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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1897

Page

4

Bargain Space For Sale Real Estate Listings

Owens Williams Real Estate advertises multiple properties in Columbus area listings. Includes six room houses on Cottage Ave, Hutching Ave Maple Grove, corner Highland Ave and 19th St Orinoco, lots in Swengle addition, 15 acres in Ohio township, 150 acres Brown County, saw mill with engine, 40 acres Harrison Twp, several small cottages on Burnsville pike East Columbus, and 140 acres Brown County farm with trade options. Call for details and payments.

New South Owens & Williams Highland Ave 19Th Street Orinoco Harrison Township Burnsville Pike East Columbus

Marriage of Bert Siively and Miss Lillie Henderson

Mr Bert Siively and Miss Lillie Henderson were united in marriage by Rev D C Darling. The bride and groom are residents of this city.

Bert. Siively Lillie ‘Henderson D. C. Darling

Pennsylvania firm seeks control of Evansville and Richmond line

A Pennsylvania company plans to take control of the Evansville and Richmond Railroad and has bid fifty three cents on the dollar. The firm also targets the Bedford stone trade, eyeing the large quarry district there.

Pennsylvania Company Evansville and Richmond Penna Co Bedford

Broken King Bolt Halts Doctor’s buggy on Washington Street

Dr Hudson was driving down Washington Street yesterday morning when a king bolt on the buggy broke. He was bruised with a few scratches but otherwise uninjured. The horses pulled the front wheels and the buggy stopped in front of the doctor’s office. The vehicle was not much damaged and the horse was unhurt.

High School Notes Touch Down North Indiana Visitor

Mr. Metcalf formerly of Mass arrives as high school principal in northern Indiana and spends the day visiting. The Latin and Virgil interest stands out. A Wednesday accident prompts questions about a fall downstairs. Class spirit surges as blackboards recall classes ’97 to 1900. King’s Daughters collection for the poor raises a respectable sum.

Metcalf Mass Indiana

City Council Minutes Open With Attorney Inaugural and Finances

The city council convened with mayor and all members present. W F Norton became city attorney, delivering no inaugural address. disputes over possession were settled with Norton receiving the key. Bonds for Norton were approved with Crump and McNeal as sureties. Reports favoring street and alley matters were read. 10th Street extension to Flat Rock road was rejected. Water bill reductions requested by Pfeffers Bros were referred to water works. hall rates set at 35 for six nights for a six day bicycle race. Martin Wheeler named garbage collector. A flash photograph of council members was arranged by photographer Walton. Various bills and payroll items were approved before adjournment.

Seasion W. F. Norton Cass Ardery Mr. Norton Norton F. T. Crump Frank McNeal

Mayors Court and Rural Telephone Line in Rock Creek

The Star reports a rural telephone venture in Rock Creek now fully organized with Jno M Williams as president and Frank Tyner as secretary and treasurer. E H Wiggs ordered poles and wire, planning immediate setup. the switchboard will be at A T Brougher's Burnsville store connecting to Harrison Co's line at Elizabethtown. There is mutual use of lines, easing country life. Also, two men Sweek Collins and Alfred M Collins pleaded guilty to stealing four dozen chickens from Jas Smith of Shelby County. bond set at $200 each for circuit court. Burglary cases in Brandywine and nearby homes cited with losses and a clock cue at 10:80, suggesting familiarity with the Barger residence. Police note ten blocks of telegraf pits and local business growth.

Star Rock Creek Jno Burnsville Harrison Co Elizabethtown Columbus Sweek Collins Alfred M. Collins Jas. Smith Shelby County Circuit

Road Engineer Morris Visits Louisville Division Briefly

Road Engineer Morris of the Louisville division was in the city for a short time yesterday. M. A. Barrick, mainline foreman, who had been sick with the grip, is able to be on duty again.

Morris Louisville M.A. Barrick Mainline Iinemor

Case Set For Tuesday Trial In Assault Case

The assault and battery case against Clyde and Clancy Markland, charged with attacking Harry Cline, scheduled for 9 am yesterday before Mayor Beck, was postponed to next Tuesday. The case, a state matter, will be before Esquire Dennison with Wm. H. Shea and W. W. Lambert for the state and Duncan & Beck for the defense. The state versus Harry Cline will be heard this afternoon on a provoke charge before Esquire Dennison.

