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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

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Horse Thief Detective Also Meats Interesting Gathering

A short item notes a horse thief detective attending an intriguing gathering. The fragment mentions an interesting meeting attended by the detective and others.

Horse Thief Detective Associations Parade Featured Here

The Barth o lo me w county horse thief detective associations held their annual meeting in our city with a parade at 10 30 led by Governor Mount who arrived on the 9 30 train. The procession included 31 vehicles and 20 horsemen and the City Band provided music. The event praised as a restraint on lawlessness and a boost to honesty with plans to continue the good work. Local residents and visitors noted various social visits and theater attractions following the parade.

Bartholomew County Governor Mount

Runaway Horse Destroys Wagon Near Orinoco Stores

A frightened horse belonging to S Furry dealer in fruit and vegetables ran away yesterday about 10 am in Orinoco. The wagon and vehicle were demolished near Walter Johnson's residence on Fifth street. Ed Snively stopped the horse in front of Snively's grocery. No injuries reported.

Walter Johnson Orinoco Ed Snively Snively

Local Socials Trace Visits Across Indiana Towns

Mrs H D Halbert of Carlysle Pa visits son Joe Halbert. Mrs Sam Hege travels to Indianapolis to see sister Mrs Nelson Thornton. Henry Williams family refit and travel from Crothersville to Elwood. Mrs Geo Cooper and Mrs Aaron Hughes go to Indianapolis for Mrs Frank Galloway's visit. John Gant of Flatrock in city yesterday. Mrs Joe Gysie returns from Shelbyville visit with Mrs Harry Van dergriff. Milo Silvers family and Mrs Emaline Duty visit North Vernon friends. Frank Griffith goes to Indianapolis. J C Kollmeyer and Fred Wayler go to Indiana and Lebanon on business. Prof Geo Tull moves up from Elizabethtown. Mrs Mary Carmichael visiting friends in Indianapolis. Miss Ella Greaves returns from Taylorsville area. Mrs Will Mooney and Miss Mary Keyes visit Indianapolis. Miss Josie Eesman of North Vernon arrives to visit aunt Mrs R R Griffith. Mrs M K Proctor of Shelbyville returns home. Mrs Frank Lee comes from Dupont. Jos J Irwin goes to Indianapolis.

Mills of Justice Grind through Exceeding Fine Divorce

In circuit court Judge Herd grants divorce to Clara Maze from Samuel Maze. Ed K. Adams of Shelbyville represents the plaintiff. Rain kept many farmers from the city. routine business and work take precedence over pleasure. Marriage licenses issued to Joseph Kelly and Alice Brigs Raymond Russell and Elizabeth Glanton John N Davis and Clara Nail. Rev C E Rose and wife and his parents plan to move to Elizabeth town after leaving Elizabethtown M E church service.

Clara Maze Samuel Clarence Maze Ed K. Adams Shelbyville Joseph Kelly Alice Brigs Raymond i. Russel Elizabeth D Glanton John N. Davis Clara C. E. Rose New Washington Columbus Elizabeth Town Rose M. E Elizabethtown Mr. Rose G. N. Rose

Millinery Opening by L Silverman and Co

L Silverman and Co host a millinery opening this week showcasing an elegant line of hats and accessories. The display promises fresh styles and a refined selection for shoppers.

L. Silverman and Co

Welcome Home From The Orchard Fence Poem

A family recalls feeding horses and preparing for a long journey as a father travels to town. The moonlight, return home, and parental love shape their quiet night, ending with grown children reflecting on their father still calling them his own beneath the stars.

Life Insurance Writer Harry Miller Visits City

Harry Miller of Seymour, a cheerful life insurance underwriter, was in the city yesterday on his way home from Rushville. Crump’s trolley poles and city poles are being razed for Washington street paving. Lydia Craig of Camden, Ohio, returned home Tuesday evening after her brother’s death.

Harry Miller Seymour Mr. Miller Rushville Crump Washington Street Lydia Craig Camden, C Charles Jones

Albert Wooley Recovers Then Complains Again

Albert Wooley, who recently recovered from a severe illness, is again complaining. He is described as a sufferer of acute stomach trouble.

Albert Wooley Mr. Wooley

Apples on the street headed for cider mill

Apple loads were seen on streets yesterday destined for a cider mill to produce cider vinegar. The issue also highlights a poem titled Welcome Home by Mr. Timothy Oaks, inviting readers to reflect on farm life.

Timothy Oaks

Roosters Harvest Sparks Political Rooster Joke

A satirical note claims the Democrat side had a 'full harvest' of roosters, describing them as hoggish and joking that they should have lent one of their cocks to the Democrats.

They Wanted Him James Burnett Evades Columbus Grocers

Columbus grocers sought James Burnett who moved from the city three years ago. They visited Shelbyville after Burnett cashed his pension check of seventy two dollars in Columbus last Saturday and vanished. Local reports say he may have traveled here but was not found.

Columbus James Burnett Burnett James

Able to Be Out Ed Shipman Recovers From Trestle Fall

Ed Shipman, badly injured after a fall through a railroad trestle near Rockford while returning from Seymour Street fair a few weeks ago, has improved enough to be out. He remains sore from wounds but shows progress toward full recovery.

