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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1888

Page

4

STATE REFLECTIONS AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS

A sprawling clip lists incidents across Indiana towns: accidental shootings, civic debates, waterworks and telephone plans, gas wells, and civic projects. Notable items include deaths near Wabash, arson arrests in Evansville, a proposed workhouse for Elkheart, cemetery praise for Pine Lake, and municipal struggles over lights and heating in several cities. The piece also notes local social events, band activity in Cloverdale, and a Goshen violinist's visit, with scattered references to newspapers and politics.

Elkhart Felons Deny Help, Leave Family Destitute

A man died leaving his family unprovided for and nearly destitute as the alleged felons of Elkhart refuse to act with honor. The article notes the victims and questions the community response to the troubling neglect.

Elkhart

Local notices and civic updates from Plymouth to Indianapolis

CIY Life Indiana humane association to hold annual meeting at Plymouth church next Wednesday evening. North Vernon schools closed for scarlet fever. Walter Dorsett seriously injured coupling cars at Plymouth, brought to city. Rumor of Levi P Marion visiting Gen Harrison revived for next week. Adjutant general Koontz says no intent to antagonize veterans groups. W H Linkcamp calls court martial to try L A Newly over alleged embezzlement. C E Wagner sues county for $45 for Sunday work, settled for $35. coroner to file similar suit. Republican state committee to meet December id to finalize campaign finances. Wm Kitzmiller, ex-policeman, paralyzed at Kingan park house. lives at 143 Greerst. Barry and Fay to begin three night engagement at English's. Comedy show to be presented by good company. Indianapolis district meeting of Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society closes. attendees say it was profitable. Judge Claypool appointed to defend U S Marshal Hawkins in election day arrest damages suits. Meridian W C T U endorses Francis Murphy for abstinence meeting. Single-tax league hosts True Friend hall meeting. Australian voting system discussed. future meetings noted. public invited.

Indiana Humane Association Plymouth Church State Board of Health North Vernon Walter Dorsett Plymouth Levi P. Marion Gen. Harrison Koontz Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Veteran Association Wm. Kitzmiller Kingan’s Park House Greerst Barry Fay McKenna Indianapolis Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Claypool Garland U.S Hawkins Meridian W. C. T. U Francis Murphy True Friend Hall

Amateurs Shol The Local Chimes of Normandy Troupe

A Sun reporter notes residents and visitors carrying bundles near Christmas time as the Chimes of Normandy troupe prepares for a portrait session at Stapie's gallery. Seventy five members pose for photographs, with major domo N. Atkinson leading dressing rooms and Emmet Seery assisting. Only six hours of work yield seventy five nearly perfect negatives. images now displayed at the Grand opera-house amid rapid completion.

Normandy Troup Sun South Illinois St Stapie Chimes N. Atkinson Domo Emmet Seery Harry Porter Grand Opera-House Staples

Produce and grain market notes and prices from Dec 6

A detailed market digest lists prices for poultry fruits vegetables and staples including Ge roosters ducks geese turkeys rabbits and various onions apples and citrus. It records wholesale prices for corn oats hay wheat and small grains with city and national market quotes and notes firm produce and steady to strong grocery pricing.

Roosters Sc Jamada Louisiana Dutchess Malaga Pranes Fi & x Alaska

A Fine Holiday Gift Umbrellas in Many Fabrics

A holiday gift suggestion features an extra large assortment of umbrellas in Cotton, Gingham, Alpaca, Gloria Silk, Serge Silk, Twisted Silk and Plain Silk with new Gold and Silver Handles. Prices range from 50c to 10 dollars, with many midrange options.

Christmas goods and silverware sale tease from a shop

A local ad urges shoppers to buy now for engraving and layaway service. It promotes sterling silverware and other Christmas goods, inviting customers to select items for delivery or keep them on hold in the Selection Department, promising no cost yet lasting pleasure.

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