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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1888

Page

4

Gossip of Big Gunners and Mrs Cleveland Bustleless

Washington society buzzes as Mrs Cleveland abandons the bustle at the White House. President Cleveland’s new pepper and salt suit draws attention at a reception. Gen Adam King faces Blaine praise after casting the last Blaine ballot. A Savannah welcome echoes memory, Col Candler’s baby wave prompts a gift. Chicago convention quirks include William Walter Phelps as comic butt. Illinois delegates mock Hitt while More Reckless Bicycling spikes a vote. A gas trench accident injures Martin Porter. Parrots for sale from Schrader Bros.

White House Cleveland Baltimore Washington Adam BE. King Maryland Chicago Blaine Harrison Cumberland James G. Blaine Gen. King Adam Goodfellow Florida Savannah Col. Candler Teeeingn Candler Georgia

Sizzling Stranger Roasts Weather Bureau Demands Reform

A quirky narrator complains of extreme heat from a weather office run by a cheerful clerk, mocks forecasts, and urges better quality weather reports. He cites a lack of cooler air, cites Greeley, and ends by tumbling down stairs as he exits with renewed pleas for honest temperatures.

Ingalls Block C.F. R. Wappenhans Tropics Washington Greely Indiana New York Ohio Mozr

Baseball Notes From Friday and Saturday Games

Baseball notes report several games, player moves, and comments. Healy faces Buffinton Saturday while the Big Four ends its train to the ball park. Tyng and Wagenhorst were released by Harry Wright. Denny hit an eleventh inning home run earning silver dollars, Myers fingers should mend soon, and Boston won an exhibition 9 to 0 at Logansport. Umpire Doescher fined players in Cincinnati, resigning to President Wickhoff after a rowdy scene.

Logansport Cincinnati Athletics Louisville Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore Brooklyn St. Louis Jerry Andrews Denny Sanders Indianapolis Boyle Pittsburg Washington Arthur Irwin Glasscock Irwin McGeachy Esterbrook Doescher Wickhoff

Fort Wayne ball club ends as gasps at last

Fort Wayne's baseball team apparently folds amid reports of financial trouble and a $500 debt. Local crime, weather, and public notices mix with elopements, fires, and court matters as Indiana towns from Lafayette to Valparaiso show varied daily life.

School Board Meeting Deliberates Committees and Reforms

Friday night’s meeting featured lively debate on appointing committees including library, with Williams present. Auditing committee approved bills and bonds for assistant secretary librarian and building and supply agent. Committees named. rules revision discussed. natural gas heating and lighting urged.

Williams Messrs. Connor Frenzel Haughey Library Vonnegut Vonnegrut Yonnegut Leeper Kline

Found Dead Near Home After Week Missing in Goshen

The decomposed remains of Jacob Garringer, a city workman, were found in a vacant lot near his home after he vanished last Friday. He wandered off in a semi-deranged state and died about six days earlier. Neighbors caught the stench and located the body Thursday night. City markets listing provisions and groceries follow, with a note that no major changes in trade are observed.

Lafayette Attica Aurora Ft. Wayne Portage Township Laporte Fort Wayne T. O. Freeman Minnie Hackley Shelbyville Huntington James Mitchell Greenville Burkettville Argus Clinton John L. Goben Montgomery County Geo. P. Haywood Tippecanoe County Tipton Advocate and Times Geo. Dapl Columbus Meyers Painter Brown County White River Boston Scott Davis Harrison Township Union County Liberty Wayne County Prof. Heller Frank Baker Middleburg B. F. Freeland M. S Greenfield Flora Fry Hancock County J. A. Simmons Grand Hotel Judge Morrow Indianapolis Wm. Paulley Valparaiso Logansport Leroy Charles Dresser Dakota Hebron Mary Furness Michigan City Lange Westville Morris & Stover Peter Groff Blues Avaneville Goshen Ind Jacob Garringer California New York Americas Limburg bBurrer Eaas Alaska Iec Schnull & Krags Tennessee Marie N.Y N. Y

Central Christian Church Service Notices

Rev E J Gantz will preach tomorrow at 10:07 am and 5 pm at the Central Christian Church corner Delaware and Chiists. Rev J B Smith will also preach. Sunday school is at 2 15 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. All are invited to attend.

Central Christian Church Delaware Chiists E. J. Gantz J. B. Smith

Friends Sabbath School Picnic In Beth Any Dark July 10

Announcement column lists a Sabbath School picnic at Beth Any Dark on July 10 with a 7:30 am train departure and all are invited. Also crowd-sourced help wanted notices for housework, and various small ads for lodging, employment, items, and a violin sale. Several entries include addresses like 121 E Oble 161 St Marys st 122 N Liberty 62 E Maryland and 213 Virginia Ave.

Bethany St. Marys-st Stuator Liberty

Bangles Bring Italian Wire Hoop Fashion to Paris

A Paris jewelry note reports a new silver bangle trend made of many wire hoops. Hoop count varies with the possessor name, days, or month, and a cross-bar often bears a motto or christened engraving. The jeweler promises bespoke designs for any request.

Paris

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