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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1897

Page

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Missionary Meeting Held by Local Presbyterian Societies

A gathering of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies from Marion, Johnson, and Bartholomew counties met at the Franklin Presbyterian church. The program included devotional exercises by Miss Margaret Bergen, talks by Mrs. H. M. Holmes and Mrs. R. L. Miles, music, recitations, and committee reports followed by lunch and adjournment.

Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Presbyterian Churches Marion, Johnson and Bartholomew Presbyterian Church of Franklin Ing Margaret Bergen Hopewell

Largest peaches judged at city fair by Maple Grove holder

Beautiful Peaches To Frank Doty of Maple Grove wins top prize for peaches described as the largest and finest seen in the city. The fruit measures about three inches in diameter and three specimens weighed 123 pounds combined.

Frank Doty Maple Grove

Funeral for John Graffe in Waymannsville and Lovelock

John Graffe, a longtime landmark of Waymannsville, died Wednesday afternoon. A funeral will be held at the German church in Waymannsville today with interment at the Waymannsville German cemetery in Lovelock.

Marks of Waymannsville

Last Will of CH Bode Probate in Waymansyville

The last will and testament of CH Bode of Waymansyville was probated Wednesday evening. His real estate is to remain with his wife for life, then to his son George who receives 212 dollars. Daughters receive legacies: Mrs Schofstall 500 dollars, Airs We Varmoldt 50, Mrs Al N Van derhook 50, Mrs John Schafstall 50, and Mrs Klekaver 825.

Bode Waymansyville George Schofstall al N Vanderhook John Schafstall Klekaver

Seymour High School to Play Columbus at Crump’s Driving Park

A football game is scheduled between Seymour High School and Columbus High School at Crump’s Driving Park in Columbus next Saturday.

Seymour High Schoo Columbus High School Crump’s Driving Park Columbus Feil. Call

Reynolds Suffering Severe Cold Symptoms

Reynolds is described as under the weather with a severe viral illness. The report notes lagrippe like symptoms, indicating a flu type sickness. Medical context or treatment details are not provided in the excerpt.

I. Reynolds

Corn Price Rises One Cent in Local Grain Quotes

Local quotations show corn at 26 cents and wheat at 86 cents per bushel with an advance of one cent for corn from yesterday’s prices. The report notes the small gain in corn and stable wheat values in the city market.

Township Teachers Listed For Winter Session

The document lists names of teachers by township for the coming winter term. Edinburg, Ogilville, Elizabethtown, Burnsville, Grammer, Taylorsville, and other communities are represented by numerous instructors across multiple schools.

Local Sawmills Ship Lumber From Waymansville

Two four horse loads of lumber were brought to the city from Waymansville by the Yobroke mills. Walter Sullivan, a veteran teamster, directed the outfit as the shipments arrived for delivery to Keaynsville.

Waymansville Yobroke Mills Walter Sullivan

Marriage License and Party Honors in Pensacola

William Piercefield and May Ding obtain a marriage license. Mrs. Z2 H Hauser hosts a parchesi party this afternoon in honor of Miss Jennie Snyder of Pensacola Florida.

William Piercefield May Ding Jennie Snyder Pensacola Fia

Fishermen report fine bass on Cob City streets

Yesterday morning on Cob City streets a supply of fine bass drew local fishermen who trade in the catch. Mr Horner, once wounded in Cobra City, shows great improvement. his sister Mrs Dr Buller has returned home after visiting him.

Thin City Mr. Horner Cobra City Dr. Buller Bossbrink Chris Maus Seymour Fred Schoorer Louisville Ed Snyder

Fire drill sparks Fifth Street rush by Columbus squad

Citizens woke to a false alarm from box D U early yesterday. Firemen dashed from station and sped down Fifth Street in double quick time. The Columbus Fire Department is praised as among the state’s best for equipment and discipline.

Fie Box du Fifth Street Columbus Fire Department

Lambert’s Five Year Victory Over L. E. & W. Railroad

In 1892 Chris Maus suffered severe injuries while working at a Rushville water tank used by several lines. He, advised by W. W. Lambert, sued the three roads jointly. Big Four and J M & I settled for 500 dollars each, while Lake Erie and Western fought. On Wednesday at Greensburg the court awarded Maus 3500 dollars against L E & W, marking a notable triumph for attorney Lambert.

