Immense crowd honors Washington home talent "America"
A large audience at Washington Opera House Monday night witnessed a home talent production of America directed by Prof. F. A. McCloskey under the Ladies Circle of the G. A. R. The show featured dances and songs by Misses Viviah Ross and Grace Bamber among others, with Royalty and Greek pageants and a popular cake walk. Strong performances by Jeno Kretz, Harry Hyatt, and Marguerite Scoble drew praise, while the entire cast earned liberal applause from the audience.
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America
Ladies Circle
F. A. McCloskey
Putin
Phassu
A. Dome
Perry -E Sen
Washington
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Oskey
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M. Waggoner
Fitts
Tilesté
Christipher Columb
Rury Russell
Len Allen
Leoters’ Dayisi
Marguerite Scable
Mooks—Katharne
Nat Father Peritto
Bruce Moore
Nat
Betman
Lord—Benj
Bradley
Ivab
Beltman
Pagea
Hoy Scobla
Waggoner
Jace Eretz
Iarge
Margarite Scoble
Butterfly Danen
Dete Krélz
Paul Nerrick
May Keifer
Felon Frat Laulette
Matt
Aingly
Leia Lenore
Davis
Purl Hyels
Beltmen
Baty
Ceart
Bulleuthas
Amazon
Bessie
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Sophia' Prater
Josephine Davis
Ella Canally
Ted
McCafferty
Shinera
C. Brown
Clarance Daria
Ozro ‘Marmaduke
Robin Davis
Cecil Farris
Roland Emery
Charles Smith
Bert. Bates
George Allen
Allen Slawson
Reeve Tompship Theen Institute Advertised Letters
A fragment from a 1900 meeting record notes the Reeve Tompship Theen Institute at F235. The agenda includes teachers present and roll call, opening by W C Camp, a discussion of open class exercises, a morning program with quotations, a break, and afternoon study visits by the faculty with Mrs Chisnall and others. Ongoing library visit and committee roles are recorded with O Yae as chair and Evelyn Well as secretary.
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City Council Ends Brief Session Amid Claims And Repairs
A short council meeting lasting about forty minutes approved various claims, paused a bond issue for brick sidewalk work, and ordered a street inspection. Mrs O Connor damages and legal matters with the city were noted as unresolved.
Child of Bee and Mrs Luchs Dies Today
A obituary notice reports the death of the infant child of Mr and Mrs MM Luchs. The brief item notes the child died today and names the parents. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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MM. Luchs
Mrs Watjen Dies at Age Ninety Five in Vincennes County
Mrs Louia Watjen aged about eighty five or ninety five died at home in Vincennes after a long illness. Born in Hanover January 15 1815 she came to the United States in 1848 and settled in Vincennes where her husbands died. She leaves three children George F Watjen Mrs Henry Soller and Iandra Eliza Dresgell. She was active in the German Lutheran church and known to many old residents of the county.
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Ber Zon
George F. Wate
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Watjen
Hanover
Any
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Vincennes
Vncannes
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Hita Watjed
George FE
Wassen
Henry Soller
Princeton
Iandra
Eliza Dresgell
Sha
Legal actions in circuit court court and final dispositions
A compilation of court actions including divorces, foreclosures, and contracts. Decrees grant divorce and child custody, foreclosures awarded, rescission denied, and cases involving alimony or support orders. A juvenile sentenced to reform school is noted.
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices
Barry Harrington and Bertha May Frets Herman E Dant and Lulu Ervin Otis W Havroi and Merle Cox appear in the marriage licenses section of local notices with names matching couples seeking licenses.
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Barry
D. Harrington
Bertha May
Herman E. Dant
Lulu Ervin
Otis W. Havroi
Merle Cox
Local notes from Alfordsville and surrounding towns
Town gossip lists residents and visitors from Alfordsville and nearby areas. Mentions include Missennie Bart, Amstigh Worter of Waco visiting, Charles A Hen returning from Washington, Georg Fry on business, Gony Walls out sick, and many local trips to Loggates, Knoxville, and Evansville.
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Amstigh Worter
Waco
Charlesy Ahen
Weslesington
Georg Fry
Loogdotee Sagi
Gony Walls
Qral
Hittie
Mra
Alonzo iChandler
Igslci
Ae MM K
Mt. Zion
Schoda Ivore
Clevar
Alfordsville
Kegeoen
Cupoll
Ajd
Cunningham
Barr Township
Ditule
Bart
Hay
Charley Porter
Wiewae
Ada
Heta
Gthonan
McMahel
Knoxville
Pet ‘Ork
Community Pie Social Sparks City Talk of Improvements
Local residents gather for a four pie social event as discussions turn to urban improvements. Mentions of old systems, local figures, family ties, and a retiring farmer frame a busy scene amid neighborly chatter and long standing plans.
UOLLEGH PROFESSORS FRACAS AT COLLEGE EVENT
An unruly incident in college circles led to a confrontation during a Thursday gathering in the gymnasium. The event, attended by several professors and students, drew protests and condemnation from church-backed authorities and college clergy.
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Complex theater of Jeffries Sharkes and McCoy Maher contests
An article reports on cineograph footage showing the Jeffries Sharkes and McCoy Maher matches with observer participants noting clear moves and distinct outlines. It mentions reactions from The Bloomington Words and hints at broader political commentary and a tied culture around the events.
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Jeffries-Sharkes
Seftries
Fragmented Local Notes From A Busy Town Meeting
A fragmented report recalls a town gathering at Avon and West End venues. It mentions residents, a hotel floor scene, pensions and fees, and remarks by Mr Henderson about duties amid aging residents.
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den He Dowdeh
Ped Nto Acholm
Yington
Bral Holt
Henderson
Mr. Handerson
W . Burt
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