Grain market report from Columbus
The Columbus grain markets were quiet with steady prices for corn and wheat. Wheat held at 86 cents and corn at 20 cents a bushel amid minimal trading activity.
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
2
Local Notices and Social Swell From Nearby Towns
J W Brown of Freetown visited on business Wednesday. Ackerman and wife visited Crothersville. Jerry Hill moved to the former post office building. Rev Young preached his first sermon. David Summa bought Resa Lutes town property and will occupy it soon. W D Bowmar bought two tons of barbed wire for fencing. Seymour street fair drew many citizens. Wm Smith repairs schoolhouses. Ed Tidd and Miss Josie Hatten wed in Brown County then returned Saturday night. Fire alarm boxes listed with locations. Richard Pruitt Jr and Florence Pruitt were quietly married by Elder Mart Hamilton. Zibe McMahan and wife visited. Ray Marie bought mules in the area.
Representative Overstreet Secures Promotions in Washington Trip
Representative Jessie Overstreet left for home after securing two or three promotions for constituents and a minor appointment in the government printing office for Oliver Hayes of Atkins saw works. He also completed a business stroke outlined in Mr Heaths letter about the Indianapolis post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Office
Oliver Hayes
Atkins Saw Works
Heath
Indianapolis
Strictly Business Made-To-Order Suits At Half-Meller Prices
A local ad appeals to shoppers seeking ready to wear alternatives highlighting made to order tailored goods. It promises big cuts in lines for all body types and claims suits and overcoats rival merchant tailors in style fit and finish at about half the price.
Pennsylvania Train Sets Record Between Louisville and Indianapolis
Remarkable run from Louisville to Indianapolis where a special Pennsylvanian train covered 106 miles in 101 minutes departing Louisville at 2 p.m. and arriving in Indianapolis at 4 08 p m with five stops and two slowdowns carrying Louisville business bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Louisville
Indianapolis
Knights and Ladies of Honor hold annual state convention
In Terre Haute Indiana the nineteenth annual state convention of the Knights and Ladies of Honor opens with 4700 total members and 54 lodges represented. Grand Protector Francis of Marion presides as about 150 members are in town with Indianapolis and Evansville competing for the largest delegation. A reception and entertainment are held tonight, with officers to be elected at the final session tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
the Knights and Ladies of Honor
Francis of Marion
Indianapolis
Evansville
Dry Weather Delays Wheat Sowing Amid Local News
Lockman reports farmers fear drought halting sowing while posts note community events. J A Paylor and Elmer Phillips return from Seymour fair with tales. marriages include Albert Henry to Callie Hovis and Elijah Hendershot wedding. Local visits span Para zoid Arkansas to Gas City and Waymansville with Sunday dinners and serenades.
Hohenlohe Presses to Retire Amid Succession Doubts
Berlin Oct. 6. Prince Hohenlohe is said to have offered his resignation as chancellor three times, but withdrew each time due to lack of a suitable successor among Prussian princes and because Dr. Von Miquel resists taking on the difficult post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prince Hohenlohe
Bas
von Miquel
One Thousand Mile Big Four Interchangeable Tickets
A list of the one thousand mile tickets of the Big Four railroad network is presented with multiple line names from various railways. Tickets cost $30 and are non transferable. A $10 rebate applies if used by the original purchaser and returned with proper certification within eighteen months. Endorsed by E. O. Meconick and Warren J. Lynch.
Barney Barnato Leaves Huge Fortune After Suicide
London reports Barney Barnato known as the Kaffir King or Diamond King died by his own hand leaping from the British steamer Scot on June 14 during voyage from Capetown to Southampton. He left an estate valued at £963,865 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Barney Barnato
Diamond King
Capetown
Southampton
Farmer Killed as Team Runs Away Near West Lebanon
Willam Evans aged sixty five, a prominent county farmer, was thrown from his rig when his team ran away while he drove home five miles northwest of West Lebanon. He died instantly from a broken neck and crushed skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Ind
Willam Evans
West
Lebanon
Suit Filed Over Destruction of City Electric Plant
A circuit court suit seeks 15000 dollars in damages from Decatur city officials including the City Council marshal and street commissioner for destroying the electric light plant of J D Edwards several months prior. Edwards names the city and officials as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeEcatu
J.D. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Strike Settlement Reached In Manion Indiana
Labor commissioners from Indianapolis settled a dispute at the Toomas Evans Company. Workers will return to work tomorrow under employer terms. They will be paid the same for two weeks and may seek a new demand if earnings fall behind the season total. The factory will resume in all departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehmid and McCormick
Indianapolis
Toomas Evans Company
Columbus
J.A. Newton's
Canadian Free Masons Split Sparks Tension
Montreal reports a brewing schism in Canadian Masonry as a new lodge formed by French and Italian members under a French Grand Orient charter that rejects the Bible. Other lodges have disowned the group and appealed to the Prince of Wales for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Masons of
Canada
Grand Orient of France
Prince of Wales
Three Prisoners Paroled By Reform School Board
Three convicts were paroled by the board of managers of the Reformatory in Jeffersonville Indiana. Frank Taylor from Crawford county was sentenced to three years Benjamin Eversole from Lawrence county received two and a half years and W L Thurman from Pike county was given two years. Twenty three applications were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Board of Managers
Reformatory
Frank Taylor
Crawford County
Benjamin Eversole
Lawrence County
W. L. Thurman
Pike County
Arm Torn From Its Socket At Indiana Wire Works
Anderson Indiana October 5 Joseph Weasel an employee at the American wire nail works was caught in a wire gauge reel and fatally injured One arm was jerked from its socket his clothes were torn off and he was badly pushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Joseph Weasel
American Wire Nail Works
The Right Place For Him Grover Cleveland Bench Hope
The Chicago Tribune reports a belief that Grover Cleveland seeks a seat on the New Jersey Court of Errors. A prevailing view credits him as the clearest error now evident in New Jersey and deserving appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey
It Must Have Been The Story About Cleveland Return
The Boston Globe notes a night editor left a hot weather gag about Grover Cleveland preferring a return to Washington as a U.S. Senator. The remark reflects editorial wit rather than a factual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Washington
United States Senate
Boston Globe
Candy Cathartic Con Job Ad Promises Cure
Advertisement hawks Cascinets candy as a cure for constipation with a 10 cent price and money back guarantee from druggists if not effective, noting refunds offered.
