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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1888

Page

4

Plucky Girl Stops Burglar in Indiana Town

A Fort Wayne girl with revolver powerfully deterred a burglar after hearing a noise at home. Across Indiana, raids, escapes, and criminal pursuits unfold from Lafayette to Evansville as police seek attackers, with gas fights, bank checks stolen, and push to start Franklin starch works. Numerous local notes include a deserter near Yankeetown, a man shot, and post office mail issues amid ongoing political barbs and public safety concerns.

Anderson Fort Wayne Columbus Geo. Witmer Yankeetown Dave” Thompson Richmondotel Franklin Starch Richmond Thel, & N Evansville J. M. Boothe Bowling Green Awan Muncie Saginaw Mich Charles John Zier Joseph Schultz Frank Feiser South Bend Charles Zeiller Earth Montgomery Goshen I Ellis P. m Adam Winterheimer al. Cochran Dems Thurman Wm. Wagoner Logansport Hillis Edith Hamilton Sylvester Grubb Gertrude Downey Princeton Sadie Cravens Franklin Jeffersonville John Bchlert Louisville Business Men’s Association Hvansville Lafayette Wayne County

Marceau Power Photograph Gallery Opens in Style

A new photograph studio on North Illinois Street hosted an elite opening Tuesday with a crowd gathered from 7:30 to after 10. Guests toured the gallery while a live concert by M B Spades, Morricou, and Walker complemented the lavish furnishings. Banquet at Bates House followed as thanks were offered to supporters. Keene presented Hamlet at Grand Opera House Tuesday night with Julius Caesar planned for Wednesday matinee and Richelieu in the evening. Pete Bakerin The Emigrant continues strong business at the Park.

M. B. Spades Morricou Walker Marceau Marceau & Power Bates House Keene Hamlet Grand Opera House Julius Cesar Richelieu Pete Bakerin

City Lift and Local Fraud Rings Tied to Indigo Rumors

A. D. Farrington states he was falsely arrested last Saturday by a man posing as an officer who released him after a $10 payment. George Emory is sought for alleged passing of twenty dollar checks drawn on Coburn & Jones with forged signatures at Occidental and Famous Eagle stores. A year ago Judge Eugene Cary acquired a majority in Franklin fire insurance and shifted state business to the German-American Company of New York, moving outside Indianapolis. About 25 percent of local business has already been transferred, with unprofitable risks outside the city.

A. D. Farrington George Emory Coburn & Jones Occidental Eagle Clothing Eugene Cary Franklin Fire Insurance Company Indianapolis New York Judge Cary

Baseball Notes and Local Expositions Highlights

The column reviews upcoming games with Healy likely to start against the Chicagos, notes on Indiana pros, and recent standings including Boston shut out by Philadelphia. It also lists travel bargains to Cincinnati for the exposition, cheap round trips via Big 4, bicycle races at fair grounds, and reduced Cincinnati Centennial tickets.

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Wanted Notices Offered Free Three Days In Sun

The Sun invites readers to submit notices for wanted help, for rent rooms, or wanted situations. Ten words may be published three days free of charge, with notices sent by postal card or by calling telephone 830.

TRE Sun

City Markets Provisions and Groceries Listing

A partially legible market listing details smoked hams peas and cured meats with prices per pound and bulk lard in various package sizes. It also references general groceries with ambiguous brand names and descriptors, typical of a historical city market ad. The readable items emphasize preserved meats and pantry staples offered at negotiable retail rates.

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Commerce of groceries and prices in Indianapolis market

The clipping lists numerous prices for coffee tea peas beans cheese poultry and other staples with quantities and terms. It records inspector's report and bids on call for grains including wheat corn and oats, plus city prices from Chicago and New York and notes on demand, market firmness, and steady prices. It mentions hog receipts in Indianapolis and a cycle races event at the Fair Grounds with start time.

Ariosa Lion Schnull & Krags New York Poune Americas Lige Limburg Eeas Kentucky Bhp Coal Oil Mammoth Alaska TU. S. Yarps Indianapolis Chicago Mise

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