Labor Day Parade Draws Mixed Support in Hard Times
The Labor Day parade in Meridian featured diverse banners and union groups led by Capt. Quigley and grand marshal Harry Roberts. Despite good order and ornate costumes, enthusiasm lagged amid hard times, with unions from painters to carpenters marching along Meridian to Ohio and back, as police kept intersections clear and spectators lined the sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Michiganston Meridian
Harry Roverts
Sam CG. Hiden
Shelbyville
Coopera
Fortville
Hnendustera
Felix T. McWhirter
Armstrong's Park
Indianapolis
Anes Union Band
Michigan City
Packing House
SOO
Myer & Deery
Rising Sun
Meridian
Ohio
Pentsylvania
Washington
Meridiano
Indiana State News Highlights Local Deaths and Fires
A string of short items reports deaths and misfortunes across Indiana. Notable entries include A. P. Smith, a Manchester book dealer, failing. Geo. N. Thomas of Gashden passing away. J. F. Middleton’s barn fire near Spartansburg with $10,000 loss. Elwood tin-plate injury with Lewis Jenkins losing an arm. Elkhart barn destroyed for $8,000. Bert Cupp missing near Muncie. Jacob Neary tried for whitecapping and acquitted. two smallpox cases in Canneraville linked to Muncie. arrest and assault reports in Valparaiso. Fort Wayne school fire under $5,000 loss. attorney Charles Holt shot in Sullivan. Muncie militia men fined for trespass. bank officers arrested for mismanagement. several arrests for drunkenness. Indiana pensions listed. weather forecast predicting fair weather through midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. N. Thomas
Gashden
William Moore
Delaware County
Selma
J. F. Middleton
Spartansburg
Lewis Jenkins
Elwood
Louis Thompson
Elkhart
Bert Cupp
Muncie
Jacob Neary
Cannelton
Canneraville
James Cobb
Valparaiso
Fort Wayne
Charles Holt
Sullivan
Muncie Company
George Over
Michael Gottschaik
Citizens’ Bank of
Converse
Geo. Cutsinger
Shelbyville
Sheileville
Culsinger
Indiana
Robert Finbey
Indianapolis
Marion County
Edwards
Gilkison
Indianapolia
Benny Schunk
Marion
Samuel
Wiles
Mount Etna
Huntington County
Garret van Gelsen
Andrews
Francia W. Macoughry
Attica
Fountain County
Thoweau F Heute
Laparte
Lanotte County
Wiliam Alexander
Pickard’s Mills
Glinton County
Francis M. Boulden
Frankfort
Glinton
James Hatton
Greenberg L. Freeman
Connersville
Fayette County
Reissne
Gaergan
Micheal
Greencastle
Putnam County
Willan Sadler
Delaware
Ripley County
Wisawe
Clarisa Sadler
Lucy A. Rawson
Kendalville
Noble County
A Bullet in the Head in a Luncheon Saloon Tragedy
Early Monday a bartender Dan Mahone shot Jno Reynolds at the Monumental saloon on Market al near the circle after a quarrel over glassware and a failed discharge. Reynolds lies in City hospital in critical condition with a bullet entering above the right eye, destroying hearing. Mahone surrendered to police and claimed self defense, with attorney John W. Kern present. he lives at 67 W Seventh St.
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Dan Mahone
Jno. Reynolds
Mahone
K. Market al
Sun
Reynolds
FREATUMNES OF SPORTING LIFE
Munese ball team defeated Alexandria Sunday 6 to 5. Pierre Lorillard will sell his stable of racers and retire from the track. Directum won the 2:12 trotting race at Fleetwood Park in three straight heats. League standings list multiple teams. Chicago Westerns performance leads to canceled game. Seven innings Indianapolis led 18 to 9. Saturday race winners include Directun and other names. Nancy Hanks poised to challenge a 2:04 trotting record in Indianapolis meet. Scheduling changes. dust removal and improved streetcar service promised. Saturday ball scores show multiple outcomes across teams. Whit Starr robbery defendant sent to prison. Assignee of M. Ryder cigar assets reports creditors to receive 35c on the dollar. Monument removal of Mexican War dates to be taken down. Monument contract awarded for shaft work. watchmen appointed. Indianapolis National Bank to be moved to Receiver Bankin’s office. George Havens, 45, West Indianapolis, dies after sudden illness. Post-mortem shows stomach issues.
