Four Pitchers And Ten Innings To Defeat The Hoosiers
In Columbus Ohio on September 9th the Columbus team beat Indianapolis 17 to 13 after ten innings. Phillips was hammered but stayed on the mound. Foreman started for Columbus and Evans finished. Buckley and Hulen contributed, McGarr hit a home run, and Mertes’s error helped Columbus in the tenth. Standings show Columbus among other league clubs with mixed results. Brownstown notes the Bond family visits and a local substitution dispute draws public scrutiny.
Busy insurance man oversees farm. watch gift praise noted
Quite Busy Wm Wright the insurance man attends farm work and reminds that a Christmas present watch will please. New Grocery Wayland Wells opens in Story block Saturday morning. Henry Strassner posted large G A R letters on reroom corner at 5th and Washington.
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Wayland & Wells
Henry Strassner
5Th
Circuit Court Opens With Light Docket in City
Circuit Court convenes in this city September 27 with a light docket. John M. Newcomb is active in the local feed trade and invites customers needing feed of any kind to see him.
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John M. Newcomb
The Star Plans New Outfit and Winter Coal Supply
The Star announces a full new outfit of everything except a paper cutter and hopes to add one soon. It urges readers to stock up on coal for winter and cautions that natural gas may not be available this year.
Fingers Burned Handling Hot Lamp Flue
John Arwine sustained severe burns to his fingers while dealing with a hot lamp flue on Wednesday night.
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John Arwine
Heating blocks for sale to stay dry and ready
Advertises blocks suitable for heating purposes promising they stay good and dry by cold weather. Urges immediate purchase with assurance of readiness and dryness for upcoming cold season.
Pair Plead Guilty to Assault and Battery Case
Martha Kayser and W E Conner pled guilty before Justice Dennison to assault and battery on E W McAshian. They drew a prize package in lieu of costs totaling 35 dollars, with 2 dollars and costs each.
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Martha Kayser
W. E. Conner
Justice Dennison
E. W. McAshian
Ter
Young colored woman admitted to Memphis bar
In Memphis Tennessee a twenty three year old colored woman has been admitted to practice law without objection. She is described as highly educated a good speaker and well versed in legal studies.
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Memphis
Tenn
Columbus Cyclist Trip to Nashville Exposition
A group of Columbus youths plans a three hundred mile bicycle journey to the Nashville Southern exposition starting Sunday. Riders include John Boyer, Will Cheatham, Cary Clutch, Frank Matthews Jr., and Elder E B Schofield of Columbus who will also preach at the Christian church tomorrow evening. The gathering aims to organize the Christian church semi annual convention for nine counties in Nashville on October 4 5 and 6 inviting local attendees.
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Columbus
Personal notices from Seymour and surrounding towns
Scott Anthony arrives from Houston yesterday. Mrs. Ragsdale travels to Indianapolis. Miss Winnie Perry visits Taylorsville. Miss Ella Hollower improves. Everett Fox returns from Seymour. Prof. A. W. Mason goes to North Vernon. Mrs. Garrettson and son visit Elizabethtown. Miss Hattie Sweeney of Jeffersonville visits Mrs. W. H. Everroad. Mrs. J. A. Daughtery of Kokomo visits Miss Allie Wilson and goes to Holton. Mrs. J. A. Thompson and daughter Rebe visit Mrs. Kate Wesleyyesterday. Claude Pherigo visiting brother. Mail Carrier Pherigo family return to Shelbyville. Diamond Special air pipe burst. another coach used. Fred Donner Jr. vacationing in Pittsburg and Canton, O.. returns home. resumes duties at Purdue next week. Fall peaches arrive by wagon from Washington County. search for a market fails until arrival. Seymour mentions market knowledge. Everett Fox of Columbus promotes Korn Cracker at the Street Fair.
Sneak Thief Steals Watch From Maple Grove Home
A burglar entered the residence of Wm. Jett in Maple Grove while the family was away and took $2.00 from a boarder and Willie Jett’s gold watch. No clues as to the thief are reported.
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Wm. Jett
Maple Grove
Willie Jett
South Hopes Rise as Yellow Fever Quarantine Eases
Readers note easing fears as southern ports lift quarantine amid uncertainty over the yellow fever cases. Some reports question whether the illnesses are truly yellow fever.
