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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1888
Page
4
A long list of Indiana county items reports embezzlement arrest at Xenia. fires, gas works near Goshen. greenfield agitation over gas disputes. court actions in Crawfordsville and Martinsville. a child’s death from accident. and community milestones including church dedications and building plans.
A suspicious death occurred early Saturday in a brick block on Washington Street. Coroner Wagner was notified soon after, with police not informed until late. Mary Sims, divorced wife of a carpenter, lived with questionable companions. A postmortem failed to determine cause, possible poisoning or uremic poisoning. A powder package was found and awaits analysis.
Cyclorama company Saturday declares one per cent dividend for September. The net proceeds of the railway employees ball game Saturday for Florida sufferers totaled about 40 dollars. Several council members visited Lafayette to view an electric street railway plant. McNeal company pays the expenses. Wun Lung's laundry at 59 Massachusetts avenue was robbed Sunday while owner was at church. Father Mathew anniversary observance planned at Masonic temple Wednesday evening with musical program. Michael Kelly injured by gas trench fall opposite the courthouse Saturday night. two ribs broken and internal injuries, sent to hospital. Indianapolis clearing house association to move quarters to Fletcher & Churchman’s new bank building. manager Woollen projects year total near 100 million. Francis M White of Danville lost 1300 dollars from Fletcher’s bank, believed dropped on street after paying for a carload of cattle.
Daily excursion tickets are sold from Indianapolis to Springfield Columbus Cleveland and return with validity ten days. For details contact GxO Butler the general agent at 42 and 44 Jackson Place opposite New Union Depot. Also note North Landgraf 35 North Illinois St displaying fall and winter clothing selections from Y M C A building.
Amusements include Prof Bartholomews equine paradox at Englishs Monday night with twenty four trained horses and Little Nugget by Sisson and Brady at the Park all week. Also Lily viays gaiety company at the ranch Monday Oct. provisions list smoked meats, lard, and a wide range of groceries and produce with varied prices, plus market notes on grains and livestock.
An assembled notice page shows multiple classified items. Experienced lady clerk seeks position at 92 South Liberty Street. Base burner and various stoves offered for sale. Household furniture and oil stove advertised. Several living arrangements sought or offered including furnished rooms and board. Locations include North Alabama, East Ohio Street, North Meridian, Locust Street, West Washington Street.
Fair conditions expected in the southern part of the state on Monday with warmer temperatures. Sparse details suggest light to moderate winds and no precipitation anticipated. Local officials forecast a mild, dry day for residents and travelers.
A collection notes weights of barrels and measures. It lists flour 196 pounds and pork 200 pounds per barrel, a span ten and seven eighths inches, a horse band four inches, and speeds for storms and hurricanes. It cites first lucifer match 1829 and iron steamship 1830, needles 1545, horse railroad 1826 27, plus local ads claiming THE HEN and THE WHEN as best clothing and guaranteed value stores.
Stockinette jackets plush and cloth wraps newmarkets cloaks for misses and children advertised as warranted to fit any lady's bacque, reflecting period fashion items in durable felt and knit textiles.
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