Rushville Big Pour He &W Big Four Mr. Maus Lake Erie & Western W. W. Lambert Columbus Lambert

Social Mix of Travelers and Visitors in Local Town

Mrs. Edgar McSweeney visited Indianapolis yesterday. Many locals journeyed to Indianapolis Madison Franklin Vernon Louisville and Jeffersonville for visits court missionary meetings and friends. Notables include Miss Mattie Kent to Chicago and Prof A W Mason and party from North Vernon returning from a concert.

Edgar McSweeney Indianapolis Mattie Kent Chicago Coln Marcie Moore Frank Moore Frank Lay North Vernon Clara Apel Westport

Local ladies return from Nashville

Mrs. Dick Jones Mrs. Lynne Thomp son Miss Carrie DeBoss Miss Nell Brevoort and Elder Schofield have returned from Nashville.

Dick Jones Lynne Thompson Carrie DeBoss Nell Brevoort Schofield Nashville

Whitten Affidavits Likely Withdrawn for Embezzlement

The affidavits against Joseph Whitten for embezzlement will probably be withdrawn as there appears to be no foundation for the charge.

Joseph Whitten

Edwin Travers to Stage A Jolly Night at Theatre

Edwin Travers will present the farce comedy A Jolly Night at the Theatre next Saturday night. Travers appears as Samuel Selwyn a gay boy and is noted for metropolitan roles. He is known to the public as Captain Redwood in The Woman's Company.

Edwin Travers Travers Samuel Selwyn Metropolitan

Water tank near Seventh Steel depot receives paint refresh

The water tank on the Pennsylvania lines just southwest of the Seventh Steel depot is being painted a light drab color.

Pennsylvania Lines Seventh Steel

Luncheon and Supper Planned by Ladies' Aid Society

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church announces a Wednesday luncheon in the church parlor and a fried chicken supper in the evening at the same location. Patronize them.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. KE. Church

Daily Health Update From Maple Grove

Mrs. Mike Lewis shows better days and friends hope for her recovery. The little son of Mrs. Ger rer has a severe case of diphtheria. Miss Kate Rubottom improves after several sick days. Mrs. Creighton remains very low at her daughter’s Maple Grove home. There is no hope of her recovery. William Mambieu continues to improve. Mrs. Joseph Danivis of Maple Grove remains quite sick.

Mike Lewis Kate Rubottom Joseph Danivis Mapie Grove Ethel Fulwider

Local remarks and social notes from Greensburg area

The item notes fashion chatter about ready made suits and a watch contest coupon scheme. It mentions Walter Swilger visiting Limp Wells, Mrs. Rachel Garrison visiting Seymour, Miss Anna Kennard traveling to Indianapolis, and Ethel Fulwider improving from illness. John Davidson of Columbus visited Thomas Davidson in Greensburg, with Sig Meyer from Cincinnati also in town.

Two story house for rent with large yard and outbuildings

Three bedrooms? no. The listing describes a two story house with seven rooms a hall and a well and cistern all modern facilities a huge yard abundant fruit a very large barn plus woodland chicken house with an enclosed yard it offers to vacate for the right tenant immediately contact Owens Williams for particulars

Owens & Williams

Cummins Headquarters for School Books and Supplies

H. C. Cummins operates as the local hub for school books and supplies at 403 Washington Street, serving students and educators with a full range of items. Neighborhood patrons report consistent stock and convenient location.

Washington St

Local Notes on Residents and Club Meeting Takings

Miss Jessie Rice contemplates buying a wheel. Mrs Kathryne Gaddis and Miss Stella Sxeath plan to attend the Orinoco Literary Club Friday night. Joseph Condon improves his Machanic street property with a cement walk. James Howe traveled to Rugby and back by noon train. Sandford Aldridge remains troubled by an eye injury, at risk of losing sight. Mrs G F Pomeroy visited Columbus this morning. s.y. Dem. Pain pills claim no relief with Dr Miles' product.