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Munese
Alexandria
Pierre Lorillard
New York
Directum
Fisetwood Park
Boston
Pittcburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Hrooklyn
Cincinnati
Baltimore
St. Louis
Icage
Louisville
Washington
Chicago Westerns
Lanham’s
Ollie Lanham
Indianapolis
Fleetwood Park
Directun
Brazil
Hilibo
Ora Wilkes
Guttenberg
Lizetta
St. Pat
Double Cross
Rey del Mar
Lester
Florence
Latonia
Sister Mary
Salvation
Anna
Yo Tambien
Caroline Hamton
Tom Himare
Sheepshead
Kay—Soundmore
Henry of Navarre
Walter Busiris
Lady Bess
Franklin
Johnny
Maitie B
Nancy Hanks
Chicago
McMahon
Robinson
Hrtchingon
Lehriever
Taylor
Clements Parrott
Vaughn
Weyhing
Clements
Chamberlain
Sullivan
Nichola
Bennett
Breitenstein
Bretz
Baldwin
Petty
Kelly
Wilson
Wittrock
Weaver
Grim
Pittsburg
Killen
Herle
Esper
McGuire
Yate
Hbret
Ack
Neekin
Brooklyn
Young
Connor
Ewing
Sharrett
Kinslow
Whit Starr
Hanne
Thed. M. Ryder Cigar Concert
Graves
Indianapolis National Bank
Bhankin
Washington-al
Kentucky Ave
George Havens
History of the Army a Brotherhood Born of War Ordeal
The Grand Army of the Republic began in Decatur Illinois with Dr Benjamin Stephenson and Capt John L Phelps shaping a ritual. Post No 1 formed in Decatur and Post No 2 in Springfield Illinois. The first national convention occurred in Indianapolis November 29 1866 with Gen. Palmer as commander and Stephen A Hulbut as first commander in chief. The piece traces growth through encampments from 1866 through 1892 noting Indianapolis as its birthplace and ongoing expansion by state chapters and major gatherings across the nation.
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Indianapolia
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
Lil
Benjamin Franklin Stephenson
Shiloh
Lee
Illinoia
Decatur Tribune
John L. Phelps
Coltrin & Pryor
Indianapolis
Ilinoia
Kansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Indiana
Gen. Palmer
Stephen A. Hulbut
Ilinois
Dr. Stephenson
Gov. Morton
B. F. Stephenson
Stephenson
Petersburg
Jil
Grand Army
Col. I. N. Walker
G. A. KR
A. Hulbut
Illinois
C. W. Brouss
O. M. Wilson
Robert Foster
Order
Desuetude
San Francisco
Lavieh
Golden Gate City
St. Louis
Columbus, O
Milwaukee
Boston
Detroit
Great Order
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John A. Logan
Cincinnati
Logan
Washington
Ambrose E. Burnside
New Haven
Chas. Devens, Jr
Harrisburg
Devens
Chicago
Paul van Dervort
Denver
Robert B. Beath
Minneapolis
John S. Kouitz
Portland
Burdett
Lucius Fairchild
John P. Rea
Columbus
Alger
W. G. Veazey
John Palmer
A. G. Weissert
Special Trains to Armstrong's Park for Reunion
Special trains to Armstrong's Park run Wednesday September 6 for the Ohio Regiments reunion. The Big Four and san neny will operate every half hour in the afternoon and evening. The first train leaves Union Station at 12 noon. Fare one trip five cents, additional fare as posted. H M Bronson A G P A
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Armstrong’s Park
Ohio
San Neny
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Inspector reports mixed feed details and bids summary
Monday report lists car orders and rejects with prices for oats and hay. Includes dairy and grain bids, white and mixed feeds, timothy and prairie hay values, and local desiars bidding rye for wagon use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corm
Wanat
Hay
Timothy
Chicago Market Quotes for September Contracts
Chicago market report lists opening quotes for wheat corn oats pork lard and beef for September and October contracts with figures like wheat 6914c corn 82140 oats 82c and pork 1605 Oct 81476 lard 879 Oct 782 and rib prices. Prices shown for Sept and Oct delivery across multiple commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Szige
Obige
Whitten for the When Soldier Lyrics Remnants of War Bond
Soldier lyrics recall youth in the Civil War era. Corporal B, of Company G, narrates memories of Tom Bill Cale and others, noting injuries, lost limbs, and families. He urges old comrades to meet at the train, reflecting on Mission Ridge, surgeons, and shared toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Cale
Old Pard
Ptanapolis
Corporal B
Company G
New York Store Highlights Cameron Painting and G A R Badges
The New York Store promotes free hand baggage checks and Cameron’s 56000 painting of Niagara Falls in winter with no charge while urging voters to support G A R badge prizes. Posts vie for the silk flag by showing the most men in parade as the list of results updates through Saturday evening at 8 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Niagara Falls
Farade
Dress Goods Sale Proves Bargains for Housewives
A historic ad highlights West Aisle dress fabrics and Black Goods with 49c to $1.00 yard prices, featuring navy serges, Henrietta wool, satin Mervileaux, Natte cloths, and diagonals. Men and children fittings appear with night shirts, half hose, and shoes from $1.15 to $4, plus a Jacket and Corset display. Fresh flowers and a lunch room complete the week’s offerings.
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State News
A. P. Smith
Manchester
Endding &P
John Rhynolds
Mahon
Sporting Life
History OF the Army
Comrade Stepheson
A. Brotherhood
Army
Ialr
Lake Eens Beeeen
Eeenes Cavcennreaes
sBus
Cry Gram Market
Telegraph
Soldier
Ben
Old Mesa
Scott
Tom
Babe
Father Abe
Cap. Ropers
Jung
Mission Ridge
Albert Gall
West
Washington Street
S. C
Johnson
J. C. Twiname
J. Booz
Wm. Taylor Sea
Tat
J.C. Edwards
E. J. Smith
Clayton
F. H. Muron
Danville
Thompson
Trys
Hiners
Ners
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