Corn Market Strength and Local Prices Noted
The Prescription Druggist reports a strong corn market with receipts not large. Local price set at 27 cents. Also notes marriage licenses for Louis Zwick and Grace Wiley, Charley Weekly and Mary Dooley, plus Herman Maes, and updates on residents Bartin Bailey and wife returning to Joplin Missouri. Improvements include Herman Rost installing a new sidewalk brick walk on Fourth and Meshanic streets.
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Herman Rost
Franklin‘street
Fourth
Meshan
Tailor Craft Promises Value in Repaired Garments
Fragmented note extols a careful tailor who fix pieces with skilled workmanship. It urges customers to seek a tailor who preserves quality and delivers value, highlighting the importance of reliable service after minor repairs.
Employed Worker Relocates Family to Local Residence
George Bearkope, long time in a Gannery department, has moved his family from Brooklyn to a new home at the corner of Second and Brown streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bearkope
Gannery
Brooklyn
New York
Second
Brown Streets
Notable Local Figure Oliver W Rowe Dies by Self Harm
Oliver W Rowe, known in the city, killed himself at the Spencer house yesterday by cutting arteries in both wrists. Mr Stowe, connected with a New Jersey fertilizing concern, was also mentioned in relation to this item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer House
India
Hipulis
Stowe
New Jersey
Local Notes from Hope News Journalet
Temperature hit 100 in the shade yesterday as residents from Columbus visit and travel. Local social round includes visits by Mrs Yoder and Mr Arnold with families, and various Columbus residents in town or heading to nearby areas.
Senators Clinch Series With Big Fourth Inning Win
Columbus defeats Indianapolis 7 to 0 to clinch the series as Kellum and Jones hold the Troosiers to scattered hits. A four-run fourth inning, aided by two errors and a walk, decides the game while Columbus pitchers keep the visitors quiet. Teams list standings show Chicago and New York near top while Cincinnati and Philadelphia trail.
House Fumigation After Diphtheria Case
The diphtheria case in Mrs. Underwood's northside family is resolved and the house was fumigated yesterday. Charles Johnson and family left their home and are boarding at the Farley House on Jackson street. A new sign is being painted on the Fourth street side of Hausers Parker's Phoenix drug store to improve the building's appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Farley
Jackson Street
Hausers
Scarlet fever improves in Bradford family
The scarlet fever case in Chalmer Bradford's family shows rapid improvement and dismissal of potential backsliding suggests the patient may recover soon.
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Chalmer Bradford
Newcomb Moves Stock From Ault Feed Store
John M. Newcomb has bought Thne Ault’s feed store in the Patterson building, removed the stock, and transferred it to his Jackson street location, discontinuing the old Ault stand.
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Thne Ault
Patterson Building
Wheat prices in Columbus near 90 cents sale advised
Col umbus buyers pay 90 cents for wheat while the average farmer holds for a dollar. The note urges selling at 90 cents as a good price that will yield a handsome profit for growers at that level.
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Columbus
Beatty Will Leaves Estate to Wife Son and Granddaughter
The will of Jos iah Beatty probated yesterday bequeaths to his son John W. Beatty about 200 acres of land in Wayne township plus lower river farm, crops, stock, farming implements, and $5 000. Wife Em Beatty gets eighty acres near the old fair grounds, notes, deposits, bonds, personal property, the town home, and the year’s wheat crop. Granddaughter Mary M Brown receives a large portion of the north end of the river east farm when of age. Mrs Beatty gets rents until Brown’s majority and is named executrix without bond. Beatty owned 1 205 acres, assessed near $80 000.
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Josiah Beatty
John W. Beatty
Wayne Township
Em- Beatty
John
Mary M. Brown
River
Mrs. Beatty
Miss Brown
Young Bald Eagle Killed by Local Hunter Near Town
John Q. Calvin reported killing a large bald eagle in the river bottoms southwest of town yesterday. The bird, a young specimen likely under a year old, displayed tremendous talons and wings spanning over six feet.
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John Q. Calvin
Bee Hive public house advert in Dover
In Dover the Bee Hive public house promotes lively drinks with a honey flavor slogan. Jim Toohey invites friends to a free lunch from eight to ten o clock.
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Dover
England
Terrible farm accident injures Burns at clover huller
Burns of the city suffered his right hand nearly torn off with severe wrist and elbow injuries at John Webb farm Uneion neighborhood Wi while he was placing a belt on a huller pulley. Dr Payne gave medical care as Burns, a hard worker with a large family, faces hardship after a recent house fire and a newborn baby.
M H Cs Club Set To Meet Wednesday Evening
The M. H. C's an organized club of a few young ladies will meet at the usual place on Wednesday evening next. A full attendance is desired. Bring costumes as the regular dress parade will be gone through with. COMMITTEE.
Cyclist Roy Jackson Returns Home After Fork Breakage
Roy Jackson, cycling from Columbus to his home, broke the front fork near a town named London. He had the fork repaired and told his family he expected to arrive Saturday afternoon unless something unforeseen happened.