Crump Defeats Maude Drumberger Assault Case
Willie Crump wins verdict in assault and battery before Judge Palmer. Crump accused of striking Maude Drumberger, an ex employee of the Belvedere, with an umbrella. case ruled in Crump's favor.
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Maude “Drumberger
Willie Crump
Palmer
Belvedere
Bruning Brothers Split Duties At Town Grocery and Dry Goods
Henry Bruning, who has run his father’s grocery during absence, accepts his old position with the Sargent dry goods house. His brother will take over the grocery operation.
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Henry Bruning
Sargent Dry Goods House
Poor Farm runs smoothly as wheat ground prepared
County Superintendent John Ott tells STAR reporter the poor farm operates well with ground harrowed for a wheat crop and good health reported at the institution.
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John Ott
STAR
Local hosts fete friends in Northside gatherings
Miss Kate Rubottom entertained a small group at her Northside home in honor of Leroy 8, Ar of Delpi Indiana, and Miss Mate Buchannan who recently graduated in 95 and studies in Indianapolis. Mrs Fred Donner hosted a dinner for Mrs Marshall Harker of Kansas.
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Northside
Leroy 8
Arnot
Delpi Indiana
Mate Buchannan
Indianapolis Busines College
Waynesville Columbus Ladies Visit Ex Sheriff Spurgian
A group of Columbus matrons spent a Wednesday at the home of former sheriff Spurgian near Waynesville. The day featured a country dinner and warm hospitality. Attendees included Mrs. George W. Cooper, Mrs. Elizabeth Keyes, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, and Mrs. Brevoortt.
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Ex Sherff Spurgian
Columbus
Porgin
Waynesville
Lhose
George W. Cooper
Elizabeth Keyes
Illness and wedding notices in local town
Quite a few local events appear as illness and engagement notices. Miss Jessie Patterson, daughter of Harvey Patterson, is seriously ill at her home on North Pearl Street. Cards announce the upcoming marriage of Miss Carrie Rhule to Mr. Ezra Stader, of Walesboro.
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Jessie Patterson
Harvey Patterson
North
Pearl Street
Carrie Rhule
This ‘Eir
Ezra Stader
Walesvoro
Jailbreak Escapes Prisoners in Franklin Johnson County
Smith bloodhounds from the city have been sent to trace escaping prisoners from the Johnson county jail in Franklin. Local authorities pursue leads as search continues for the escaped inmates.
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Johnson County
Franklin
Smith Blood Hounds
Clover hullers shipped to Michigan and Indiana in four car loads
Hurles Galore Reeves & Co. sent four car loads of clover hullers on Wednesday. Three car loads went to Michigan points while the remaining load was consigned to Fairmount Indiana.
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Reeves & Co
Michigan Points
Fairmount
Ind
High School Pupils Defend Conduct In City Disturbance
The Star reports limited evidence of a disturbance blamed on high school pupils. The writer praises Superintendent Carnagey and teachers, argues no hazing occurred, and asks for settlement without court action. Also notes local prices, votes, prizes, and warm fall weather.
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Star
Times and Herald
Carnagey
Orinoco Literary Society Holds Tonight Meeting
The Orinoco Literary Society meets this evening with an engaging program of popular and modern music. Participants include Blanche Mobley and Ollie Stephenson in a duet, Wilma Cole reading Our Popular Song Writers, Prof Geo Tull on music, Katherine Rubottom in a vocal solo, Dwight Wetz in a select reading, Walter Waitman in a solo, plus a mandolin and guitar duet and John J Cochrane in a vocal solo.
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Orinoco Literary Society
Wilma Cole
Geo Tull
Dwight Wetz
Walter Waitman
Mr Collins Answers Critics in Star Letter
Ww Collins defends itself against a critic in the Democrat alleging a special deal. He claims to have advised city purchases of a Shell Boiler Tube Cleaner from Mr Lockhart and cites potential savings on water works boilers and electric light equipment. He invites the Democrat to call for more information, saying he has nothing to hide.
John Dobson Moves Family to Seymour Next Week
John Dobson of North Chestnut Street will move his family to Seymour on Monday or Tuesday. Mr. Hobson has secured a good position with the E and R R R. This road will be repaired from Seymour to Bedford.
