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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
4
A sprawling inventory from Elkhart to Vincennes reports arson arrests, steamers on the St Joe, monuments in Winchester, fruit prices in Madison, and Decoration Day plans. It notes Muncie securing Elk Hart paper mills, violent deaths near Evansville and Vincennes, dog attacks, and various civic counts. Also mentions a Green bug in wheat, White Caps activity, and a medical ad or opinion from Prof. Thompson on kidney disease and Warner’s Safe Cure.
A five dollar fire damaged the residence of I H Thomas at 187 N Noblest Wednesday night. John C Framont camp and Sons of Veterans banners were showcased Wednesday night. Shaffer's mule mail service will start soon with mail boxes on all streets and six daily transfers to the post office. Seven colleges attended the prohibition oratorical contest at the Y M C A hall led by J W Miller of DePauw speaking on Prohibition by a popular vote. Damages of 160 were awarded to Sedrich Deford against Fall Creek & Allisonville gravel road for a frightened horse caused by escaping gas. Fly Fishermen's club plans competitive casting at Broadcut Friday unless rain persists. W T Malott, receiver for Chicago & Atlantic railway, won court permission to pay some road debts including 101000 salaries, 57000 mileage, and 60000 rent to Chicago & Western. Colored citizens protested Bruce appointment as register of the treasury. American train dispatchers hold a national convention in Indianapolis at the YMCA this June with 201 or more attendees and A A Zion presiding.
Indianapolis suffers a string of setbacks with Paulus Hines errors haunting performances. Jimmie Donnelly leaves Washington for Detroit, while the Athletics beat Baltimore 7 to 1. The Hoosiers hope for better pitching and luck, as heavy losses push them toward the pack with Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Washington.
Turbulent mobs believed to target Mormon converts terrorize Carmargo and Hindsboro. Preachers are assaulted. Rev Tebert Alenas injured by a rock in church. Band leader Rev. Nelson fled, fearing for his life as masked assailants attacked followers and families are separated. Local calls to drive out the sect accompany a sales pitch for medicines and groceries in a chaotic mixed-page notice.
Readable listings show Columbia River and Sacramento River salmon prices, beans and peas per bushel, New York and domestic dairy, eggs, poultry, and a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and drugs with per unit and per quantity quotes. The report notes firmer potatoes, lower new peas, and peaches moving in the market.
Inspected notes show wheat prices and car counts for 3 wheat cars and 4 corn ears with hay. Market mixed across grains with white grades steady to strong while yellow and mixed grades lag. oats and bran also listed. boards adjourned until Decoration Day Friday. Local and telegraph market quotes from Chicago and Chicago port include varying cash and future prices. steady shipper bids for country shipments and Indianapolis-related rate references.
Weekend flyer lists Figured India Silks at 49¢ and 1 bargains on Gentlemen and Ladies undergarments. Stock includes 30 to 40 inch dress goods, all wool fabrics, ribbons, embroideries, towels and accessories with substantial regular-price savings. Local shop touts wide selection and marked down values.
L S Ayres & Co notes the decline of the double watch chain craze and the shift to long single chains threading waistcoat butterholes and ending in the lower pocket. They stock chains and watches, emphasizing watch sales as a specialty.
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