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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1893
Page
5
Reports from Indiana towns note multiple fatalities and injuries from accidents and fires. Drowning, burglary, arson, and a large old settlers picnic draw attention amid a wave of local calamities and criminal activity.
Louisa Heid eight daughter of John Heid butcher died Sunday from burns suffered Friday after playing with matches. An unknown man on a State street car tried to recover his hat Saturday night and collided with a pole, was found bleeding and unconscious. Street railway officials said they have no knowledge of the accident.
A Sunday game at Lanham's park shows the Shelbyville Grays delivering a poor performance against Indianapolis. Williamson pitched well but lacked support. Donovan had five hits and Barnes four. The score and details follow, with other local sports notes including boxing and horse racing results and pardons in a late item.
Daily market notes include cattle steer quotes ranging from good to choice shipping at 145 to 146 cents, mixed and heavy packing hogs steady with advances on slippers grades, and sheep lambs with limited quotes. Various wagon prices for hay and feed appear, with inspector reports on wheat corn oats and white and mixed grains showing general steadiness.
The article extolls the reputation of Deekey Bros. pianos, noting their long association with grand achievements in piano making. It states a large stock of upright and grand models is available and invites consideration before purchase.
Markets report opening and closing prices for wheat and pork across Chicago and Oslo regions. Wheat September and December figures show slight changes. pork futures for September and October reflect shifts. Large text also notes fats and short ribs with per unit pricing and interest from traders.
Purge Heinousness by pure Dinud to calm nerves. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promises pure blood. Take it now.
Advertises $4.50 Chicago round trip via Pennsylvania Line with trains from South Chicago Grand Crossing and Englewood near the World’s Fair. Departs Indianapolis 11:35 a.m. daily with Pullman car, baggage checked. Valid Aug 22 Sept 12 Oct with Vandalia Line. Tickets sold round trip within twenty days. Details from local ticket agents including W Washington St and Union Station.
Tickets for a harvest and hema seekers' excursion to the west and southwest are offered. Departures scheduled September 1. For train times rates and other information call at four offices: 2 E Washington St, 36 Jackson Place, Union Station. Contacts: H. M. Buonsox, A. & PAL Dyeing and Cleaning, Smith's Dye Works, 67 N Pennsylvania St.
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