Free Ticket Contest For YMCA Membership Drive
The YMCA membership committee offers a free trip to San Francisco or Chattanooga for the person who brings in the largest number of new one year memberships within fifty days. Must be at least fourteen, of good character, and pay two dollars with the application. other costs covered. Contest ends noon July first. applications via Secretary Titus Gooprow.
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Taronto
Chattanooga
Brain Tumor Triggers Indiana Doctor's Violent Madness
In Indianapolis Dr Daw son Bb Barnes a respected physician suddenly went into a violent frenzy after a brain tumor was diagnosed. Six men restrained him and he was moved to the Central Indiana Police station pending care. He is from Woodruff place and related to Dr Carl Barnes of Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dawson Bb. Barnes
Woodruff Vlacs
Tepo
C. Weesmm
Central
Indiana
Dr. Barnes
Carl
Southern Railway Promotes Great Southern States Travel
Ad extols the Land of Promise in the eight Great Southern States served by Southern Railway. It highlights one way and round trip excursion tickets, through vestibule trains from Cincinnati and Louisville, and through Pullman sleepers to Atlanta via Asheville’s health resort region. Local lines note a telephone extension to the poor farm and a visit by R A Williams of Greensburg to see Mr. Zebell.
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Great Southern States
Southern Railway
The
Asheville
Hot Springs N.C
Land of the Sky
America
Cincinnati
Louisville
Atlanta
A. Whedon
Best suit and trouser tailoring offered
A tailor advertises custom suit and trouser making offering the best fit and quality. All new goods to select from and promises exceptional final wear. People are invited to choose from a range of fabrics and styles.
Court News Highlights Dismissals And Real Estate Sale Petition
Court notices show the State of Indiana ex rel Mattie Bolton v Perry Biddinger dismissed. Julian P. Warton admr de bonis non of Julian A Malson v Ezekiel B Kennedy et al petitions to sell real estate to pay debts filed yesterday. A rapid Thursday night fire alarm from box 36 at Iwelth and Sycamore street sent rapid city response. seven minutes to lay hose and restore water. Columbus volunteer and paid departments praised for their efficient turnout.
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Julian P. Warton
Admr
Julian A. Malson
Ezekiel B. Kennedy
W. F. Norton
Columbus editorials and local notices from old issue
Colums attack on wind powered factories and call for more government money to boost business. Local notices include a funeral prediction, a housework ad, a church meeting in Edinburg, and social notices with town people and business plans.
Local Notices From Peteraville And Burnsville Area
W H Davie of Peteraville attended the quarterly meeting. John Carter of near Burnsville was here Sunday. Frank McCallie began planting corn the first in the neighborhood. David McClintic transacted business in Columbus Monday. Preaching at the M E church next Sunday at 10 by Rev Alien. J W Shaw moves a barn for Mr Crussell. Dan Hooks horse ran away from a bicycle but caused no damage. Jeff Huffman and Ike Jackson of Burnsville attended here Tuesday. Jud Broudgh of Burnsville attended church last Sunday. Dr Morrison and family of Hartsville visited Frank McCallie. James Collier and wife near Trinity called on McClintie family. The fortune teller might return as Pink Davis believes she can tell hair color.
Shoe repair shop promises timely service
Local cobbler states customers can expect prompt shoe repairs with quoted fair prices. The message emphasizes reliable delivery of all work and reasonable charges to satisfy patrons.
Poll of Columbus Ladies Picks for Star Prize Wheel
The Star lists votes for the popular lady in Columbus with Susie Coons leading and Jessie McLeod next. Also notes a May 16 special train from Columbus to Cincinnati at one dollar, with baseball and zoo attractions at League Park and Lagoon.
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Columbus
Susie Coons
Lou Stadler
Emma Mure
Ann Tooley
Dot Matthews
Jessie McLeod
Ione Voris
League Park
Louisville
Cincinnati Reds
How They Stand. Clubs vaapet Won Lost mit Baltimore
Standings show clubs with wins and losses including Baltimore and Philadelphia. Pittsburg Louisville and Cincinnati appear with records noted. The fragment lists numbers and cities but lacks complete context or dates.
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Vaapet
Mit
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Louisville
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Hope News Notes From Columbus Visit and Local Events
Yquire W M Robbins transacted business in Columbus on Monday. Dr W C Roland and Voris of Columbus were in town Friday morning. Mrs J L Dixon in Colambu Friday lost her pocketbook containing 15 dollars. it was found by Mrs Charles Finkle near Petersville and returned. There are 6029 school age children in Johnson County. Mrs Dora Ogden of Columbus was guest of Miss Grace Bonwell Friday. J H George and wife spent Sunday with relatives in Columbus. Sol Everroad and wife of Columbus enjoyed hospitality with Huppe relatives Sunday. James G Kemp made a business trip to Columbus Saturday. Mr and Mrs W L Coots of Columbus were in town Tuesday renewing subscription. Mr and Mrs Fred Donner of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs J T Schaub over Sunday. Mrs Downer will spend a week or two in town. Messrs Jack Rush and James Perkinson of Columbus were in town Friday evening. Alex Schonfield of Columbus was in town Tuesday for his merchant tailoring business. The trustee of Columbus township still issues poor orders at 50 dollars weekly. Frank Flanigan, former Hope Normal student, has joined Lehman & Co in Columbus. The Standard Oil Company is tearing down old quarters near the Big Four depot to build a more commodious office.
Local Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Farm Products
Home markets report prices for grains and hay including Wheat 84¢ per bushel Corn 22¢ per bushel Oats prime 20¢ per bushel Timothy baled 9.50 per ton loose 9.00 per ton Clover baled 8.00 per ton loose 7.50 per ton Clover seed English 3.25 per bushel red 3.25 per bushel Cattle 2.50 to 4 per hundred Hogs 3.10 to 3.50 per hundred Horses 5 to 100 per head Poultry Pullets 5¢ per pound Hens 5¢ per pound Roosters young 2¢ per pound Ducks 5¢ per pound Turkeys 5¢ per pound Butter 6¢ per pound Lard 5¢ per pound.
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Walter Duffy
Haas
Rush County approves new jail and court house work
Rushville contractor P H Mccormack has delivered a $25 000 jail in Rushville at a cost of $23 000 to Rush County commissioners who express satisfaction with the work. He is also building the county courthouse. The note lists other items including a patent granted to M O and M T Reeves, a medical society meeting in Indianapolis, sale of old papers, a stray horse, minstrel show eyewitnesses, and a Cascarets promotion.
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Rushville
P.H Mccormack
Mccomack
Special clubbing offer with Twice-a-Week Courier Journal
The Columbus Morning Star advertises a joint subscription deal with the Twice-a-Week Courier Journal offering both papers at a reduced rate 1.25 in advance. New or renewing subscribers who pay in advance receive sample copies free. offer valid until May 5, 1897, in Columbus Indiana.
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curier—Journal
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