Local Notes Sweep Through Town With Summer Hopes
The Reeves pulley Co. ships substantial Jimiber from county mills. Miss Nona Anderson visits Clifford friends. A. TD. Osgood gilds the Daniel's store clock. July 5th to July 9th bring crowds and plans as Mr. Gook of Cook's Hippodame works with the City Band for July 4th week events at Grump's Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gook
Cook's Hippodame and Wild West
Qth
IW Y Entertainment
Grump's Park
Fragmented World Facts From The Columbus Star
A garbled collage cites spans of bridges and life, clocks and rifles, colleges, Alaska purchase, and currency. It mentions Oberlin admitting women, Columbus Star readings, and a famous inmate case with a governor’s reprieve.
Local Notes Brighten Mt Pleasant Scene and Crank News
Editor Van Harlengen and associates push modernization at the Mt Pleasant Evening Star while July events loom. Frank Habig opens a West Fourth Street installment store as local progress and editorials on civic changes draw comment from farmers and residents. Ed Gall born to James Dunn and wife at Maple Grove with both mother and child reported well. Dr. Wisner attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Habig
West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
James Dunn
Maple Grove
Dr. Wisner
Nevill vs Johnsons on Note in Circuit Court
Circuit Court records show James E. Nevill as administrator of the late B. T. Nevill suing John W. and Jamina Johnson on a $4200 note. Judgment awarded to plaintiff for $3704.40. The Junior League meets at the M E Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with dues and officer elections on the agenda. Jas H. Clark elected county superintendent of Bartholomew County succeeding J A Wade. Wade retires with good wishes for future success.
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John W
Jamina Johnson
Jas. H. Clark
Bartholomew County
J.A. Wade
Wade
Spain backs Cuba's anti slave trade drive
A Madrid report cited by A Jeter in the New York Tribune says Spain will aid General Cuba in suppressing slave trading. Officials will inspect estates on the island and free newly introduced Africans. The clipping comes from the Indianapolis Herald dated December 31, 1806, found in an old Sanders & Taylor drawer.
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Madrid
New York
Ribune
Spain
Cuba
Indianapus Herald
Harry Rosenbush
Sanders & Taylor Drug Store
Harley Wert Injures Foot While Rapping Nail
Harley Wert injured his foot after striking a nail and now endures a very sore pain. An offer to buy a bicycle cheaply from Reevis Seward Cycle and Co is noted, along with other nearby business mentions such as Hest Popcorn at Pearsons and Columbus Fuel and Ice Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Wert
Reevis Seward Cycle & S’c’h Co
Wells & Mickel Meat Market Robbed at Franklin
Burglars entered the Wells and Mickel meat market in Franklin around 2 AM and blew open the safe taking 118 dollars in cash and several notes, including personal notes of Mr Weiss. The incident was discovered shortly after the theft with no clues to the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells & Mickel
Franklin
Mr. Weiss
Picnic and storms loom over Franklin area communities
Reports describe a picnic by colored residents in Franklin Columbus and Edinburg at River park with an enjoyable time noted by attendees. The region has faced severe weather including cyclones tornadoes heavy rain and hail over recent days as preparations begin for a grand celebration. A daisy farm excursion to decorate a church is described, while a robbery case mentions a broken door and a missing clue with Geo Wells and others connected to an Indianapolis wedding follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Columbus
Edinburg
River” Park
Ed——Tribune
Multiple visitors and trips noted in city records
Several individuals visited the city including Oscar Tobrocke and family from Waymansville to see his father in law Wm. Hill. Ira Smith of Taylorsville and Master Robert McNeal traveled to visit relatives, while C. J. Stapp of Milwaukee Brewing Co. was in town. Various locals and out-of-town guests attended college events and trips to Indianapolis and Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Tobrocke
Waymansville
Wm. Hill
Seymour Kiep
C.J. Stapp
Milwaukee Brewing Co
Indianapolis
Dr Cook
Pittsburg
F. T
Wi Linson
Calmer Bradford
Howard County
Sonty Brothers
Derpy Hye
Maley, Hyde Co
Edinburg
Will Stott
Columbus Republican
Frank
Old Soldier Lanch Bishop of Union Dead by Self Inflicted Harm
Landh Bishop an elderly Union township resident and former soldier is dead after he placed a loaded musket in his mouth and pulled the hammer while alone. The coroner was summoned and the investigation proceeds with few further details. A Cincinnati excursion train event and local attractions are noted for Sunday June 13.
