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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1893
Page
3
An elderly grandmother sits in a chair with a Bible open on her knees as memories of departed kin drift through her mind. She recalls Lady Margie, Richard, Walter, and others, their deaths or absences flitting across the sea and hills. She banishes doubt as she reads then falls asleep, the book closing on a quiet sigh.
A neighborhood scam inspires a boy led benefit to help Humpey Mullen whose leg was injured after a truck accident. Mickey O Connor Blossom and others organize a pretend prize fight to raise funds, are caught by an officer, and learn a heartfelt judge's admonition. Reddy collects the money and a five dollar bill is donated to Humpey's mother for care.
Lent begins February 15 and ends with Easter Sunday. Washington's birthday February 22 falls on Wednesday. Inauguration on Saturday March 4. St. Patrick's Day March 1? and Fourth of July on Tuesday. Labor Day September 4 and Christmas December 25 on Monday. Upon next March inauguration Mr Cleveland will be near 56, average for presidents at accession. Oldest is William Harrison at 68. others range 62 to 49 with Grant youngest at 47.
A mishmash from exchanges features quirky lines about taxes, a German worker, and a Hannibal man’s iron box with a dime draught. It quotes playful banter from Chicago papers, a mackintosh soaking, and a farmer’s son turned reporter. Also mentions Atlantic Life Insurance of Indianapolis with cash capital.
A passenger train wreck occurred near Vienna on Wednesday, resulting in eight deaths. The incident is one of several dramatic events reported, including gas explosion injuries in Troy New Jersey and a deadly shooting in Whitehall New Jersey.
Reading snippets from period publications shows humor and moral quips. The New York Recorder notes diplomatic parenting challenges while Harper's Young People highlights a coin collection moment and Good News recalls a bicycle wish and a parent’s prudence.
TUHUHSHAY Jan 5 Markets show steady gains in provisions with wide variety of meats, lard, butter, canned goods, fruit and vegetables. Prices span smoked meats to fresh pork, fish and dairy. includes Indiana ham at 13 cents per lb and California ham at 9.5 cents per lb, with numerous grains, oils, and canneries listed.
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