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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1888
Page
4
Local items recount a string of incidents from Elkhart to Richmond including a gas line fire at Richmond, a burglary at S J Ware's Wakarusa store, a jail absence in Frankfort, a drowning attempt involving a child, and a temperance pledge drive in Martinsville. Police and court actions, plus community amusements at Park theater and Eden Musee, shape a vivid snapshot of regional life.
A tall man named Minas Goodold carried a young possum on a string past the post office on Pennsylvania Street. A crowd of locals gathered as he tried to coax the animal up a telegraph pole, the possum resisting. An elder man from the south commented on the scene and the temptation of sweet potatoes.
Ex-Governor Pitkin of Louisiana to speak Tuesday evening at Tomlinson half. Democrats claim nearly all horses for Saturday night events. Bandana club No. 1 attends George Faut’s meeting at New Palestine Wednesday. Porter Columbians plan to back Barrison or Chandler. Dave Gooding to address Hast-end railroad club Tuesday night. Alexander Lockhart reports Democrat money dispute in Dekalb county. John T. Finerty rallies Republicans at Masonic hall amid Irish support. Col. Bridgeland bets $11,000 on Indiana results backing Harrison. Prohibition candidates seek cross-vote deals in Hendricks county. Rhody Shiel criticizes Tom Taggart’s poll tactics. Woolen of Closser & Co. considers firm’s liabilities after Monday failure. Fire destroys residence on Wolf Pike causing $1,500 damage. Court hearing on theft case. divorces sought. Sunday school teachers’ association set for Nov 10 at Second Presbyterian. mass meeting at First Baptist to engage public.
A lengthy listing of market prices for beans, corn, limes, butter, eggs, and various produce. Includes live poultry costs, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and hay prices, plus a nail-biting roundup of bids on wheat, corn, oats, rye, and timothy. Reports from New York markets and U S yards in Indianapolis and Chicago detail current bids, prices, and market conditions.
The excerpt notes fair warmer Tuesday weather and references the approaching campaign of 1488. It comments on business resuming after the contests, claiming better clothing inventory and lower prices than competitors, and mentions lingering temptation to shop late before travel or departure.
Nothing is of greater need and importance than a good Flannel Shirt. They will be worn this winter as they were last summers. We have them in Domestics from 50c to 3.50. Pure Wool from 1 to 3.50. Plaited and plain bosoms in a great variety of colors. Sizes 14 to 18. No such garments for the money anywhere else.
In a lively chat Mrs McGinty and Mrs Hill discuss gifts as Mrs Hill boasts of diamonds bought for ten dollars while Mrs Duffy Hill defends her fiancé Michael, claiming he buys only rare items and questions the value of inexpensive stones.
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