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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1893

Page

4

Fires burn barns and injure property across Indiana towns

Grain destroyed by fire near Elizabeth town. Losses reported from Rushville Shelby and Porter counties. Oil well near Portland caught fire. Harvey House in Anderson scorched. Fire at Brazil building and Terra Haute car works cause significant damage. Local officials, unions, and clubs report incidents as communities respond.

Elizabethtown I. G. Hurst Elwood Logansport Anna McLaughlin Brazil Kaban G. Kaufman Portland Odd Fellows Harvey House Anderson Livi Kress Betsy Davis Delaware County Infirmary Dr. Tulley James Eckels Vienna Enamel Stamping Company Chesterton Adam Froze Nelvin Frankfort Greensburg Samuel Seward Rising Run National Bank Gas City Mississinewa Ella Cather Mitchell F. W. Burroughs Crawfordsville Burroughs McKay J. B. Drybealls Franklin Terra Haute Calvin Armstrong Tipton County Kokomo Allen Benedict Wincenney Grant Hogue Fannie Spurgin Columbus Bartholomew County Harry Hicks Lynn Brown Indianapolis Wawasee Yacht Club Cedar Beach Marion County Rev. Swick J. N. Cotton Augustus Shirts M. E. Ballinger

Features of Sporting Life district results and bets

Nancy Hanks seeks a new Boston record this Saturday while Elwood buries Springfield 13 to 8. Managers shift from boxing to horses. Gaudaur again coins a world stake challenge on Lake Quinsigamond. Dunn backs a 5,000 purs e for a 150-pound fight. Buffalo pace shows Flying Jib fast yet unreliable amid two firsts and two seconds. Chicago bicycle wins list multiple national championships and easier open events. Thursday race winners are named across several tracks with riders and venues. Ball games list scores and batteries across Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington New York Philadelphia with notable pitchers and catchers.

Nancy Hanks Boston Elwood Ball Springfield Jack Fogarty Saratoga Mitchell Jacob Gaudaur Stansbury Lake Quinsigamond Nick” Dunn Dunn Buffalo Chicago H. C. Tyler A. C. Tyler G. L. Gary A. A. Zimmerman W. E. Dortger A. F. Crocks W. L. Swendeman Ind Red Leaf Billy F Cincinnati Mauck Schriver Dwyer Vaughn Baltimore Mullane Robinson Staley Gunzel Cleveland St. Louis Clarkson Gunson Lieitenstein Buckley Pittsburg Louisville Collough Killen Sugden Stenzel Heming Weaver Killen and Mack Stratton and Weaver Washington Brooklyn Meekin and Farrell Daub and Kinslow New York Philadelphia Rusie and Wilson Carsey and Cross

Burglary, arrests and fires in late week report

Burglary at Wirs Dougherty home 212 W Maryland st Thursday night. $110 stolen. Keeley convention planned at Masonic hall next Monday with about 150 delegates from 100 leagues. Chris Harmening, saloon keeper on N Delaware St arrested Thursday for assault on his brother. case before Justice Tlabich. A P Stokes injured dismounting from moving electric car near Vilinoig and Marketats. restraining order issued to bar Backus levy on Union Railway property amid tax suits. W J Bekkeen and M A Dowing posted $150000 bonds for the road. Fires at 425 Madison rear and 416 S East st caused $150 and $600 losses respectively. Incendiary blaze damaged I Ty Dittman stable at corner Sixth and Tennessee. loss $500. Philip Gapen sues Eli P Brown and Mrs Mary Pitz Gerald over 1000 bushels vats from Chicago bucketshop dealings. case taken under advisement. Names listed for births and marriages. various couples and individuals noted. Adurbipal cigarette marketed to truckers. claim of endorsement.