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Roy Jackson
Columbus
Ohio
Raymca Gospel Service for Men Address by John S Cochrane
Sunday afternoon gospel service for men led by John S Cochrane will deliver the address. Fine singing and a good time promised as all men and boys are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Cochrane
Fire in the Auburn Depot sheds burn hay and lumber
Fire discovered at one this afternoon in a shed beside the Lake Shore depot in Auburn Indiana. A large quantity of baled hay owned by J M Carmen was destroyed and the flames spread to Abner Lewis lumber yard. Loss to Lewis insured. Cause believed to be sparks from a passing engine.
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J. M. Carmen
Abner Lewis
Fire Delays on North Jackson Street Wires Tick
Early morning blaze confined to a wired tick in a Jackson street house occupied by a colored family. Firemen extinguished the flames with only small damage noted. Public alarm originated from Box 15 at Seventh and Jackson, department summoned.
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Jack
Frank
Jackson Street
Clarence McCullough's Pleasant Tour Returns Home
Clarence McCullough finishes a cheerful tour of Rushville Franklin and Shelbyville and reports a most delightful time spent visiting surrounding towns during his wheels journey.
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Clarence McCullough
Rushville
Franklin
Shelbyville
Mission Band to Meet at M E Church Tomorrow
The Mission Band will meet at the M E church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. Members are asked to bring their dues. Erner Kennard, Secretary.
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Mission
Erner Kennard
Almost Well After Diphtheria in Roy Jones Family
Diphtheria cases in Roy Jones family near recovery as Mr Jones expects to receive his health bill by Monday. Etta T Richardson of Silverman's store will attend the Indianapolis millinery opening next week.
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Roy Jones
Mr. Jones
Indianapolis
Back From New York Visit
John returned last week from a visit with friends in New York. Miss Mary McQuires who accompanied her will retire next month for the benefit of her health which is much better.
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Asne
John
York
Mary McQures
Broom corn harvest under way with large labor force
Mooney in Breoom Corn Dr Carnichad of Walesboro and H Culp of this city planted seventy two acres last spring. They are now gathering the crop and threshing seed with about thirty workers. They expect around forty tons of broom corn worth fifty to sixty dollars per ton, indicating good money in the crop.
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H. €. Culp
Profits of the Fair Reported by Franklin Star
The Franklin Star quotes Secretary Young estimating premiums at 2 288 75 and other expenses at 800. Net profit from the late fair, with given receipts of 4 129 68, would be 1 040 93. The Star notes the result as a not bad showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary Young
Franklin Star
Change of Venue Granted in Two Cases
Alvert Kocourek attorney for Carlson George and Herbert Hogue filed an affidavit for a venue change due to perceived prejudice in the Lins case. The change was granted and cases sent to Justice Palmer for trial today at 10 o clock. Defendants must post $50 bonds for appearance.
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Alvert Kocourek
Carlson George
Herbert Hogue
E.ch
Lins
Attachment action in Justice Dennison's court over straw baling
Proceedings filed against the straw and balers of the American Strawboard company and Harvey M. Landigh for work and labor in baling straw. Attachment papers served by Constable Gable Thursday night. Garnishee papers served on the Big Four railroad to prevent removal of the straw until the case is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Farmer
Justice Dennison
American Strawboard Company
Harvey M. Landigh
Constable Gable
Big Four Railroad
Two Couples Wed by Justice of Peace Palmer
Judge Palmer performed two marriage ceremonies Thursday night in the city. Louis Zwick and Grace Wiley of German township were the first couple. later Charles Weekley and Mary Dooley were married. The judge is handling nearly all non ministerial marriages in the city.
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Justice of Peace
Judge Palmer
Louis Zwick
Grace
Charles Weekley
Mary Dooley
Silver Dollar in His Stomach After Sitting With Child
Charles Banniger a farmer near Ecxknart Indiana placed a silver dollar in his mouth while on his back with his infant. The coin slipped into his esophagus and then stomach threatening choking. Doctors plan gastrotomy. he will travel to Chicago for the operation.
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Ecxknart
Ind
Charles Baninger
Hire
Barringer
Chicago
Constable Arrests Coon Stewart For Profanity
Constable Joseph Gable arrested Coon Stewart yesterday on profanity charges. An affidavit by Henry Sandford supported the arrest and the case is set for trial before Justice Dersop today.
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Joseph Gable
Coon” Stewart
Henry Sandford
Denn
Hartsville Plans Revival of Historic Gas Well Drilling
Hartsville aims to restart an old gas well that once supplied fuel for two stoves. After years of dormancy, officials will try a revival effort to recover natural gas or any usable resource from the site.
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Hartsville
Junior League meets this afternoon at church parlors
The Junior League holds a business meeting this afternoon at 2 30 in the M I church parlors. Members are urged to attend and bring their dues.
Columbus Seeks Advantage Over Seymour In City Services
The Columbus Star contrasts its city with Seymour noting a tax levy of 85 cents per $100, a city hall, a paid fire department, owned electric lights and fire alarm system, water works, and upcoming street paving, urging Seymour to follow Columbus in these improvements.
