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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1888
Page
4
Long list of local items notes fires accidents and crimes from Clay City and neighboring towns. Danford alias Danforth, an elderly con man suspected of defrauding a bank in Camelton Indiana, has been arrested in Louisville after prior exploits across multiple states.
City lifz Davenport reports Mapleton hardware store burglarized at seven dollars Wednesday. Divorce bid filed by Jemima against Daniel Heron over alleged affection for Mary Hart. Indianapolis laundryman T Sykes joins new laundry association executive committee. In Cleveland Fred Witharz and Rufus Clawson from Cumberland visited with a hay load. Witharz injured, Clawson’s arm broken in wagon incident. Gen Hovey and state auditor Carr attended Goshen political demonstration. loss of a wallet and small money noted. Supreme court rules soldiers monument funds to structure use only. no commissioners' salaries. Ninety eighth Father Matthew anniversary observed at Masonic temple with programs. Henry Ellis arrested for past whipping incident involving a gang. Huegele fined $100 after interference with arrest. circuit court later overrules mayor. city ordinance deemed void by supreme court ruling.
Michael Boler pleaded guilty to drunkenness and insanity after months away, previously charged with burglary. Mary Bryeon, described as paralyzed drunk, was fined and sent to the workhouse. John Smith, ten, pleaded guilty to hitting a farmer with a rock after being insulted. George Fleming faced stealing 150 pounds of old iron but was released after his mother's plea. the mayor urged schooling.
The Huffman murder case jury, out all night, finds the defendant guilty and fixes imprisonment at twenty one years. Huffman shows elation, no appeal will be filed. Jury debated life or hanging, some thought fifteen years enough. sentence likely Saturday. Separate item notes postmaster seizure of Gen Hovey campaign documents and a pending prosecution. Excursion tickets offered Indianapolis to Springfield Columbus Cleveland at four dollars each, with varying return terms. City markets list extensive prices on meats, produce, and groceries along with assorted staples and chemicals.
Prices steady with a firmer grain market and active hides trade. Wheat bids ranged from 1.05 to 1.17, corn held near 43 to 45 cents, oats around 27 to 29 cents, bran and hay at quoted ton rates. hogs and cattle receipts noted with mixed demand while futures moved in Chicago and New York with varied bids and closed ranges.
Short supplier ad notices list book-keeper clerk work salesman boy barber three men for saw mill and room rentals. Entries reference German lessons medical book YMCA Prof Edmund Hall Sun office Abbott block Virginia avenue Illinois street and North Lincoln Street locations.
Almanac remark notes October as peak wedding month and invites buyers to shop a diverse, tasteful collection described as the daintiest and most unique wedding presents in the market. The ad urges patrons to visit the store for suitable items.
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