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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1897
Page
4
Druggists Ernst Stahlhuthn and Co in Columbus Indiana advertise Dr Kurem's Poultry Powder marking it as a remedy to keep poultry healthy and highly productive by preventing egg shortages.
Yesterday the circuit court in Indiana saw several cases filed including Wm H Shea against Cader Gant for failure to list taxed property. Sheriff sales to satisfy mortgages were reported. Flooded conditions delayed travel as pumps at the water works rose with high waters. Residents CFR Gole and Owens arrived from Indianapolis and west of the city respectively, noting water levels and local navigability.
A 3 30 a m call to the Star reported George Snyder intoxicated on the steps at the corner of 9th and Mechanic. Officers Jackson and McCalip found him, took him to jail, and advised readers to contact the SATE office for police needs at any hour.
A Spanish diver has recovered 37 silver bars worth $18,500 from 168 feet off Cape Fin. The Skyro steamer sank years ago south of the cape carrying 88 bars valued at $45,000. The diver, named Erostarbe, has descended 27 times this summer to work in strong currents and in exposed conditions.
A New York Mail and Express source notes city horses are costly to maintain while rural workhorses prove sound and cheaper. A Brooklyn expressman bought a “green” team for 45 dollars after paying 200 dollars for a similar prior pair. He remarks small Long Island farmers fetch city horses for 10 to 20 dollars, and a lame urban horse can recover outdoors.
Paris Temps reports two Lionnet brothers, famed singers, died within weeks of each other in misery and alleged starvation. A music book given by a wealthy Englishman contained three 500 franc notes hidden between pages, suggesting the brothers did not know of the money.
A wild Transvaal snake tale claims a boa constrictor swallowed a native’s buck and later the native himself, in a dramatic capture witnessed by locals. The piece shifts to postal quirks noting Langhorne and Bristol mail routes and a 3 year delayed letter to Bristol, Pennsylvania.
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