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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
3
A playful verse notes the sherry chipmunk voice and chilly fall chatter. It mentions October among days past, framed in Harper’s Young People style with light seasonal whimsy.
Clara faces an aunt's pressure between a wealthy but aging Mr Lee and a lively clerk George Scott. Virginia arrives to tempt Clara with a rich match, while Mrs Gray plots two double weddings. Years later Clara reflects on choices and a happy, simple life with George.
The piece blends gossip on performers like Patti and Ada Rehan with social notes on wealth, manners, and a Pittsburgh case. It contrasts theatrical affection with domestic stability, mentions Queen Victoria’s secretary, and recounts a banker’s risky mercy toward a young thief who repays amid a gambling run.
A collage of notable figures faces blindness and illness yet produces enduring work. Milton, Daubet, Millburn, Heine, and others are cited for creative or medical impact. The passage notes Nobel-like perseverance, jokes about aging readers, and a French death statistic while mentioning old soldiers seeking a government home.
An advertisement proclaims ease for advanced illness and cure for those at risk. It offers a free book On CAREFUL LIVING and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil, urging readers to obtain it from Scott & Bowne chemists in New York or their local druggist. The ad notes Scott's Emulsion is sold by druggists everywhere for $1.
Cyrus W. Field improves in health. Fanny Davenport returns to her company. Mississippi politician Wiley P. Harris dies in Jackson. Shenandoah Western Normal College burns, losses $50,000 with $28,000 insured. Maj. Geo W. McRae's remains cremated in Pittsburg and buried in Lexington. W W Knott arrested for alleged obscene literature. Fraudindictees Patton Hoseman Crawford Ball Hunter dismissed. Chilean minister doubts hostile reports about US. Ex Mayor Pearsons of Allegheny City charged with embezzling $793. Governor Hill removes Onondaga county clerk for election certificate refusals. David & Butter, Nashville, assigned liabilities $38,160. Frankel Brothers Kans City failings liabilities $55,000. M N Willis Lamar banker assigned. Cies & Co lithographers Buffalo close doors.
Detroit remains active in the roliers scene as discussions continue about a kite shaped track with Corbett denying a challenge to Pate. The Nelson case lingers unresolved before the association while Chicago details and a 2.03 projection for Direct next year frame evolving racing talk. Orrin Hickok to lead Palo Alto trotters next year as the grand circuit promises purses totaling 560000. Guttenberg Belwood Cynosure Trin gle Drizzle John Hickey Climax surface in the mix amid regional shifts and disputes between Pittsburg and Cleveland over Boyle signing and ensuing newspaper stand-offs.
An old advert claims Sage's Catarrh Remedy removes all traces of catarrh in the head and related troubles, promising mild, effective relief even after long or severe cases. It asserts the remedy cures catarrh and promises no chance of failure in its testimonial.
Rec 2 and 5 of an 1891 Indiana act declare it unlawful to connect or reconnect gas mains or services without a writter permit and to interfere with valves stoppers or appliances. Violations carry a fine from five to one hundred dollars upon conviction.
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