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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
6
William Sparks and Hattie Lay have received marriage licenses, authorizing their forthcoming wedding. Both names appear in the public records as engaged couple. The license confirms eligibility for nuptial ceremony under local regulations.
A large thermometer at Owens and William’s office recorded 12 degrees above zero at 2 50 p m yesterday and then began a steady decline.
The city endured a grim night as sleigh bells pierced the quiet of a haunted district. Despite the bleak mood, the jingling offered brief relief from the graveyard like stillness that lingered over streets.
East Columbus resident Mrs Alvina Mobley died yesterday at her home. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 am at the residence with Rev Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow at the city cemetery.
George Werner the butcher uses cold weather to store ice for next summer. He runs several teams and men and supervises work at the river. He slipped and fell into about three feet of water but was unharmed beyond a cold bath.
The funeral for Henry Heit will be held today at the German Lutheran church near Clifty with Rev. George Fisher conducting the ceremony. Burial follows at the church graveyard. Also noted is the funeral of the 38 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Getz of Union township conducted this morning by Rev Cressly. J D Emmons is the funeral director.
A sparse classified style notice from Owens and Williams advertises numerous property offerings in and around Columbus. It touts flexible terms for buyers with limited cash, highlighting six room houses, farms, mills, and empty lots with prices ranging from 70 to 2,700 dollars and references to local streets and additions. The ad emphasizes prompt dealing and reliable financing through a building and loan director.
The wedding between Miller and Whaley occurred at Indianapolis with Lulu Patterson as bridesmaid and Ed Jewell as best man. Rev. Sweeney officiated the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in the city and the Star offers congratulations.
Trainmaster Nic Bennett spent last night in the city as freight traffic runs extremely light and passenger traffic remains much lighter. Passenger conductors Walter Tindell and John Brier are laid up due to illness. Lon Jackson resumed his run yesterday morning after a layoff tied to an injury. W L Laird of Chicago, traveling freight agent for the Chicago Great Western Railroad, was in the city yesterday for Pittsburg coal. 85 of Columbus Fugen & Ice Co.
Elizabeth Kobbe aged 73 died yesterday at 10 50 AM at her granddaughter’s home on Hutchins Ave Maple Grove She was the mother of editor E H Kinney The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Turpin residence Rev Z T Sweeney officiating Burial will follow at the city cemetery
Heeves & Co resumes work on dry wood with a small force of hands. The team will expand significantly once the harsh winter passes.
Mrs J.8. Smith shows great health improvement after hospital treatment and returns home. Miss Carrie Lambert accidentally took an extra dose of cough medicine and became ill briefly but recovers well.
A Home Talent Entertainment Bills out a local vaudeville event featuring Lenefit to Mar Will Pahn a Columbus alumnus. My Dahn is highlighted as a renowned gymnast supported by top Columbus performers. The organizers pledge a splendid evening of entertainment.
The Herald notes heavy ice in Ohio has prompted boats to tie up for safety. An editor’s note admits a premature wedding clipping about Sibley and Miller and asks readers for information to clarify the item.
Gilbert Dennison v Mary J Taylor on a 10.44 lien heard by Judge Hord. Pumphreys Alonzo and Emmet charged with poultry theft await defense witness. bond set at 300 and 100. Emmet later released. jury discharged until Friday. Divorce case John Hand and Alice Hand set for Friday Jan 29.
A report notes Fon Durnall has traveled from Chester Pennsylvania to Fort Payne Alabama to visit friends and relatives in Brown County.
Noah Howe was in Jonesville yesterday. Oscar Fiegenbaum returned from Chicago. Jake Lambert came from Rugby yesterday. Mrs. Carl Rost returned to Crawfordsville. Fred Kollmeyer went to Edinburg last night. John Inman of Hope was in the city yesterday. Horace Trent of Elizabethtown is visiting his brother Lem. Dr. Marshall of New Middleton visits the Wisner family. Hon. Edwin P. Ferris of Shelbyville is here on court business. Milton B. Sharp visits the Sharp family. Dr. Hawley went to Seymour to seek a pension raise. Lena Huber will visit Indianapolis for several days. Bert Brown, formerly of this city now in Colorado, is visiting. Wallace Squagg, guest of Will Irwin, returned to Indianapolis. Mrs. Myrtie Prather and Bernice are visiting from Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watt of Chicago, guests of E. J. Huber, returned home. Mrs. Frank Hogue left for Terre Haute to visit friends for a couple weeks.
Brown County reports Jacob Griner is very ill. Jasper Slack the saw mill man arrives from Belleville. George Hamblen of Warren County, visiting Brown relatives, has returned home.
Coal dealers report brisk business during the cold spell with extra men and teams at work delivering coal to customers. The high demand has kept crews busy as temperatures stay low.
Community notes include a flood damaged post office minor, a Susie Wilson dancing class at city hall with about thirty couples, and visits from Mr Wilfred Tracey Stott formerly with Chicago papers. Also notices of recruitment and loans.
The Society for the Protection of Fish and Game backs Rev Z T Sweeney of Columbus Indiana for Indiana fish commissioner. The Seymour correspondence in the Cincinnati Times Star clips the recommendation and notes Sweeney will likely decline the appointment.
A list of patents awarded to Indiana inventors reported by C A Snow & Co with filing details. Notable patents include a type writer attachment for desks by Gramelspacher Jasper. a band cutter and feeder for threshers by Hall Indianapolis. a bicycle wheel by W Hamilton South Bend. a bread molding machine by Lueteke Green castle. and a car coupling by C G Tushaus Marion.
Report notes the loss of Col Stansifer’s broad brimmed hat during Noah Wilson vs road case in Bartholomew Circuit Court on Saturday. Attuned to Louisville division attorney, the incident forced him to wear a skull cap home. Court docket showed no new filings. Local notices list Kinney and Kinney C A Turpin & Co. insurance office at 436 Fourth Street.
High school notes report English teacher Mrs. Lina Reeves was absent yesterday and substitutes Miss Nellie Laughlin in charge. Students will celebrate Washington's birthday on the 22nd with a Continental Congress enactment featuring delegates from several states in period costumes and songs.
An assortment of notices mentions affordable trial work and reasonable prices offered by Owens & Williams and Kinniky & Kinney. A real estate loan offer of 200 or 290 dollars is posted. Police report notes two tramps jailed after cold conditions while train 175 suffered engine fire delays near Cambridge City.
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