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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
4
Bargain notice from Owens Williams real estate firm lists rate offers and investment options. It promotes buying homes to avoid rent, savings on loans, and mentions a “New South” excursion with low prices. Includes contact details and an invitation to call for prompt service.
For sale multiple properties including houses, farms, and parcels across townships and additions. Listings mention prices from 706 to 2 590 with notes on wells cisterns and outbuildings. Several lots and timber land advertised with terms and trade possibilities, contact details incomplete.
A fragmented rental notice lists multiple properties for rent with monthly prices from 1.00 to 6.00 and terms. It mentions a 4 room cottage near Enwad G thareveta and a Brownsext summer kitchen wood home with prices 3.99 to 4.09 per month. Also notes loans and many more Beak Retail listings and urging calls for viewing other desirable properties.
Complete outfit of household goods in first class order offered for sale by piece or as a whole. Enquire at this office 102.14.
Birt's Stand notes George Birt used two barrels of pickles with oyster stews to illustrate winter output and profit divisions by Hanna and Cox. Patrols report arrest of a fugitive named John B Gray alias Edgar Bell, wanted on burglary charges after escaping a southern prison four years ago.
Yesterday morning Train No 10 ran an hour and a half late causing delays for passengers and disrupting schedules. The article notes the extent of the lateness and its impact on early travel plans.
J. A. George advertises dry wood and job work with guaranteed results and reasonable prices. It invites customers to bring their job orders and assures the Star is to be remembered in placing orders.
Judge Johnson of Franklin attended court in the city yesterday. William Spears, Deering Harvesting Co. salesman from Chicago, reported headquarters in Indianapolis. Rev. Z. T. Sweeney returned from Washington Indiana where he dedicated a church. L. P. Terris of Shelbyville was in court here. Oscar Fiegnbaum was in Cincinnati. H. L. Rost went north yesterday. George Weinland of Hope visited yesterday. Mrs Chas Smith of Orinoco is sick with the lag, while Leander McIlhane of Brown County consulted C A Smith in the city.
The Sunday Star announces a permanent eight page Sunday edition devoted to ladies interests. It will feature fashion plates a continuing story and other appealing material. Subscriptions for daily Star are urged to ensure the first Sunday issue is not missed.
A Marietta con artist sold cheap calico at one cent a yard, collected orders including John Lamar for 200 yards, but vanished. The Lamar order later appeared as a $200 promissory note in Edinburg bank. others are expected to follow the same scheme.
List of patents granted and the inventors across Indiana towns including Indianapolis Salem Wabash Terre Haute Brookstone and Elwood. Entries cover rail joints permutation locks electric switches puddling tools shaft holders expansible wheels automatic boiler feeds sulky and scaffold brackets.
Dr Reynolds remains out sick while attending to business as lagrippe cases surge. Dr Hudson, Harvey Boyd, Mrs Ed Lambert, and several families on McGindy and North Washington St report illness. Teachers and students including Miss Englebach and Master Guy Turpin listed among those affected. Cold and fair weather noted.
Two towering legislators from Bloomington, Representative East and Senator Ducan, were seen walking together in the city, drawing attention as a striking pair reminiscent of a royal guard. The sighting referenced their height and position within the legislature.
The city mandates that all smiths in Columbus uphold a standard horse shoeing price. A printed list of prices must be posted in every shop and the regulation takes effect March 1, 1897.
A local appeal in The Star urges capitalists and businessmen to donate to a factory fund to attract new plants to the city. Laborers register willingness to work a week for starch plant relocation. The newspaper seeks subscriptions of 2,500 to 3,500 dollars to spur local job growth.
Readers in Columbus praise the Stan as the best paper, with many saying neighbors also favor the STAR publication for its coverage and community focus.
Mud and water prevail as crops suffer from a late freeze. Mrs. Margaret Ant improves after illness. Mike Deaveney recalls a near mishap with a barn goblet and a turkey. Ault reports a fine stack of Jersey hogs, while F. K. Merrit loses most hogs to cholera. James Ford owns a few fine roosters from his grandmother. Mr. Dain buys a fine cow from Mr. Haskel.
An advertisement promotes travel to Washington for McKinley’s inauguration via the Big Four Route and Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. It lists major Midwestern cities, mentions Palace Sleeping Cars from St. Louis and Indianapolis, Wagner Sleeping Cars, Buffet Parlor Cars, and Dining Cars, and urges tickets via Big Four and C O routes.
Rainfall over the last three days measured by Mr. John Perry shows minimal amounts. Citizens are urged to support Iran's factory bonus to aid laborers in the city and contribute to communal relief efforts.
Extinguishers Rex the King of fire extinguishers will give an exhibition at 10:30 this morning on Railroad Square. The event showcases safety gear and firefighting equipment for the public.
A local fire committee argues for purchasing fire extinguishers noting their low cost and potential to save property, calling attention to the value of proactive safety measures.
Miss Ida Welding died yesterday morning at her parents' home in Orinoco. She will be buried this afternoon at the city cemetery after a 2:30 departure from the house, with a funeral sermon by Rev. D O Darling at U B church before interment.
Citizens urge the street and alley committee to inspect local streets and sidewalks in Orinoco. They argue taxpayers deserve the same city attention as others and call on street commissioners to act promptly.
Judge Hord presided in the Bartholomew circuit court with judgments for Kerr versus Elliot 269.50 Ruddick versus Anderson and Anderson 169.80 Brockman versus Redenbaugh 580.45 Kinney versus Heninger 185.90 Miller versus Gent 678.85 The Pumphrey case was on trial and jurors were to be drawn around noon after closing arguments.
Miss Vera Everson and Mr Mark Mollymeax wed at the bride’s parents home at 7 p m. in a ceremony by Rev Z T Sweeney. The couple plans a wedding tour to Madison and will live with the bride’s parents on return. Others extended congratulations as E I Huber arrived from the north.
The marriage licenses issued yesterday include Mark Mollymeax and Vira Everson.
Joe Henderson a passenger brake man on the main line was struck on the left ankle by a broken side rack at Prathersville during a morning run. He did not break his leg and is resting at home on Franklin Street awaiting recovery but will miss work for some time.
A lively gathering last night at Miss Mate Ferguson’s Ninth Street home celebrated a taffy pulling hosted for friends. Attendees enjoyed games and dancing, and the candy was praised as delicious.
Edward Huffman was arrested Monday evening in front of the Accade saloon by Marshal Schooler acting on information from the Ripley County Sheriff. He was jailed to await officers arrival. Sheriff Busling arrived but did not state Huffman’s charge. He will be taken to Versailles to answer the charge.
Z T Sweeney dedicated a new Christian church at Washington Indiana this Sunday amid a debt exceeding 5000 dollars. The Gazette lauds Sweeney as a great preacher whose sermon must be heard to be appreciated. The paper notes his oratorical skill and promises a future full text but praises the Sunday address as instructive entertaining and highly pleasing.
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