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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
3
The Redpath Chautanuing announces a two hour science night featuring a wrestling demonstration with a twenty eight pound object and a gyroscope combat solution by Mr Wood. The event aims to educate while entertaining audiences with lively, unprecedented demonstrations.
A fragmented report describes a futuristic demonstration at a monorail car project. It mentions Euroscape experiments, a model car, handwriting under light, and a dramatic display of wind and motion physics, with a Professor presenting multiple demonstrations to the public.
The scene shows Professor Wood and his daughter Aleub Wood performing demonstrations to a broad audience in a large tent. Wood is described as a leading American inventor in electricity with nearly 100 patents, many in practical use, and he was appointed district engineer for the Edison company in 1880.
An article describes gyroscope demonstrations and related high voltage experiments. It mentions Professor Wood of the North Pacific Exposition in Portland, his daughter Miss Wood opening the exposition, and their work with ultraviolet light and alternating current boosted to 2500 volts.
A special Tre Carries train with 148 loyal passengers travels from Jacksonville to Cincinnati Knoxville and Asheville visiting Croye Park Vanderbilts estate and a hotel tour. The trip features a Chautauqua program with speeches by Dr W A College and Mr Seeley, plus a ceremonial souvenir gift and a welcome at Jacksonville. The party returns via Savannah to Jacksonville with bands and banners.
The play The Servant In the House has become a prominent Chautauqua Lyceum attraction. Its Jacksonville opening on April 17 impressed Redpath management and author Charles Rann Neanedy. The cast and production elicited strong audience applause and approval votes, with further engagements planned in Savannah Augusta Charleston Birmingham and more cities during the winter Lyceum season. The five act drama explores daily life issues and features Jamies Ponsonby Makeshyfte D.D. Bluishop of Lancashire Reverend William Smyth Auntie the Vicar's Wife and other named roles.
Washington D C opens council considers supporting this year’s band concerts but band members reject council offers citing past revenue sources. They note 23 concerts last year drew crowds at Eastside Park and rely on donations and taxes to cover costs.
The Maurer Sisters present cornet solos with orchestral accompaniment, cello and violin pieces, humorous readings, and ensemble numbers. Widespread talent impressed audiences with tasteful gowns and a varied program, a commendable New York style attraction.
The section records a flood of Sunday visits among locals including Tom Scott and family, Barney Campbell, Mr and Mrs Austin, Jeanie Bechtel, and relatives from Veale township. Farm activity notes report many farmers beginning wheat harvest this week as children performed at Bethel exercises.
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