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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1893
Page
4
Denver Ed. Smith the pugilist is in Martinsville taking mineral water baths and resting up. Reports note his ongoing personal crisis and appearance amid the city’s social chatter.
City life items report missing person Laura Hackley living with relatives at 49 Doughertyst. Minstrel performance at St Josephs hall and Bynum drum corps last season ball at Mozart hall set for Thursday April 13. Ex President Harrison contributes $100 to encampment fund. Grasmere Fla murder of Lewis Marot reported. DePauw Symphony concert at Grand Opera House with glee and Lorelli clubs. Police on Fred York injury claim after highwayman attack, now says train fall near depot. Mrs Sophia Fricker dies after nervous shock from Edwin Bay revival. Apostleship of Prayer meets at St Johns church. large membership claim. Paper hangers union open meeting at 2718 Meridian St with D F Kennedy and Frank L Gates speaking. Mrs T A Hendricks to resign reformatory trustee post. Gov Matthews reluctant but may appoint Mrs C M Walker. Former county clerk John H Sullivan's loan scenario settled via asset sale to cover debt. Numerous family notices and a list of births and marriages. marriage licenses issued for several couples.
Dr. George J. Edenharter selected as superintendent of the Central Insane Hospital on the second ballot after a two night meeting. He is 66, a graduate of Physio Medical and Indiana Medical colleges, and has served as city hospital superintendent and county asylum physician. He is a Democrat and former city councilman who was once defeated for mayor.
John C. McGee challenges 150-pounders while backers seek bouts for Maher against Denver Smith at 5 000 a side. Tyne in Chicago seeks a 105-pound match, Keokuk’s Layton challenges Harry McCoy for 2 000. Griffin rejects 3 500 but accepts Dixon’s duel before Coney Island club for 10 000. A sharpshooters group forms in Indianapolis as boxing headlines fill Mozart hall dance night with a Kepple Williams five round showcase.
A theatrical courtroom scene unfolds as John Doe testifies about beer at Henry Lawrence’s Spencer House hotel. The judge dismisses the case, noting the witness drank one of several brands and left with a tongue not coated, ending the proceedings with costs against the agency and cheap breweries.
A fragmented Saturday bulletin lists assorted goods and soaps for sale including Turkish Bath Soap, Cashmere Tooth Soap, Swan Down Face Powder, Soredont for Teeth, Bay Rum, and various personal care items. Also advertised are perfume choices, lighting lamps, toy sets, brushes, oils, powders, and household wares with prices from 5 to 42 cents.
A new purchase arrives at the department and a sale crowd forms. One lot of seven hooked dressed Kid Gloves in navy, bright red, myrtle green and tan will be offered at 1.25 dollars, down from regular 1.5. New Gauntlet and Lisle styles for ladies and misses also debut on sale.
Outing Shirts for men include flannelette latine crepe and basket cloth with regular 75¢ quality. Tomorrow price drops to 50c for select styles. fine percales oxford and Zaphyr cloth shirts at 1.25 quality with tomorrow’s price. Also listed are gauze shirts, balbriggan shirts and drawers at 50s. natural mixed shirts and drawers spring weight at 7c quality with tomorrow’s price. bleached drill drawers at 2.50.
Millinery notice announces a display tomorrow featuring trimmed hats and bonnets. The organizers promise the display will be worth a visit even if you do not plan to buy.
Our Dress Making Departments are open and crowded with work. A new room has been added to accommodate demand for Tailor Made Dresses by the Man Dress Taker, assistant to Madame Allstrom. WANTED Six waist bands four skirt makers two competent basters. H. P. WASSON & CO.
The report covers cattle hog and sheep markets with quotes for shipping and common grades. Shipping cattle and hog prices show declines in some beef grades while extra choice shipping steers fetch around 1450 1600 lbs. City grain market notes firmer wheat and mixed corn and hay bids, with specific bids for Timothy hay, prairie hay, and clover.
Readers are invited to choose Tar Sun free liners or submit desires for liners. The notice markets a customization option with a focus on reader choice and availability.
An OCR fragment mentions real estate bargains offered in Tah Sra with references to estate agents and property sales. Details are limited but indicate housing offers and local listings. The text includes names suggesting agents and buyers and notes nearby areas and seen properties.
Local rains bring warmer weather as The WHEN promotes headwear at its headquarters. The Hat man sources directly from manufacturers in the east, presenting the latest Wide Brim Stuff Has styles in The Boston and The Piccadilly. Choices include Harrington New York Dunlap and Youman blocks in spring colors.
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