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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1889

Page

4

Damp State Gas Leases and Drowned Children In Indiana

A compilation of local notes from Indiana towns reports gas leases in a damp state, drownings in barrels, elopements, graduations in Crawfordsville and Muncie, streetcar and gas disputes, and various civic happenings. Mentions Fort Wayne barbers union, Vincennes military company, Washington closing efforts, Fairland saloon closures, Chicago area wires lawsuit, and urban improvements. Weather outlook shows rain and cooler temperatures across Indiana.

Peru Barbers’ Union Fort Wayne Vincennes Washington Fairland Shelby County Crawfordsville Trenton Rock Michigan City Crawfordsville High School Muncie High School Crawfordsvillians Seattle W. T Harding John Clevenger Mt. Summit New Albany Ed Shilt Clara Wenger Michigan Goshen Pagal Wikhart Electric Anderson Democrat Indianandia Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Madison County Central Grammar School Evansville Rushville High School Flor-a Windeler State University Arkeawkirk Wabash Hypatia Hvansville Medina Frankfort Marion Brazil Albert Watts Knightsville Johnstown Lake Kemmerling Anderson Ida Eitcheson Bloomington GFA Justice of the Peace Muncie Justice Hiler Alice Wallace Ben Wallace New Florence Chili Pike Dr. D. CO Darrow Logansport Asylum

Baseball Tips From City League Monday Outlook

Weather favors Daltons and Fasterns for Saturday at Athletic Park. Philadelphia holds Washington in the league race, boosting Hoosier prospects. Friday rain may delay Boyle and Myers’s Chicago trip. Burdick to pitch Saturday, Gattain Monday. Also notes New York’s loss to Boston, Washington’s drubbing by Philadelphia, and a misreported Bassett homer. Other city items: Margaret Reid benefit, school board finances, and a new Trame school building bid.

Daltons Fasterns Athletic Park Philadelphia Washington Athletics Providence New York Boston Giants Scora Tod Phillies Chicago McGeachy THE SUN Bassett Oliver Hayes E. C. Atkins Hubbard Block Margaret Reid Tomlinson Hall English Opera House the Grand Charles Helwig Indianapolis Chair Company Los Angeles Cal Johnstown T. J. Morse Bouss

Aldermanic faction clashes over liquor license and fire dept plan

Reported remarks accuse a Democratic alderman of blocking a liquor license to defeat the measure while a Republican majority is blamed for delaying its passage. A push to reorganize the fire department for GOP gain is alleged, with tensions between Chief Dougherty and others noted.

Vengrancia Dougherty Truslar

Fragmented 19th century market listing with varied goods

A chaotic OCR listing details canned fruits nuts oats oysters and fish, vegetables, meats, flour and ferry pricing with scattered numbers. It notes shipments, market bids, and prices across multiple items and regions, including California, Sacramento, and polk’s brands, with references to wheat, corn, oats, and hay markets and a June market day.

Bae Bunda Cordoba Princess California Johnson Polk Yuri Cohmabia Bens KR. Y Medias Sl N.Y Niobe Shippers Madigan Myiday Dai Aid

Perfection Cigars Promoted By Local Dealer

The Perfection Cigar has been in the market less than three months and is advertised as a superior smoke. It is offered for five cents with dealers urged to stock it or obtain supply through Daniel Stewart's, wholesale agent at 48 and 50 Meridian Street.

Daniel, Stewart’s Meridian-st

Grand Excursion and Picnic at Warsaw Indiana

A Grand Excursion and Picnic is planned at Big Eagle Lake in Spring Fountain Park Warsaw on Wednesday June 19 under the Gav H Thomas Relief Corps No 29 and Maj Anderson Relief Corps No 44 G A R. Tickets cost adults 1.50 with a reduced price for children ages 6 to 12.

Big Eagle Lake Spring Fountain Park Warsaw Ind Gav. H. ‘Thomas Relief Corps Maj Anderson Relief Corps

Kindergarten Lesson Causes Teacher to Question Objects

A teacher tests children on material objects touching a table wood iron and a bottle glas er brass and a watch chain. The dialogue shifts as she changes the subject claiming water holds chains of various metals and that brass cannot be accused. Chains are in fashion at all prices.

Bargain Remnant Sale Across Fabrics and Linens

The Prof of the Pudding advertises remnant stocks of parasols umbrellas fans and gloves at below manufacturer prices. Remnants from mills fill thousands of yards with dresses linens and white goods offered at deep discounts including damask 30 cents a yard and dress goods silk at low prices.

Partial List of Popular Light Weight Supamier Fabrice

A partial list highlights lightweight fabrics labeled as popular for suiting and apparel. Details are sparse, but the note points to fabric names and potential use in fashion contexts without comprehensive specifications.

Perfection cigar gains steam at W N Short counter

W N Short of Sinoisst has spent effort informing customers about the superior quality of the Perfection cigar and reports growing receipts at the cigar counter as more shoppers are convinced by the promotion.

Mr Zell Praises Stewarts Perfection Cigar in Indiana Store

Tomlinson Hall druggist Mr Zell notes Stewart’s Perfection as the most universally satisfying cigar he has stocked, after fitting up one of the state’s handsomest little drug stores. The remark reflects his eagerness to please a wide customer base.

Muncie Newa Shelbyville Rmass Marshal Mann Mann Tomlinson Hall Indiana Stewart

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