Looking Back – December 16

Red, left, and Peg, a mule team owned by Decatur County resident Chester Caffee, pulled an old-fashioned covered wagon in the Electric Lights Christmas Parade in 1994. From The Republic archives

2009

The historic Irwin home and gardens were sold to a Columbus couple, Chris and Jessica Stevens, who planned to convert the mansion into a bed-and-breakfast.

1994

Grant Tucker was named Bartholomew County attorney, replacing John Rumple who served for two years.

1969

The 21st annual Columbus Firemen-Police Christmas Cheer Fund neared the halfway mark with $3,018.91 in contributions toward a goal of $7,200.