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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1894
Page
4
A compendium of local incidents and items across Indiana towns including a man murdered by a wagon tire in Kokomo, a woman burned making soap, and water works strikes in Lebanon. Reports cover postmaster appointments, city incorporations, railroad casualties, legal actions, political nominations, and community events with multiple named towns and persons.
J. S. Cruse Thos Spann and Frank Hamilton appointed appraisers of the pest house land. The Ormonde dancing club held its last season entertainment at the Propyllcum Friday night. W H McDoel promoted to vice president of Monon road. Elizabeth Pyke sues for divorce alleging husband James whipped her and threatened to kill her. Larry Calvert of Noble county pardoned by governor after two year sentence for stealing a watch. Dying with consumption.
Racing plans in New Jersey potential return. Ajax to run in Brooklyn handicap. Mariette Willes sold to Ed Mills for 2500. Detroit ballpark work pushed ahead for season. Toledo practice at home grounds with amateurs. Various local events include billiards, a Giants loss to Cincinnati, and legal notices. Stock market and livestock prices listed for Indianapolis area, plus ads for dental and monument services.
The piece praises Hon. O. M. Wink ham as a leading farming advocate, citing decades of agricultural work across multiple states, leadership roles, and international study. It also touts Paine's celery compound through testimonials and medical endorsements, urging readers to take the product this April.
April 14 reports show wheat bids at 60 to 62 cents for May and July delivery, corn bids around 83 to 93 cents, oats near 82 to 85 cents, and timothy hay values around 9 to 14 dollars per unit. Chicago close lists Wheat May 60 17, July 62, corn May 83 50, oats May 22 5, pork May 12.80, lard May 7.55.
On and after Sunday Nov 15 passenger trains will depart Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Lafayette Louisville Shelbyville Greensburg Lawrenceburg Cincinnati Cleveland and other cities. Services include multiple daily departures to Chicago Cleveland St Louis Dayton Springfield and Bloomington with numerous times and destinations listed across extensive routes. Ticket offices are No 1 East Washington St 31 Seouson inlle Massachusetts Ave and Union BLOB.
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