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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1889

Page

3

Gisele Chooses Courage Over Love In Lion Cage

In a Paris salon, 18 year old Gisele pins hopes on romance with Robert de Gilis who vows to enter a lion’s cage at Bidel’s circus to win her favor. The risk seen as grand romance, but he ultimately performs the feat, returns safely, and Gisele remains unmarried.

Mme. de Balny Gisele Robert de Gilis Robert Gisele Robert Mme. de Baly Cabon George Langle Madame Langle Mme. de Ralny Robert Langle Cloud Paris Saint Cloud Ilustrious Bidel Mme. de Baluy M. Langle Angle Langie Ride Giesle

Grovetown memorial to Paul Hayne and other notes

A collage of brief items notes Elizabeth Stuart Phelps’s health and work, Mrs Humphrey’s society play, Grovetown Ga church memorial to poet Paul Hayne, and various society and fashion curiosities. It mentions the empress of China’s skills, the Waite family moving, Mary Livermore’s Maine lecture, and emeralds vs other gems. Becker & Son announce a reloc tion to 21 N Penn St.

Elizabeth Stuart Phhelps Humphrey Ward Grovetown Paul H. Hayne Empress Dewater China Waite Washington House Rhode Island Ave Mary A. Livermore Heston Bormah Hiddan North Carolina

CUSTER S LAST RALL Life like reproduction of Custers Last Rally show

A dramatic early newspaper ad promotes Custers Last Rally a dramatic recreation of the Battle of the Little Big Horn featuring Dr W F Carver Pawnee Bill and Forepaughs circus stars. It touts sharpshooting contests and a grand parade with elephants horses and trained acts. Two daily exhibitions begin at 10 am admissions 50 cents with child rates and reserved seats for an extra charge. Tickets available at Big Four Ticket office East Washington Street.

Custer Little Big Horn Missouri River W. F. Carver Pawnee Bill Adam Branchos Blondin Bey East Washington St

Beech Grove resident tells of Blair Treatment cure

A Marion county farmer William K Brown recounts severe catarrh symptoms and years of illness before trying Blair Treatment at 203 North Illinois Street Indianapolis. He reports head and nose relief, better sleep, and full recovery after three months, with consultation fee and mail instructions.

Beech Grove Marion County Indiana Wm. K. Brown Indianapolis Blair Morth Illinois Sr

City Advertisements Notice to Contractors 1889

Sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council of Indianapolis on June 17 1889 for multiple street works. Projects include grading and paving with brick on blocks from Bloyd Street to Rural Street, alley bowldering near Mississippi and New York Streets, widening gutters and sidewalks on Ohio and Vermont streets, and curb and stone work with stone and sand bed for several sections. Plans specify grades, bowlders, and surfacing to standards set by the City Civil Engineer.

Indianapolis City of Bloyd Street Ling Street Rural Street S. C Missisippi Street New-York Street Vermont Street Mississippi Street New York Street Mngineer Qhio Street Mississipi Bankero Itoe Te Bs Berea Indiana Avenue Canal Vermont Blackford Street Douglas Ritcet North Street Douglas Street Said Street Teese Michigan Street Gad Street S. O JSS Virginia Avenue Washington Street South Street Mmner Blake Street Ameter Ndginka Avenue Cantral Avenue St Te Ditech Hbleventh Street Central Avenue State Litech Mleventin Strea Tenth Street Eleventh Street Nash Woodlawn Avenue Woodawn Avenue Woodkiwn Avenue Woodlawn New Avenue Aigil Kover Heroat Phriuk Elizabeth Street Locke Street Abermen

Drunkenness Cured by Royal Specific Haps

An old newspaper ad claims drunkenness and alcoholism can be cured by Royal Specific Haps. The product may be given with or without patient knowledge and is said to work for old drinkers or acute cases. Sold by Wann Bros at 40 Washington St, price $2 per bottle, mail orders available.

Wann Bro Washington St

City paving and grading bids for streets and sidewalks

The notice outlines bids for grading, bowldering, and curbing on Blake and nearby streets, with sandstone or limestone curbing, sand beds, and brick paving. It specifies street sections, grade stakes by the City Civil Engineer, and conditions for acceptance, along with bid formalities and contract approval requirements.

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Caprice Becker & Sam Keamoyod- Becker Adam Forepaugh Amusement Renaults Wild West Show Old Circus Graounda West Washington St Terra Haute Snt Richmond Tues Farmer North Illinois Street William K. Brown Beech Grove, Ind Hall Tor Exone One Stro Pao Kentuck J. J. W McClosky Kentucky Battle OF Atlanta Faa M. Abbety MM. D Virginia Ave Maryer Suta Mfg. Co the Park Theater Milt G. Barlow Harry Webber Delaware Street Hartford, Lowell & Bromly WM. Fl. Roll Kneis Street West Washington Street Smith's - New - China Illinois Street Homeown & Mattingly West Market Street Cyclorama Place Eldride C 1 & Co Corner Alabama Anti Sts Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea CO Bates Hooush Block Albert Gall P. H. Fitzgerald East Market St John Edwards William Rowe
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