Kathryne Gaddis Stella Sxeath Orinoco Joseph Condon Machanic Street

Court Orders Sale of Remaining Notes for Stevens & Co

Arthur Overstreet as assignee of I M Stevens and Company has been ordered by the court to sell the remaining notes and accounts of the firm. The sale is expected to proceed without delay.

Arthur Overstreet I. M. Stevens & Company

Rew Suits and Related Legal Notices

Joseph Wynn verses Jones FL and Mary A Morris with mortgage action listed at 2500, Cooper & Cooper attorneys. Johnathan Morris sues Connecticut Mathematical Assurance Company demand 82900, Bhinstfer & Baker attorneys. Henry Hagenberg sues William Stien ker replevying 850.00 with J Tr Cox attorney. Flora Abbott sues Charles Abbott for divorce and child custody via Eyerroad & Brown. Joe Critchfield expected to lecture in Franklin soon, likely at college or Baptist church. noted as a fine lecturer and a missed opportunity for locals.

Joseph Wynn Jones Mary A. Morris Cooper & Cooper

Camera Club to Organize at YMCA Rooms Tonight

The Camera Club meets at the YMCA rooms this evening to establish a permanent organization. Full attendance is desired. They may locate over Stahlihut h drug store in the Story block, as the rooms provide good studio advantages.

Camera Club StahIhuth’s

Kaiser Wilhelm der Sausse Reaches Plymouth Earlier Record Pace

The Kaiser Wilhelm der Sausse arrived at Plymouth from New York in five days, fifteen hours and ten minutes, beating the prior record by eighteen hours and marking a new fastest transatlantic crossing.

Plymouth England New York

William O Seal Guests Visit Friends in Jeffersonville

William O Seal and his wife from New Belville visited Mr. and Mrs LC Seal of Orinoco on Wednesday night and spent yesterday in Jeffersonville visiting friends.

William O Seal New Belville LC Seal Orinoco Jeffersonville

German Government Refuses to Recognize US Consul Cologne

The German Government refuses to recognize Ferdinand Neumann of Illinois as United States Consul at Cologne.

Ferdinand Neum Ann Illinois United States Cologne

Orinoco Society Seeks Insightful Evening Program

The Orinoco Literary Society meets tonight at the North Side School. Walter W. Waltman will speak on why human wants and aspirations remain unsatisfied. Vocal solos by Mr Jenn J Cochrane and Dwight Wetz accompany the event. George Werner is improving nicely. Wilber Thompson works at the Joan G Lay shop. Geo Wright of Didiarapolis visited yesterday.

Orinoco Jenn J. Cochrane Dwight Wetz

Waters Reappointed Springfield Postmaster by President

President reappoints Mr W A Waters as postmaster at Springfield Kentucky yesterday. Janiz T the favorite won the $5000 futurity for two year old fillies at Lexington yesterday setting a new world record.

W.A. Waters Springfield, Ky Lexington Janiz T

Local visitors and widely noted names in city scene

Rev Trautman returns from the German Lutheran Conference in Indianapolis. Dick McClellan and BE White of Indianapolis visited the city as guests of L Silverman. Louis Silverman traveled to Connersville on business. Pfeifer Brothers advertise Diamonds and Dr Miles Nerve Plasters for 25 cents in drugstores.

Dick McClellan BE. H.white Indianapolis L. Silverman

Million Dollar Fire Ravages Detroit Block

A major blaze in Detroit late last night destroyed Mitchells big grocery and several neighboring businesses in the Opera House block. The fire, starting around midnight and growing worse through 2 AM, gutted the Mitchells building and threatened Leonard Carters seven story structure. Total losses exceed 1 million dollars with firms including the Clark estate and Julia Arthur Company affected. The bowling alley near the courthouse will reopen in days.

