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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1897

Page

4

Real Estate Bargains in Columbus Area Listings

Owens & Williams Real Estate advertises loans and farm property in New South with multiple parcels. Includes six room houses on Cottage Ave, Hutchive Ave Maple Grove, Highland Ave near 19th, and larger parcels in Brown and Harrison townships with prices from 700 to 2500 and up to 150 acres available for sale or trade.

New South Owens & Williams Hutchive Ave Maple Grove 7Th and Sthetreete Harrison Township Burneville Pike East Columbus

Shooting at Kate Elkins Home Denied as Accident

A man named O Meadenhall visited Kate Elkins on 1st Street when his revolver discharged striking Kate’s left index finger. Kate Elkins told a Star reporter she was handling the weapon and it discharged accidentally, with no bones broken but possible serious trouble if untreated.

Kate Elkins 1St Street Stboitie Beyun Kate O. Meadenhall Iitkin Lttle Gir Jack Bergen Bergen To Nctifie Bikine

Informal Meeting Set at St Denis Hotel Parlors

An informal meeting will be held at the St Denis Hotel Parlors next Thursday evening at 8 oclock to finalize plans for the proposed Young Men’s Club. All interested are invited to attend.

St. Denis Orlock RR Y.M.C. A Fred Donner 8Th and Chestnut Streets Carrie T. Wooparp Sec'y

To Take a Bride Elmer Hartwell to Be Married

Local note reports Elmer Hartwell a Fred Wolland hardware clerk will wed soon. Bride and wedding date to be announced later. The Star offers congratulations and best wishes.

Elmer Hartwell Fred Wolland

Hand Injured Man Loses Finger at Reeves Furniture Factory

James Thoeson of 1450 California Street suffered the loss of his third finger at the tira joint yesterday afternoon around 3 o clock when an under s ur facer at Reeves Furniture Factory caused the injury. He was taken to Dr Kirkpatrick for treatment and was afterward in the bowl, with the injury described as very painful.

James Thoeson California Street Reeves Furniture Factory Kirkpatrick

Election of Directors for Railread Young Men's Christian Association

The senist meeting of Railread Young Men's Christian Association is tonight at 7 30 in the association rooms to elect directors. Vacancies due to death resignation removal or term expiration will be filled. Nominees presented to the Committee on vancads include Frank Mc Neal J BR Durlap M Fawcett John Jewell E F Francis Jas L Goodnow Wic F Taylor and John Carr.

Railread Young Sen's Christian Association Frank McNeal J. BR. Durlap M. Fawcett John Jewell E. F. Francis Jas

Lees Loy New Grocery Offers Bargains in Belvedere Block

Lee Loy's New Grocery advertises reduced prices on staple items including flour 60c per sack bacon 8c per lb shoulder 6c per lb hams 10c per lb lard 5c per lb navy beans 4c per lb utter beans 4c per lb molasses 20c per pint pails 29s soap bars and Daisy brand soap 22a per bar. The note invites customers to inspect stock before buying elsewhere and points to Owens Williams column for bargains.

Ven We Auris & le Be. Ster & Gloss Belvedere Block

Fairbanks Nominated On First Ballot In Indianapolis Caucus

In Indianapolis on January 12 at 2 p m the republican caucus met and adopted viva voce voting before withdrawing to revert to a secret ballot. Fairbanks won on the first ballot with sixty votes while McKern, Wallace, Hovey, Harrison, Baker and Cheaper than Coal Oil ads noted. Also a housing notice and a baby with membranous croup are mentioned in brief items.

Peculiar Dog Provokes Maple Grove Furor

Residents of Maple Grove vow vengeance against a large black dog known for overturning garbage barrels on the same daily route. The situation has sparked local protest and tense, humorous headlines as the animal remains at large.

Maple Grove

Coincidence at Emig's Barber Shop in Columbus

In March 1861 B M Hutchins arrived in Columbus and, a day later, was shaved by Mike Emig while Busk Jones left Emig's chair. About 85 years later on the same date Hutchins visited the shop again and Jones was exiting the chair as another shave occurred.

