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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
Basement sale features gift suggestions including coffee percolators and machines priced $1.95 to $15.00 and chafing dishes $2.25 to $18.50. Fine nickel plated bathroom fixtures at $15.00 and baking dishes $1.75 to $6.50. Includes Community 1847 Rogers & Bro and Wm. Rogers & Son silverware with spoons knives forks and novelty pieces at reasonable prices.
A dense price sheet lists prices for steers heifers cows calves and hogs with weight ranges from 700 to 1,300 pounds and up. Bulks show Good to Choice, Common to Medium, and Extra Choice categories across stock types, including yearlings and sheep, with per hundred weight figures and bulk sale notes.
In New York on December 2, stock markets showed broad gains in the first hour with notable strength in Harriman and Southern Pacific. Erie and Wabash led the advance while steel and other industrials climbed, copper shares rising fractionally. A Chicago freight-rate conference was called off, with rates not expected to rise. The president's message was released, and Wall Street anticipated public reception and stock buying.
A fragmented price list shows apples in varieties such as Jonathan Greenings Baldwin Pippin and Grimes Golden with prices ranging from 1.75 to 6.00 per unit. Bananas coconuts lemons grapes pears and cranberries are listed with assorted bulk crate and per-basket quotes.
A dense, fragmentary price sheet lists beets at $1.50 to $2.00 per unit, dry onions and celery per crate, and various produce prices including radishes, carrots, turnips, and tomatoes. Live stock figures follow from Union Stock Yards with hogs, cattle, and sheep price ranges. Indianapolis Produce notes show fresh produce and poultry pricing.
The Wagon Market by Rouse Bros at 130 Kentucky Ave lists prices for various grains and hay. Shelled Oats 3 die, Sheaf Oats 11.00, Timothy 12.00, Clover 10.00, Mixed Hay 11.00, Wheat Straw 5.00, Oats Straw 6.00, Baled Hay No. 1 12.50, No. 2 13.00.
A market list features sugar cured hams and English style hams boiled hams breakfast bacon sugar cured bacon English style bacon smoked bacon dry salt bacon smoked shoulders dried beef lard fresh pork erie loins hams tendersloins dressed hogs fresh beef carcasses fresh veal carcasses and fresh mutton lambs with quoted per unit prices and percentages. Prices range from 9 to 20 cents, with various cuts including pork, beef and lamb products listed.
A massive explosion and fire leveled the seven story Western Union Telegraph company building at 152 154 Franklin Street in New York. Damage estimated up to 500000 with water streams preventing entry into the structure. Nightwatchman Thomas Townsend narrowly escaped as flames spread from cellar to roof. Firefighter Frederick Klutzleb injured.
Wheat weakens with No 2 red at 1.04 and December through February at 1.04 to 1.04, No 4 red 98c, several through billing figures. Corn largely steady with No 2 white 60c and No 4 white mixed around 59c. Oats hold steady, timothy hay pricing listed, inspections detail multiple car counts across wheat corn and hay shipments.
East Buffalo New York cattle receipts near 100 with steady values. Sheep receipts around 1000 with strong prices for wethers and lambs. Hogs receipts about 4 250 with fair activity and prices easing 30 cents. Yorkers pigs heavies and roughs show varied quotes across classes.
A city catalog lists wholesale buying figures for clover seed common and red, timothy, alfalfa and grass seeds with per bushel and pound prices. Indianapolis retail prices mirror the mixed quality tiers with choices prime and fair notes, covering clover red alsike and Kentucky bluegrass seeds.
Samuel Beatty aged 67 formerly at Salvation Army rooms collapsed at the hay market Tuesday afternoon and was taken to the city morgue.
