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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1891

Page

3

Ride of the Half Breed Joe and the Arizona Pursuit

A long tale from New York Tribune recounts a frontier rider Joe a half breed Indian and Will Savrin a daring lieutenant in Arizona. Joe escapes a cavalry pursuit nine hours under scorching sun driven by red skins then carried to camp by his pony after collapsing from exhaustion. The anecdote ends with a reflection on Joe and a toast to the half breed.

Joe Arizona Will Savrin Will Jon Doe New York Tribune

Wasn't it funny Was Mary Wallis's drowning tragedy

A schoolchild repeats a tale that Mary Wallis and her family drowned in a squall while boating, in a morbid joke, then learns her remark is in poor taste. The anecdote shifts to Rubinstein and a talkative architect who keeps saying You understand, prompting an amused yet revealing reaction from Emperor Nicholas.

Puck Troy Press Atchison Globe George J. Gould Edith Kingdon Connecticut Rosina London Berlin Maine The Boston Herald Annie Platt Mary Wallis Mary Anton Rubinstein Nicholas

Draft riots misnamed quarreling over doors

A playful quip from Kate Field's Washington and a jab at talkative office staff. a Washington Star aside mocks a loud officemate. A child in Youth's Companion laments forgetfulness and imagines tying knots in himself as a memory aid, a humorous observation on memory.

Washington Star

Useful household tips from a historic notice

Practical advice on purifying foul cistern water with borax or alum, cleansing greasy pots with pearline, and heating methods. It also notes cooling water without ice by wrapping the earthen vessel in wet cloth and ends with a directive to send a notice to THE Sun office for a servant at Office 79 East Ohio Street.

Indianapolis Public Works notices cleaning and paving streets 1891

Notices announce Board of Public Works plans to clean and assess abutting property owners for asphalt and brick paving along streets including Virginia avenues Shelby Street and College Avenue in Indianapolis. Remonstrances hearing set for November 6. bids invited for grading and brick paving on Washington Street sidewalk and other improvements.

Tom Reed Washington Ohio Blaine Birmingham Ala Mississippi New Orleans Topeka Kan T. J. O’connell Cincinnati Yates Maine Ignatius Donnelly Pioneer Press Minneapolis Canadian United States Joseph Farley Tough St. Louis Jon Cummings Watertown N. J Robert Morton Columbia Lee Green Lowe Tiunan City Tex Robert Board of Public Works Indianapolis Indiana General Assembly State of Mindiana Virginia Avenues Shelby Street Louisiana Street Tennessee Street Washington Street Greer Street Stevens Street McCarty Street Coburn Street Prospect Street Rick College Avenue Christian Avenue Seventh Street Eleventh Street Seventeenth Street St. Joseph Street Delaware Street Pennsylvania Street South Street Madison Avenue East Street Pearl Street Illiola Street Meridian Street Morris Street Palmer Street Board of Fable Works Department of Public Works A. W. Gonduitt

Indianapolis Public Works Bids for Street Paving and Grading

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces bids for grade and bowlder brick paving on w4 street to Michigan a No 2 and related street and alley crossings from Market to Keller, with Bowldering and bowldering per drawings. Remonstrances hearings set for November 11 1893. bids may be rejected.

Department OF Public Works BOARD Court House Indianapolis Ind Board of Public Works Indiana St. Mary’s Street Delaware Street Alabama Board of Public Works of Saiciety Boaxn IrDiaPaPouis Board of Punic Works Indianapoli City of Indianapolia State Avenue Market Street Keller Street Ile A.W. Gonpair Court Hous Indian Paolis Salacitien Bowlder Pennsylvanns Street Hite Street Fifth Street Treabove Old City Octuber Department of -Ubdsis Works O’elgeck Tom Persons Bourdue Pubic Works A.W. Cosperrt

Brightwood Indiana Street Improvement Notice

The Brightwood Town Board resolves to grade Shade Street from Sriniman to the railroad, with cost assessments on adjacent real estate. Bonds may be issued if owners do not pay, and property owners must appear November 23, 1891 at Brightwood Town Hall to object if any. Town Clerk Joun Keller announces.

Brightwood Indiana Hive Ind Sriniman Sutherlani G&, G. & St. L. Railroad Co Tobil Gost Brizatwood Enere Joun Keller Town Cork

Indiana Gas Service Acl Provisions Seized Upon

Sec 2 of the 1891 act declares unlawful any connection or reconnection with gas mains or service pipes without a written permit from the affected person or company. It prohibits turning on or off valves or interfering with appliances and enlarging mixer orifice or using gas for heating without mixers. Sec 5 prescribes fines from five to one hundred dollars for violations.

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