Prisoner Freed After Claim He Was Drugged At Whiskey Mill
George Snyder, found intoxicated at A J Dipboye's door, was jailed by Officers Jackson and McCalip but released by his employer. He asserts he was drugged in a whiskey plot to steal his $3.75, and warns others to beware of a local gang that ingratiates itself with vagrants before robbing them. Sheriff Cox notes ongoing gang presence and aims to end the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snyder
A.J. Dipboye
Jackson and McCalip
Snyder
Cox
Liberty
Job Work Offers Portraits and Business Cuts
An advertisement promises job work to provide a cut of yourself or your business. All work is guaranteed and prices are reasonable. Clients are urged to keep the STAR in mind when placing job orders.
Two Ladies Praise The Star In Church Walk
On their church way, two women discuss the Star newspaper praising its local news and popularity. One says the Star has more real local matter than other papers and notes a continued story about stolen bonds. They commend the proprietors for giving away a 75 Wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Star
AMET Magniscope At Crump's Theatre Next Week
The New York Sun hails the AMET Magniscope as more real than life in its June 28 review and advertises shows at Crump's theatre next week with popular 10 20 and 30 cent prices. J A Newton's 313 Washington street promotes ladies lace shoes in sizes 2 12 to 6 at 7 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Crump’s
J. A. Newton
Washington Street
Railroads Restore Service After Night of Piling Work
Fifty men under conductor Scott Henry labored through the night driving piles near Chris Seiger's farm to reopen the Madison branch. The crew, who took supper in town at Riley's and John DeBosse's, prepared No. 3 for the 11:15 night run and carried mail of the north and east. Agent Dowell reports trains will run today restoring Columbus mail service.
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Scott Henry
Chris Seiger
Madison
Riley’s
John DeBosse
No. 3
Dowell
Columbus
Runaway on Mechanic Street Ends with Narrow Escape
A horse and buggy driven by Milo Davis with his wife and two children ran away on Mechanic street after the horse frightened at a switch engine. Mrs. Davis jumped out with a child, the horse halted near George Moyer's, no damage occurred, but the switch left the buggy nearly upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanic Street
Milo Davis
Mag Hendersons District Raided By Police
Police arrested John Bowman William West William Simpson and Sal Pruitt at the 15th and Chestnut street residence in an association charge. The Pruitt girl will be arrested later and Mag Henderson is said to be in Elizabethtown for a marriage. A hearing is set for 9 AM before Mayor Beck.
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15Th
Chestnut Streets
Mag Henderson
Sal Pruitt
Jackson and
Pence
John Bowman
Wm. West
Wm. Simpson
Pruitt
Mag
Elizabethtown
Mayor Beck
The Real Meaning of Off and On in Court
An eminent lawyer tests a tin-roofing witness with a cross examination about working “off and on.” The witness traces a sixty-five year duration, leading to a joke about being a tin-roofer from birth. The exchange ends with a courtroom laugh as the examiner blunders.
Mrs Doll Jr Struck By Stroke At Home
Mrs Dave Doll Jr was taken with a stroke last evening at her home on East 4th Street and by 2 o'clock this morning was in a serious condition.
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Dave Doll, Jr
East 4Th Street
Ground Caving Near Kimsey’s Bottling Works
A large section of ground caved in near Kimsey’s bottling works creating an immense hole about twenty five feet deep. The site is dangerous and poses a serious hazard to nearby workers and passersby.
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Kimsey’s
Notice on Star Cup popularity vote secrecy
Voters are told that signing is optional in the popular lady ballot and to complete all blanks while casting a Star Cup vote each time.
Miss Allie Pruitt Visits Flatrock Friends
Supt Coningsby waits in Bloomington for flood waters to fall before returning home. Charlie Baker plans to move to a location in Illinois in the near term.
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Allie Pruitt
Flatrock
Supt
Coningsby
Bloomington
Charlie Baker
Illinois
Weather takes toll as illnesses spread in town
The sick list shows Mrs. Jack Gilday improving while Miss Nellie Culp remains ill with grip. Some residents are getting better, others not so well, and the sudden weather change worsens conditions.
