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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1889
Page
4
A jumble of local notes from Indiana towns recalls accidents with fatal neck injuries after cow kicks and a severed head from a railroad incident. It reports typhoid outbreaks, sewer plans, courthouse stone laying, new plant employment, mining work, and social scenes at fairs and races. Mentions of postmaster appointments, land donations, and a ballad of political discontent thread through the crowded list.
Miners here are told their true foes are agitators who sparked and lengthened the strike, with warnings that the conflict harms workers and distracts from craft unity.
Sunday results include Brooklyn defeating the sheriff’s team in Brooklyn. Columbus toppled St Louis 13 to 4 on Friday. Noblesville beat Arcadia 29 to 11 in Hamilton County. Milford and St Pauls played Greensburg Friday with St Pauls winning 14 to 1. League standings list Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Indianapolis, Washington with varied percentages. Monday schedule features Dastons and Easterns at 10, Whens and Nationals at 2.
Local educators in Marion county approve the adoption of the new school books with about 1010 requisitions received under the new law. The report also lists prominent local figures and public notices including mail carriers named by the postmaster and upcoming religious services and market prices in city listings.
The Indianapolis market report lists prices for watermelons, pears, grapes, berries, onions, cantaloupes, and other produce. It includes live poultry, lard oil, flour and feed, hay, and seeds with figures per basket, per barrel, per ton, and per bushel, alongside regional grain market activity and futures quotes from Chicago and New York.
Walter J Pursell repairs all descriptions at 317 Lincolnage Teisphensa hosts a Sousa style dance near artesian well at Haughville on Monday September 2 with 2 cent admission. JL Hess Palmer printers offer service at 18 and 18 S Tennessee. Harrison's Printing Works at 12 South, telephones. Edward's Improved lawn fence ad with circulars on request. 600 families seek furniture carpets and stoves with weekly payments via W Parker at 179 W Washington St.
A partisan speech notes strong showings in wards with no rival candidates, declaring victory for Republicans and Democrats lacking opponents. Polls stay open all day until 10 PM, promoting wide participation as voters are urged to seize the year’s best chances.
We present a large, well assorted stock of new Fall Dress Goods from our own importation. The collection includes Henriettas, Whipcords, Serges, Cashmeres, Wool Sarab, Cameal's Hair, Melange, Plaids, Checks, Stripes, Bourettes, Jamestowns, Pattern Presses and Novelties. Many items are unique and scarce in this market, especially patterns and novelties. Ladies can find stylish, cheap options or the finest imported novelties in our Dream Goods Department.
To obtain best effects in tailoring the hands of skillful workmen matter most. Quality materials matter, but the ability to shape and style is crucial. Even costly fabric loses beauty with poor workmanship. We offer finest imported and domestic goods with top tailoring genius.
The phrase describes an opening seasonal display as a shop or venue markets its initial offerings. It emphasizes a prepared storefront and curated items designed to attract customers at season start. The note focuses on presentation and inventory setup to launch sales.
The store unveils new fall styles and invites customers to choose their preferred items for a short selling window. Limited quantities and exclusive picks are highlighted to create urgency.
Ayres and 60 foe agents promote Butterick patterns while announcing the opening of our Dress Making Department on September 16. The ad emphasizes ready access to patterns and fashion guidance as part of the department launch.
A local ad notes large size Scotch Gingham rain umbrellas priced normally at $1.50 to $2, with several now offered at $1 each. The pitch invites shoppers to compare and “see the best umbrella you ever say” before stock runs out.
Miniature green corns crafted in gold serve as junk gaiety buttons. A silver match box replica mimics an oyster. These seasonal designs appear brief as corn and oysters arrive. Most such pieces fade quickly, while pure art endures. See our fresh stock.
In Luck the notice advertises a sale on Blue Check Rubber Gossamers for ladies. The items, valued at 2.25 dollars, are priced at 1.50 dollars each, highlighting a significant discount.
Mills offer sixteen ounce cotton batting at 10c per full pound and calico for quilt pieces at 20c per pound. Calico runs about 7 yards per pound. First quality cotton batting is offered at the lowest quoted price. Mill short ends present via the pound. Also opened a new bale of yard wide Sheeting at 6c per yard.
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