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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
4
During James McNeil's Abbe Bonaparte at English Theatre a stage fire caused smoke to spill into the pit sparking a near panic. O'Neil continued his dramatic role while manager Adol Miller reassured the audience and explained the need to rewire as insulation burned along electrical wires.
Williamsport Nail Works cutting mill burned last night causing about 75000 dollars in damage and leaving around 20 workers unemployed. Fire officials said the blaze started in the mill area and extended through factory sections.
In Indianapolis the hog price declines to 9.00 as cattle values ease. Receipts rise modestly while the market reflects softer demand and steady slaughter scheduling. Traders monitor feed costs and seasonal shifts shaping livestock pricing.
The document records multiple marriage notices including Samuel Gold and Sadie Watkins Willis KE Milan and Carrie B Miller Edgar R Latta Morning Sun Ir and Iva M Ellie Clarice J reels Michlenville Ind and Bessie Benton Rollie G Van Sickle Opal M D Camp Harry Cook Ida M Bell Henry Yinger Anna Hoheisei Richard Hutschmidt Anna Suineki.
Trading opened with Union Pacific Reading Hill and St Paul leading gains of 1 to several points. Erie rose to its high price while others gained fractionally and London markets were buoyed by Bulgarian news as curb trading stayed steady amid narrow post-opening moves.
Pittsburg Pa October 6 cattle receipts light and slow with prices seen at prime 5.66 to 5.80 good 5.00 to 6.00 heifers 3.00 to 4.75 fresh cows and springs 16.90 to 59.10 dogs receipts 50 loads heavy 7.00 to 7.15 medium weights 6.80 to 6.90 workers 6.70 to 6.00 roughs 5.10 to 5.10 sheep receipts light and active prime wethers 4.50 to 4.50 good mixed 4.00 to 4.25 lambs 7.00 to 7.00.
Chicago market brief lists December wheat at 98 3/4 cents, corn at 64 1/4 cents, oats at 49 1/4 cents, lard November at 10.10, ribs October at 9.50. Pork not quoted.
At Union Stock Yards Chicago on October 5 hog receipts reached 20 000 with prices down 10 to 15 cents. Light hogs sold 5.90 to 6.70, rough 6.10 to 6.30, mixed 6.05 to 6.80, heavy 6.40 to 6.85, pigs 5.70 to 3.40. Cattle receipts 11 000 were slow trading with declines 5 to 10 cents. Sheep receipts 24 000 were strong to 10 cents higher.
Mabel I. Treeter formerly Mabel I. Taylor, who married Henry Treeter in Wabash Indiana in 1899, files for divorce claiming separation since 1907 and accuses him of making false charges. She asks the circuit court to restore her maiden name.
The Maennerchor concert lineup features Beiser's orchestra with selections including Our Presidents Grand Mogul and Yankee Consul among others. Community notices report Miss Mary Robinson wedding plans with William Bogardus, a surprise party for Miss Nellie OConnell, and forthcoming marriage invitations from Miss Mary Knippenberg to Page Chapman. Daughters of the American Revolution observe regents day with delegates announced for the state convention in Muncie.
Four decades of Tabasco promotion highlights its use in hotels ships and homes from soups to salads. The copy urges readers to buy from grocers and enter a free limerick contest with prizes funded by Geo W Young Co. and McIlhenny Company of Avery Island Louisiana.
A list of birth notices and a death entry as published in a city record. Names include Birthe and William C Peterseim with a boy at 863 W Twenty-ninth street, plus numerous couples announcing daughters or sons at varied addresses. A death is recorded for Stanford Isaacs at 3 days old from hemorrhages.
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