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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1897

Page

4

Bargain Real Estate Listings Offer Low Prices and Quick Sales

An advertising sheet from Owens & Williams advertises multiple real estate bargains. Properties include a six room house on Cottage Avenue for 1200, a large modern house on Hutchine Ave for 1700 cash, and a 15 acre Ohio township tract among other parcels in Brown County, Harricon and East Columbine.

New South Owens & Williams Cottage Ave Hutchine Ave Maple Grove Harricon Burneville Pike East Columbine

Sunday church notices and revival meetings listed

Local church notices include revival services at various parishes with preachings on themes such as the downfall of the Mohammedan religion Nominal church members and ritual teachings at St Pauls A Holy Communion and Sunday School at 9 15 a m Presbyterian Church announces a five sermon Holy Spirit series and a Men’s Club meeting after evening services with a business session of fifteen minutes All are invited

Bretheen Cherci St. Paul’s Cituren J. R. Holst Ladies Guild Presbyterian ChuRci Juninor Endeavor

J A George's Kindling Ruled Cheaper Than Coal

In the case of Wilson against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. the jury returned a verdict yesterday evening at 3 15 in favor of the defendant.

J. A.george Wilson The Pennsylvania Railroad Co

Mrs Wells Entertains Rathbone Sisters at Home

Mrs James Wells hosted the Rathbone Sisters at her home on Tenth and Chestnut. Guests enjoyed games and fine music, and retired at a late hour praising Mrs Wells as a charming hostess and entertainer.

James Wells Rathbone Sisters Tenth Chestnut Streets Mrs. Wells

North Vernon residents visit town for business

Jennings County notes John Mckenzie of North Vernon was in town yesterday transacting business with Wm. Wright the insurance man. John Thurston a prominent Jennings County farmer was in the city yesterday. Asbury S. Curray station agent at Hege was in the city on business yesterday morning.

John Mckenzie North Vernon Wm. Wright John Thurston Jennings Asbury S

Regiment of Columbus men encamps in Flatrock Bottoms

A large group of men and boys from Columbus, out of work, camp on land owned by John Perry near Flatrock Bottoms north of the city. They live in bark huts and tents, gathering wood for winter shelter. A wandering old rail worker was found nearby seeking minimal shelter.

Flatrock John Perry Columbus Ing

Northern farmers eye Georgia land boom and town life

A visitor's sketch from Macon highlights thriving cotton and acorn farming north east of the city. The writer notes black fertile soil, successful northern settlers, improving farms, and a sunny climate with mild winters. Macon is described as busy with 2,000 residents and strong regional trade.

Macon Indiana

Train arrival delays noted in early morning run

No. 2 train was twenty minutes late yesterday morning and the early morning run was fifteen minutes late, officials report a pattern of delays.

Forgery Trial and local incidents reported

Circuit Court heard the forgery case against A J Johnson in yesterday's session. Prudential Insurance officials Supt Kendall and Agent Jackson attended a banquet in New Albany last night. A runaway horses incident at Eighth and Mechanic streets caused minor damage with two gentlemen aboard a light buggy and bystanders stopping the team.

Supt. Kendall Agent Jackson Prudential Ins. Co New Albany New Maxidon Hotel Eighth Mechanic Streets Maple Grove

Neible Leaves Barbering for Prudential Life Insurance

Henry's barber shop chair holder Will Neible has quit barbering due to failing health and joined the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Neible is regarded as one of the community’s best young men, and the Prudential expects a successful career for him.

Will Neible Henry Prudential Life Ins Mr. Neible Prudential Will

Ministers Receive Adjustable Invalid Chair Gift

Yesterday at 2:30 p m Rev Dr Curtiss was presented with an adjustable invalid chair from donors including Davidson Henderson W M Graves W F Norton James Perry George Winans W Hollowell J A Glanton J Newsom J Graves Dr A J Banker H H Bassett and A E Hartman Dr Hogue gave the presentation speech which Rev Curtiss welcomed and Rev Hood spoke afterward.

Dr. Curtiss Davidson & Henderson's Davidson & Henderson W. M. Graves W. F. Norton James Perry George Winans W. Hollowell J. A. Glanton J. Newsom J. Graves A. J. Banker H. H. Bassett A. E. Hartman Hogue Curtiss Hood

South Before The War at Crumps Theatre

Crump's theatre presents Friday January twenty ninth, Bary Martell's grand production South Before the War. An excelent attraction with fifty in the company, new scenery and notable improvements, promising strong audience turnouts. The opening scene shows the return of an old slave to the plantation and features episodes of slave life with antebellum dancing and jubilee singing.

Crump Bary " Martell

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