Accident shocks Westville family as teen shoots sister
In Danville Indiana on September 10 a fifteen year old boy found a shotgun at his home and, thinking it unloaded, aimed at his fourteen year old sister and fired. The sister suffered shot to neck and face and doctors say she cannot recover.
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Danville, Ent
Frank Smith
Westville
Big
Indians Redeem Win Over Detroit in Key Showdown
The Indians defeated Detroit in a renewed rivalry, improving their standings. The game ended with a solid comeback performance and momentum for future matchups.
Edward Cobb Released on Bail in McCormack Case
Edward Cobb, charged as part of the group who hated Raymond McCormack, was arrested by Constable Gable and brought before Justice Dennison. He was released on a $50 bond, with the case set for trial before Judge Palmer at 10 this morning.
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Edward Cobb
Raymond McCormack
Constable Gable
Dennison
Bond
Palmer
No Gas in Morgan County Drilling Effort Fails
Morgantown residents drilled to 1,530 feet in Morgan County seeking natural gas but found only water. The second vein of water caused ongoing trouble and halted the operation.
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Morgan County
Marvinsville
Morgantown
Burnett Dinner Honors Mrs Maxwell Guests
Mr and Mrs Wm Burnett entertained many friends with a dinner party Thursday at their elegant home east of the city in honor of Mrs Maxwell visiting them. Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Pfeifer and Miss Edith Mosbaugh of this city and Mr and Mrs Joe Chambers of Shelby county, Mr and Mrs Burnett and daughter. Will Higgs has accepted a position with L Silverman.
Man seeks Democrat office after clock stops in town
A man on Washington street asked a Star reporter where the Democrat office was seeking the Fourth street neighborhood. He believed the town clock had stopped and hoped to meet a woman in male attire he thought caused the stoppage. The reporter directed him to contact the editor for details.
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Washington Street
Star
Fourth Street
Fourth
Fine
the Democrat
Sad Accident Leaves Horner Wounded In Knee
Dr. Butler received a telegram from Colorado City noting that his brother in law Mr. Horner shot himself in the knee while cleaning a revolver. Blood poisoning was feared as he could not live. Horner planned to go to California for the winter. he had been visiting last winter and was invested in a gold and copper mine.
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Dr. Butler
Colorado City Cole
Horner
Ing
Colorado City
Mr. Horner
California
Local Notes On Visits And Illness Spread
Miss Nellie Gaston returns from a three week visit with Madison friends. Miss Mattie Reeder of North Vernon visits her sister Mrs. Robi McCollugh in Indianapolis. Mrs. A Coningsby back from Madison. Miss Luta Cook returns to Saylorsville after visiting sister Mrs. Frank Toohey. Miss Catherine Creighton returns from Indianapolis. A report that another child in Leroy Jones family has diphtheria.
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Nellie Gaston
Madison
Non
Robi. McCollugh
Indianapolis
Luta Cook
Frank ‘Toohey
Leroy Jones
New Year Giveaway Sparks Rivalry Among City Housewives
The Majestic Steel Range promotion on New Year’s Day stirs spirited competition among local housewives. The list of participants includes Mrs. Fred Koflemeyer, Mrs. Lee Loy, Mrs. Thomas Hull, Mrs. Fred Ulrich, Mrs. Chas. Jones, and many others, each believed to have engaged in the spirited campaign to win the prize.
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Majestic Steel
Fred Koflemeyer
George Habig
Tandy Tooley
Lee-Loy
Oliver Ong
George Clutch
Penving
Shane
P. B. Ensley
Ita Dalpa
Albert Owens
Dick Jones
Wick Larue
Frank Bowman
Jonathan Smith
Walter Coup
Peat
Charles Norton
John Fehring
Hal Daffy
Frank Mutz
Thomas
Tom Hull
Fred Ulrich
Aecnes
Lee Loy
Chas. Jones
Jimmy O Leary Knocked Out by Charley Johnson
Jimmy O Leary of Cincinnati was knocked out in the twenty second round by Charley Johnson of St. Paul at the Metropolitan Club arena in Wheeling. O Leary fought hard but Johnson's reach and Johnson's fitness proved decisive.
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Wheeling. .W. V
Jimmy O'Leary
Cincinnati
Charley Johnson
St. Paul
O'Leary
Johnson
Johnson county schools held declamation contest in Franklin
The annual declamation contest at the Franklin opera house featured seven contestants including Donia Anderson Queene Kinnick Nellie Brewer Mary Van Nuys Cordia Ragsdale Rice Clare Maggie Law Carrie Hartzel and Will Pritchard. Judges awarded prizes to the top four entrants.
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Donia Anderson
Queene Kinnick
Nellie Brewer
Mary van Nuys
Cordia Ragsdale
Rice Clare
Maggie Law
Carrie Hartzel
Will Pritchard
Fhe
Canton Christian Church Meeting Draws 2000 Attend To Talk
Rev. Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus addressed about 2000 people at the Washington county annual Christian Church meeting in Canton yesterday. The Seymour News reports the turnout and remarks.
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Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Washington County
the Christian Church
Canton
Seymour News
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