre Haute Lafayette Benton Harbor Detroit Toledo Sandusky Springfield Dayton and intermediates to Washington for McKinley’s inauguration. Through Palace Sleeping Cars from St Louis and Indianapolis Wagner Sleeping Cars Buffet Parlor Cars Dining Cars. Tickets via Big Four and C O Routes.
William H. Bush a prominent farmer near Petersville died yesterday evening at 4 30 with lagrippe aged about 50 The funeral will be conducted under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias of which he was a member The time of the funeral will be announced later
The Sunday Star announces a permanent eight page Sunday issue named the SunDAY Star. It targets women with fashion plates ongoing serials and varied features and invites readers to subscribe to not miss the first Sunday release.
Job work promises a cut of yourself or business given to customers. All work is guaranteed and prices are reasonable. Orders should be placed with the intention of delivering a sharp, accurate likeness.
Advertisement notes cheap dry wood at J A Georges with a directive to contact the Big Four agent for travel to Washington for the inauguration via the direct line C and O railway.
The Star urges building a starch works in Columbus and asks laboring men to donate a week of free labor to start a plant. A 7500 dollar bonus is sought with $7500 more possible in cash, potentially employing 150 workers and feeding about 700 people. Readers are invited to sign the subscription book and send communications for publication.
Lee Loy advertises unbeatable grocery prices claiming every item in stock is sold at cost with no profit. The notice urges shoppers to consider their best interests and buy locally at Belvedere Block Belvedere.
Police and a SvAR man investigated a shooting at Tode Tul’s last night. As they entered the front, others slipped out the back. One man was found at the depot cleaning mud from his feet after traversing alleys. Ben, Thomas and wife hosted the cinch club Saturday with prizes to W. A. Mooney and Mrs. Capt. Lucas. Simon Barnhart’s barn burned Friday and was insured with Caldwell & Drake in the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company.
Elder Z T Sweeney of Columbus traveled to Washington this morning to dedicate the new Christian church on Sunday. A separate note mentions a busy local merchant who attended church in a neighboring town and, weary from the week’s labor, dozed in the pew.
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