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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1897

Page

4

Williams Real Estate Bargains on Cottage to Franklin Streets

A local real estate ad lists multiple properties in Ohio township and East Columbus with prices from 600 to 2500 dollars. Properties include six room cottages, a 40 acre farm, a saw mill, and a large modern house with land. Offers include cash deals or trades and payment plans with low deposits. Owens Williams Real Estate, Loans & Insurance, No 68 Six From House area.

Onli Terstera Luar Acme BarealNs New South Owens & Williams Harrison Township Burnaville Pike East Columbue Purcell East Columbus

Morning Star moves to new quarters on Fourth street

Due to cramped space the Morning Star office relocates to the west room of the Ulrich Block on Fourth street. Kinney Kinney and A. Turpin & Co remain in the Griffith Block corner room on 5th and Washington. Readers may visit the new office to transact business and request subscription terms.

Star Ulrich Fourth Street Kinney & Kinney A. Tarpin & Co Griffith 5Th and Washington Street Morning Star

Heating wood offer at John A. George's

Heating wood sold in cords priced at 1 and 1-4 for one dollar and 1-2 for five dollars. The note appears in the Twice-A-Week Courier Journal and the daily Star promotional listing at five dollars per year.

Courier Journal The Daily Star

Wood Containing 1 to 1 1 4 Cord Load Bought

An ad notes a wood lot offering a load containing 1 to 1 1 4 cords. The buyer says it is purchased at John A. George’s.

John A

Look out For Him A Silver Plater Scammer

Jeffersonville Journal warns of a sleek rascal operating among county farmers. He poses as a silver plater and gathers silverware, then disappears with the items.

Jeffersonville

Columbus Markets Price Listings and Local Notes

The column lists prices in Columbus for various goods: Wohest 90 cents per bushel, corn 18 cents per bushel, bailed hay 10 dollars per ton, Cu'ckens 5 cents per pound, geese 5 cents per pound, eyes 15 cents per dozen, butter 6 to 7 cents per pound, lurkeys 8 cents per pound, ducks 6 cents per pound. Also notes smoking the famous Gath at Dunningtons. Addressed as a local market summary with a brief product price roundup.

Lee Loy's New Grocery Opens In Belvedere Block

Lee Loy's Grocery announces a midweek public opening in the Belvedere block. The store promises low cash prices on a full first class line and free delivery for bills over one dollar. Established ten years, Lee Loy's pledges value and permanence. A finished room for rent on Washington Street is listed at the Star office.

Lee Loy Belvedere Block Lee Loy’s Grocery Blvedere Washington Street

Meeting at the Saint Denis to plan club facilities

A meeting at the St. Denis will be called within a few days to discuss establishing a club with furnished apartments a pool billiard yard tables and a piano. The facility will include a drawing room a smoking room and a library with daily papers and magazines for members.

St. Denis

Conductor Alosto Jackson to Lead Louisville Division Train

Reports indicate Conductor Alosto Jackson will likely run the passenger train on the Louisville division, succeeding Herry Smith who resigned. Chas. Maley, returning from Jeckeon Kentucky, notes land and timber misrepresentation. The Cuban question appears unlikely to be acted upon this session, reflecting divided opinions.

Alosto Jackson Louisville Herry Smith Jeffersonville Journal Chas. Maley Jeckeon, Ky Edinburg Tribune

Professor Henry Leads High School Class On As You Like It

Prof W E Henry of Franklin College conducts college extension at the high school Saturday evening. His class studied As You Like It. A Denver printing house reserved 200 placards bearing Don't blow out the gas as a warning. The legislature appears ready to convene.

W. E.henry Franklin College Denver

City Schools Show Strong Attendance and Eager Pupils

Attendance in city schools this past week is high as teachers and pupils work hard to make up time lost during the forced vacation. Pupils are allowed to take books home each evening and many carry a large number of volumes, indicating renewed interest in studies.

Surgeons in Civil Service Debate Across Congress

Congressmen contest claims that pension examining surgeons fall under civil service. Hor John R Proctor of the civil service commission writes that surgeons are in classified service but notes no printed list exists. A concurrent resolution seeks such a list. McKinley’s power to suspend remains in question and vacancies will be filled by competitive exams. The Star notes a local case where a physician was removed without cause and a successor named but not announced.

Charles B. Landie Sinth Pension Hor John R. Proctor Civil-Service Commission Washington Proctor Gays House Senate McKinley Franklin Star

Local Travelers Reported in Nearby Towns

Howard Tooley spent Sunday at Eliabethtown. Miss Blanch Eizen went to Etown yesterday to spend the day with his parents. Fon Duinall went to Seymour yesterday morning. A Strause spent yesterday at Seymour. Dora Ogden went to E-town yesterday morning. Father Oster conducted divine services at Holinburg yesterday. Harvey Fulwider spent yesterday at Indianapolis. E I Huber went to Indianapolis yesterday morning. George Woody spent yesterday at Indianapolis. Fred Wirth of Louisville is in the city as guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Lang. Ella Moore was a north bound passenger yesterday morning. Dora Sheilds went to Indianapolis yesterday morning to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Dolph Farr of Edinburg were guests of H E Wells and wife yesterday. Elmer Ei Roland returned from Rushville today to spend Sunday here.

Howard Tooley Eliabethtown Miss Blanch Eizen E- Town Roing Fon Duinall Seymour Dora Ogden E-town Father Oster Holinburg Harvey Fulwider Indianapolis E. I. Huber George Woody Fred Wirth Louisville Henry Lang Ella Moore Dora Sheilds Dolph Farr Edinburg H. E. Wells Elmer Ei. Roland Rushville Greensburg

Man Convicted of Stabbing Attack in Penitentiary

Henry Jones confined in northern penitentiary for safe keeping after a St Joseph county conviction attacked guard with a bed slat this morning. He was overpowered before murder and now awaits execution with only a bed tick and covering in his cell. He believes he will be hung and prepares to strike any approaching officer. He will be moved to South Berd Monday for sentencing then returned to prison for close confinement until execution.

Maculcan Crry Henry Jones Northern St. Joseph Jones Ang South Berd

Two essential vegetables for a turkey dinner say a cook

An experienced cook notes that mashed turnips and boiled onions are indispensable to a turkey dinner. He argues the humble vegetables elevate the meal despite their simplicity, making the turkey shine when paired with these sides.

Sweeney Resigns at Sunday Service

Sunday morning service led by Elder Riggs of Murcie Indiana received well. Elders Marshell Hacker secretary of the board presented Z T Sweeney’s resignation, which the church did not accept. In the afternoon officers of the Sunday school were elected to serve until May 2.

Sweeney Wes Eld. Riggs Murcie Ind Marshell Hacker Z. T. Sweeney Eame

Almeda Club Members To Meet This Evening

All members of the Almeda club are asked to assemble at the club house tonight at 7 50 o clock for important business. J SUVERERUP secretary signs the notice.

Almeda Club Suvererup Sec’y

Ee 8 Grocery Promises Honest Goods and Prompt Delivery

Local ad from Ee 8 Grocery at 257 Second Street asserts honest weights and prices. Company touts prompt delivery and trustworthy service to customers.

Second Street

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