B. M. Hutchins Columbus Mike Emig Busk Jones Mr. Emig Mr. Hutchins Mr. Jones

Boy Runs Away From Home To Hope On Foot

Willis Albright age about 12 years left East Thompson street around 2 a m and walked seven miles to Hope. His parents chased him in horse and buggy, catching him on the bridge near St. Louis Crossing and returning him home. Report says he may have fled due to alleged mistreatment by his step mother.

Willis Albright Chas. Albright East Thompson Street Hope Mgr. Albright Parrish St. Louis Crossing Remor Ead. Call

Personal notices from city residents include visits and travels

Mrs. Wm Burnett of Petersville visits Indianapolis friends. Mrs Walter V Waltman leaves for Indianapolis. Carl Rost and wife of Crawfordsville expected. Mrs Perry Paine r leaves for Chicago to see daughter ill. B M Hutchins attends Mason Union Life meeting in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Fred Volland guests of Henry Schouil in Indianapolis. John Donsker moves to Indianapolis. Chas Woefard moves to Lindsay property on Aston street. Marsh al Schouler W O H Dowell and W A Stevens travel to Indianapolis. Wm Weeder travels north. Mrs Charles P Dyde returns to Briar tville Ohio. Mrs Lena Transon returns home. Mrs L J Myer returns from Clifford. Mrs B M Boyd leaves for Indianapolis. Mrs J A George visits Indianapolis. Rev Clark returns from Flatrock protracted meeting. Call Kinney & Kinney for real estate loan of 200 to 250 dollars.

Perry Payneer Chicago A. E. Clough B. M. Hutchins Indianapolis The Mason’s Union Life Association Chas. Woefard Ess Columbus Mondey Lindsay Aston Street Marshal Schouler W. O H. Dowel W. A. Stevens Wm. Weeder Charles P. Dyde Cal Hunter Briatolville Ohio Lena Transon L. J. Myer Clifford B. M. Boyd J. A. George

Three room house on California street for $3 a month

Claire He Turpin advertises a three room house on California street at three dollars monthly. The item mentions The Courier Journal and The Daily Star subscriber rates and a curious note about a woman imploring her husband to try a load of wood by J A George.

California Street Claire HE. Turpin Nick

Local Notices and Ads From Columbus Markets and Society

Heating wood and cord deals offered by George A. George with miscellaneous local notices. A test alarm from box 33 recounts firemen freeing a horse. educational day events at the Christian church and a Ladies Missionary Society meeting next week. Y M C A auxiliary set for Thursday. local market prices listed for wheat corn hay eggs and more. bargain ads for sandals shoes and clothing. sales pitches and request for newspaper agents.

Unclear note on real estate sums and assignations

Fragmentary item references sums of 50 and 100 dollars and a transfer to Joan tied to an unsettled real estate security. Mentions Owene and Willisema in unclear context.

Wantro Joan Tf Owene & Willisema

Geman Local Club Plans First Post Quarantine Meeting

The Geman Local Club holds its weekly gathering in their club room on Third Street tomorrow night marking their first meeting since the quarantine was lifted. Steve Wood reports for $1 at John A George's.

Geman Third Street

Toe Amputation Reported After Prolonged Illness

W. W. Stader underwent amputation of the great toe on his right foot at his home on North Franklin street. Dr. A J Banker and colleagues Drs. W B Banker K D Hawley and J B Hudson performed the operation. He is resting easily and the procedure is described as a success.

W. W. Stader North Franklin Street A.J. Banker W. 2. Banker K. D. Hawley J. B. Hudson Mr. Stader

Make Your Stove Blush With Heat From J A Georges Wood

A compact promotional note extols J A Georges wood for its heat and rich performance. The copy highlights its warming effect and suggests it brings a stove to life with robust flame and efficient burn.

J. A. George

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