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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1889
Page
4
A sprawling Indiana pageant of local incidents and notes. Names include Fort Wayne Marion Crawfordsville Anderson and Lafayette with oil discoveries, train accidents, crimes, marriages, and civic plans. Reports cover murders, poisonings, ship wrecks, mail delivery, streetcar lines, and elections amid a busy 1890s Midwest scene.
Cincinnati police report the coroner's inquiry into the Big Four train robbery near Delhi six months ago is adjourned. Detective Crawford says two gang members have been located in the Kentucky penitentiary. Joe Ketcham died in the holdup.
A south side resident clung to a Cleveland lithograph as Harrison was elected. While arguing politics on a flour barrel, neighborhood youths swapped the image for Harrison’s. The irate Irishman struck back, grabbing a mud rock and smashing the window and sash in a wild burst of anger.
A fragmented note mirrors a satirical reading of biblical nine commandments and a playful hint about coveting neighbors possessions. The text references human error and advertising in a Sun Miscellany context, suggesting a light column or aside.
The south side plans to organize against dog poisoners with rewards for capture. Notable items include the Jennings live stock receivership, a January Lincoln league conference at the Denison house, a New Year’s burglarized Hammond residence, and various local crimes. Fire department changes appoint James H. Davis as assistant chief. several arrestees linked to burglary and assault. Market notices cover eggs, fish, produce, and prices. weather and farm reports show dampened business after holidays. Remains of an unidentified man were found on Vandalia tracks. hotel manager Sam W. Watson dies in Kokomo. health board election ends without secretary. A Grand Theatre engagement features Helen Barry with a touring company, plus hog and swine association updates.
Advert declares hundreds of rooms available in Indianapolis and asks single men to place notices in The Sun diner column. It notes housekeepers seek roomers and roomers seek rooms, offering rapid, convenient rental or listing options and a 20 cent notice for one week to sell furniture or appliances.
Wednesday edition lists smoked meats and lard pricing, with a long catalog of grocer goods. Includes prices for bacon, hams, sausage, dried beef, lard, and canned fruits and vegetables from various brands and pack sizes. Also shows sugar and coffee price ranges and terms for sugar, coffee, and canned goods.
A damaged OCR snippet lists locations and items for rent or sale including a front room with bath at 139 N Pennsylvania and a stable with car shed at 029 E Ohio, plus an address 2039 for detective work ads. The text is fragmented and lacks cohesive details beyond these listings.
A Wednesday notice invites shoppers to pick up odds and ends after the holiday trade. The store boasts wide lines across departments with coats pants hats suits and furnishing goods offered at very low price marks for both under and outer wear. Come see these unusually deep discounts today.
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