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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1892
Page
4
A Paoli woman, near death, calls her daughter and fiancé to her bedside and urges immediate marriage. The couple wed shortly after her death as per her dying request. The list also notes multiple local crimes, accidents, and deaths in Indiana towns including Seymour Goshen and Madison.
The Indiana W C T U telegraphed President Harrison Tuesday opposing declaring war with Chili. A footpad robbed Mrs M C Woods at Seventh and Penn. Jas B Parker paid 75 dollars taxes as attorney for an unknown client. Rev RB Hunter visited Terre Haute and was offered the pastorate at Central Presbyterian for 2000 dollars. Several Indianapolis men were summoned to Washington to testify in Judge Woods case. City officials debated sewer procedure and notices. The Marion County Medical Society roasted Coroner Manker over Dr Wishard's anaesthetic death at St Vincent's.
The Pennsylvania Line now runs parlor cars to Louisville with morning daily service to Indianapolis except Sundays. A train leaves Louisville at 1.60 p m reaching Thatanaons at 6 p m. Contact L B Clary at 18 Prospect Street for drug matters. Also mentions Burford engraving and cabinet offers at 66 East Washington Street.
The report lists livestock prices and shipments, including fancy butchers at 225 to 360 lbs and hogs and sheep prices. Grain prices in Chicago and New York show wheat around 9 to 10 dollars May, corn near 40 to 41 cents May, oats about 80 to 81 cents May, with bids for hay and rough market conditions. Local inspectors report mixed car counts and market steadiness with steady demand for ce nt stock and lambs per head pricing.
Grand Hotel Lobby advertises cigars, trade discounts, and a new book. Local notices promote a furniture and carpet sale at half price by order of the court, a large stock sale, and a printing service. Classifieds urge readers to seek work via The Sun Help Columns and Lux Columns for employment and assistance.
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