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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1892

Page

4

Wild Beasts and Murders Dominate Indiana News

A sprawling Indiana column reports on a rash of sensational events from Goshen to Noblesville. Capt. Hiram Iddings dies at Avilla, a new Republican paper planned at Connersville, and Morgantown’s folks mourns. Boxing, burns, and a Monon wreck settlement follow, with pumas sighted near Hartford City and Wabash wild animal hunts. Several deaths and accidents, including a foot loss near Kokomo and a stove fire fatality near Salem, color the page alongside court cases and local gossip.

Died at 85 years old in Indianapolis residence

Jacob McChesney died Thursday night at his home 3258 Meridian street at age 85. He was an old resident having come to Indianapolis 60 years ago. A group will depart Sunday by special sleeper to Washington for the Democratic national convention, about 20 travelers. Subscriptions to a fund are rising rapidly. The cane-growers association has adjourned but will petition Congress for a bounty on sorghum produced in lots of 100 gallons or more. Penn Bridge Company has begun Orchard avenue bridge construction after a delay awaiting materials. The first annual ball of the Haughville fire department is set for Friday evening January 15 in Tomlinson hall. Arrangements committee includes John Shaw, Barley Wilson, Chris Henry, Chas Schuch, and L. P. Hocker. The Press club elected officers with A. Brown as president and Anna Nicholas as vice president.

Seymour Chatauqua Hiram Iddings Avilla Connelton Shelbyville Sons of Veterans Brazil Morristown Barbara Kendall Adolph Kendall Jeffersonville Wabash Frank Freed Kokomo James Vaughn Salem Jane Hersey Terre Haute F. C. Grannisa Muncie Sallie Hartford City Opera House Bill Smith Columbus Nock Kirby Marsh Marshal Miller John Woodyville Washington Woodville Thomas Rooker Noblesville Richmond Logansport Mate Faith Fred Alexander John Kramer Martinsville Indiana Robert Swanigan William Smith Anderson Smith Charley Martin Charley Crawfordeville Wesley Wade Poseyville Illinois Wade Ray Fleming Crown Point J. C. Gibbs James Avery Scottsburg Fom Tis Patrick Feeley William F. Wallace Darius McGinnis Thomas J. Hedrick Aaron M. Applegate Thomas Bowers James Davis Lovie Ragland Caleb Stowell David Gillan Samuel Breidenthal Henry Y. Marsh Jeremaiah Jacob McChesney Meridian St Indianapolis Cane-Growers’ Association Congress Penn Bridge Company Orchard-ave Mr. Mansfield Haughville A. Brown Anna Nicholas C. R. Johnson E. P. Bicknell Walter Landis J. P. Dang Laura Ream W. A. Wilkins Morria Ross S. E. Mores W. L. Wilson

Oriental league offers new fraternal life insurance in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis thousands seek life coverage and better benefits. The Oriental League and DEW Societies promise affordable, sound fraternal life insurance with medicals similar to standard companies, banning hazardous trades. Officers are reputed, urging good men to join. Listings note assortments of goods and an assignee sale of furniture and stock at 69 E Washington St, plus local market prices as of Friday.

Jas. W. Connelly E. Washbington St D. Stalnaher

Live Stock Market Summary from Indianapolis Jan 16 1892

Receipts show cattle 800 on Friday and shipments 500 with liberal supply. Market dull to steady on most grades while common and medium drop, shipping cattle priced 1200 to 1400 pounds with good to choice rates. Hog and sheep sections mixed with slow open, steady close. grain markets note wheat and corn movement in Chicago with prices listed for current and May contracts.

California Morgan & Gray Saus&ge Indiana Central Packing Company Cottage Hanns Yarmouth Polk Cannstop Johnson Cordoba Java Florida Jersey Kentuckys Michigan Jerseys Cape Cod Columbia River Sacramento River New York Limburg Aisuke Timothy Wesige uEe Indianapolis Warat

Classifieds and Help Wanted Items From The Sun

A bombastic collage of advertisements and notices lists Fine Engraving Chapman Mullally jewelers and various service bids. It highlights Wanted Help columns for work seekers, election weedings by Indianapolis Oriental League officers, printing offers by Chance Matthews, rental notices, and several small classified lines including rooms for rent and employment inquiries.

Weather Keeps Prices Low On Winter Goods

New York store reports extremely mild December and January weather reduced winter goods prices to levels not seen in years. Now that winter is here, prices stay low, offering buyers a chance to purchase suitable goods at substantial reductions.

Saturday Specials Amid Bargains Across Multiple Counters

A frenzied sales page lists half price items in Saturday specials including 200 Fancy Cake Stands at 2c each, 200 Best Star card Prints, 65c per dozen Doyliss items, 49c yard Silk Surahs, 39c yard Black Surah, 10,000 cakes of Whits Cestile Soap, 1,030 Bay Rum bottles, and 500 Ladies' Lace Pins. Center and west aisle displays highlight Linen and Silk deals with numerous discount items across counters.

Large Lot of Boys Collars Cuffs and Men Footwear Deals

Tomorrow we offer a large stock of boys collars and cuffs manufactured seconds in four ply Irish linen. Collars 2 cents each, cuffs 6 cents per pair, sizes 8 to 14 for collars and 8 to 8 3/4 for cuffs. Men collars 1 cent each in limited sizes. Merino undershirts half price at 12 1/4 cents. Wool hose 25 cents. Heavy wool overshirts from 1 to 75 cents. Camel hair undershirts sizes 38 to 46 at $1. Lace back suspenders 25 dozen at 40 cents.

Shoe Bargains Offer Roomy Savings at the Store

Misses Siberian Arctics cut from 1.50 to 0.69. Misses Dongola Button Shoes sizes 11 to 2 now 1.29. Children's Goat Shoes with tips. Ladies 50c Storm Rubbers down to 0.30. Ladies 85c Imitation Sandal Rubbers now 0.20. Ladies Dongola Button Shoes patent tip New York last 2.50. Best shoe made for the money.

Siberian Arctics New York

Picture Enlargements From Our Resident Artist

Our resident artist is now prepared to do the best kind of work in Crayons India Ink or Water Colors Visit his studio on the third floor and see him at work.

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