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Jack Gilday
Nellie Culp
Three men return home from flood travel in Indiana
George W. Caldwell Walter Johnson and Henry Eckleberry arrived home yesterday from English after being water bound in Louisville since Friday. They traveled via the B and O to North Vernon then Elizabethtown and by carriage to their city. They report widespread flooding along the route and will stay a week before returning to English to complete the courthouse project.
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George W. Caldwell
Walter Johnson
Henry Eckleberry
Louisville
North Vernon
Elizabethtown
Court House
Selig Advertising Spells Bargains On Liquor Prices
An old ad from Herman Von Strong & Co at Crump's Theatre Building touts cheap liquor with quart prices 40¢ 60¢ and 75¢ as a sale motto. Location listed as 421, Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Crump’s Theatre
Herman von StrRong & Cou
East Columbus Youths Flee to Illinois for Summer
A large group of East Columbus young men headed to Illinois for the summer. Notables among the departure include Lyman Payne John Harrison Bert Piercefield and Biuluh Elzea. They plan to return in the fall.
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East Columbus
Illinois
Ilinois
Lyman Payne
John Harrison
Bert Piercefield
Biuluh Elzea
Four Months Old Star Newspaper Reflects On Growth
The Star marks its four month existence praising steady progress and daily circulation rivaling major city papers. It thanks supporters and hints at radical future changes to improve appearance and reach, urging those who did not yet patronize to consider doing so.
Bicycle Prize Tie to Paper Ballot Vote in Reeves Window
A bicycle displayed in Reeves and Sewards window is the prize awarded to the lady receiving the most votes from ballots cut from this issue. The Star plans to present the wheel to the top vote getter shown by reader ballots.
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Reeves & Sewards
The Deluge Messes Roads Bridges and Crops
The Madison branch washouts are being repaired after heavy river flooding. Many people viewed the swollen river and crossed the railroad bridge at Haw Creek. The Blue River bridge at Edinburg was reported gone though later denied. High water forced Jerry Lacy from the toll gate, and wheat crops along river bottoms suffer damage along the overflow. The pike west of the city was greatly damaged with many deep guiches washed out.
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Madison
Haw Creek
Blue River
Edinburg
Jerry Lacy
Ben
Larry M'Alpin a Charitable Figure in Community Appeal
A local citizen born in Ireland nearly 86 years ago, Larry M'Alpin, longtime resident by the river, needs aid after floods washed his cellar and crops. He remains active, rebuilt after a past fire, and neighbors urge ballots to show support and assist elderly residents.
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Larry M’alpin
Larry McAlpin
Jarry
Larry
Srar
Sale of household goods in Gauss order inquiry
Inquiries requested for sale of household goods from Sala A Co n with pieces available. Contact this office at 102 14 for details on sales per piece or by package.
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Willsell
Asa Wavlé
Echo of the Rail on Monon Train Route Changes
The Monon train left Greensburg and North Vernon for Louisville but could not pass the Big 4 with its heavy engine. A Pennsylvania engine hauled the train instead, while the Monon engine No 3 returned north last night.
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Greensburg
North Vernon
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Four-room house for rent on Brown Street
Classified notice lists a four room house for rent on Brown Street at five dollars per month. It also promotes subscribing to The Star, industry notes, and local business mentions with references to gas, water works, sidewalks, and a March 9 sale of horses to Cambridge City.
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Brown’ St
C. A. Turpin
Columbus
City
Gcambridge City
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Iron Weg
Fifth and
Jackson Streets
Crystal
John L. Bonham
George Trinkenschuh
Washington ST
Ind
Drake
Buders
Bowlen & Lay
Central—169
WM. Anderson
Boot and Shoe Maker
Ington Anual Franklin
Bell Phone
Bagino
John Bowman, Wm. West
William
and Jackson
John Cahn
Otto
Dilet
Prescription Druggiet
the Star
The
George Cummins
Sentinel
Cambridge City
Cummins
W. W. Mooney & Son
Orinoco Furniture Co
Brinkley Furniture Co
Glanton Furniture Co
H. “O. Cook Chair Co
Reeves Pulley Co
Reeves Furniture Co
Reeves & Co
Columbus Handle & Tool Co
Orinoco Tanning Co
Aelray
H. PM. Nard
Arcade
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