Oscar Pauley and Miss Harriet Willett wed at Rev H C Clippinger home. Lenna Myrtle Everett and Wallace Stuckey set wedding for Wednesday at the bride’s brother Gilbert A Everett’s home. Mrs Martin Reyfuss Jr hosted Christmas party for the French club with Santa and luncheon. Winona Chautauqua L S C luncheon at Mrs Dickey’s. Tea party planned for Mrs Miskimen of Chicago and Mrs Abram Maury Perry. Grace Fairfield engaged to Raymond D Brown. Giesha club hosted by Miss Sadie Schaepe with dancing and cards.
J. E. Marteeney a well dressed Spaniard arrested Saturday on suspicion of defrauding Indiana avenue saloon keepers. He showed a draft for 1862 in a California bank account then tried to buy a saloon in Indianapolis, fled to a bank, and was detained by detectives after companions raised alarms. He claimed funds in the California bank and had no money in Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Los Angeles.
Probate Judge-elect Frank B. Ross sat as probate judge pro tem and refused a divorce to Julia Henry from Thomas Henry. They wed on February 29, 1908, and separated March 27 after less than a month of marriage. The court found years of acquaintance and habits but saw no good reason for separation.
County commissioners disallowed two claims by County Clerk Leonard Quill. One sought 200 for services as a member of the board of canvassers at the May primary. the other 150 for services with the board of canvassers for the November general election. The action served to test the validity of the demands. Both claims were endorsed by election commissioners Jacob P. Dunn and Martin M. Hugg.
The article surveys Democratic figures and activities as candidates for state and federal roles emerge. It notes Slack and Kern dynamics, Downey of Noblesville, Ulrey of Fort Wayne and Mexico, Hoff man’s senatorial bid support, McEvoy’s oil inspector bid, Hawkins seeking the inspectorship, Reilley backing, Shively’sPulaski boost, and Thomas Marshall stepping down to become Indiana governor.
Forepaugh Stock company presents Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall at the Majestic this week with matinee and evening performances Thursday through Saturday. Advance sales set a season high as critics praise the Elizabethan romance and scenic design. Next week features The Man on the Box starring Henry E. Dixey, a top draw of the era.
Frederick A. Hyde was convicted of land frauds in Oregon and Washington and sentenced in Washington to a $10,000 fine and two years in prison. J H Schneider, Hyde’s employee, received a $1,000 fine and a year and two months in prison. Both appealed and were released on bail.
William Hickman stood trial in federal court Tuesday charged with passing counterfeit coins. He has been held in Indianapolis jail for six months. His alleged accomplice, Dennis Halliday, admitted to bond forfeiture.
A powder plant four miles west of Carthage Missouri exploded at 10 15 this morning. One man named Pennett was killed and another named Broadfield was seriously injured. The blast shattered numerous plate glass windows in the uptown district.
T. W. Bennett circle No. 2 Ladies of the G A R will host an oyster supper on Wednesday evening December 9 at 42 North Delaware Street.
A student praises Julius Caesar’s literary talent while another, ink stained and discontent, dismisses the acclaim, suggesting anyone could publish with Caesar’s pull. The exchange underscores competing views on fame and merit in literary achievement.
A brief witticism where Mrs. Boarder asks about the soup and Mr. Boarder jokes that the chicken itself provides the alibi, saying he finds the soup without trouble and the chicken will prove an alibi.
The new song The Picture of Simple Life is published as a potential season hit by the Wulschner Stewart company. It is dedicated to George Arvine of the Forepaugh stock company, with words by Sidney Jerome and music by Roy L. Burch of Indianapolis.
Fort Wayne Indiana December 3 local company No 12 begins a drive to land the Indiana Uniformed Bank Knights of Pythias biennial encampment for next year bringing 2000 to 250 Pythians to Fort Wayne for a week or ten days. Cities South Bend Haute Evansville and Richmond also vie. A Commercial club meeting and a traction company conference are planned to seek support and likely Robison Park as the encampment site.
A playful scene centers on a man and a woman as she waits for a proposal. He teases about an odd topic, revealing an awkward moment over health concerns before any vow. The vignette conveys shy humor and domestic anticipation in a clipped, period voice.
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