30 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
1
Nancy Hank's town hosts sensational light harness racing feats with Star Pointer and Joe Patchen racing to record pace while Lattie Toler wins the Sidewheeler Stake for $5,000. Terne Havre Ind reports note mouth troubles and equipment changes affecting Pointer.
A dwelling in Orinoco is set to be sold at a low price while terms of the sale are to be learned. Local authorities urge potential buyers to review conditions and timelines for completion.
The Ruby family, famed in police circles, faces eviction from their North Mechanic address between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets after the owner served a written notice to vacate with today as the deadline. Reported destitution suggests they lack food and will be asked to leave if conditions persist.
Charles Danforth, the gold bug broom king of this city, purchases the entire Carmichael broom corn crop of Walesboro. The 35 ton crop is valued around 1500 dollars. Danforth has other regional crops in view near Azalia.
A damaged item reports a German-backed plot in Warsaw to assassinate Emperor Nicholas during a recent visit to Poland. The brief notes authorities uncovered a plan to blow up the emperor, detailing the city street context and the alleged actors.
A small blaze started in an annex at Reeves & Co.'s factory around 6 30 this Wednesday morning but was put out without an alarm being turned in.
Bill Brown has been indicted by the Clark county grand jury for assault and battery with intent to commit murder after an incident in Sellersburg in which Conductor Wilbur Robinson and Brakeman George Shipman were cut with a knife.
Warsaw authorities deny a deliberate plot against Emperor Nicholas during a recent visit. Police arrested 130 suspects after masons and disguised German officers aided a beerhouse tunnel project. Merchants from Lodzy are also implicated in the alleged conspiracy.
A Houston suspected case triggers statewide panic as shotgun quarantines spread through eastern central and southern Texas. Brazos county enforces road checks trains halted mail restricted while Houston and Galveston isolate and restrict freight and passenger movement to curb yellow fever fears.
Constable Joe Gable returned Tuesday from Rockcreek township where he went to arrest an individual for assault and battery. He did not get his man but said he will arrest him if he can. The Star notes a wager on Gable’s success.
A Big Move by James W. Clark and Amos Clark of East Columbus is under contract to relocate Bartholomew county’s largest barn this week. They previously moved Robert McCullough’s barn about 100 yards from its foundation and will reside and roof the structure, earning the countywide honor of relocating its largest barn.
The wedding of Miss Alice Davis daughter of William Davis to a Indianapolis physician was held at 204 Third Street, Thursday evening, though the Herald reports it occurred on Wednesday evening.
Mrs Arthur Overstreet will entertain Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Ruth Herriott of Washington D C and Miss Nellie Brown of Franklin.
Comrades of Isham Keith Post are summoned to meet at Post Hall on Friday October 1 at 9:00 a.m. to accompany Dept. officers to Seymour Indiana. By order Adjt J D Halbert. Wedding news reports Mrs Allie Davis Ray wed Dr Frank Ray in a quiet ceremony at 3 p.m. yesterday at the home of Wm Davis and wife on Third and Brown streets. The couple left for Fairland after the ceremony.
Sam Simpson appeared before Justice Palmer and was fined with costs totaling 11 dollars. In default, he was sent back to jail for eleven days. The Prosperity Notes item also notes light court business and local social visits.
On October first a wholesale change in ticket agents and operators occurs on the Cambridge City branch and the Louisville division of the Pennsylvania railroad. Thomas Stout moves to Scottsburg day office, Rushville agent to Shelbyville, Scottsburg to Rushville, Vernon to Crothersville, and a Madison bill clerk assumes Vernon office. It is not known who will replace Mr Stout.
A blaze yesterday morning razed the barn of Louis Wright two miles north of Jonesville. Farm implements seed wheat and hay were consumed by fire along with five horses and one mule.
Mayor Strickland of Columbus and James A. Cunningham of Washington Iowa visited Rushville Today as guests of Sheriff Stott for a reunion of their regiment Capt Strickland served as captain and Cunningham as first lieutenant of company B 52nd Indiana with Capt Stott as second lieutenant They attended the regiment reunion in Rushville Greensburg News.
Yesterday afternoon a farmer driving a mule team tried to swing into the alley between Clarence Adams drag store and Gysie’s clothing store. The team ran onto the sidewalk and nearly crashed through Gysie’s large plate glass window before bystanders halted the animals.
On Friday evening October 1 the Orinoco Literary Society invites the public to an open session featuring vocal and instrumental music and a closing lecture by Joe Critchfield on “An educated youth the hope of our country.” Critchfield is known as an entertaining speaker.
The Do minion Company Chicago issues an art memorial edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin celebrated for its binding illustrations paper and print. Sold by subscription at a popular price. publisher known for fair dealing invites local agents to contact for full information.
The planned trip to Mammoth Cave and Nashville under Prof C F Patterson has been postponed due to yellow fever in Mississippi. Officials cite quarantine risk as making the journey doubtful. postponement announced by the Franklin Star.
For rent a 140 acre farm located three miles southwest of Waymansville Indiana. Seventy acres cultivated with ample water available. Lease term options of three or five years for cash. Apply to Leonard Harvey Waymansville Indiana.
The narrator visits Schwartzkopf & Sons furniture sales rooms noting a wide up to date display and courteous salesmen. The piece urges readers to visit this furniture house when buying goods.
At New Orleans on September 28 the yellow fever scare remains steady with a daily average of eighteen to twenty cases and two deaths. Merchants fear continued interruptions as the disease progresses slowly, hindering return to regional trade.
Miss Truax died Monday September 27 at the home of Joseph Morrow four miles east of Nashville from typhoid fever Burial took place at Henderson Cemetery She was a daughter of Mrs John Whittington of Columbus The family of Thomas Clarke reported a diphtheria case a four year old daughter under care of Dr Ross of Nashville
Edward Isentrager files for divorce from Rachel Isentrager with attorney W S Swengle listed. Geof Winans sues Barbra Spragg in a separate action noted as a $75 note with Cooper and Cooper attorneys representing.
The public is invited to a reception for Dr Curtiss this evening at 8 o'clock at the M E Church. Community members are welcome to attend and extend congratulations.
Wi Patten and Emma Olmstead appear on the license list alongside Frank Ray and Allie Davis. The brief entry records these marriages in the local civil records with names and formal pairing.
Mrs. W. J. Beck and Mrs. J. R. Gent hosted eight tables of euchre yesterday afternoon. Miss Charlotte White of Greensburg was visiting C. W. Adams and family.
Two cooking stoves, one small and one large, advertised for sale by JO and WOGLLEY at the corner of 7th and Chesnut streets.
Steve Cooper was arrested last night and jailed. He and others were charged with assault and battery on Price of Nashville last fall and had posted bond at that time. The bondsman reportedly pressed for his appearance at trial, leading to the latest detention.
Numerous entries list residents visiting Seymour or traveling to nearby places like Indianapolis Edinburg Valparaiso and Marion. Names include Mrs Mast Snively Mrs Lee Loy Miss Annabel Brooks Mr and Mrs Sweeney and many others as they visit relatives attend events or travel to towns such as Seymour Indianapolis and Franklin.
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