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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

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Personal visits noted in Madison city. a social roll call

Walter Hudson of Paris Crossing visited his parents in Madison. Win Springer of Elizabethtown was in the city yesterday. Paul Hulsman of Franklin, representing Moses Optical Co. of Indianapolis, called on local trade. Edw. Remy of Seymour Republican was en route home from Hope. Barney McEvenne of Taylorsville transacted business Tuesday. E. I. Huber returned home from Indianapolis Tuesday morning. W. H. Fulwider arrived on No. 2 from the north Tuesday. Edger Vandergriff of J. M. L. returned from Franklin where he visited family. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sted of near Edinburg arrived Tuesday. Mrs. Sted to seek treatment at city hospital. Supt. Conningsby of Metropolitan Life Inc. Co. was in Madison on business. G. A. Ferguson to transact business here for a few days. Ex-Sheriff Vincent Thompson, lately shaking hands with neighbors in Ohio township, returned Monday. John L. Jones of Newbern, prominent farmer, was in the city Tuesday. Howard Lee transacted business in North Vernon Tuesday.

Walter Hudson Paris Crossing Win. Springer Elizabethtown Paul Hulsman Franklin Moses Optical Co Indianapolis Edw. Remy Seymour Republican Hope Barney McEvenne Taylorsville E. I. Huber W. H. Fulwider Madison G.A. Ferguson Vincent Thompson Ohio Township

Widespread Weddings Vowed After Lent in Local City

The city braces for several nuptials as the Len ten season closes. A noted Third street merchant plans a Capitol trip next month to wed, followed by the marriages of a West Fourth street young woman and a Franklin street lady shortly after Lent.

Third Street Capitol City West Fourth Street Franklin Street

Redding's Latest In Pictures Sparks Local Buzz

A fresh photo spread from Redding captures the town’s newest events and scenes. The gallery showcases residents, landmarks, and recent activities, highlighting community energy and evolving local stories through vivid imagery.

Job offer ad from Lotts restaurant Wa C Watson

Wanted to clean houses windows cisterns apply at 455 Washington st Lotts restaurant Wa C Watson 136w2.

Washington-st. Lotts Restaurant C. Watson

Meeting at M K E church yields 60 conversions and acensions

Monday night the protracted meeting at the M K E church in Newbern led by Rev. Allen closed. There were 35 conversions and 25 accessions to the church. A great good has been accomplished and Rev. Allen is faithful and satisfied with the result.

M. KE Newbern Allen

Candle burns 103 days in show window

A large candle on display at Fold Minesities Dea 12 burned out Tuesday morning after 103 days and 22 hours. The three closest guesses were H. W. Harcourt 104 days, D. oS. Muir 103 days, and M. Vancake 102 days. Harcourt wins a dish set as the prize.

Fold Dea H. W. Harcourt D. Os. Muir M.vancake Mr. Harcour

The Deacon's Danenter Stage Farce at The Playhouse

A sensational farce comedy The Deacon's Danenter promises broad laughter with Jim Tullo leading a strong New York cast. The piece, praised in major cities, guarantees high demand and urges patrons to reserve seats promptly for a packed house.

Jim Tullo New York City

Reeves Motor Vehicle First Sale Prompts nationwide interest

The Reeves Pulley Co of Indianapolis sold its new horseless carriage to Pintsh Gas Engine Co of Grand Rapids Mich. The firm is building the vehicle and aims to complete it within six weeks. An improved display of the old machine will be shown in Indianapolis as a smaller carriage is produced here for experiments. If successful large scale manufacture nationwide is hoped for.

Reeves Pulley Co Pintsh Gas Engine Co Grand Rapids Mich Indianapolis Reeves Reeves Pully Co

Indiana Reformatory Changes Name and Board Plans

The Indiana Prison South will be renamed the Indian Reformatory on April 1. On March 31 the current board meets at the Prison to adjust all claims and adjourn. On March 32 the Indiana Reformatory board of managers will organize in Indianapolis to discuss transferring convicts to Michigan City.

Indiana Prison South The Indian Reformatory Indianapolis Indiana Reformatory J. Allison F. Wayne H. C. Duncan Bloomington J.R. Henry Gosports D. J. Terhune Linton Michigan City

Brothers in barber shop brawl over minor dispute

Reports describe a fight between Les and Lou Robinson, barber shop owners on Washington Street near the courthouse. The altercation ended with Les striking his brother with a beef steak he brandished, in a dispute said to be over a trifling matter.

Les Lou Robinson Court House Washington Street

Bicycle ride ends with missing oil can and suspect

John Wells and a friend rode Sunday when Wells suspected a theft after stopping to oil his bicycle. Returning to the bridge where he left his oil can, they found it stolen and Wells believes someone was after him.

John Wells John

Will Wed After Lent

A prominent young druggist and a handsome young woman living on Second Street plan to wed after the Lenten season.

Second

Help Wanted and Bargain Bicycle Ad

Local notice offers well or cistern work contact Hill Bros at 1220 Union Street. Also advertised is a girls bicycle sold cheap at this office for prospective buyers to view.

See Loy’s Gocery Third Street Hill Bros Union

Two Cheap Columbus Houses For Sale In Four Days

Two small Columbus dwellings offered at dollar 775 for the pair with four days to close. One unit has three rooms, the other three rooms and a summer kitchen. War Boyer announces quick sale on North Washington Street.

