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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
12
The notice lists prices for steers and heifers by grade and weight from 600 to 1,300 pounds, including medium to extra choice feeding steers and cows. It also lists bulls calves hogs and lambs prices, plus pork products and lard rates, reflecting a comprehensive livestock market snapshot.
Wholesale seed figures show Clover seed common and red at 4.00 to 6.00 per unit, Timothy Seed 1.50 to 2.00, Orchard Grass 1.5 to 2.2, Bluegrass extra clean 1.00 to 1.2, Alsike 6.00 to 8.00. retail prices list Tim seed at 2.00 to 2.95 per bushel, Alsike prime 7.50 to 9.00, alfalfa 8.00 to 10.00, Kentucky bluegrass fancy 1.00 to 1.90. Chicago live stock receipts total 16,000 with hogs at 5.50 to 6.90 for heavy and pigs around 5.50 to 6.05. steers and cows in the 3.50 to 4.30 range, yearlings 4.50. Three Mian House tied the last.
Frank C. Hollis sues Mrs. Louisa P. Hollis for divorce on cruelty charges and admits meeting Bertha Lamb, gifting a lodge pin and photo, and not telling his wife she was living. Miss Lamb letters and reactions from mothers feature in court as the small child gains attention. A future City Temple with clubrooms is announced to aid social causes.
Market report from House Bros of 180 Kentucky Ave lists new corn at 68 to 70 cents per bushel, shelled oats at 5 to 6 cents, sheaf oats 14 to 15 dollars, Timothy at 12 to 13 dollars, new clover 10 to 11 dollars, mixed hay 12 dollars, wheat straw 5 to 5.50, oats straw 5.50 to 6.50, and bale prices for No 1 at 12 to 18 dollars and No 2 at 11 to 20 dollars, reflecting typical farm commodity rates.
East Buffalo reports steady catte and higher hog receipts with prices ranging across beef and lambs as Veale and other markets show modest gains. Pittsburg shows steady cattle receipts with higher hogs and mixed livestock prices, including primes and pigs, reflecting a busy Christmas season market.
Republican members of the Indiana House, in conference at Indianapolis, outlined conduct for the minority in the coming session. They largely blame Hanlyism for the governor candidate’s defeat and the legislature loss. Friends of Gov. Hanly sought a pledge against repealing the county option law, but members resisted binding commitments. Many Republicans indicated willingness to vote for repealing the county union option law.
Martinsville city council sold $10,000 waterworks refunding bonds to Gavin L. Payne & Co. of Indianapolis for a premium of $87. The issue totals $14,000 dated Jan 5, 1909, payable semiannually at 5 percent, with the city taking $4,000.
John Seldon pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was sentenced Thursday to one to eight years in the penitentiary. He was described as a forger and received leniency because he is a first offender.
Opening prices show Wheat May at 81.06 percent, Corn May 61 cents, Oats May 52 cents, Pork May 16.55, Lard 85, Ribs May 8.75. Thoms on quoted futures for Dec and May across Wheat Corn Pork Lard and Ribs with varying highs and lows.
A review of operations reveals eStock Exchange activity and Marshall Spader joining the exchange for Ner McDonald in the Bronx. An inquiry into the death of Van in a basement of a New York University Applied Science building is noted as believed to be connected.
A fragmentary list records deaths from pneumonia and grippe with ages and addresses such as 1406 College Ave and 3020 Station, along with hospital notes. It also lists building permits and costs for Jander Murphy, H. C. Nielsen, Frank Metzger and others, with properties on Missouri and Parkway avenues and Pennsylvania Street.
A long list of marriage announcements includes Earl W Buell marrying Amy E Hartman and Thomas F Pfisterer tying to Lena B Cook. Clyde E Weddell to Vinnie M Buchanan and Clyde R Kimberlin to Fairy E Bolander. George Graves weds Grace O Curtis and Sidney Cathey to Katie Cole. Allen D Roberts with Mae L Drake and Barton C Symmonds with Goldie L Fellenzer. Chancey Wallace weds Tennie Holder and Erbit L Sturgeon of Anderson Indiana with Bessie J Endecott. J Edward Bauer weds Edith Liehr and Arthur W Adams to Edith H Clift. Harrison Savage with Mayme E Cave and George J Hall to Mary L Laucher. Raymond D Brown of Gaston Indiana with Grace T Fairfield and John H Kemp to Anna Beal. John C Dieter and Jeannette R Wickera. James Cuchinberry and Lettie J Watson. Horace G Veach weds Alphima Gilbert.
In Brazil Indiana Mayor Shat tuck, returning from McAllister Ohio, defended Arthur Smith a former resident, on a charge of killing John Pratt at McAlister on May 10. With one day’s prep he faced federal prosecutor Captain McKenna the state’s attorney and two others and won an acquittal after a two hour plea.
District Attorney Darrin plans to call three Bayside Yacht Club wives as witnesses to corroborate Mrs. Annis claim that Thornton Jenkins Hains blocked her aiding her husband when he was shot by Captain Peter C. Hains. Witness Martin Skura earlier identified Hains after recalling the carriage drive to the yacht club and overhearing a remark, with contradictions.
Sydney Nova Scotia readers believe the Norwegian steamer Sticklestad, which departed Glasgow for this port, sank with all hands during early December gales. After an even month passed, mariners surviving inquiring notes indicate hope has faded of rescue or return.
George Baum was killed today when a westbound Long Island Railroad express struck him at the Elmhurst depot crossing. Police reported the incident occurred this afternoon as Baum crossed the tracks, with investigators gathering details at the scene.
Former President Castro of Venezuela states he will not hinder the existing government or its efforts to resolve disputes with other nations. He notes he may withdraw from public life and will review developments when his health improves. He doubts current newspaper portrayals and promises a fuller statement later.
Elwood Jones, a gardener in Lafayette Ind, grows lemons in his greenhouses and supplies local grocers. From a Purdue connection he started with a small tree, now harvests large lemons, with one fruit weighing nineteen ounces. The trees are moved outdoors in July and August.
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