20 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1889
Page
1
Cal Darnell remains buoyant despite weeks of poor press and shies from reporters. He mused about selling city property to buy a farm thirteen miles away and adding a fenced arch reading forbidden on this farm as a joke. Mayor Denny quips that ex-convicts bear signs in their hair, revealing their past.
District passenger agent Peck reports the Denver tourist rate and all related rates have been increased by $5 by the Central Traffic Association. No more one way reductions for parties of ten or more. Panhandle raised similar rates. The Bee-line offers a special rate to New York during centennial week with tickets valid April 27 and 28 and return through May 6, at just $1 above half-fare for the round trip, affecting theatrical companies notably.
The article contrasts Easter practices from early church councils to modern celebrations in Rome and England. It notes varied dates, Russian traditions with greeting replies, and historical ball games. It highlights papal processions at St Peter's, the pope's attire, Benedicted banners, and Easter Monday church games in Chester. It ends with details on Easter bonnets and prices, from $5 to $40, and a showcase of a New York swell’s lace and ribbon hat.
North Landgraf describes Easter pants for the season as very loud with broad checks and striped cloth in delicate red brown hues. Pants should be light, 20 inches at the knee and 19 at the bottom, with ample movement but no stuffed pockets or extra knee bending, to maintain proper style.
Easter bonnets are bright airy nothings costing about 15. Frames of fine silk wire are covered with gauze silk net and elaborate embroidery. Laces trim the hats with costly ornaments and flowers. flowers this season are especially beautiful. Straw lace and pompous lace trims are among the few noted.
City churches prepare elaborate Easter services with fine music and floral displays. Grace Cathedral Christ Church and St John s Catholic Church plan special masses and choirs. Meridian St M I and Edgarts Park offer sermons on Easter themes, with baptisms and evening preaching slated.
Easter lilies are scarce with August-like shortages after a mild winter. Hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils will lead ladies bouquets, with occasional pearl roses. Marechal Niels remain popular for holidays. Violets, carnations, and pansies vary in availability as florists exhaust stocks, boosted by Booth-Barrett engagement.
Easter gifts appear in decorated eggs, candy and Bohemian glass designs. Shops showcase natural shell imitations with silk bags and tassels, often containing bonbons or small sewing items. Jewelers hide a rare piece among sweets, while cards and handkerchiefs please, with florists and confectioners offering broad assortments.
In Indiana the forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. Geo. P. Marott advertises spring shoe styles with odds and ends closing at any cost. ready to draw customers with new seasonal arrivals at 16 North Penn Street.
U S deputy marshals pursued boomers who had claimed land in Oklahoma. At sunrise thirtee n prairie schooners crossed the Santa Fe tracks and forded the river. By noon a chase followed to Purcell where a sharp battle ensued. Seven invaders and one deputy marshal were shot, two fatally, as the posse overtook the raiders. Local church meeting proceeded with plans to follow the defeated schooners.
The Indiana Supreme Court rendered two decisions Saturday on acts of the fifty sixth general assembly. The court ruled that the act creating five supreme court commissioners was unconstitutional and that judicial power cannot be delegated or split. It held only judges can exercise judicial power and that the legislature cannot deprive the people of the constitutional tribunal. unanimity marked the ruling with Chief Judge Elliot authoring the main opinion.
The Citizens' Company and two employees explained to county commissioners the proposed double track to Crown Hill cemetery. They argued city inside limits action and Chicago outside grants, with county interests urged. The board pressed to keep to the original terms, leaving the company to meet the county’s requirements.
Edwin Booth starred as Shylock at English’s Opera House in a crowded rain soaked audience. The Booth Barratt company delivered strong performances with Owen Iawcett and Agnes Acres noted, while Minna Gale impressed despite a tongue slip. The finale included lengthy waits, elaborate scenery, and a mixed crowd reaction as the engagement concluded.
A dispatch reports widespread violence near the Oklahoma border with claims that fifty men have been murdered and many more drowned while attempting to cross swollen, strange streams. The information is unconfirmed and described as reliable yet disputed. Other items include a divorce filing in Indianapolis, a shooting at Tom Howell's, a pigeons shooting contest, a pocket pick in Comstock’s area, and various legal proceedings. Hood's Sarsaparilla ads close the mixed bulletin.
Indianapolis and Toledo played a rain interupted exhibition with 60 spectators as Shreve and Daily paced scoring. Hines and Bassett led Hoosiers while Sage and Wehrle starred for Toledo. rain halted play after both sides plated runs and several injuries occurred.
In Cincinnati on April 20, James Kelso of Muncie Ind arrived by train and was robbed at a hotel early Saturday. Unknown assailants entered his room beat him and stole 2000 from his clothing leaving him badly wounded. He believes he was followed from Muncie as he travels with the troupe Meyers Booth and Barrett arrived Friday with a special car for their company and will depart for Des Moines Sunday after rest at the Denison house.
Jesse Crecelius aged 70 of Eckerly and Elien Cunningham married at Jasper after years apart, while Wm. B. Jennings and wife of Franklin, long divorced, have remarried. Thos. J. Acrea who recently received an $18,000 pension is not to be found. Deputy Langenburg made two arrests Thursday night, aiming to prove successful. Al Skinner and Wm. Sturgies jailed on grand larceny charges, possibly linked to the Fifer gang active in the northeast. Washington reports Judge Gresham likely to join the Supreme Court, per Special Senator Sherman.
Mr C and Turner, famed for napkin folding at Union depot restaurant, debut a play titled Past the Age or A Million in Gold. Turner writes poetry for the piece while Tim Tyter leads a colored society debate. Cast includes Lulu Maddox, May, Smith, Betty Moaby, Roundtree, Turner, Stokes, Gilchrist and Fiedler. shows at English's Opera House May 10 and 11. A curious note on a burned theater and a patent remedy for catarrh closes with Warner’s Log Lumber Rose Cream at 50 cents.
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