A. P. Stokes Greer St Vilinoig and Marketats Brown Backus Union Railway Company W.J. Bekkeen M.A. Downing Stabis Madison Age Joseph Dwyer S. East St I. Ty Dittman Birnvus James Latina Callahan Mrs. McMaine Robi Bessie Hawkins Curran Fannie Trabue W. H Tila Davis Fretz Clara Wendhamer Edward Bella Sisk Denris Annie Hall Sallia Jloover Grace M. Hunt Marniacent eNsus Charles Miuggs Elizabeth Cruser Albert Terchan Jeliza J. Cratcher Charles A. Bush Josephine Johnson Charles Fritz Dorathe Vehling Charles D. Griffin Genevé Meredith

Chicago to Indianapolis Return Train Offer

A Detroit or Indianapolis advertises a Chicago and return fare with a ten day ticket validity via Pennsylvania Line. It highlights baggage checked to and from south Chicago and nearby hotels near the world’s fair. It notes Pullman cars and 21:45 departure from Indianapolis and ticket office reservations for first class seating.

Pennsylvania Indianapolis Chicago Grand Crossing Englewood W. ¥. Braner D. B P

Obituary of Indiana poetess Sarah T Balton by Olla Perkins Toph

Sarah T Balton promoted Indiana literature and spoke plainly to the people with honest, spiritual poetry. Her life praised outdoor life and nature, awaiting a peaceful death carried toward the Great Beyond by strong arms.

Sarah T. Balton Indiana Olla Perkins Toph

Respiration Returns After City Bond Deal Passed

The council met Thursday night and passed an ordinance authorizing Controller Woollen to accept New York Life Insurance Company's offer to take up 600000 of defaulted bonds. Woollen outlined the city's finances and faulted his refunding plan, calling the insurance offer the best path. He then left the meeting and breathed deeply, the first time in six months.

Controller Woollen New York Life Insurance Company Collin & Stanton Woollen

Health Advisers Urge Lactated Food For Infants

Indianapolis readers learn that cholera infantum rises with poor feeding and indigestion. Physicians warn most cases stem from inadequate nutrition, urging lactated foods as the safer choice to curb summer infant mortality and sickness.

Indianapolis Tria Enys Piace Mose

Indianapolis Live Stock Market Report Summary

An Indianapolis Union cattle and hog market report shows receipts of 1,160 cattle with 60 ship/ments on Friday. Cattle sold mostly steady with some unsold lots. shipping steers and cows priced variably, with veal calves and bulls listed. Hog market receipts 4,600. buyers active, prices comparatively high. country shippers advised. Grain and feed markets show mixed bids for wheat corn oats and Timothy hay with regional price listings.

Indianapolis Union Ang Ia THYS Shipmants Catio Wea Aes Choles Ee Cammion

New York Store Promotes Amnex Sale Doubling Up Day

The New York Store promotes the Third Week of the Amnex Sale with Saturday dubbed a doubling up day. Aimed at drawing shoppers, the ad promises strong bargains and urges customers to act, noting money talks and purse pullers that will make bargains lively and satisfying.

Hosiery Counter Specials in East Aisle

A jet of Ladies Fast Black Hose listed for sale this Saturday. Weekend offers include 8 pair of Ladies Fast Black Hose with fancy tops and full regular made at 2 cents per pair. Children’s fast black seamless ribbed hose 1 shilling 10 pence per pair. Extra heavy fast black hosiery for beginners offered at 1 1/2 pence per pair in all sizes.

Traveling Bag Line With Varied Sizes and Leather Belts

A full line of traveling bags in all sizes, including a 12 inch imitation alligator bag priced at 59e and an 11 inch edition for Tic. A feather bag 12 inch for 98e and a 16 inch solid alligator bag priced at 31.2 Real. Counter offers leather belts at 25c and 85c, described as radiat leather quality.

Saturday Bargains In Dress Goods And Household Goods

Readable segments show deep Saturday sale on dress fabrics, fringed silks, and novelty prints with prices from 7c to 14c, plus all wool black imperial serge and 40 inch black cashmere offered at drastic cuts. Accessories include ribbed underwear, madras shirts, lace, scarves, and household items like glass goblets and sewing tables.

Maire Madras Wach

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