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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
2
In Des Moines on November 19 robbers blew the safe at the Almon Bank near Ankeny at 2 am and escaped with $50 in a buggy they abandoned in the city outskirts as authorities pursue clues.
L. Harmon of Eixhaert was elected grand junior warden of the Odd Fellows grand lodge of Indiana, defeating 13 candidates. W. A. Morris became treasurer. Other officers named include A. L. Miller Terre Haute grand master J. M. Stipp Winamac deputy grand master W. H. Leedy Indianapolis grand secretary Horace M. Kean Jasper representative M. A. Chipman Anderson grand trustee. Past Grand Master W. H. Talbott Orleans installed them and the session adjourned.
Dr. Samuel McGaughey head of the Irvington Possum club announced delivery of 39 possums from Brown county for the club’s third annual dinner at Irvington Woodmen’s hall next Saturday evening. Sweet potatoes cornbread pumpkin pie and cider will be served. The event honors office holders and losers with Democrats and Republicans both invited. Charles B. Clarke founded the club and Edward J. Hecker serves as permanent toastmaster.
Springfield Ill November 19 Gov Deenen removed Sheriff Frank R Davis of Alexander county after a Cairo mob disarmed him and lynched a prisoner. The governor said the mob violence act required action and Davis may be reinstated pending an inquiry by the governor and state’s attorney if it finds he did all in his power to protect the prisoner.
The Tenth Ward Democratic Club will meet weekly on Wednesdays at their new quarters on Lexington Avenue and Spruce Streets to discuss municipal affairs and local governance.
Mrs. Rollo Armstrong and son from Nashville visit kin on Central avenue. Miss Noble Grady marries Charles Pfister at St Patrick's church with Rev. Noll officiating and to reside at 526 Sanders street. Other marriages include J Charles Thompson to Nell Brown of Montgomery. Iva Vickery and Rudolph F Dalton wed in Bible Grove and Indianapolis. Maurice Zimmerman and William Swain wed at 8 1/2 N Beville Avenue with reception.
New York reports ongoing search for Nourmahal missing with Col John Jacob Astor and son Vincent. Relief wrecking steamer sails from Stapleton to aid, joining Algonquin from Porto Rico. Wireless alerts issued. liner reports sighting near Kingston during hurricane. Hawks Nest harbor sighting questioned by Astor friends.
In South Bend Indiana November 19 Physic s Director H J Allen of the YMCA aims to form a squad of ten men to test Fletcherizina for one month Six men have volunteered and more are hoped for The participants will undergo thorough examinations before and after the trial Fletcher contends that people should devote substantial time to chewing their food
William M. Laffan publisher of the New York Sun died at his Lawrence Landing home after an appendicitis operation. Born in Dublin January 23, 1848, he spent 40 years in U.S. journalism and held multiple top posts at Sun Printing and Publishing Association, Harper & Bros., and Lanston Monotype Machine Company.
Manager Carr negotiates with Dartmouth College for a holiday trip to Havana to play a Cuban team on Christmas Day with the players who have represented the college.
Greenfield Indiana physicians aim to form a combine to raise prices on all medical services at the start of next year and publish a “dead beat” list of patients owing arrears. A county medical society meeting will define who qualifies as a dead beat, after which doctors will interchange complete lists for in office reference. Old charges range from a few cents to tens of cents for visits and calls, with new rates not yet adopted.
The article explains intestinal indigestion caused by poor starch digestion leading to diarrhoea or constipation. It describes starch digestion in the small intestine, the role of pancreatic juice, and how undigested starch causes illness. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy containing diastase and calx, claiming they digest starch and cure indigestion, with a money-back sample offer.
The death by own action yesterday of Ray, a wealthy farmer in Lafayette, who killed farmhand Conrad Ortman, surprised few. It had long been feared Ray might kill himself, and his trial was set to begin yesterday.
Winston Churchill, addressing constituents in Dundee, denounces the militant suffragettes for their aggressive actions. He says that while the silly disorders continue, there is no chance for any government to grant their demands.
In Winchester Indiana on November 19 John Grimm turned 69 and hosted a dinner for friends C W Diggs Dennis Kelley Nosimonns A M Best W P Marlatt J W Rubey B F Wilmore and DBD Coats. The group vowed to make the gathering a standing club with each member hosting a feast on their birthday. Judges Macy and Abe Sheeley missed the Sunday event. They noted birthdays fall on months allowing a banquet nearly every month except July. Grimm received a gold watch.
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