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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
1
Lynch’s Theft Orbit Lands Him in Indianapolis Chase
Victor Lynch, a Salem, Indiana man with a shady reputation, allegedly stole a traveling man’s grip at the St Denis hotel and fled toward Indianapolis. Landlord Twoohey tailed him to Union Station where the grip was found in the check room. Marshall Schooler carried a warrant toward arrest as Lynch faced larceny and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the St. Denis
Landlord Tuttle
Lynch
Indianapolis
Union Station
Tuttle
Twoohey
Belverdere
Marshall Schooler
Victor Lynch
Salem
Ind
New York Evening News
Belvedere Hotel
Jinahh
St. Denis
Exhibition Display Promotes Spain Popularity Contest
See the Star's prize wheel in Reeves and Seward's Fifth Street show window. The paper urges readers to vote for the most popular Columbus lady and subscribe for Spain, with coupons in each issue to mail to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves & Seward
Fifth Street
Spain
Columbus
Star
Changed Hands in Local Dray Business Change
Charles Baker sells his dray business to Charles Jones who hires Ed Lambert of North Washington Street to run it. Lambert is described as a good choice for the position and Jones as a popular Fourth street marble man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker
Charles Jones
Fourth Street
Ed Lambert
North Washington Street
Mr. Jones
Mr. Lambert
Hartsville: A Picturesque Town Amid Hoopes and History
Hartsville in eastern Hart County is praised as a beautiful, well laid out community with wide shaded streets, modern homes, and the Hartsville College once a prominent regional institution. Many Columbus families, including Prof Wertz and Charles Welding, once resided there, and locals hope rail service will boost its growth, ahead of Hope and Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hartsville
Big Four
Rugby
Hartsville College
Wertz
Louis Mobley
Elza Markland
Charles Welding
Hope
Greensburg
Railroads News Report Major Changes and Financial Deficit
The Wabash shows a large yearly deficit while railroads plan new Lima shops and investments. Ohio and Pennsylvania lines discuss upgrades and resignations, with C I schedule transfers to C O. Wabash earnings drop and efforts to bypass Joint Traffic rules by tourist cars on second class fares noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Joint Traffic Association
Standard Lines
Differential Roaes
For Sale Bicycle and Shoes at Bargain Prices
Here is a classifieds item listing a bicycle for sale at $10 and ladies lace shoes described as genuine Qongola all solid priced at 75 cents. The notice directs inquiries at the office and promotes new fresh goods in sizes 23 to 6 at J. A. Newton's one price cash shoe store 313 Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Newton
Washington Street
Local Classifieds Offer One and a Half Card Deals
Dry wood one and one half cards for a dollar at the handle factory. Leave orders at Winans grocery. A six year old buggy horse for sale described as splendid. Enquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handle Factory
Winans’ Grocery
Joyous Whistles Mark McKinley Inauguration in Columbus
In Columbus factories chimed at one o clock yesterday to celebrate McKinley taking the presidency. Citizens are urged to join in rebuilding prosperity as good times are expected to come gradually with the new Republican administration. The message calls for unity and hard work to elevate the city to one of equal stature in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chicken Thief Caught Stealing at Wolf Hen House
Miss Anna Wolf saw a man stealing chickens from her mother Elizabeth Wolf's hen house yesterday around two o'clock. Officer John Ferguson chased and captured Ed Labar at Sam Cahn's on South Washington Street. Labar, intoxicated, admitted prior thefts and claimed whiskey was to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wolf
John Ferguson
Job Work and New Wholesale Liquor House Opens
Herman V VonStehe and Co opened a wholesale liquor house on Third Street in the Crump Theatre Block inviting the public to inspect goods. They guarantee quality and offer quantities from a quart up with reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman V VonStehe and Co
Third Street
Crump Theatre
Unnamed taxpayer letter seeks writer’s name
A citizen letter from an unsigned taxpayer asks for the author’s name to be disclosed. The writer emphasizes confidentiality and requests identification for protection and publication purposes.
La Follette Appointed Judge Surprises Portport Community
In Port PORTLAND Indiana the surprise appointment of Senator J J M La Follette as judge in the new judicial circuit draws mixed opinions. The governor selected him over Col John W Headington and Frank H Snyder ex mayor, both candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrtland
Ind
Mount
J. J. M. la Follettte
Judicial Circuit
John W. Headington
Frank H. Snyder
For Sale Complete Household Outfit in First Class Order
Advertises a complete household goods outfit in first class condition for sale by piece or as a whole. Inquiries directed to office 102.14.
Ills and confinement plaguing local residents
The article notes Miss Kate Boyd remains very ill at her home east of the city with alternating chills and fever. It also reports Mrs. Mary Clark confined to her home at Ninth and Franklin due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Boyd
Mary Clark
Franklin
Tea, dues urged at M E church quarterly gathering
Notice invites members to a quarterly tea at Mrs James Glanton's home hosted by W F M S of the M E church this afternoon. Attendees are urged to come prepared to pay their dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F. M.S
M. E. Church
James Glanton
High School Squibs Concert Set for April Benefit
School musical talent will present another concert in April to raise proceeds for the orchestra. The event supports the program and showcases student performers.
City Council approves franchise and February finances
The regular session includes approval of February treasurer and health reports, reception of street work data, and a Crescent Fuel Co natural gas mains franchise set to begin by December 1, 1897. Other measures cover bills, insurance, and street improvements as well as city notices and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Collins
Romine
Parker
Cramp
Board of Health
Kost
Garland Brook
City Cemetery
Ensley
Sexton
City Hall
Maple Grove
Crescent Fuel Co
Cols. Fuel & Ice Co
McCollough
Orinoco
19Th
Cherry Streets
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Crystal
John L. Bonham
George Trinkenschuh
Washington ST
Drake
Buiders
Bowlen & Lay, Proprietors
WM. Anderson
Boct and Shoe Maker
Ington and
Bell Phone
HOTEL
Ion Station
Marshal Schooler
Miss Price
F. Victor Lynch
Dead Beat
Lillie Price
Well Carmen
Harts
Ville
Citizens of
Ozcar Murray
Baltimore& Ohio
Wright
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Niet
Wabash Road
Herman Vonstrohe &Co
McKinley
RD Labar
Swat
John Fellows
J. A. Georges
la Follette
Pittsburg
J. A. George's
Otto
Soilet
City Council
Washburn Orchestra
M. E
Will Tinsley
Rushville
Will
George Schinnerer
Perry McDonald
Foust
Columbus Fuel & Ice Co
City Water Works
Wim, Tobroke
Herman Aldenhagen
Bluford Sutherini
Waymansville
Olvey Lewellen
Kansas City
Missouri
Reeves & Co
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