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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1897
Page
4
A long list of residents and guests travel between Indianapolis and nearby towns. People like Fred Messenheimer and others attend gatherings, visits, or business, with many returning from or traveling to Indianapolis, Greensburg, Mor gantown, Rushville, and surrounding areas.
Train No. 10 ran one hour thirty minutes late yesterday. An excursion to Indianapolis will run Jan 10 11 and 12. Big Four reduces staff. O E Thornton promoted to night hustler and car inspector at higher pay. Sam Lamaster moves to Martinsville for a similar post. One man remains to cover work for two. New Year parties hosted by Nettie Cramp Ernest Stalhuth Emma Volland Lilan Volland Charlotte Washburn Mamie Weidorf.
The Star sends Happy New Year wishes to all readers and staff noted from this office 514 with best regards for a prosperous year ahead.
At the corner of Fifth and Franklin streets, a stylish gathering marked the end of 1896 and the start of 1897. The Jackson Club hosted a merry dancing party in rooms above the Republican office with several young society people enjoying the transition.
Parting indeed to meet no more but the new year brings continuing work to produce fashionable clothing to order from fine materials. The text argues that well fitting garments must also be made from handsome and appropriate suiting and that woolens prevent mistakes in style this year.
Charles L. Torgey a former Franklin and Martinsville resident now a Shelbyville jeweler wed Miss Alice Whitesides a Franklin society leader at the bride’s uncle F. N. Whitesides home. The ceremony was by Rev. L. P. Marshall with few invited guests. couple to be at home after February 15 in Shelbyville.
No diphtheria cases reported in the city marking a quiet health update for New Year’s greetings. Secretary praised for diligent work keeping the illness away.
Want Top Sums of 50 and up to loan on real estate. 11 Owens & Williams. Happy New Year to All. Board of Health reports diphtheria gone, no quarantined houses. Office orders revoking public meeting bans. Rev Curtiss officiated a Washington street private dwelling wedding. Watch for bargains in our space Owens & Williams. Furnished room for rent. inquire at Star office. Plenty of dry wood at Handle factory.
In circuit court the jury found for defendant Nathan Brown in Willianeon T. Newsom v. Brown on trespass and $100 damages after a three minute jury deliberation. Also Z. T. Sweeney v. Albert C. White foreclosure awarded $2408.21. Piet Sims and S Bird colored v. Elijah McClaslin for $17 labor tried yesterday. The Columbus combination football team heads to Edinburg for today’s game.
Y M C A presents Miss Varnum at City Hall in Columbus for a benefit concert. Marriage licenses issued for Fred Wetzel and Anna Boutrager Jacob Cook and Florance McStepp. Various local ads list rooms, shoes, and real estate services. Rumors from Dayton claim Kell Franz may be spiraling toward insanity at Deaconess hospital.
At the elegant Washington street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lincoln a New Year’s Eve party was held last night. The large, well lit home offered a perfect setting for dancing and various amusements as the celebration continued.
Rent change notices directed to Claire E Turpin of Real Estate Exchange to find renters promptly. Office listed over Lienberger. For sale. A family borée gentle and kind private home offered. call Star office for details.
A sly young man who doted on his mustache took a young lady buggy riding and made an indecent proposal. At their destination the woman told her sisters, who then cut off half his mustache and sent him home to tell his mother. The barber Danningtons did the other half.
Mr K W Fremont appears at Cramp's theatre next Tuesday in the sensational comedy drama by J D Clifton titled 777. Though new in the east he has long been known to melodrama lovers in the western states for his fine stage presence musical voice and potential as a local favorite.
New Year day early mail delivery scheduled with office hours from 7 until 10 am then 5 to 5 30 pm Mail for Waymansville Newhbern Petersville closes at noon Watch Party hosted by Mrs Emig at her Orinoco home with guests Blanche Mobley Lena Specht Ollie Stevenson Henry Stein Dick Sims Albert Roff Charles Tooley.
Lee Rosenbush, long severely ill, made a public appearance today signaling recovery after an extended period of illness.
Two well dressed young men visited the Edinburg depot at 11:30 PM and asked for the distance to Columbus after light refreshments. Nightwatch Sims watched them until they departed, raising suspicion.
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