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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1891
Page
4
A roundup of local notes reports births deaths fires wrecks and events across Indiana including Gibson county wheat exports Brownsville violence and court tales. It notes attacks on roads and bridges, a burnt house in Houston, a brain storm of scattered items from Ft Wayne to Richmond, Seymour to Columbus and Martinsville with emphasis on local exchanges and incidents.
William G Martin was acquitted in criminal court on embezzlement charges Thursday. County commissioners appointed Dr E E B Carey as workhouse physician to replace Dr Foulson. Chester Dill, son of a druggist, shot himself in the leg while cleaning a loaded revolver, causing only a minor wound. The carpenters district council elected H Roberts as president, L L Clond secretary, and John Pruitt treasurer. Hugh Sweeney, a Gray club member, died at his uncle James Benihan’s home. James B Ryan, ex-treasurer of state, is paralyzed at his home, and Ex-Postmaster Acquilla Jones is ill. An inmate at the county poor farm, Joseph Kentzel, fell and broke his leg. A Belt railroad laborer, Dan Suthivag, was robbed and knocked unconscious crossing the Kentucky ave foot bridge. John Bruce and Jol Davenport, contesting the Noblest crossing, were thrown from their rig after a collision with a locomotive. Rudy Reinwald of Ft Wayne was fined in federal court for violating the revenue law. The state farmers alliance executive committee met to plan county papers and a national convention. An excursion train to Spencer, Indiana, announced with details and local advertisements for various products and services.
Grain and livestock quotes across multiple items include oats hay and corn prices. Cattle hogs and sheep show varying values with export grades noted. The report covers market receipts shipments and price ranges from Baltimore, Chicago, and New York exchanges, plus city grain market figures and distant shipping lines.
The article notes ample seating for ladies and their escorts at the state championship event.
Bargains reveal cheap city wide offers. Gents negligee shirts priced at 25c with stock available throughout the city. Ladies Oxford shoes rest at 90c, infants shoes at 23c, standard items sold at modest prices.
A historic business declares its founding in 1853 and states its principle to sell only reliable goods at fair prices, underscoring commitment to honest commerce and customer trust.
A Saturday sale lists discounted children and adults footwear, gloves, hats, and accessories with old prices slashed. Also advertised are clothing, caps, belts, ointments, perfume, soaps, and household items like carriages and hoses with dramatic markdowns, promising bargains for shoppers.
Owing to business changes, the entire stock of groceries and boots and shoes will be sold at a great sacrifice. Don’t wait until next month, come now. Bar gains are S50 numerous. advise friends to come. Grocery fixtures for sale.
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