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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
4
Owens Williams Real Estate advertises numerous low cash down homes and farms in Brown and Columbus townships. It promotes liberal credit, selling houses, farms, a saw mill, and land from 40 to 150 acres, with prices from 600 to 2500 and trades offered, urging readers to call or visit for details.
County officials seek an agent to manage papering duties for office operations. Applicants must meet terms set by the county board, including compliance with local bidding rules and filing requirements.
The Twice-A-Week Courier Journal notes the King’s Daughters will meet at Mrs. John Q. Davidson’s residence at 2 PM to discuss the third chapter of John, while Owens & Williams promote bargains including sandals and shoes. Early economy listings report farm prices, meat smoking notices, and a request for agents for the weekly paper.
Rank and Jone of Lodianapolis seeks loans on real estate security while Lif Owens and Williams invites $200 to $250 losses on real estate within their office. Kinney and Kinney advertise furnished room rental on Washington Street. Henry Strasaner plans to depart for England to finish work on the courthouse.
Charles Roberta was jailed after a drunken night last Saturday. He appeared before Mayor Beck and pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $13.
Horace Graves of the junior class remains home sick with grip. Currie Fisher and Ivy Lewellen visited the High School Monday. Carl Wert of the freshman class traveled to Brown County Sunday. Arthur Tooley returns to class after diphtheria illness. Music resumes at the High School for the first time since term began. An acquaintance reports Robbie Gaddis may be in Terre Haute. a boy seen there did not respond when called and hurried away. The gentleman is hea ad tron!
Henry and Chas Strasaner plan to go to English tomorrow to sign their contract for the cornice on the roof and tower of the courthouse.
George Caldwell and Dolph Rowley will go to English this morning. Caldwell reports work on the courthouse is progressing smoothly. Claire Turpin of Turpin real estate exchange will place renters quickly, with offices over Lienberger.
Cramp's Theater presents Elmer E. Vance's realistic railroad comedy drama The Limited Mail drawing large crowds. Beatrice leads the troupe with famed dancing and specialties praised worldwide and in Europe.
Henry Stalhath, a machinist at Reeve's Palace works, was injured Saturday afternoon when a belt saw blade contacted the mesh between the middle fingers of his right hand. The cut is painful but not serious, likely costing him several days of work.
A new Lee Loy's grocery opens to the public this evening in the Belvedere Block. It advertises low prices on flour and staples with items like flour 65c per sack, bacon 7c per lb, shoulder 6c, lard 5c, navy beans 2s per lb, butter beans 4c, molasses 20c per gallon, fish 2.90 per hoop pail, soap offers, and daily specials. Customers urged to inspect stock before buying elsewhere.
Mrs Arbuckle an elderly Union Township resident near Lowell was believed insane and wandered away. Her daughter, unable to live with her, had her confined at the poor farm Sunday morning without consent. After a neighborhood search she was located there and returned home yesterday at noon.
A flurry of travel and greetings as residents Juan Newsom Jr. and J. M. Lindley visited Indianapolis yesterday. Local figures including Rev. Fennick Fraser and Dr. Butler were seen there or returning. Several residents like Miss Sadie Jones and Mrs. W. A. Mooney left for Indianapolis, while others planned returns to El Faso Illinois or nearby towns.
David C. Hager and Johnson Trembly sue Schuyler C. Hughes and William B. Edwards over a note demand for 100 dollars. The filing names the defendants and asserts a financial claim arising from the note.
An item advertises wood for sale mentioning a load cost one and four cord quantities. It notes the seller as John A. George.
Local reports say Carmen, formerly with Carmen & Wagner livery, has established a feed stable on 6th Street between Franklin and Mechanic. Officers elected include members of the board.
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