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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1892

Page

4

A Very Off Year In Luxuriant News Paragraph

A varied local page reports events from Fort Wayne to Logansport, including fires, drownings, accidents, and crimes. Notable items mention a scutigera forceps bug appearing in New Ross, a lightning strike on Michael Mosbaugh’s Noblesville barn, and a missing George Walter in Union City.

New Ross Michael Mosbaugh Noblesville George Salzwedel Valparaiso Sun Michigan City South Bend C. J. Gaskill Marie Earhart Richmond Frank Fuller Fuller Wabash Logansport Harry Shrum Swinney Park Fort Wayne Pottsdam J. Edwin Stone New York Crawfordsville Aurora Chair Company Incorporated Capital Carter Cigar Company Spencer M. A. Sweeny Foundry Jeffersonville Marion Protection Bottling Company Indiana Jacob Herman Isaac L. Sabin Michael Sheeley Lamb D. Wolfe Charles Blain Wm. G. Hillock Charles Rollins Seth Stratton Israel S. Badorf Hiram Smith Edward Wade John Burkhart John W. Garner John Davenport John C. Reyborn Wilhelm T. Schmidt Denis Tehan Wm. H. Dunbar Simon F. Johnson Wm. A. Early Michael Helman Wm. McIntire Franklin T. Soper Gooding T. Newsom Joseph W. Hiday Calvin Reed John A. Barkas Wm. Jenking Wm. H. Prew Jefferson Gibson James N. Calhoun John L. Huliott Charles Larimore John J. Eddiss John Schmalz Wim. H. Showalter Albert J. Abbott John J. Brewer Thomas J. Milbourn George Phillips Wm. B. Kimball Newton McDermod Wm. Duncan John Mackrill Jonas Huey Chas Lawson Dorcas A. Wilson

Local items and notes from a rainy day

The piece notes a light rain after a city day and a soldier’s monument settled one eighth of an inch. It mentions John W. Lovett of Anderson seeking Republican attorney general, heavy showers causing shade-tree limbs to hang low, and county commissioners inspecting bridges with little damage found. Curtis Bass of Tow-Bass feud fame released under the poor convict act after a Revenue law violation. A Hare sues the C C C and St lway mutual benefit association for 750 dollars after a wreck in Bang, Illinois, claiming the order failed to pay benefits.

John W. Lovett Anderson Y ‘Curtis Bass Tow-Bass Feud Fame Brown County Hall Ames Hare C.,c Lway Mutual Benefit.association

Base Ball Bauble In Indianapolis Season Book Rules

Reports on rain checks redistributing admission and season book coupons as games proceed. Breckenridge debuts strong for Indianapolis. Letcher shines in field and at the plate. Fort Wayne eyes early end to the race while Indianapolis challenges with club strength and local support from Mayor Sullivan and Chief Colbert. Manager Sharsig remains a visible figure on the bench as crowds grow in quality despite weather.

Sullivan Colbert Sharsig

Body of Woman Found Near Blackford Canal

A woman between 50 and 60 years old was found dead in the canal near Blackford street by laborer Jacob Miller. An ambulance took the body to a morgue. A letter from her son and two raw potatoes were in her pocket. She wore a gingham dress and pegged shoes. The son’s note from Masselon Quebec suggests grandchildren wish to see her. Authorities will await Masse lon’s reply before disposal.

Blackfordst Jacob Miller D. Kregelo & Son M. A. Allen Masselon Malinda Cook Kregelo & Son

Outlook Dims for Crops as Storms Hit Indiana and Midwest

Indiana faces widespread crop damage from rains with corn unplowed in places and wheat rotting in damp fields. Experts fear famine as grain dealers expect poor yields even if dry weather returns. Some southern areas report healthier corn. Kansas and Missouri brace for losses while Ohio and the northwest show mixed results from recent storms.

Indiana Union Ilinois Kansas Missouri Ohio

Fort Wayne Beats Toledo 14 to 2 in Tuesday Clash

Fort Wayne triumphed over Toledo 14 to 2 on Tuesday as punt hints dominated the game. Terre Haute edged Evansville 3 to 1, Latonia sent Ida Pickwick and Balgowan to St. Louis, and Hick Carpenter drew applause when at the plate. The Detroit driving club set July 18 to 22 for its meet with a $42,000 purse. Morris Park regional results featured multiple winners while a Jackson Slavin bout surprised both combatants. Latonia and St. Louis listed several victors on Tuesday and Dwyer lost a $20,000 wager at Morris Park. League action saw Brooklyn, New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia win. Indianapolis suffered a tough defeat, 2-1 in 12 innings, despite strong batteries from both sides. Columbus capitalized on an error to clinch the win. Games resume Wednesday.

Fort Wayne Toledo Terre Haute Evansville Ida Pickwick Balgowan St. Louis Latonia Morris Park Tinian the Pepper Freize Kilkinney Lamplighter Onward Fitzsimmins Slavin Happiness Sarah Ramey Wadsworth Forest Rose London Smoke John Francis Adrienne Pennyroyal Annie Race Catlaw New Castle M. F. Dwyer Brooklyn Cincinnati Foutz Dailey Duryea Murphy New York Crane Dwyer Bud Buckley Baltimore Pittsburg Burlinton Robinson Smith Galvin Mack Chicago Washington Gumbert Sullivan Indianapolis Columbus Abbey Lally Meara Genius Stephens Merritt Nagle

What the Famous Christian Standard Says About Pianos

The article extols pianos as a near necessity in American homes with children, noting price reductions from manufacturer competition while warning nonexperts about selection. It praises Baldwin & Co for reliability, long experience, and integrity, asserting their instruments are among the best and that their word is trustworthy.

D. H. Baldwin & C

Trading dull cattle and hogs at mixed rates

Receipts show steady to lower prices amid declines of 6 to 15 cents for cattle and hogs. Prime heavy hogs held steady while common to fair light hogs fluctuated. Buyers remained active and the market closed steady despite selling pressure, with quotations and classes for steers cows calves yearlings and sheep listed.

Indianapolis Unio Jos Leas Pacsxars Waanore

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