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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1893
Page
4
A jumble of short items reports a baby as evidence in a truant case, Mrs. Fry of Morristown dead, and various local incidents. Other notes mention a Brazil bribery probe, shortages at Tipton, a court house cornerstone event, and multiple small incidents across Indiana towns.
A feature-packed summary notes O Connor striking out batters with bases loaded. Indianapolis edges Alexandria. J Sanders allows six hits and ten K. Home runs by McLaughlin and O Connor, plus late four-run ninth ignite the scoring. Other items include Cincinnati Shamrocks games, pole vault records, track feats, and standings.
Clerk of the U S circuit court Noble C Butler reports 32868 42 dollars on hand at the Indianapolis national bank. Mary E Maze sues to establish a will that does not exist, claiming Sarah Wilkerson less will left her property to three children, testimony sought to support the claim. Dy Fielden Rose arrested on affidavit by Charles Pfeifer charging false swearing to secure attachment against Pfeffer for a debt, Dr Rose bonds, preliminary trial set Tuesday before Justice Hablich.
Frankie Finch, 18 months old, vanished Sunday around 4:30 at 60 Clifford Avenue. After a search, he was found head down in a rain barrel. Authorities believe he fell into the barrel while playing, was stunned, and could not call for help, leading to the drowning tragedy.
Quotations on Monday show shipping cattle prices steady to mixed with good to choice cattle and calves, prime to fancy export beef, and steady steers. City grain market notes list wheat and corn bids, with nearby futures and futures by telegraph for Chicago and Chicago wheat, corn, oats, pork, and lard.
E E Reese argues the money crisis stems from varied causes and urges citizens to conserve resources at home. He endorses supporting the Home Brewing Company, noting local production keeps earnings and taxes in Indianapolis and markets Bavaria like purity standards. He contrasts homegrown beer with foreign-branched breweries and urges patronage of local industry.
Voting for the prize badges runs from August 28 to September 6 with 25 cent purchases yielding one vote and larger purchases increasing votes. One Diamond Badge goes to the Marion County post commander with the most votes and another to the state post commander outside Marion County. Mail order purchases count toward votes and results will be announced in daily papers.
Obituary notice for Stephen C Wilson of Company B Twentieth Indiana Infantry who died August 27. Funeral scheduled at 181 Elizabeth Street Tuesday afternoon with orders for comrades of G A R Chapin Post 209 to assemble promptly for the service. Lost dog notice and rental listing also appear in the fragment.
Leases of the W and Fuller Cloak and Salt Co at 83 East Washington street are transferred to U S Supply Co G W Karnes manager 08 Worth Illinois street for collection Payments should be made at the store Those not paying promptly will be contacted by collectors Those named in the notice are Vonnie Croan and Surr Co 8 East Washington street
A large stock of second hand pianos and ORES is advertised with prices from $26 upward. Call or write for circulars, cuts and prices before purchasing elsewhere. The sellers promise savings from $25 to $100 on each instrument and emphasize serious business intent and readiness to complete sales.
A large Silk flag with gilt bullion fringe and tassels, mounted on a pole and crowned by an eagle, is exhibited outside Indiana by the G A BR Post for a parade display, featuring the greatest number of men.
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