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Chestnut Street
Seymour
Hobson
E.&r.r.r
Bedford
Grandfather Mensch Nearing End Of Life In Fond du Lac
Mrs. Frank Nolting reports her grandfather M. Mensch, aged over eighty, is very low and cannot survive long. Jette has vari fied the information from Mrs Henry Linsmith in Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
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Frank Nolting
Jette
Henry Linsmith
Fond-du- Lac
Wis
M. MM. Mensch
Epworth League Invites Jeffersonville District Cabinet
The Epworth League of this city will extend a cordial invitation to the cabinet of the Jeffersonville district to meet here in October. It is believed the invitation will be accepted.
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Epworth League
Jeffersonville District
Indianapolis grocer Mr Henry Sehnall makes nineteenth Atlantic crossing
Mr Henry Sehnall of Schon & Co., Indianapolis grocers, has just returned from Europe after his 19th trip across the Atlantic. He is well known locally and has many friends. He is a half brother to Fred Volland, a hardware dealer.
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Henry Sehnall
Schon & Co
Indianapolis
Europe
Atlantic
Fred
Sandusky Promises Natural Gas If Pipe Arrives This Winter
F. P. Sandusky in the city yesterday stated that Columbus would have natural gas before winter. The delay stems from the company lacking pipe, a question to be settled today, after which Columbians will know whether they can warm their homes by a gas fire this season.
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F. P. Sandusky
Columbus
Lost Horse and Buggy Picked Up Near Columbus
A note from a distressed owner asks for the return of a lost horse and buggy with a strap. The finder is urged to leave the rig at East Columbus and receive ten dollars as reward. The writer explains their condition and mails the item with funds to insure its insertion.
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East Columbus
Phaeton Accident Near Sixth and Jackson Streets
At Sixth and Jackson Streets on Tuesday evening a phaeton driven by Mrs. Jacob Wagponer and Mrs. Carman broke down when the wheel jammed between the irons. A train backing down narrowly avoided the pair with help from Policemen Ferguson and McCalip. Miss Blanch Hardict of Lawn Ridge Illinois is visiting Mrs. L. H. Rowell on North Machanic Street.
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Sixth and
Jackson Sts
Jacob Wagponer
Carman
Brown County Man Reports Vicious Snake Kill
John S. Brock reports killing fourteen rattlesnakes from four to five feet long and five copperheads in Brown County as noted by the Franklin Star.
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John S. Brock
Brown County
Franklin Star
County Special Election on Oct 19 Over County Seat
Jackson County commissioners call a special election for October 19 to decide whether Seymour gets the courthouse or the seat remains in Brownstown. The issue has reached a final round in the county race.
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Jackson County
Seymour
Court House
Brownstown
Cascarets Candy Ad Makes Unclear Claim
A vintage ad fragment touts Cascarets Candy as a cure for constipation. It also mentions Guthartie and a druggist refund promise, though the text is incomplete and unclear about specifics.
New Year Giveaway Prompts Rivalry Among Columbus Housewives
An ad style notice touts a Majestic Steel Range as a New Year giveaway and pride of ownership for local housewives. It features endorsements and names such as Mrs. Fred Kollemeyer and Mrs. Lee Low, highlighting a bragging rights contest tied to the appliance.
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Columbus
Lineman responds to city lighting system questions
H E Werris the city lineman defends his stance and denies profiting from any city electric system sale. He denies ruining the light system and counters claims of lies. He also notes a rain would help street dust and dirt conditions.
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Democrat
H.E. Werris
Newspaper Bundles Offer One Year Subscriptions
Advertises combined yearly subscriptions for the Weekly Star and related papers at 1.25 dollars. Includes offerings for the Weekly Sentine and other titles with similar annual pricing. Target audience includes readers seeking multi-paper access at a discount.
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Weekly Star
Courier Journal
Indiana
Dég Journal
Kinney and Kinney Offer Low Cost Accident Policy
The notice advertises a combined accident policy with sick benefits from Kinney and Kinney, describing a very small cost and inviting inquiries for details and terms.
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Kinney
Pugged Patent Medicine Ad Promises Cures
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy as a cure for a wide range of ailments from headaches to constipation. It claims the product cleanses the system and improves kidney and liver function, offering trial sizes and guaranteed efficacy through druggists.
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