Lumber Plant Burned at Henry Lumber Yard
Fire today destroyed the Henry lumber plant at South Brenp and damaged adjacent property. Loss estimated at 5009 dollars, partly covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Brenp, Inc
Henry Lumber
Ingur
Local Social Notes On Health And Visits
Mrs George Cluchs mother lies dangerously ill and is not expected to recover. Mr Hamben shows great improvement. Mr Sweats family on Third Street afflicted with scarlet fever are improving rapidly. Miss Allie Pruitt formerly of Columbus now living in Indianapolis plans a visit to friends in the city in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clu Ch
Mr. Sweet
Third Street
Allie Pruitt
Columbus
Indianapolis
Tragedy in Franklin Barn. Boy Killed by Hay Frame
In Franklin Indiana, October 5, a boy, youngest son of James Brown, was killed when a hay frame toppled onto him in a family barn south of the city. The fatal injury was a broken neck. The incident contrasts with surrounding editorial notes and local business lines included in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ind
James Brown
Glass Company's Expansion In Alexandria
The American Plate-glass Company will extend its plant with sixteen annealing ovens and a new brick and iron building measuring 195 by 200 feet. President A L Pogue, elected from Richmond, ordered rapid progress and work began today. Superintendent Beatty aims to finish within ninety days. Guy Hause of Paul Krause, Indianapolis, visited the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
American Plate-glass Company
A. L. Pogue
Richmond
Beatty
To Cure a Cold in One Day Sold with Laxative Quinine
An ad promises a one day cure for colds using Ecomo Quinine tablets with a money back guarantee from all druggists. Priced at 25e. tf.
City Marshal Vincent Thompson Announces Candidacy
City Marshal Vincent Thompson declares his candidacy for city office and states he is subject to the Republican primary convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Thompson
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L. A. Ackerman
Ackerman
Crothersville
Jerry Hill
Goss Mill
Young
M. E
David Summa
Resa Lutes Town
W.D. Bowmar
Brownstown
Wm. Smith
Ed Tidd
Josie Ha
Story
Brown County
Jackson
Brown
Mooney’s 'S Tannery
Wilson
Eighth and Union
Reeves Pulley Works
Tenth and
Hutchins Avenue
California
Orinoco Ave
Richard Pruitt Jr
Beck Grove
Florence Pruitt
Mart Hamilton
Zibe McMahan
Ray Marie
Hendricks County
Mr. Overstreet
Jessie Overstreet
Post Office
Manhattan
Washington Street
T Gysie
Little Polly Flinders
Polly
Columbus Fuel & Ice Co
Wash
Majestic Steel
J. G. Swartzkopf & Sons
Columbus Star
E. H Kinney
A Turpin
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EH Kinney
Chas A. Turpin
Gertrude Jett Society
Columbus Ind
Margaret Jackson
E.H. Kinney
The
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Joe Gilaspy
J. A.paylor
Elmer Phillips
Seymour Fair
Mrs. Florence Carmichael
Para
Zoid
Arkansas
Mrs. John Anthony
Isdna Manuel
Gas City
Jonesboro
Marion
Albert Henry
Beck’s Grove
Callie Hovis
Waymansville
Jacob Hovis
Frank Martin
Laura Sutherland
Ulla
Beck's Grove
Huancher Cornpell
Hariat
New Bellsville
W. W. Henry
Walter
J. M. Geek
Scott Carmichael
Mr. Albert Henry
Otto Marshal
Spurgeon
Elijah Hendershot
Brannaman
Dickey Pruitt
Martha Pruitt
Hohenlohe
Otice
Ann Arbor
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail
Chicago & Eastern Winois Railroad
Chicago & West Michigan Railway
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad
Cincinnatil
Hamilton & Dayton Rail
Way
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
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Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co
Detroit, Grand Rapids& Western
Dunkirk
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Pittsburg
R. R
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Windsay
Fort Wayne & Western
Font & Pere Marquette
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Indiana, Decatur & Western
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Louisville &Nashville Railroad
Cincinnati
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Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis- Consolidated Railroad
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Ohio Central Lines
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E. O. Meconick
Warren J. Lynch
Ass’t Gen'l Pass
R & Ticket Ag’t
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
Montrea
Ulrich’s
F.C. Ulrich
Prop
Joe Young
Decatur
Manion, Ind
Free Masons
Were
Hierman Vonstrohe
Crump's Theater
Columbus, “Ind
Him
Ance
Mr. Hamb’en
Glass Company
Guy Hause
Paul Krause
C., H. & G. Branch
Cint
Greensburg
June
Ewington
Burney’s
Hartsville Crassic
Hope
Miller's
Lambert's
Columbus Ly
Sairy
Coinabus
White House
May Williams
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