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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1892
Page
8
A crowded Indiana column reports births and deaths, marriages and debuts from Seymour to Muncie. It notes Benj P Wigginton’s death in Terre Haute, the Goshen Democrat listing delinquent subscribers, and a mold of public works talks in Lafayette. It highlights graduations, fairs, and local politics with scattered civic events and incidents across multiple towns.
The article recounts a town scene with two men found after a gun incident where one threatened a police officer with a revolver at gunpoint and fired, the weapon misfired. A exchange of shots occurred. one suspect escaped while two other suspicious men were jailed. Also notes a Goshen resident boast about ignoring newspapers and a sentiment to invest in gold bricks and long lightning rods if wealthy. Indiana pension list follows with numerous names of individuals.
Professor Ernestinoff directs Second Presbyterian choir for an upcoming service. Ida Sweenie sings Saturday at Roberta Park Church and Emma Perry of Shelbyville performs. Anna McLaughlin to sing at the National Music Teachers Association meeting in Cleveland on July 4 with Ocean thou mighty monster. Theodora Pfafflin, Indianapolis, joins Edward Lloyd for a Canada tour. Helen Bertram engaged as prima donna for Duff opera in Louisville five-week summer run. The company opens with Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana with Bertram as Saterazza. Butler University School of Music to host a concert Tuesday night featuring Jeannette Crouse, Anna McLaughlin, Chas Conger, and Louis Dochez. A quintet of Mary Stringer, Carrie Stringer, Alma White, William Estabrook, Louis Neubacher, and Sumner Jones to perform. Lenore Snyder continues in the leading role in The Vicar of Bray at the Savoy Theatre in London. A light opera by Sullivan and Grundy will be staged at the Savoy until Sullivan recovers to continue work on the new opera with libretto by Gilbert.
Obituary notes Herman Silverberg a prominent Muncie Hebrew dies of consumption and will be buried in Indianapolis. Sunday events include the closing Sabbath school session, lectures by school board members, and teacher testimonials. The report mentions a Philadelphia Jewish Publication Society meeting, soldiers’ names compiled for a civil war volume, and various local notices from June, including an excursion offer and other community items.
Rumors and results across multiple leagues and events. Rusie rests while Minneapolis beats Columbus 6 to 4. Silly hat won at a Jackson Slavin bout. Aurora tops Joliet 6 5 and Rockford 4 to 1. Buffinton of Baltimore praised as a lodging pitcher. Harvard crew trains on New London course. Clausen of Columbus has one loss. Baltimore loses to St Louis yet sits near last. Latonia hosts Thoroughbreds with unnamed contenders. Bob Burns to be matched with Geo Siddons after Latonia exit. Bob Forsyth dies while exercised. Pescador negotiations and heavy betting as Five thousand dollars sought. Latonia injuries hit Maj. Tom. California club $2,000 debt. house to be rented. Fulda era club spend $150,000. League results include Baltimore 25 St Louis 4 and 9-3, Brooklyn 5-4 and 4-3, Cincinnati 7-1 and 1-?. New York 7-2. Boston 7-4 and 0-7. Chicago 1-4 and 0-7. Philadelphia 7-1. Cleveland 1-?. Batteries listed.
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