Detroit Mich Mitchell Detroit Opera House Opera House Julia Arthur Company Clark Estate Leonard & Carter Mittchell’s Grocery Black, Optician General Savings Bank Wright, Kay & Co Marr & Taylor H. M. Tuttle

Fire Threat Grips Kanakee Region Indiana

The Kanakee region in Indiana faces widespread wildfires endangering homes and forests. Fire crews battle the blazes as residents evacuate and authorities monitor evacuation routes and resource shortages.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Lin H. M. Holmes Report of Societies Laura Saodefur Ditmars Wilson McCastlin Overstreet Keily Martha Palmer Eva Jones Whiteland Society PSO Po M Coluim- TS Ite Mary Vannuys R. L. Miles Southport Winona Clark McCastin Lafayette Ong California Brown Mrs. Bright Hope John Grafie John Graffe Att Land Lagrippe Ninevet Township Stucker Edinburg Bryson Otto Township CC Cook Ogilville John Holder Amos Joslin Oscar Thompson Rock Creek Township Chas, Glick Elizabethtown Dudley HE. McGovney Burnsville, Miss Lucy Carson Burnsville R May Grammer Ollie Glick Elizabeth Gertrude Miller Roy Draper DeJuie Childers Sandcreek Township Fred O Stoker Caas McClintock John B Anderson W FE Norman Azalia Miss Maud Clark Umbus John W .Adams Frank Richards Taylorsville Flanigan Harrison Township Ki C Hart South Bethany Ida Taylor D C Loy Whittington Chas. Loy Henry Ault Florence Barker J C Trembley Haworserk Walter Stewart Hartsville Ruth Murphy Walter Sims John Welding Lope Asinn Rights Mahaffey Stewart Campbell Frank Linke Pearl Moore Chas. Dodd Jackson Townsitip Row Weekley Fila Sutherland Waymanesville Willian Schmidt Ora Anderson Elva Fitch Ozilville W Beck Mannie Newton Miss Alberta Patterson Idella Derling Winchester Ovilville Wayne Towasselp Wun Ackerman Watesboro, Miss Horn Sophia Steipcamp Jonesville Frank Taylor Walesboro Myrtie Long Chas Wagner Francis Spurgin Waynesville Fo Ackerman Chas Setzer Keay Parchesi Party Hauser Him Gaines Signal Maus Three Roads Mr. Lambert Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Wu Taylor Mrs.Taylor W. J. Lucas Will Lincoln Mrs. Wm. Henderson Chas. Remy and Family of W. I. Sweet Dora Ogden Madison Elizabeth Hatten Geneva Maggie Larr Merom Theodore Murry Vernon Jas Rush Evansville G. I. Winans Anna Mitchel Sister Grace Mrs. McLain of Mrs Floyd Knight J. W. Rider Crothersville Elizabeth Owens W. E. Wisner Fred Donner A. W. Mason Will Lin E. B. Cunningham Vevay Chas. Winstow Carl Rost Craw Fordsville Fred Wolland Sig Myers Cincinnati Versacola, Fla M E Bradley Snyder Charles Massie Emma Johnson Irvington Anna Stover Ladoga Nellie Brevoort Nellie Ray Metropolitan Actors Gerrer William, Mambieu Wereas Fyne Einderthaven the Smuch Elin Dennison Stak Walter Swilger Montgomery Coig Limp Wells Rachel Garrison Seymour al Salem Anna Kennard John Davidson Thomas Davidson Greensburg News Sig. Meyer Wee Se Ae A Beg GEO. H. Cummins Jessie Rice James Howe Rugby Sandford Kldridge G. F. Pomeroy S.y. Dem Miles Rew Suits Johnathan Morris Connecticut Matual Life Vistrance Company Bhinstfer & Baker Henry Hagenberg Wiliam Stienker J. Tr. Cox Flora Abbott Charles Abbott Ey—erroad & Brown Will Joe Critchfield Critchfield Dr. Stott College Wider the College Baptist Church Supervision Prograte George Werner Wilber Thompson Joan G. Lay Geo. Wright Didiarapolis Trautman Louis Silverman Vconners Pfeifer Brothers Leonard & Carters 2 O’cleek Henry Schoonover Charles Spragg Kankakee Indiana Kinney and Kiney Barbara Brockman Fred Kollmeyer Call Otto THE F. Donner Magus Astigmatis v and Muscu
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