End of Fortiéth Annual Teachers Institute lecture event
The Fortiéth Annual Teachers Institute concluded with Prof McGilvery discussing Bryant and kindergarten work while Prof Kendall demonstrated musical study applications. The session featured talks on governance of children, penmanship, and a trolley ride for teachers. Enrollment totaled 253 from townships Barr through Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet Allen
Anna Hart
Anders Teak
McGilvery
P.M. Kendall
Minnie
Carnahai
Virgil Head
Harrison
Madison
Beare
Steele
van Buren
Veale
Washington Township
Elnora
Democratic Riot at Glendale Meeting Ends in Fight
A Glendale gathering of the Democratic party degenerated into a scuffle after speakers John Spencer, Alvin Yett, Ephman, and Hart argued over politics. As the meeting closed, Jingle Auberry and Jim Sullivan were involved in the altercation, with both parties drawing attention to internal tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Hart
Democraty
A. Bryan Jelub
Jobn H. Spencer
J Ww
Alvin
Yett
Ephman
Jing Auberry
Jim Cullivan
Urate
Warreing
Real Estate Transfers and Civic Notices
Real estate transfers list numerous conveyances and amounts among individuals including Myrtle L Senert to Nanny Senert, Emily Drake to George Drake, Francis Marmed to Billings, and Mana McCall to Andrew and Sarah McCall with various lot and block details. The item closes with civic reflections and a profile of Andrew Hegner visiting Washington, plus a note on public sentiment about national service and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle L Senert
Nanny
Francis Marmed
Billings
Nwgg
Jesse Trueblood
Jas
Trueblood
Mana McCall
Andrew McCall
Sarah
Air & Pt
John W
Chandler
Aston
Tia
Benj F
Sears
Nancy LT
Simpkins
Nancy J Simpkins
Sarah J Ward
Odoa Dunlap's
Sarah R Stalcup
Edwar Ly
English's Reasons for Leaving the Democratic Party
Capt. W. E. English explains in a letter to Mayor Taggart his departure from the Democratic ranks. Long a Democrat, he cites the party's drift from principles championed by Bryan and criticizes the split between McKinley Roosevelt and Bryan Sievedinan as unpatriotic in a closing excerpt of the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
W. E. “English
Democratic ‘Party
Capt. English
Cleveland
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Sievedinan
Southern Indiana Business College Opens September 10
The fragment describes Southern Indiana Business College at 300 E Main in Terre Haute with fourth year opening September 10. It references branches and security situations and mentions a Journal offering marital services or ads, though details are unclear.
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Southern Indiana
Southern
Securis
Evolution talk links science and society at teachers institute
Professor Alford drew an analogy between organic and social evolution urging closer unity and brotherhood. The institute featured mixed afternoon programs with Kendall and Alford lectures, extemporaneous speeches by Supt. Wallace, and a large turnout of teachers and visitors. A resident pianist Miss Cook and Rev Cantrell attended, while decorations praised the park and opinions on trolley party traditions surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Kendall
Alford Finved
McGilve
Spenmans
Mt Woodruff
Wallace
Teneferk
Yelle
E. A. ‘Cantrell
Masa
Cook
Institute
Township feud ends in brawl over trustee nomination
Master Albion Horrall recited a bear as men clashed over a township trustee nomination. Ivan fled scene. Auberry struck, a lantern smashed, and violence escalated until bystanders intervened to prevent possible death. Bloodied, several witnesses described the brutal fracas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Horrall
Ivan
Auberry
Cullivan
Cullixan
Ctiyan
Rat
Cane
Washington Public Schools Fall Term Opens September 17
Superintendent W W Axten and Superintendent William F Stell announced the Washington public schools will begin the fall term Monday September 17. They urged full attendance in every room and grade to ensure proper placement and smooth start as the work ahead will be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F Sntell
Washington Public Schools
Jevery
Astell
Marriage Licenses in Local Area Report
Noting marriages recorded for E Cochran and Sallie M Cochran alongside Oscar P Hackler and Agnes Hickey, with names including Davidzon and Ezher fields appearing in the license notices. The fragmentary record lists multiple pairs, indicating new marriages or license grants in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar P. Hackler
Agnes
Hickey
Thomas É Ie
Davidzon and
Ezher
Wreck on B and O Freight Trains Near Shoals PA
A freight wreck occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Shoals Pennsylvania around five o'clock after a work train and a freight train collided. Two crew members were injured but not seriously. Officials and wrecking crews from the city were sent to clear the scene, with delays continuing into the afternoon. Eastbound Train No. 4 also faced delays as recoveries continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL & O
Sudan
Marriage Invitational Notice in the 1900 Era
An invitation announces the marriage of Miss Gus Barton to Mr. Edgar K. B. Orgamot in Banville THs, with details of the ceremony. The item also notes a health update from Mrs. Nellie Beddow visiting relatives in England and mentions editor Reed of the Sothern Minds Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Barton
Edgar K. “Orgamot
Banville
Ths
Nellie Beddow
England
Funeral Notices for William H. Kettle and J E Rickard
Funeral services were held this morning at the late residence in Sugarland for William H. Kettle with a large attendance. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. The body of the late J E Rickard was buried today at St Johns Cemetery after services led by Rev Father Day at St Simons church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kettle
Sugarland
Tooklace
Oak Gr
J. E. Rickard
St. Johns Cemetery
Father Day
St-Simons Church
Advertised Letters at Washington Post Office 1900
List of letters remaining in the Washington post office for the week ending August 20 1900 includes names such as Miss Flora McCall Mrs Emma Rowe Allen Dixon Henry John Freese and J D Reed. Also mentions Liddie Gillick Cannon Hopping Mattingly Ray James J and F A Sevris with request to call advertised.
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Washington Post
Gillick
Liddie
Jh ' Rowe
Emma
McCall
Flora
Cannon
Allen
Dixon
Henry
Freese
John Harding
Hopping
D.R. Mattingly
F. Va
Ray
J.D. Reed
James J
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