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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary note urges people to attend Wednesday night event for the G. A. R. Encampment in 1898. It emphasizes presence as a show of unity and support, aiming to help make the gathering a success while noting ongoing conflicts or expansions mentioned in the text.
The text argues sugar making will be sought after for wealth. Railroads have become receivers of property for transport, causing a car famine. The country is loaning money to London, potentially up to 40 million dollars.
Joe Fox of Mt Liberty and Squire John L Jones of Newbern were in town Monday. Corn in this market 20 cents. Ben Smith bounty auditor Brown spent Sunday here. Taylorsville’s Wm Card did jury duty Monday. George Ely, a large German farmer, attending court Monday. Meyer and Fiegenbaum lead the cloak business. J N Marsh in Nashville for several days. Capt Joe Hunter moves to town to settle. Trade with Wayland Wells and free flour bin ticket offer. Holiday goods dealers predict strong trade for coming season. A horse hitched to a cart ran into the court house hitch rack and was captured.
A. R. Rector and Nettie J. Reap, Ronnie Hart and Ida Wood, James Draper and Pink Hobbs are listed in a fragmented notice referencing concerned parties in a local matter. The snippet shows multiple pairs of individuals likely tied to a public action or filing.
Herman Von Strote known as the wholesale liquor man moved his stock of goods yesterday to 226 Second Street where he invites all old and new customers to call on him. He is selling by the quart at wholesale prices.
Local shop announces new wood type poster materials and invites customers to call for custom orders in that line. The notice highlights ready-to-ship posters and bespoke projects through the supplier.
The Epworth League holds its regular monthly social Wednesday night at Miss Ida Bennett's home three miles west of the city. An enjoyable time is anticipated.
Wm Knight and Charlie Knotts were arrested by constable Goole on a warrant sworn by Mrs Anna Gill for chicken stealing. In Squire Palmers court on Monday they were acquitted after proving they were after a rabbit, not a chicken.
Jake Wagoner of Jackson Street had snapshots taken of his turnout gear. Overseas vault cleaning measured 232 feet. The funeral of Mrs. Tilton, mother of Jas Tilton, was held at Belleville. Sheep-killing dogs have been preying on Fred Froh’s flock. Froh resides in Bellville.
A mix of society and health notes: subscriptions sought for the office, Wayland and Wells place a new sign in their grocer show windows, attorney Elmer Roland of Greensburg visits relatives, Minas Lowe suffers from paralysis with no relief, Amity postmaster John Dunn shot by Horton rests easy, Mrs. Harry Cann and daughter Hortense of Denver visit her father L. Silverman, a diphtheria case in Wm. Sharp’s family with five children and the barber ill with stomach trouble.
Visible supply figures show wheat dropped from 54 808 000 to 23 930 000 bushels while corn rose from 17 175 000 to 40 497 000 bushels and oats increased from 10 035 000 to 14 882 000 bushels. Cotton bales rose from 1 659 859 to 1 896 780.
Yesterday judgment was given Samuel Daugherty for 43.16 on note against Samuel Ross, John Ross and Oscar Ross. Noah Wilson sued H Langden Co for injuries from a fall in the branch store basement, seeking 5000 damages. C J Kollmeyer for plaintiff, Everroad and Brown for H Langden Co.
Excursion tickets to Florida and other Southern resorts on the Southern Railway now on sale from Louisville to Cincinnati in connection with the Queen and Crescent Route. For details, address Wm. H. Taylor, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Southern Railroad Company, Louisville, Ky.
The Columbus Culture Club gathered with Mrs. Carrie McCoy for a program featuring historical biographies and readings. Miss Alice Hanson stars as the Broadway Girl in Crump's Theatre next Saturday, while the Fremont Davis room on Washington Street undergoes repapering and a five year lease.
Mrs Wm Brussell of Hammond Indiana visited her daughters Mrs Geo Werner and Mrs T E Otto and returned home yesterday. Mrs Werner and children George and May accompanied them to Indianapolis. The piece discusses choosing goods with merit and warns against substitutes as unknown quantities.
Classified notice lists a furnished room for rent at the corner of 5th and Chestnut, with inquiries directed to the office. Also notes a series of small medical and product pitches including No-To-Fac for tobacco habit, Cascarets for constipation, and references to John Werner the butcher and Edward Hosea’s injuries.
A historical notice lists numerous railroad companies including Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern and Detroit to Cleveland lines. It notes tickets priced at $30 non transferable with a $10 rebate if used by the original purchaser and cover certified within eighteen months. E. O. Mccomicx, Passenger Traffic Manager.
A list of cross streets and landmarks is provided, including 12 Second and Jackson through 35 Ninth and Sycamore plus sites like Mooney's Tannery and Starch Works. The compilation reads like a map key of intersections and notable locations for navigation or archival reference.
The Mail Cartiers hosted an impromptu bicycle tournament last evening led by Capt. Geo. Schooler. He rode the White Flyer wheel, presented July 7, and urged government provision of White Flyers to air carriers. Mr. Waltman was busy shopping and could not enter, much to Schooler’s disappointment.
Hart and Ida J Wood were united in marriage at the residence of Rey Curtiss Sunday evening at four o clock. Both parties reside here. Rector and Miss Nettie Keep wed at the bride's home on Union street Sunday evening at six o'clock. Roy Swift performed the ceremony in the presence of several friends. Both couples are well known in Columbus and will reside at the bride's home on Union street.
Advertising copy states Lexative Bromo Quinine tablets from druggists refund the purchase price if the medicine fails to cure, priced at 25 cents. The phrasing imitates a late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine style.
Short help wanted note seeking a man ready to hustle. Call 509 Washington Street upstairs between 6 and 8 a m for details.
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