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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1909
Page
2
Baron Shibusawa, head of the Japanese delegation, toured Indianapolis with County Commissioner William Roberts. The baron presented Roberts a silver medal with the Shibusawa family coat of arms, thanking him for hospitality. Roberts values the medal, plans to visit Japan, and hopes to travel the world.
The smallest man in the world, 28 inches tall and 40 pounds, aged 70, living in Knox Indiana, is described as educated and refined. He has toured major shows and is reportedly wealthy from a small farm, Knox property, and government bonds. He is Chinese, wears a queue, and married his second wife, a white woman weighing 170 pounds, last spring. His first wife was large and they have a son.
Hiram Raffensperger a druggist for five years at 449 East South Street died at his home 144 Fletcher Avenue Tuesday night after a three month illness from heart trouble. He was 52, survived by his mother, a widow and three children, and belonged to Edwin Ray Church and several lodges.
Clark Griffith, manager of the Reds, plans to dismiss his scouting staff. The piece notes Sleuth Heilbrener signing Dick Eran, Harry Garpar, Jack Rowan, Bob Bescher, and Dirk Hobbsell for Cincinnati, suggesting the move harms Herrmann's Redlegs. Griffith earned a one dollar bonus for finishing first in the division.
Emma Hadley wife of State Treasurer Oscar Hadley sues for absolute divorce and $20,000 alimony at Danville alleging suspicions of infidelity. She had heard rumors he paid attention to other women and would visit his office when he was away. Hadley counters with cross complaint claiming she hired detectives and accused him publicly. He says she threatened Republicans and even the governor, and seeks to limit her alimony.
Marion Indiana November 17. The Marion Chamber of Commerce plans its first annual banquet attended by 300 business men and merchants. Impromptu talks will cover Marion’s business and financial condition as the society seeks to foster fellowship and boost the city. Several industries have joined the chamber, including Western Motor Works and the Glove and Mitten Factory, with discussion of city progress and civic betterment.
Fairfax Missouri November 17 Henry Winston a prosperous young farmer faces a comic dilemma as eleven marriageable daughters on a party telephone line hear his proposal to Miss Lorena Simpson and rush to accept. Winston discovers he is engaged to all eleven and still unsure whom he asked first due to the line’s shared calls.
Daniel A. Linus, clerk superior court No. 5 and former city councilman, is an original Lew Shank booster. It is believed he will be placed under Mayor Shank with one of several $1,000 to $1.50 positions. Linus spent his usual vacation period this year in July campaigning for Shank.
Arthur V. Brown has bought the southwest corner lot at Delaware and Vermont from L. D. Waterman and John T. Lecklider for 40500 and plans a three or four story office building on the site.
Ebbetts mourns the loss of Stricklett and Sheehan who have also been sent to the Coast league. Ebbetts fielded a bowl but found no action as the transaction settled.
J A Andrews of River Vale was chosen as grand junior warden of the grand encampment of the Indians Odd Fellows. Nominees for next year include Witt Johnson Fort Wayne J B Merriman Bluffton J S James Linton J T Arbuckle Rushville G W Scott Sheridan and others from diverse Indiana towns.
The courthouse elevator again refused to run, resting four feet above the first floor. Passengers had to jump out and walk to upper levels. Some attorneys who frequent the courthouse fear riding in the malfunctioning conveyance.
In Boston on November 17 Jack Twin Sullivan delivered a sharp 12 round decision over local heavyweight Porky Flynn, shocking fight fans with a decisive lacing that showcased Sullivan at his best.
An article explains that intestinal indigestion from undigested starch causes diarrhea or constipation. It notes ahylaceous dyspepsia, critique of harsh remedies, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing diastase and calcium carbonate to digest starch, relieve diarrhea, and cure indigestion. It urges readers to buy six cents and request a free sample from F A Stuart Co.
Web ster City Iowa November 17 The Board of Supervisors will try to marry Fritz Bardicup a lifelong bachelor resident of the county poor farm He could gain about 10000 if wed while the county would be relieved of his support costs He is very eccentric and has long avoided marriage despite a 3000 trust set decades ago to be paid on marriage The board recently sent him to a hospital in Iowa City at county expense hoping a suitable wife can be found
Fletcher Medearis observed his 100th birthday in Greens Fork despite frail health. A town hall dinner drew hundreds as relatives arrived from across the country. Speakers included Rev. Milton Mahan and others, with an address recounting his early Wayne County experiences and Methodist church service marking the milestone.
A patient diagnosed with dropsy says a family physician gave no chance of recovery and relatives gave up on him. He claims his limbs and body swelled, fluid pressed on his heart, and he was bedbound until using Dr. Miles' Heart Remedy. He reports a complete cure and resumed farm work.
An advertisement from Wilmore Kentucky touts Dr Miles Heart Remedy as highly effective against heart trouble. It claims tonic support for heart nerves and muscles and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help. Sold by all druggists with Miles Medical Co. in Indianapolis listed as distributor.
Edward Corrigan, famed Hawthorne figure, filed a federal bankruptcy petition in Louisville with liabilities listed at 1741000. Secured by 9600 in good securities and 13653.15 in notes mainly from horsemen, most debt incurred in past two years due to racing losses. His sole valuable asset is 596 shares in New Orleans Jockey Club, with apparent disposals of interests in Kansas City and Chicago tracks.
Long Beach California November 17 Mrs M E Cummins 24 Elm avenue walks unassisted after claiming a 42 day fast during which she did not eat. Hunger reportedly eased by day five and she plans to break the fast though water now troubles her. Col William Nelson also cites a 17 day fast with resumed walking and absence of hunger pangs since day nine.
Otto R. Lieber vice-president of H. Lieber Co. purchased 18 acre farm owned by Alexander M. Robertson in Franklin township for his son Otto, who attends the University of Wisconsin. The item notes a drift of 86 players from the American League and Nationals from one minor league system this year.
Mrs. Eulah Campbell Stearns wife of John Stearns of 3% W Twenty sixth Street died Tuesday afternoon after a six week illness following an operation. Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock Thursday at Flanner Buchanan's chapel on Illinois Street with Rev. F. S. C. Wicks of All Souls Unitarian church presiding.
Holland Michigan November 17 Judge Vandernmullen gave Harm Tilma ninety days in the Detroit house of correction for kissing a girl without consent. Delia Romeyn Jr testified Tilma followed her from a Grand Rapids car and kissed her in a dark corner. The judge lamented a longer term could not be given.
In Hamden Junction on November 17, William McGowan owner of a tame crow trained to call "Billy" by name. The bird, now part of the farm routine, caws "Come, milk the cow" as evening settles, prompting the milking before sunset.
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