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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1892
Page
4
In Decatur County a forgotten tale claims a cattleman hid $50,000 near Greensburg before dying in 1849. Samuel Frankhauser of Clay City seeks the secret with two failed trips and prepares another, while a Monon line altercation in Roachdale left Roadmaster Conwell badly injured. Martinsville reports an elopement, while communities across the state note fairs, gas wells, dances, and public health updates.
The 1892 93 theatrical season opens in September with strong Indianapolis representation. Leading soprano Leonore Snyder returns from Paris to London for Gilbert and Sullivan at the Savoy. Helen Bertram renews with Duff Opera in Louisville. Al Lipman stars in a new melodrama. Jennie Goldthwaite shifts to legitimate comedy with Stewart Robson. Lincoln J Carter plans two companies for The Fast Mail and a new piece The Cyclone. Annie Moore debuts with Paul Kauvar. More Indianapolis pros expected to excite the national stage.
Henry Feltman, 52, died at Central Insane hospital after an extreme heat spell while watching a ball game on the grounds. He collapsed in the evening and was found dead by a special attendant. Feltman had resided in the institution since 1880 and was considered incurable. astronomy fascinated him. D K Payne, once Indianapolis pawnbroker, is dying at the asylum. The overcrowded institution will gain two vacancies with admissions of Charles Schultz amid recent complaints. Thieves stole 400 dollars and three watches from Hitzelberger's saloon. Brightwood approved a 135,000 dollar subscription and natural gas piping will begin August 16. Car works will start soon with J C Fortiner as general manager. William McHarvey injured at Acme mills when caught between two cars. taken home. About 50 stonemasons at Big Four depot strike for every other Saturday pay, return to work with that schedule. Hose-wagon No 4 horses ran over a girl, Mamiett, 14, injuring her. Charles Schultz, once troublesome toward women, was detained as insane but released as harmless. Gov Chase petitioned to pardon Mrs Ellen V Walton, imprisoned for conspiracy in 1882 murder. Frazier, who killed Walton, died in penitentiary. Jury in Mrs Crane vs Kit Allen verdict for defendant over diamond necklace dispute involving Crane, Allen, and Miss Allen via Bruce.
The Sun offers 35 to the first correct Indiana November election stand estimate, 20 to the second, 10 to the third, with payouts to the closest if no exact match. Open to all in state and beyond, send on coupon from The Sun to 70 E Ohio St Indianapolis. Also includes a local dispute about Mattie Kenrick and a trespass warrant, plus Indiana weather outlook for 86 hours ending Aug 11, 1892.
Martinsville beat Edinburgh to two, Gowse of Louisville signs with Cincinnati, Don Alonzo wins 16440 at Monmouth, plus Tuesday results from Monmouth and Grand Rapids. Lamplight sets 14g mile record, Rev Colby mounts bookmaker complaints, jockey search in Chicago, and league scores feature Chicago Louisville and Cleveland Cincinnati clashes.
The sheep and lamb market showed good condition with active trading and steady quotations. Prices ranged from good to choice lambs around 84.50 to 500, with various grades of sheep and a brisk trading tone. Grain reports from City Market and Chicago show steady wheat and corn prices with multiple bid ranges and seasonal adjustments. Local dealers bid for timothy and prairie hay while wagon and car lot prices varied, reflecting weekend market activity.
We offer a grand piano in good condition priced at 175 dollars, a cabinet grand upright at 225 dollars, and a re varnished square at 100 dollars. If you cannot call, write us for full descriptions by letter or send a representative to call on you.
The School of Music at N W Cor Circle and Market streets invites pupils to join Juano violin and vocal preparatory courses. Students gain performance experience in frequent pupils concerts and may enter at any time. Call at office or address Glazenge Forsyth for catalogs.
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