Clyde Clancy Markland Harry Cline Beck Tery Esquire Harryine Provoke Esq Dennison

Cheaper Kindling From J A George Aims at Stogdall Family

The Stogdall family, long ill, are slowly improving while J A George offers a cheaper kindling alternative to coal oil.

J. A.george

Mrs Will Daum Dies at 21 in Home of Father

Mrs Will Daum died at her father Wm Pence home seven miles north of the city last night at 8 o clock of consumption aged 21 The obituary notes the deceased was the wife of Mr Will Daum.

Will Daum Wm. Pence

Accident Crashes Wagon Wheel Into Stable Door

A wagon loaded with wheat being moved by a diver damaged the stable door at Jake Huyes livery stable. The rear wheel struck the door and created a large hole. The incident was described as purely accidental.

Jake Huyes

Local residents briefed on city visits and movements

Miss Kate Buck visits friends in Chicago while Miss Lessie Dillon journeys to Louisville. John Q. Davidson travels as a Big Four passenger. Tom Graham returns home for his mother’s illness. Mrs. Donaker from Indianapolis arrives by bus. Mrs. M. H. G. Butler and daughter from Clifford visit. Mayme Crandall of Indianapolis guests of Miss Blanche Banker. Ella Lantell of Aurora comes to see friends. Wm. Cook plans move from Elizabeth town to this city. Mrs. Hemer returns to Columbus after a paralytic stroke. Senator Harbin and wife from Columbus visit. Mrs. Nemethy from Indianapolis guests of Mrs. Gent. Tom Welsh of Columbus Handle and Tovle Co. visits Scipio on business. Mrs. Ed Coleman recovering from stroke remains in bed. Mrs. Leonard Hardin travels to Columbus to see her father. George Cummins to relocate his book store to the Story-block. Mrs. Jay C. Smith leaves for Columbus to visit friends. Senator K. M. Hord of Shelbyville visits. brother of Judge F. T. Hord. Bink Schnure returns from Franklin. played in Hoyt’s A Bunch of Keys. Meyer & Fiegenbaum advertise linens and embroideries next week.

Timber and handle timber sale dispute with Columbus plant

Farmers report Columbus Handle Co is receiving all D handle timber at the old price while Western D Handle Co bids higher. A Columbus plant representative notes plentiful timber and says supply is adequate, despite farmers claiming Western Co offers more money and pressures farmers to sell.

Columbus Handle Co Columbus D” Handle Co

Robbery Report Near Town Residence Break-In

On a Wednesday week unknown individuals entered the residence of A. B. Kuhn two miles southeast of town while the family was away and took items from the home. Authorities note the break in and seek information.

A. B. Kuhn

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Cottage Ave Hutching Ave Maple Grove Swengle Ohio ‘Township Brown County 3D Street Big Four Cella Purecell Franklin Street 14Th 15Th the & R 10Th Street Flat Rock Road Pfeffers Bros Water Works Committee Martin Wheeler Walton Board of Health Reeves & Co Art Overstreet James Perry J. Gyaves Fremont Davis Daily Times City Treasurer J. W. Donaker John George Er Ee Ey Mayors Court R. M.lienberger Henry Meyer H. L. Rost Tokoles Hauser & Parker Fee Henry Johnson Standard Carbon Co James Oil Co Eee Rrereeeneee Chas. H. Moore Oil Co A. Shultz Ccs Central Union Tel. Co Postal Tel.Co A. H. Ferhing Tee Hauser & Parker G. W. Lewellen Eee Evansville Oil Co Homme Isaac Bradford R.M. Riley Nba Dunnington’s Meyer Fiegenbaum’s James Mitchell Indianapolis Svar Geo. Barger Brandywine Township Resi Lienberger Tailor ‘Snd Furnisher Railroad Notes Robertson Jeffersonville Louie Wilson Pennsylvania Railroad Co Stogdall Mr. Will Daum Kate Buck Chicago Lessie Dillon John Q. Davidson Tom Graham John Donaker M. H. G. Butler Clifford City Mayme Crandall Ella Lantell Aurora Wm. Cook D. E. Hemer Sey Rep F. M. Harbin Carl Nemethy John Gent Tom Welsh The Columbus Handle and Tovle Co Scipio Ed. Coleman Leonard Hardin Henry Garner George Cummins Jay C. Smith J. M. Pheirgo Sen K. M. Hord Shelbyville Francis T. Hord Bink Schnure Franklin Opera Hoyt Meyer & Fiegenbaum’s John A. George Washington Street Odera Violet Deparme Mystic Shrine Washington ,St Washington St
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