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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1889

Page

4

Wild Flowers Missing From Home and Other Local News

A miscellany of short items: youths missing or returned, reckless driving warnings, upcoming May elections on water works and gas issues, Marion normal school work soon, local saloons and abandoned properties, notable deaths and misfortunes, minor court notes, and brief dispatches from several Indiana towns including Greenwood, Vincennes, Noblesville, and Muncie.

Goshen Eddie Felio Mich Leo Miller Evansville Crawfordsville Covington Washington Marion Normal School Greenwood John Sherron Hudson Loring Grant County Fairmount Vincennes Thomas Wilson Shelbyville John Doe Richard Roe Elkhart Greencastle DePauw University Mitchell State Horticultural Society Palmer Worthington Times George Barnhill Columbus Bem Scott Don Crawley Noblesville Journal The Ledger Elia Parks Joseph Thomas Richmond Wm. F. Stillwell Lafayette Cooper New Albany Attica Marion Huntingburg Warner, Miller & Co South Bend Pyrocere New York Lulu Joseph Gent Carl Nymethy Tipton Advocate Brazil Old Salt Lick Saline City Valparaiso St. Joseph County Drudge Olds Supreme Court N. S. Normal School U. 5S Muncie Charlie Little Little

Million s in Ashes Six Blocks Swept Clean in New York City

A massive fire at the Fairbank lard factory on Fifty-ninth Street near North River destroyed $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 in property, forcing 150 workers to jump from windows, and spreading to nearby structures and elevators. Two firemen were overcome and an elderly spectator fractured her skull as the blaze drew a crowd of at least 200,000 observers who watched through the night.

New York City New York Fairbank Fifty-ninthst North River Fiftyninth-st Sixty-fifth-st New York Central Railroad

Base Ball Opening Prospects At Athletic Park

Barnum may umpire the first league game. Shreve and Seery near full recovery for the Cleveland opener. Hoosiers face a Jersey-pitching starter in the first Cleveland series as Loftus aims for better play. Other notes cover transfers, scores, and local events including a Washington inaugural celebration planning meeting.

Barnum Shreve Seery Cleveland Athletic Park Hoosiers Tom Loftus Indianapolis All Americans Sun Spalding White Rowe Pittsburg Detroit Springfield Rusia Cincinnati St. Louis Kansas City Haterbrook Colonels Brooklyn Athletics Baltimore Columbus

Sacramento river salmon and produce Prices

A noisy catalog of farm and market items lists salmon from the Sacramento river and a wide range of prices for vegetables fruits and dairy products. It includes beans corn oysters onions pumpkins and various meats with per pound and per dozen rates, plus grain and seed quotes and general market notes.

N.Y Pry York Americas Limburg Eoumen Kentucky Nansemund Ted Bermuda Messina Florida U. S Lydianapolis Kadl Caitie

Many Bargains in Ladies and Gents Wear and Linens

Advertises a wide array of discounted items including Gente Linen collars and cuffs, ladies and children's garments, dresses, aprons, hats, shirts, suspenders, scarfs, hosiery, underwear, corsets, muslin, handkerchiefs, ribbons, jute fabrics, curtains, and lace trims with prices ranging from 1c to 25c, highlighting 10c to 25c value points.

Easter Egg Customs And Trading From A Bygone Era

An essay on Easter eggs as a social custom and economic item. It notes eggs were abundant and cheap, refers to eggs used as a drug metaphor, mentions Pasch and Easter eggs in various cultures, and describes children rolling eggs on Easter Monday in Washington, D. C. It also advertises Easter hats and bonnets.

Washington, D. C White Lot White House

Easter Remembrance Sparks Luxurious Sapphire Sale

Etherent wife describes Mrs. Van Doremi purchasing twelve thousand nine hundred for a pair of blue sapphires from Tiffanys. The husband quips Mr. Van Doremi was bluer than the jewels, a playful exchange amid holiday shopping. Local shop promotes its Easter gift collection as a brighter alternative.

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Discount Store Demos Aggravating Price Compare

The notice laments inflated prices and urges shoppers to inspect stock before purchase. It cites inflated costs for curtains, silks, dress goods, latines, Zephyr cloths, and a beaded wrap, contrasting with lower prices in the seller’s show windows and accusing rivals of overcharging. It ends urging buyers to view the stock first.

Tailoring Department Promises Quality Clothes at Low Prices

Every gentleman in the State who appreciates good clothes should visit our Tailoring Department. Garments are made from the best materials and cut by an expert, with workmanship guaranteed equal to top establishments in the country, all at the lowest prices in the State.

Ayres & Co P S Shirting and Tennis Flannels Sale

Ayres and Co advertises the most complete line of shirting and tennis flannels offered in the market. Prices range from 10 cents to 75 cents per yard.

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Philadelphia Linen and Towels Bargain Roundup

Philadelphia store advertises linen towels from 61 to 14 cents and napkins up to 1.25, table linen, linen scarfs, splashers, and stand covers in new designs. Check and striped nainsook offered at 6 to 10 cents, 300 white bed spreads at 49 cents, 1,000 Turkish wash cloths at 5 cents, all priced as value deals.

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