Columbus North Washington Street War Boyer

Hand injury in Clifty Township ends in possible finger amputations

Willie Remking living with his parents in Clifty Township suffered a severe hand injury when caught in a cutting box on Monday. Doctors fear at least two fingers may require amputation. Also noted are ads for No-To-Bac tobacco habit cure and a gypsy camp offering palmistry in Reuben’s block at 613 Washington Street.

Willie Remking Clifty Township Carlo Fein Cemp Washington Street Rebenuck

Death of Jefferson Atter Lack A Harmstead Resident

Jefferson Atter Lack, 59, longtime Iowa resident and brother of Jon Bruce of Edinburg, died near Hartsville Indiana March 19, 1866 from lagrimore after three years in the Union service. He leaves a wife and eight children and was a Christian church member and Grand Army Post adherent.

Jefferson Atter Lack Jon Bruce Edinburg Hartsville Ind Lagmore Iowa Grand Army Post Christian Church Ed. Call

Will Lipps Breaks Glass in Silverman Showcases

Will Lipps broke the glass in a large Silverman's showcase yesterday. The repair cost is estimated at 210 dollars.

Will Lipps Silverman’s

Sol Shonfield Visits Kokomo Relatives

Sol Shonfield of Kokomo is here visiting relatives and staying with family.

Sol Shonfield Kokomo

Houdam and Polish eggs at Littie's near Walesboro

A brief item notes Houdam and Polish eggs featured at Littie's, a spot near Walesboro, identified with Ta3d and Gw3 as part of a local listing.

Houdam Littie’s Walesboro

Who is Responsible There in the Pole Controversy

The piece reports a heated pole dispute with telephone workers buying privileges from owners. Sheriff Weddle and twenty guards protected the crew against Jones, who has lawyers and continues the suit. The pole is claimed an unlawful obstruction and Jones argues a right to cut it down as the majority sides with him.

BE. F. Waite Sayster Sheriff Weddle Jones Franklin Star

Long divisions boost locomotive efficiency across major lines

Economy drives railroads to run passenger and freight engines over extended divisions from Indianapolis to St Louis and beyond. Schenectady and Pennsylvania systems report fuel and handling savings as crews adjust to longer runs. Miss Philipps returns to duty after illness. an ad offers a four room house for sale at the STAR office.

Panhandle Transportation Department Indianapolis Columbus St. Louis Schenectady Motive Power Pennsylvania Company Louisville Logansport

Cascarets Candy Cathartic Patented Remedy

Catalog promotional note extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant gastro intestinal cleanser that purports to improve kidney liver and bowel function dispel colds cure headaches fever and biliousness with prices listed at 10 25 and 50 cents and a guarantee from druggists.

Miss Janey Underwood Entertains Friends at North Union Home

Miss Janey Underwood hosted a social gathering at her home on North Union Street last evening. Numerous friends attended and praised her as a charming entertainer.

Janey Underwood North Union-st Miss Underwood

The Swan Seven Times a Week for Ten Centuries

A compact local brief notes a witty adage about the Swan newspaper delivering seven days weekly content for a penny or a dime, hinting at a historical pricing joke and early press cadence.

Votes tallied for Star prize wheel winner in city contest

The San The Star reports results from a city vote up to five o'clock last night for the Star prize wheel. Susie Cooks Lou Stadler Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Emma Moore Jessie McLeod Ione Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom among others received ballots. Final tallies show a close contest with several names listed.

Seward San Colum Susie Lou Stadler Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Emma Moore Jessie McLeod Frank Schwartzkope Whee Ione Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom

J A George's Dry Handle Wood Sale and The Rathbone Sisters Event

Dry handle wood cards go for $1 at J A George's 509 Washington Street. Also promoting No To Tobacco remedies with certainty of results and a free booklet. Rathbone Sisters entertainment proves a grand success with Peak Sisters in concert and a quilt raffle won by James Burrell. James Howe's daughter attends and cheers the show.

J A George’s Washington Street Rathbone Peak Sisters James Burrell James Howe

Fresh Oyster and Meat Offerings at Kinney Lunch Room Tonight

Fresh oysters and chickens along with fresh meats and seasonal items are advertised at Geo W. Kinney's lunch room for tonight. The Brinkley Furniture Company announces a fourteen hour daily operation starting today and asks The Herald Times and Finney to note the change.

Geo W. Kinney Brinkley Furniture Company the Herald, Times and Finney

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Svar Mrs. Homer Frost Little Daughter Charlie Jones Maple Grove Jorden Davis Lillian Kennedy Co Crump Star Tom Hull Dave Doll Dora Ogden Lee Rebennack Levi Silverman Toving Carlo’s Redding Mr. Monroe East Columbus John McCaully Nellie Culp Jeffersonville Sol Hicks P. A. Bonebrake Pennsylvania Lines John L. Jones Howard Lee North Vernon Danenter Grand Brpids Indiana Reformatory Managers George E. Ellis Were A. George's Washington St Insurance Kinney & Kinney W. S. Ray Shelbyville Democrat T& Is Star Office E. IC. Co. C Miss Philipps Silverman’s Store Swan Otto Tom LT Wate Sdilet Otro Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Mrs. Bench Maud Belle Sadie Leach Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York
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