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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1892

Page

4

Death at Greybrook hotel in New Albany Mystery

An unknown man checked into the Greybrook hotel in New Albany Wednesday night and was found dead in his bed after groans were heard. Identified Thursday as John Hess of near Mooresville. Coroner held inquest. cause listed as self-inflicted, exact method unknown.

New Albany Greybrook John Hess Mooresville Itia Laporte J. J. Johnson Evansville Anderson Goshen Kosciusko County Kahn & Meyerhof Christian Endeavor Cambridge City Chas. Boram Hopewell John Mutch Michigan City United States Field Trial Club Columbus Shelbyville Shelbyvillaing Women’s Relief Corps Marion Drs. Jess Wabash John Wilburn George Thomas Chicago & Indiana Coal Railroad Brazil Thoreday Jonathan Drury John A. Remy Hartford City Ind Nettie Joselyn Chureday Muncie Knightstown Peter Watts George Deem Parner Huteler

Medicines for the Million and a Druggist Exposé

A well known druggist speaks to a Sun reporter about patent medicines. He notes most blood purifiers and cough syrups sell well, warns of deceptive cures, and recalls cases of fortunes made from advertised bitters. He recalls traveling touts writing easternily dated testimonials for western distribution. Weather outlook for Indianapolis: generally fair Friday and Saturday, slightly warmer.

Sun New York Indianapolis

Southside pushes for manual training school petition

A circulating petition seeks a manual training school for the Southside. County commissioners plan to buy the White river and Big Eagle gravel road for 5500 dollars, passing through Wayne and Pike townships. Nearby property at the southwest corner of Illinois and Georgia streets was sold for 28200 dollars to attorney general Miller and JG Blain. The Central traffic association met at Gates house to discuss railway matters with no political significance.

White River Big Eagle Wayne Pike Townships Illinois Georgia-sta D. N. Corwine Miller J. G B. Hlain Central Trafic Association Gates House Jane Scudder Terre Haute Indiana Lading of Joseph Parker Sarah Judea Bartholomew Parker Mabel Feeley Edward Harding Bartholomew J. A. Woodburn Ifst Tuesdsay Michael Shea Nee Mary Quarterman Mary Alrey Gen. Weissert

Actors of Days Alone and Metropolitans Past

In old Metropol itan theater days actor Stoner earned about 14 a week while famed villain Harry Rivers became known later as a ball player in the 100 to 6 Indianapolis victory. Comedian F G White earned 10 weekly, manager W H Riley and wife 75, Mrs Riley a noted Eliza, L B Sharp 2, now Chicago McVicker's manager, and Mrs More later living on JolIsworth street. Also Justice Johnson takes charge of ex Justice Smock’s office after 24 years in public service as Smock exits due to party losses.

Metropolitan Theater the Park Stoner Dora Johnson George Dickson Dickson & Talbott Metropolitan Stoners Harry Rivers Uposatina Indianapolis Washington F. G. White W. H. Riley Sharp McVicker’s Theater Chicago More Jollsworth St Justice Johnson Smock

Sporting lim Nashville winners and boxing bids noted

Braturges of Sporting Lim reports Nashville winners and boxing news. The Crescent City club in New Orleans will host the Hall Fitzsimmons fight with a 40000 dollar purse, Mitchell seeks a match with Corbet for 50000, and the American turf congress in St. Louis elected Day as president Hopper as secretary and Bradly as treasurer. Jockey licensing prohibits betting on mounts other than own, and the valet system will be abolished. an official connected to racing is barred from betting. Also listed are holiday photo sittings at 46 E Washington st and roast beef marketing tips with Brackmelar and a butcher in Illinois.

Nashville Zampost Kildare Col Lulla Blackburn Princeton Back Bay Boxing Club Boston Crescent City New Orleans Hall-Fitzsimmons Coney Teland Club Mitchell American Turf Congress St. Louis Cole F. Day Lexington E. O. Hopper Latonia O. L. Bradly Jockey Club

We Will Give Photo of Saddle Pony at Dansery Hat Co

An early 20th century notice promises a free photograph of saddle pony Silver Tail to every little girl visiting the Dansery Hat Co at 23 W. Washington St tomorrow Saturday. The ad is paired with a long livestock market column from Indianapolis Union Stock Yards dated Friday Nov 1, 1692, detailing cattle receipts, grade notes, and futures prices amid a brisk market.

