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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1892
Page
4
A sprawling Brown County pageant of local notes from Crawfordsville to Richmond reports robberies, road plans, railroad prospects, barbecues, and civic quirks. Mentions include a Watch and drafts theft in Anderson, railway sales by sheriff, paving plans for Meridian Street, a real estate circular, and a parade reviewed by Gov. Chase. Also notes deaths, marriages, drownings, and peculiar local happenings across Indiana towns.
Commissioner Conner warns against mixing politics with school board matters while discussing a 3 percent interest rule on school funds. He notes Treasurer Frenzel’s possible opposition and asserts the board aims to run without personal interests though some commissioners may disagree. Also reported is the death of 11 year old Katie Brady from July 4 burn injuries.
A long Wednesday saw Von der Ahe finally defeat the bean eaters after ten innings. The day’s sports notes cover Brighton Beach pool room tensions, Washington Park winners, Indianapolis’ second championship series fallout, and a troubling forecast for the Western league as teams face debt and potential disbandment.
Beecham's Pills appear to sell well amid fragmented text noting an advertiser claim and references to products and services. The readable fragments mention numbers and labels that imply a sales pitch or endorsement, with garbled phrases suggesting a promotional or medical herbal context. The excerpt hints at a period ad style and local commerce messaging.
The Sun invites statewide and national readers to submit guesses on Indiana’s November results for electors and governor. First three correct estimates win 35, 20, and 10 dollars, with closest guesses awarded if no exact match. Entries must use the printed coupon and be mailed to Tom Sun contest editor in Indianapolis.
The State bank of Goshen with 50000 capital was incorporated on Wednesday. Benj Owen and Mary Triplets wed by Justica Smock on Tuesday night. Amanda Avery, 14, is missing from 4858 Tennessee-st. Many chase Taz Sun election offer on page four. Potts foundry rear at 426 W Washington caught fire Wednesday night. loss 50. Rev Thomas Edwards to lecture July 10 at South AME mission. Secretary Metcalf to Crawfords ville for health matters. Gov Chase and Private secretary Roberts attend Union City ratification Friday. State agricultural board execs met at new fair grounds Wednesday. Governor's staff attend Dr Paul Curtner's funeral in Hazelton Indiana Friday. Charles R Gilbert arrested for grand larceny after selling wagon left for repair. Mr Clark P Goddard and Miss Della Gardner wed at 306 E North St. Rev O W Jennings officiating. R M Brown died from lockjaw after rusty nail injury. Daft Anderson brought to Fletcher's sanitarium. resisted attendants. Rev Chas W Lee spoke on soldier life at Y M C A hall Wednesday. World’s fair exhibit space applications due July 15 with DePauw rep Stanley Coulter overseeing forestry exhibit. cereals and grasses by Prof J Troop. horticultural display by W H Regan. Drummer at Denison notes Tae Sun prize for election estimates. Chicago Tribune similar derby offer. Robert Clark asks Board of Public Works to clean highway. board cool to request. Armstr ong Armstrong Park invitation. Grand musical concert at West park Sunday July.
A testimonial from Moses Wrighe of Indianapolis claims the Wherrell Bi-Chloride of Gold cure cured his 20-year alcohol addiction after two weeks at the 648 N, Indianapolis Bi chloride Institute. He praises restored appetite, nerves, and rest, and urges others to seek relief. Also notes Gust. Rosberg Co. succession and endorsement by William F. Burr. The piece includes cattle and hog market reports from the Indianapolis Union Stock Yards dated July 7, 1892, with pricing and shipment details.
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