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Landh Bishop
Union Township
Mr. Bishop
Bio 4
Columbus
Ind
Cincinnati
Coney Island
Iageon
Zoological Gardens
Chester Park
Society Note Miss Kathryn Sackman Hosts Surprise Party
Miss Kathryn Sackman of Indianapolis visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Sackman was surprised Thursday night by a party of friends at her California street home. About eight o clock the guests arrived for games social conversation and refreshments later in the evening.
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Priscella Bergdell
Indianapolis
H. J. Meyers
Zella Jackson
Hope
Ind
Sey
City
J. R.caranany
Car Aecoputant
Foy
Ranga
Dincinnati
Ee Haughton
Superina Albert
Kathryn Sackman
Joe Sackman
California
Helen Halbert
Sycamore Street
Sprazier Kirby
Greensburg
Charley Thompson
Anderson
James
J.D. Moore
Alice Doup
Melissa Doup
Columbus
Bessie Vandagriff
Joe Gysie
Shelbyville
Community gathering and social notes in Hawcreek area
A broad social roundup lists Miss Louise Sturm and other Hawcreek Democrats at a Columbus convention. Parties hosted by Miss Helen Halbert and Mrs. James Cochrane feature euchre and tea, with guests from Columbus and Greensburg. Local business notices advertise ladies footwear and upcoming civic plans.
Jna A Geo Bicycles Livery and Repair Shop Ad
Jna A Geo presents the city’s largest bicycle line and complete sundries. The shop features a well equipped livery and repair service, promoting a broad selection and expert care for riders.
Fishing tackle and gear sale at GeoH Cummins
GeoH Cummins advertises low prices on fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets. Gear includes rods reels hammocks and croquet sets with discounts and specials for bargain shoppers.
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Geoh. Cummins
Fourth of July Special One Fare Rate Announced
The PL SST R announced a one fare rate to this city from all stations within a 200 mile radius for the Fourth of July celebration tickets valid until July 9.
Edinburg to gain long distance telephone links this week
By week’s end Edinburg will connect by telephone with Taylorsville Flatrock St Louis Crossing Hope Hartsville Columbus and other points. The line runs from the city to Taylorsville with poles already erected and Arlington Hotel serving as headquarters. Stockholders are residents of Edinburg and Taylorsville.
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Edinburg
Taylorsville
Flatrock
St Louis
Crossing
Hope
Hartsvile
Columbus
Arlington Hotel
Tay
Fourteen Cars Wreck as Northbound Freight Hits Gravel Train
At Walesboro last night the gravel train and No 85 northbound freight collided on a side track after a switch was left open. Both engines were badly damaged and about 14 cars overturned. All crew escaped injury. In other news County Treasurer John Walker settled with the State Treasurer in Indianapolis, netting a sizeable balance for the county. A Brown County child is diagnosed with diphtheria amid a busy election inspector list for August 10 1897.