Ed Shipman Rockford Seymour Street Fair

Funeral for Mabel Sweet Child of W L Sweet

The funeral of Mabel Sweet three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Sweet was held Wednesday morning at about eight oclock. She died Tuesday night from scarlet fever, the first such death in the city this season.

Mabel W. L. Sweet

Planting bulbs time at Barnaby Florist

Barnaby Florist offers hyacinths tulips and crocus ready for planting with reliable bulbs at low prices. Greenhouse East 5th Street advertises seasonal stock and value for gardeners.

Cras Barnaby 5Th St

Raymond R. Russell and Elizabeth Glanton Wed at Rev Curtis Home

Raymond R. Russell and Elizabeth Glanton were joined in wedlock yesterday evening at 6 80 at the residence of Rev G L Curtis. The ceremony marked their formal marriage in a quiet home setting with local attendees.

Raymond R Russell Elizabeth Glanton G. L. Curtis Raymond R. Russell

Cummins Headquarter for School Books and Supplies

Gro H Cummins operates as the headquarters for school books and school supplies at 406 Washington Street.

Gro. H. Cummins Washington St

A Broken Engagement Displayed in Window Scene

A newspaper note describes George Cummins showcasing in his shop window a fine picture titled A Broken Engagement depicting a young lady in study. The vignette highlights the artwork as a notable piece in the window display.

George Cummins

Local Socials and Travel Notices From Pittsburgh to Ohio

Mrs Geo Farrell and Mrs McGregor of Pittsburgh arrived yesterday to stay with Dr Shane. Mrs M J Luker and daughter went to Elizabeth town to attend funeral of Norval son of Wm Springer. Mrs Frank Herod and young daughter with Miss Mary Long left for Columbus Ohio to establish a home. D F Long and Philip accompanied them.

Geo. Farrell Mrs. McGregor Pittsburgha Shane M. J. Luker Ed,. Luker Elizabethtown Norval Wm. Springer Frank Herod Little Daughtera Mary Long Columbus Ohio F Long Yoo Philip

Keller Divorce Custody Battle Names Regina and Joseph Keller

Regina Keller seeks divorce from Joseph Keller and custody of their children. Richard R. Ashin files note demand against James B. Graham and Annanias Graham for 230 dollars. Micheal Finnig sues Elizabeth Glanton and guardian Andrew J. Perkinson.

Regina Keller Joseph Keller Richard R. Ashin James B. Graham Annanias Graham Micheal Finnig Elizabeth Glanton Andrew J. Perkinson Guardian

Campbell and Miller Visit Shelbyville Grocers Firm

Mr Campbell of Campbell Boyd Co wholesale grocers Columbus and Mr F M Miller on the way home from Muncie visited Shelbyville today and were much impressed with the town according to the Shelbyville Rep.

Campbell Campbell, Boyd & Co Columbus F. M. Miller Muncie Shelbyville

Adams visit by Shelbyville man and brothers

E. K. Adams of Shelbyville spent yesterday in the city visiting his brothers Charles Adams and C. W. Adams.

E. K. Adams Shelbyville Charles and C. W. Adams

Contagious Disease Notes and Editorial Stand Reflected

The city reports few contagious cases with patients improving. A letter criticizing political editorials is refused for publication as it risks personal attacks. the editor asserts independence and fairness, insisting papers should avoid subsidised or partisan content while allowing opinion on occasions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mount Indiana Tunity Indianapolis Ever W. T. Strickland Jake Hughes Web Hege Morch Fifth Street Fifth Chestnut West Sycamore Thirteenth Mechanic Tenth Washington Schultz Ham Lin Associa Bartholomew Horse Thief Detective Associations Henry Herring Ainsworth Nebraska Geo. Remy Norfolk Auditor Barrett Pfeifer Bros J. Perkinson Sareglynds K. Adams James Taylor Joe Swain Stone Head Brown County Charles. Adame Sey. Dem M. F. Gerrish Dr. Conley Earl of Flatrock Huband Ed Thompson Ed. Call Geo. Dennison Ed Call Survety’s Grocery S. Furry Tables Ing Walter John H. D. Halbert Carlysle, Pa Joe Halbert Sam Hege Nelson Thornton Henry Williams Crothersville Elwood Geo. Cooper Aaron Hughes Frank Galloway John Gant Joe Gysie Harry Vandergriff Mrs Milo Silvers Richmond Mrs. Emaline Duty North Vernon Frank Griffith Polis J.C. Kollmeyer Fred Wayler Lebanon Geo. Tull Elizavethtown Mary Carmichael Ella Greaves Taylorsville Will Mooney Mary Keyes Josie Eesman R. R. Griffith M. K. Proctor Frank Lee Dupont Jos. J. Irwin Circuit Court the Mills OF Justice Herd Grace Emmons Darsey Lewallen Cleveland Ohio Mrs. Lewellen Kate Fly Good-Eye Fly Father Writing Life Insurance Stitt Remnius Ilt Roosters Columbus Grocers Shelbyville Democrat Revgl Curtis Seremany The Morris Spinner Inc Stoma Henry Well David Doll Barney McAvenue Taylors Charles Adams Miss Dora Silverman Chicago Pap Alwa Otto F. Donner Thian
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