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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1888
Page
4
A collage of brief Indiana notices reports various incidents and developments from cities like Elkhart Goodland Fairmount and Richmond. Topics include crimes accidental deaths gas drilling progress municipal plans and local curiosities with names and places such as Jeffersonville Lafayette Evansville Greenfield Morristown and Goshen.
A switchman named Aro Monahan on the 0 I W lost both legs just above the ankles when a train struck as he attempted to open a switch on a bridge. A bystander said Monahan appeared dazed on the track moments before the incident occurred. Also noted is Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children's Teething priced at 25 cents.
Ninety two Indianapolis factories use natural gas as the workhouse handles 2591 prisoners in two years. A 68 year old widow dies suddenly at 139 West Michigan Street. A neighbor’s house burns on Shelby Street near Belt Road. The Fidelity lodge postpones entertainment due to a member’s death. Gas lines and street improvements are announced. Car works double labour, more C and Q cars to be built, and the horse market rises in quality. A shooting injures James Moss, and a drum major Shirk is assaulted. Public notices cover school books, packing plants, and meat prices. Munkacsy paintings attract clergy and press, with Wanamaker owning the works. Political parades face rivalries and possible clashes. doubts about leaders’ relations surface. City markets report fruit, drugs, and general goods with fluctuating hogs, cattle, and grain receipts and prices in Indianapolis yards and Chicago New York exchanges.
A fragment notes free three day publication of ten word help wanted ads in The Sun. If employment is not found, the service will assist again. If calling is inconvenient, submit a postal card with the message.
Monday listings show smoked meats, lard, canned goods, cheeses, live poultry, and produce with varied prices. Items include bacon at 10 1/2c per lb, lard in different pack sizes, dried beef hams, and cheeses from New York. produce includes potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, cabbage, celery, and citrus with regional price ranges. The fragment suggests a busy market ledger typical of a local grocer catalog page.
A single, well kept suite of rooms is available for rent at 205. The listing notes a clean, comfortable space suitable for a single occupant or small household, with direct access and reasonable terms.
Extraordinary bargains feature ladies' sacques, fine feathers, ribbons and millinery tips on display. Shoppers may find discounted accessories and apparel items, with emphasis on stylish outfits and seasonal adornments.
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