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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1892
Page
4
The Anderson Herald era reports a string of local notes: from Auburn and Concord romance arrests for illegal cohabitation to Elkhart fireman events, plus robberies in Windfall and dumping of red windows in Noblesville. Youth elopements, hangers, and deaths appear alongside pensions, lawsuits, and civic updates across many Indiana towns.
A party of 100 departed from Union Station for Detroit to attend the Baptist Young People's Union national convention opening Thursday night at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. About 5,000 delegates are expected with representation from every state. Indiana leads a large delegation including Editor Chaile and W. H. Craig, who describe the work as educational and akin to Chautauqua. They may seek Indianapolis as next host city.
A humorous tale tracks a missing wife Mary Ann described as medium height and nervous, with a gentle nature, who vanishes on vacation. The piece contrasts the hired girl, two orphans, and the boss as bachelor household dynamics unravel amid comic mishaps and a collapsing ice chest, ending with the wife urged to return. It also notes Scotty the dog, a ball-loving retriever connected to Mr. Hoops and the soldiers' monument, with playful exploits and a gleaming black coat.
The Sun invites Indiana residents and Americans to submit electoral estimates for governor and president with a prize structure of 35 20 and 10 dollars for the top correct guesses. Entries must be written on a coupon and mailed to the Sun contest editor in Indianapolis with name address and date.
A roundup of midweek sports results and local notices. Madden leaves east. Curt Welsh and Foreman released by Baltimore. Monmouth Park tachy numbers for horses Blizzard Lassie Stockton Russell The Sheriff Nat alie 5. Hoffer’s first trial for Toledo held Omaha to six hits. Indianapolis Kansas City game postponed by rain. Toledo beat Omaha 9 to 4. Richmond pacing winners Walnut Boy Frank Lury Dumas. Local baseball and league standings include Washington 10 Louisville 2 Cincinnati 38 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0. National league first half ends. standings listed. Public works seeks bids for a 25000 bridge. Butler U forms military dept. Streetcar workers convention Sept 12 in Indianapolis. Colored Republican league to adopt uniform. Legal actions: Kate Lingenfelter sues Elmer Lingenfelter. Isaac Strain sues L D and W railroads. Frank Wilson pleads guilty theft. two-year sentence. Joseph Jones to lock-step for two years for hat theft.
The Pennsylvania Lines continue excursion ticket sales to New York and return at $15. Tickets valid for airing and Septontes 16th. Call W Washington st to reserve accommodations. Also notes on lamb and sheep markets, grain quotes, and local wholesale bidding terms.
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