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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1888

Page

4

Indiana News Gorden Seeks Chrysanthemum in Landiana Whirl

A tall tale of Indiana towns shows Gordon seeking a chrysanthemum while South Bend hosts 80 anarchists and Anderson builds houses. Evansville works on a road, Tipton plans a new courthouse, and Warsaw children stage Cinderella. Several arrests, deaths, and civic events follow, with local gossip on rail strikes, gas wells, and a reform parade in Frankfort.

Lndiana Gorden South Bend Anderson Niles Evansville Tipton Warsaw Sam’ Miller Worthington Durance Columbus Seymour Frankfort Lafayette Ida M. Buscher John Cain Goshen Halderbaughm Harry Howard Marion Sinners the Democrat George Reath Jeft City Constable Francis V. Bichowsky Vigo County Andrew Grimes Valparaiso Pleven P. m Jerry Grady Hobart Christian Church Kautes Richmond Telegram Hoosier Mooranville Charles Bulger Robertson Bryant Maggie Farnham Daisy Edenborough Benton Harbor Mich Elkhart Jerome Springer Sand Creek Bartholomew County Jerome Greentown Daniel Lewis T. St. L K. C Wilburn Adams Adams Jordan Williams D. A. Johnson J. G. W. Taylor Frank McDonald Peru Huntington Michigan City Gray Dalton F

City Life Highlights and Local Updates

A Salt River region return of hundreds led by Fullgraff's band. An infant of George Tucker was badly burned in a fire incident. Gov. Gray delays a special legislative session decision. Building trades council formed at 56 W. Washington with officers named. Nine of eleven school commissioners attended. bills totaling 586.53 approved and a 15000 borrowing measure adopted. Gas supply for schools 4 and 24 threatened if not soon provided. Eighteen buildings currently have gas. Brown's Expectorant ad touts 60 cent bottle.

South Side Saveral Hundred Salt River Country Fullgraff George Tucker Olive Sr Sims Gov. Gray Building Trades Council Washington St W. C. Ross R. B. Ring United Trades Kline Gas Trust Company

Parable of Talents and services at Central Christian Church

Central Christian Church at corner of Delaware and Obiasts with D R Lucas as pastor announces services tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sermon topics include Parable of the Talents and Heaven and Hell with Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. and prayer meeting Thursday at 3:20 p.m. All invited. market listings follow.

Central Christian Church Delaware D. RK. Lucas Merilrg

WHER INDICATIONS. SATURDAY FAIR

Weather note indicates a fair day with a slight temperature rise expected Saturday. Local readings not provided. No additional details on timing or locations available.

Umbrella and cloak advertisement from Wise in His Day

A dated advertisement promotes umbrella sales with quips about wise men and gluttons. It touts 26 and 28 inch Gloria Sill umbrellas with gold caps priced at 1.50 and 1.75, plus silk, waterproof cotton, gingham and alpaca goods from 50 cents to 3.50, and highlights Chesterfield waterproof cloaks as best in the market. The note mentions being agents.

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Mexican Onyx Clocks and Furniture Displayed

The item highlights striking and non striking Mexican Onyx clocks along with cabinets tables and stands in Mexican onyx with brass supports and finish. Describes them as elegantly wrought and notable examples of use and ornament rarely seen.

Bingham and Walk Dress Goods Adventure in Fashion

Bingham and Walk present a broad range of dress goods from low priced to high end, including the best inportations. The ad asserts they offer nearly all that is new and desirable in fabrics.

Fine Felt Hats and Millinery Delights on Display

Advertises fine felt hats in leading colors with feathers tips and flowers. Promotes visiting the millinery department and mentions 500 muffs and Russian hair 486 as stock identifiers.

State Soldiers and Sailors Monument bids advertised

Indiana commission announces early December bids for the monument superstructure using 100000 cubic feet about five ton blocks of oolitic limestone from Indiana quarries. Plans and specifications will be issued to prospective bidders who notify the secretary by December 1. Competition is open to distant entrants with plans to be returned on bid day.

State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Commission Indianapolis Ind State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument George J. Gangsdale d. F. @ooxrine

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