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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1893
Page
4
A Wabash man, dressed for misadventure, was taken for a burglar after mistaking a yard object for a snake. He attacked with a hatchet, then learned it was a harmless item. The incident echoes a string of local misfortunes and curiosities reported in the era’s newspapers.
The street railway company has received 400,000 of the 5,000,000 transfer tickets and will begin use within a week. Transfer cars remain, but 48 fare-box car users cannot obtain tickets from drivers. Transfers must occur within a set time at any junction. The transfer car has been inadequate since 1884, with delays and abuses reported. Once fare-box cars are removed, the transfer car will be eliminated. Electric service to Brightwood faces delays due to hard times, though plans proceed for lines on several streets and avenues. Minnie Lowden, a Vance block stenographer, once dated Peter Reynolds who skipped his wedding, later tried to reconcile but she refused. Police were notified and the man threatened to leave town.
A compilation of recent sports highlights and notes. Elwood defeats Indianapolis 41 to 7. Trade and salary moves involve Vod der Ahe and Grim. Dell Darling retires to blacksmithing in Erie. Detroit bicycle race results and Goshen boxing report are listed alongside prize fight and grand jury notes. Multiple league feats include triple plays by Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and Baltimore.
A July sales surge by the Indianapolis Brewing Company exceeds 1802 figures, with 3,555 eighth barrels sold and 24,220 extra kegs. The firm highlights water quality from deep wells, thorough ripening, and disease safeguards, noting Board of Health approval and strong brand names like P. Lieber Pilsensz Maus Lager and Budweiser. World’s Fair excursions advertised nearby.
New timetable shows three 3 passenger trains daily between Indianapolis and Louisville with connections to Jeffersonville and New Albany. Departures from Indianapolis at 2 46 am 2 20 am and 4 2 50 pm. arrivals Louisville 7 10 am 11 57 am and 7 pm. Louisville departures 7 40 am 2 15 pm and 6 pm. Indianapolis arrivals 1 46 am 7 30 pm and 7 31 am. Sleeper and free reclining chair cars on trains from Indianapolis 2 40 am and Louisville 2 pm. Coach service on trains leaving Indianapolis 7 03 pm and Louisville 4 0 9 am. Indicates Daily. Admiral note on flavor and commitment to avoiding association with trust products. Message of thanks to customers from Mrs. Alice and family for Elehard’s passing. Sleep until the end, true soul.
Market summary shows cattle receipts 1500 plus hogs 8000 and sheep 175. Cattle opening slow with prices down. shipments include good to choice steers 400 to 480 pounds and 420 to 500. Hogs weak with 1 dollar drop. 200 to 300 pound hogs quoted 84 to 86 cents, lightweights 75 to 78. Sheep and lambs steady on best grades, common types hard to sell with lower prices. Also notes inspector's report and wagon and street market price quotes for corn and wheat futures in Chicago and Chicago area markets.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners sets a regal session for the first Monday in September 1893 to hear a petition by the Irvington Town Trustees for annexation within Marion County Indiana. The notice lists the tract beginning on the southeast quarter line of section 4 township 16 range 4, detailing a route along Washington Street and surrounding bounds, signed by B. Bugant president and J. H. Barmill town clerk with Wilson S. Doan as attorney.
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