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John Walker
Indianapolis
Treasuer
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Reeves Pulley Co
Counccy Mills
A. TD. Osgood
Daniel
Brooklyn Bridge
Philadelpha
Greedmoor, L.1
America
Asi
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Ohio
United States
Alaska
Russia
Congress
Souyuhry
Freedon
New York City
Charter of Relief From the Blues
Columbus Morning Stai
Arthur Milton
Franklin Colege
Govenor Budd
Wourderer Durrant
Bren
van Harlengen
Hope Republican
Seymour Republican
Mt. Pleasant
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Millers
Febhring and Sanders
Frank Keith
Seymour
Joseph Batterson
Big Wagon Yard Bay
Corncil
Fred Kollmeyer
Edinburgh Orchestra
Hope Normal
Ed Gall
Circuit Court
James E. Nevill
B. T. Nevill
M. E. Church
Bers
Demo
Crat
Pearsons
Columbus Fuel & Lee Co
Geo. Wells
Ed. Call
William H. Nieman
Mrs. A. Weeghost
George Wells
Seymour High School
Seymour Rep
Wi" Nieman
Ira Smith
Robert McNeal
Lancaster
Crump
Lynn Reeves
Mary
Clark
Lin Dennoway
J. J. Cochrane
Sey. Dem
Elia Steinbarger
Edward Metalip
Decoration Day
Olis
Albert Long
Emma Long
Miss Love
Ianapolis
Johnson Dill
Louisville
Albert Aje Laughlin
B. W. Taylor
Lougisville
David Stillinger
Moring
Robert, Bayer m
Art Overstreet
Clyde Teenings
Martinsville
Tyr. J. W. Arnold
Charley May
Reeves & Co
R. H. Fowler
Illinois Central R. R
Lanch
Hope News Journalets
Miss Louise Sturm
Adam Fishel
Solomon Lambert
A. D. Galbraith
Jonas Weesner
Cal Coffey
Walter Coffey
Hawcreek Township
Co.lumius
Patella Faulconer
Kate Gaddis
Martha Vogler
Susie Marie Kruse
Emma Dillman
Will Lustie
Charnie Leslie
Paul Vogler
Will Beaty
John Wink
Harry Arthur
Richard Glore
Charlie Kerns
Miss Malbert
Bessie Thompson
Grace Emmons
Bell Dennison
Nannie Wallace
Hellen Halbert
Warren Harrell
Everett Murray
Herbert Thompson
Walter Behrman
Brazier Kirby
James Cochrane
Progressive Euchre
Hallie Williams
Davenport
da. Mesdames
Ora Newsom
Cerdia Whitesides
M.s James
Mary Lincoln
George Kerr
Hattie Overstreet
L. Lehman
Dr. Rice
W. A. Mooney
Emma Boyd
Will Stevens
Carolin Whitesides
Richard Gottachalk
W. J. Beck
Karem
Meadames W. H. Aiken
Mary Woehler
Minnie Hege
Mrs. L. ©. White
C. E. Keller
Z. T. Sweeny
Terre Haute Normal
Congressional
Tion
Holman
Dave Kissting
Reeves Furniture Factory
James Arbuckle
Mattie Chitty
Etta Arbuckle
Depty
M. Y. Larkin
P. H. McCormack
Family of Columbus
F. C. Felsberg
Wilson Fulwider
Columbus Monument
Bart Fitzpatrick
Nellie Rominger
J. A. Newton
Washington St
Edinburgh “City 60 Council
Jna.a Geo
Lorsville Citizens
Call
Dr. Jessie Wells
India
Rush
Owen
Mary Mahoney
Tndianapolis
Hazel Deitz
Simon Guckenberger
Henry Palmer
James Prather
Philip Trenk
Enshuch
John Carr
James Toohey
Andrew Edinger
Frank Aberroth
Barney McKvyenue
Wales
Boro
Walker
Force of
Hawecreek Bridge
Iinvis
Brown County
Henry W. Cook
W. F. Kendall
C. W. Moore
Adam Keller
W.T. Davis
Josua Conn
Isaac Bradford
Trusten
M. V. Jewell
C. M. Hutchins
A. Elza
Robt
McCullough
A. J. Perkinson
J.C. Gilday
German
North
John Compton
Wayne
Edgar M. Hiner
Sandcreek
Mart Haji
Hawereek
Hartsville
Albert Wertz
Hawecreek
W. Hope
E. Anderson
N.E
Donner
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