Dansery Hat Washington St Chinato Pennsylvania Indianapolis

Bargain coats and children's wool outfits from local sale

A sparse sale notice lists fifty children s sets in six colors made of fing wool plaids in sizes four ten and twelve years with two tonal experiments priced at five dollars for the lot. It also advertises twenty five coats with wool facings at thirty eight inches, tans only, and a $35 seal fur cloak among twenty one items including top coats and mink collars.

Tony

Baldwin Pieve Company Piano Case Design Praise 1892

The Baldwin plate is hailed for its new piano design with a unique case featuring strict original tracings and pilasters. The Musical Courier notes 1892 as a milestone, predicting Baldwin will exceed 700 pianos in 1892 due to superior tone, touch, and woodwork.

Musical Courier Rov

Great Offerings at the Ladies Hosiery Counters

Great offerings at the ladies hosiery counters. 60 dozen fleece lined hose ribbed tops fast blacks 35c per pair. 76 dozen fancy hose black fronts regular 8c goods for 7c. 100 dozen heavy ribbed vests 70c value chosen at 5c. 75 dozen heavy ribbed vests bargain at 5c choice 35c.

Exceptional Saturday Values for Men's Furnishings

A special lot offers fifty dozen fancy trimmed night shirts at 44 cents, 76 dozen heavy natural wool shirts and drawers at 60 cents, and 100 dozen heavy natural wool socks at 6 cents each.

A Kid Glove Bargain of Unusual Importance

A sale notice offers dozen men’s fine kid gloves in all sizes and a range of colors at under $1.60, with a special price of 51 a pair and a pledge that every pair is warranted.

Saturday Shoe Sale Sparks Curious Reading

A damaged ad details a special sale offering 650 pairs of ladies fine patent leather shoes and various styles. Prices listed include 2.89 and 2.98 for several shoe types, with references to a New York store and limited stock across multiple lots.

New York

Special Center Aisle Bulletin Of Bargains And Goods

A Center Aisle bulletin lists solid gold rings with settings and emeralds pearls and sapphires at $1.25 for Saturday. Silver bangle bracelets 16 cents, butterfat soap 9 cents a cake, La Tosca cosmetics offer 1000 erkes at 10 cents. Handkerchief extracts bottle ten cents an ounce, yard square covers one cent, stamped pillows 26 cents per pair, filigree metal bottles four ounces twenty. Bounce 55 cents, painted photo frame ten cents, finishing braids eight cents each, hooks and eyes four cents for one dozen, crimp and straight hair packs five cents a paper. Bone casing colors, solid steel scissors 25 cents, ladies two-blade pearl-handled knife 19 cents, and other items with various prices.

Reguelar Adams Ookat Selasors

CURED OF RUPTURE PROMISES GUARANTEED CURE

An advertisement from The Invallible Hernia Cure Co claims to cure rupture in all ages including children without pain surgery or detention from business. It promises no charge until cured and guaranteed results with prices from 25 to 75 dollars depending on injury extent. North Indianapolis endorser Albert Herzlberger thanks the firm for a boy’s recovery.

George Albert Herzelberger Indianapolis

Infallible Hernia Core Co Circular Offer

Under direction of T M H Culvir M D the firm offers medical circulars. 18 years experience. Offices rooms 9 and 10 Fair Block opposite Union Depot Indianapolis. Office hours to twelve, two to five, seven to [illegible], Sunday two to four. Write for circulars and similar information.

T. MH Culvir M. D Union Depot Indianapolis

Rare bargain cut flowers for Saturday event use

The Cut Flower offers choice stems and arrangements for parties receptions weddings funerals. Includes chrysanthemums from 250 a dozen and a selection of roses and other blooms in varied varieties for immediate purchase.

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