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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

5

Bargain Space For Sale By Owens Williams Real Estate

Real estate listing from Owens Williams advertises homes and land in Columbus area. Properties include a six room house on Cottage Ave with $1200 payments, large modern home on Hutchins Ave for $82500 with $1700 cash option, and multiple parcels and farms from 15 to 140 acres with trades or bargains. Also offers loans and insurance and invites inquiries.

Cottage Ave Ninth and Tyenih Highland Ave 19Th Street Orinoco

John A. George offers wood bundles and rents a small house

Heating wood sold in bundles and cords at John A George's storefront. Ad promises cheap rent for a three room house and urges those with limited means to inquire about a small dwelling at a low rate.

Wood Con Ta a Bargain at John A George's Yard

Condensed sunshine wood scouted as a bargain with loads of 1 to 4 cords offered at John A George's. The ad highlights value and availability for buyers seeking a ready supply.

Death of Dead Horse Frank Jones at Edinburg

Frank Jones of Frankfort drove toward Culumbar but his horse failed near Edinburg. The horse died this morning and the remains were hauled to the glue factory, Edinburg Call reports.

Frank Jones Frankfort Culumbar Edinburg Coul Edinburg Call

Indiana University Glee Club Finishes Franklin Tour

The Indiana University Glee Club traveled to Franklin yesterday morning and will perform there tonight. The club has shown steady activity for sixteen days with entertainments nearly every evening. Franklin marks their last stop before returning to campus to resume duties. The manager reports the tour has been successful, with receipts exceeding $460.

Indiana University Gloe Club Franklin

Bargain Ladies and Mens Sandals at Low Prices

Big Bargins lists first quality sandals for ladies at 25 cents and mens at 60 cents, with other footwear items including coin toe arcticas at 1.25, youths laceshoes at 75 cents, and Kangaroo cork sole shoes at 2.00. J A Neworton, 312 Washington St.

Indiana Sues Two For Grand Larceny In Jonesville Express Office Robbery

The state of Indiana charges Virgil F. Clark and Frank Corum with grand larceny for robbing the Jonesville express office. Andrew Brezzell sues Albert Newsom for 25090 damages over alleged alienation of his wife’s affections, with Emig and Shea as attorneys. Eliza Poppe seeks divorce from Henry Poppe. Joseph A. Staugh and James Hornster sue Thomas Lambert to be released from guardianship.

Virgil F. Clark Frank Corum Indiana Express Jonesville Andrew Brezzell Albert Newsom M. D. Emig Wm. Shea Eliza Poppe Henry Poppe Joseph A. Staugh James Hornster Thomas Lambert Guardian’s Bench

McCrea case verdict limits defendant to 80 days jail

The Circuit Court opened the McCrea case with a jury verdict placing the defendant under eighty days in jail unless costs are paid. McCrea was noted to have attempted to steal a watch from Chas Redding. The Piercefield v Strawn case was dismissed after a compromise. Bradley Fertilizer Co. won a judgment against Robert Boyer for 640.03. J Richardson & Co. v KE J Huber is slated for trial with Cooper and Kollmeyer as attorneys.

McCrea Chas Redding Bryen Frank Piercefield John Strawn Bradley Fertilizer Co Robert Boyer J. Richardson & Co J. Huber Frank Lindsay Cooper and Cooper Kollmeyer

Bible Study Class on Jesus as a Man of Prayer

A Sunday afternoon Bible study meets at 3 30 focusing on the life of Christ. The session, an hour long, is for men and boys only.

Christ Jesus

Residents travel and visitants list from Indianapolis trip

Notes show Coleman and several locals visiting Indianapolis for the night and day. Henry Maley Edinburg visitor. Mrs Ed Frost and John Coleman left for Indianapolis yesterday. Ben Thames and Al Brooks attended poultry show. Miss Masa Trent Elizabeth town visiting. Uncle Johnny Ball ill. Miss Minnis Woody improving. Prof Graham and Dr Blessing in city. various families visiting Shelbyville and Hoglish.

Henry Maley Edinburg Ed. Frost Indianapolis John Ben Thames Misa Masa Trent Elizabethtown Johnny Ball Minnis Woody Joseph al Brooks Prof Graham Aaron Hughes Edward Anna Shelbyville William Henderson Pearl Chas. Remy Dr. Blessing Bert Blessing Hoglish

St Valentine Dance Planned by Local Society

The young society people plan a dance around February 15 inviting nearby towns. a large crowd is expected and invitations will be sent to surrounding communities.

New Undertaking Firm to Open in Irwin Block

J. D. Emmons will open an undertaking establishment in the Irwin Block on 5th street near the morgue, in the room formerly used by L. C. Griffith. He has worked with E Huber in the undertaking business for several years and plans to run as J. D. Emmons and Co.

J.D. Emmons E. ¥. Huber Irwin Block 5Th. Street L. C. Griffith J. D. Emmons and Co

Wood theft complaint reaches city from rural farmer

John Owens, a farmer northeast of the city, complains someone has been hauling his wood into town. He describes cords of timber by the roadside with holes bored in sticks filled with powder, warning that an explosion could occur if houses are blown up.

John Owens

Donaker to Work in India Napolis Office

John W. Donaker left for India napolis yesterday morning to remain in the office of the reporter of the Supreme Court for a few days to familiarize himself with duties to devolve upon him before resuming the deputyship. He will move his family to 98 Buckie street, and the Star wishes him success while lamenting his departure as a citizen and city official.

John W. Donaker Indianapolis Supreme Court Donaker Buckie Street Star

Bargain continuation announced by Owens and Williams

The note invites readers to see Owens and Williams for continuation of meat smoking bargains presented by George Werner and associates.

Owens & Williams Ecard

Local notices urge housework help and paper agents

Classified notes invite families to hire a girl for house work, seek agents for a weekly paper, and offer subscriptions for five dollars yearly. Various items mention visits, employment, rental ads, and a local factory scene with bustling activity and stacked timber.

Local Real Estate Loans Offered by Owens Williams and Kinney

Wantrp sums of 59.00, 100 and upward on unquest on real estate security. Owens & Williams. Any person having 200 or 259 to loan on real estate, house and lot, call at our office, Peas Kinnyx & Kinney.

Claire E. Turpin Lienberger Wantrp Owens & Williams Peas Kinnyx & Kinney

Newspaper Solicitation Ad and Local Headlines

Hretp Wantep seeks a capable hustler to solicit daily and weekly subscribers. Steenbarger Bros. unveil a new corn crusher at their sugar camp east of town powered by the grinding engine. Bert Marr of Utica Nebraska visits Bartholomew county relatives and praises the West’s future, noting prior residence in the county.

Steenbarger Bros Bert Marr Utica Nebraska Bartholomew County Marr Colorado

Columbus Inspector Stader Visits Indianapolis

W. W. Stader of the Columbus board visited Indianapolis this week. He has been in the harness for several years and has succeeded in placing the Columbus business in excellent condition.

W. W. Stader Columbus Board Indianapolis

Edinburg Notices Mention Repairs and a Dancing School

The Edinburg Tribune notes Martin Rupprecht of the Pennsylvania Line is repairing stock pens at the starch works with Section foreman John Foley and Elijah Smith assisting. Edinburg wheat is quoted at 9 kec. John Bruce Jr plans a local dancing school next week with about ten to fifteen pupils starting Thursday night at Gruitt's room on Main Croga Street.

Fred Kollmeyer Columbus Albert Otto East Main Cross Street Franklin Edinburg Tribune Martin Rupprecht Pennsylvania Line John Foley Elijah Smith John Bruce Jr Jesson Ruitt

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