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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1895
Page
2
A ragged roundup of state news reports accidents deaths and unusual events across Indiana. Fires, drownings, and fights appear in Hartford City Muncie Anderson and other towns. Notable items include a 57 year old Lewis Myers death in Kekomo, a Madison county grand jury indictments tally, a Chas Dickleman shooting in Dalton, and a county road project proposal from Worthington to Swift City.
Jacob Elston a respected Columbus citizen dies on Wednesday. A fire at Swazee caused a 3000 dollar loss. Edward Williams home destroyed near Noblesville. the Williamses escaped in night clothes as Williams carried his wife half a mile through snow to a relative. James Robinson, a prominent farmer, is missing after a failed debt scheme. Anderson suit claims damage from a train incident following a drunken crash with a horse killed and injuries, seeking 6000 dollars.
John L. Howard yardmaster at Vandalia was convicted of assaulting a newspaper reporter in Kingston restaurant last Friday. Judge Stubbs fined him 200 dollars and imposed ten days in the workhouse, despite Howard's pleas to revoke the sentence citing his wife and family.
Ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for grip, diphtheria, pneumonia, scarlet fever, and typhoid care. Claims it strengthens the body, aids liver and bowels, and provides prompt, effective relief, framing the product as a wonderful benefit for health and vigor.
The school board inquiry pauses as Miss Ridenour the chief clerk becomes central. Attorney Brown plans a first witness session with Charlie Martindale pressing for an extended investigation, while committee members juggle schedules for forthcoming meetings.
West Indianapolis doctors report 250 measles cases while Maryland funds totaling 75000 are set to be sent to Indianapolis for tribution. The weather warm up prompts the Board of Works to plan a courthouse basement cleanup. Mayor Denny inspected the rickety city dispensary building and favors a new unsafe structure.
At a United Mine Workers session on Wednesday February 14 a letter by A A Adams alleged last summer’s strike was settled corruptly. He claimed officials were offered 1000 each to end the strike and cited an attempt to prove Bracken poisoned him. Bracken denied the charges as false and Adams was challenged to prove them or be branded a slanderer.
TAB DENISON confirms the Denison hotel’s safety and continued operation after a three hour fire last week. Despite zero temperatures and low water pressure, the fire remained contained to the origin area and did not interrupt guest services. Manager YT Cullen assures patrons of high quality accommodations and reliable service going forward.
Market report lists extensive items with varied prices for meats, lard, sausage, canned fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, and spices. Notable entries include Hams 10c per pound, bacon 7c to 12c, dried beef hams 10c, lard tierces 7 to 8c, butter shippers 7c, three pound peaches standard 1.75, coffee blends 17 to 26c, and flour patent prices around 3.75 to 4.00 per barrel. Prices cover Southern fruits, New York cheeses, and canned vegetables with numerous per-unit quotes.
Old ad listing shows numerous small classified items: WANTED cooks private family 120 Hudson and 126 Hudson. WANTED colored man for private family. ROOMS FOR RENT furnished front rooms 90 New Jersey and 66 month 477 N Illinois. other entries include sale of roadster, stall in east market, and various furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Contains multiple addresses and brief solicitations.
Cattle receipts 100 reports Wednesday light shipments. market firm on good kinds. Prices for shipping and export steers, lightweights, and feeders varied with quality. Hogs receipts 2000, Thursday shipments active. prices higher. Sheep and lamb receipts 250. best wool exports steady. Wheat and corn bids noted, with mixed grain prices and telegraph market quotes from Chicago and neighboring markets.
Local inquiry seeks information on advertised Y H I goods mentioned in recent listings. Readers invited to provide details on availability, pricing, and where to purchase, with emphasis on confirming seller contact and product origin.
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