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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1889
Page
4
A mosaic of Indiana items reports on rail incidents and crimes, gas companies, electric plans, and a spate of local booms. It notes strikes, murders, burglaries, arrests, and family tragedies alongside civic events, trials, and civic improvements across Kokomo, Martinsville, Crawfordsville, Richmond, and more, with anti mining labor tensions and medical health notes.
Jyashingkoo releases Jimmy Donnelly and talk of trades dominates baseball chatter. Chicago style notes praise Cleveland pride while Indiana Hoosiers face criticism for weak pitching as Pittsburgh and Columbus games spark discussion. Bancroft’s discipline is questioned after a rough outing. O'Brien shines for the Giants with strong pitching.
A $7000 proceeds from market sale are noted amid a roundup of local items. The Hon J E McCullough spoke at Hendricks club rooms on Tuesday evening. Mrs KE W Halford and daughter visit Indianapolis next week. Miss Edgar discusses The studios of New York at the Wednesday art exhibit. A conspiracy case against Geo W Budd moves toward trial May 22 in Indiana. Alumni of Oxford western female seminary invited to a Friday morning reception at Mrs Vance’s 2598 New Jersey St. State board of education met and high school commissions were confirmed in Madison Anderson Crawfordsville Sullivan Rising Sun. Indiana commandery of the Royal Legion meets at Pratilin’s hall Thursday. R R Carnahan presents Into and Out of Chattanooga. Edward Michaels settled his suit with Lemuel Bailey and Wm Woods after alleging a horse swindle. Woods says he may retire from real estate due to troubles. Harrison home club marked its first anniversary with resolutions praising the president. Officers named: President W D Wiles, Secretary Frank Bowers, Treasurer Tyler Eliott. Sam D T Breedlove sues Dr George W Combs for $5000 over alleged malpractice after a gas arch incident injured his arm and led to denied medicine for his wife at the city dispensary.
At the AFL executive council meeting in Clinton Place New York Samuel Gomper and officers reported the federation was thriving with new clubs forming in cities across the union. They weighed forming eight hour leagues to push the May 1 1890 demand that ten hours become a work day.
Amusement notes announce H. Jos. Jefferson’s sole season appearance at English's Opera House in Indianapolis with Cricket on the Hearth and Lend Me Five Shillings. Miss Katie Hart stars. Extra Edition satire and May music festival details promise top-tier performances and a renowned chorus. Blae River Park praised. Sunday-school rates offered. liner notices page 2.
Women view Carl Moeller's new wallpaper designs and window shades while he touts bulk buying for best prices. He advertises fine designs and invites customers to visit his East Washington street location for sales and expert work. Cincinnati return free with old cigar promotion. May 16 dairy and grocery listings follow with regional prices and items.
A lengthy display lists Seersuckers and plaids in multiple fabrics with prices from 5c to 15c, plus Zephyr cloth, lawn plaids at 10c, lace flouncing from 35c, Swiss flouncing 45c up, and satin varieties from 45c to 3. Gold healed sun umbrellas, new pillow shams and bolsters, lace curtains at 65c, curtains and damask at 19c, and a broad Bargains section offering summer underwear hosiery silk mitts beaded fichus and other items.
Dedert and Sudbroke in Indianapolis publish a price schedule for ice delivery effective May 13 1869. Rates vary by customer type from 20 to 30 cents per hundred pounds with tiers for daily and ward deliveries. Drivers are not allowed to alter prices or make contracts.
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