Noted Singer Julia Claussen To Appear At Chautauqua
Chicago Opera star Julia Claussen, famed for the 51D noted soprano, is announced to perform at the Chautauqua program. Her appearance is expected to draw local crowds and boost the event lineup.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
1
Bird Masque and Pageant Highlight Redpath Chautauqua
Announcement from Redpath chautauqua management confirms Julia Claussen eminent contralto of the Chicago Grand Opera company will appear this season. Assisted by Pier re Heniette and Marcel Charlier, the program includes Percy Mackaye's Sanctuary with a new air projection method and a Shy the naturalist role by Ernest Harold Baynes. The White Hussars parade two performances and the Parish Players present The War Zone and The Weatherwax brothers perform as a vocal and brass quartet. The Schuman quartet brings classical chamber music with a pipe organ novelty. The Killarney girls and Rita Rich will perform Irish music in costume. Morning talks and children’s playgrounds will extend one day longer in each city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Chautauqua
Julia Claussen
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Pierre Heniette
Marcel Charlier
Chicago Opera Company
Mme. Claussen
Percy Mackaye
Ernest Harold Baynes
Shy
White Hussars
Alfred Sweet
Lhe Parish
Teazle
School For Scandal
Weatherwax Brothers
Tews
McKinley
United States
Schuman
Chautauqua
Killarney
Rita Rich
May Force Drastic Law On Health Field
Dr E E Hollingsworth secretary of the city board of health returned from Indianapolis where he attended a conference of health officers of Indiana bringing blanks for enforcing in Washington a drastic state law. The law, on the books since last session, requires yearly medical examinations for all handling food products and a certificate proving freedom from tuberculosis venereal and other communicable diseases. No person may continue to handle patables in hotels restaurants grocery meat markets or places selling unbottled drinks or refreshments. This applies to owners and all helpers in these businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hollingsworth
City Board, of Health
Indianapolis
Conference of Health Officers of
Indiana
Washington
Peron
Annual Meeting Planned by Daviess County Society
The Daviess County Society of Indianapolis will hold its annual meeting Sunday January 25 with arrangements set at a recent sten meeting of former citizens. Former residents of Daviess County are invited. venue to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Daviess County Society of Indianapolis
Sten
Vidis
Health Examinations and Enforcements Across States
The text describes examination records kept by different authorities including the examiner, the state board of health, and the city health board. It notes enforcement depends on the state board and may compel action if needed. In Indianapolis recently about 100 workers were removed from their jobs including many hotel and restaurant waiters.
Fire Destroys Barn of Local Farmer Stuckey
A barn belonging to Charles Stuckey, a prominent local farmer, burned Saturday night, destroying two horses, two mules, a calf, buggy and carriage. Loss estimated $1,200 to $1,500. origin deemed likely unknown with possible matches or gnawing by rats suspected but not confirmed. Mrs Stuckey awakened by the fire, saving the residence within 100 yards as wind directed embers away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charled’ Bhuckey
Stuckey
Mr. Stuckey
Doubtiess
Mirs. Stuckey
Woman Seeks Divorce and Child Support in Knox Court
Pearl Pfohl files suit through attorney Harry R. Lewis against husband Norman Pfohl in Knox circuit court. She seeks divorce custody of Melvin and weekly child support. They married April 23, 191?, separated November 1915. Plaintiff alleges habitual drunkenness and squandered earnings, failing to provide necessaries. Since separation she has supported herself and child, while he now earns about $13 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Commercial
Harry R. Lewis
Pearl Pfohl
Knox Circit Court
Norman Pfohl
A.ivoree
Melvin
Richmond Student Wins State Discussion Contest
Ralph Nicholson of Richmond High won the state public discussion meet. Marion Borders of Washington reached the final after advancing from the preliminary round. The finals centered on Municipal Home Rule with contestants from the Second congressional district. The event occurred in Bloomington, Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nicholson
Richmond
Marion Borders
Washington
Sietre
Bloomington
Fyi
End Comes in Stupor for Washington Merchant Steinle
Edward C. Steinle, longtime Washington business figure, died at his home after a long liver cancer illness dating back to 1915. Survived by daughter Miss Marjorie Steinle and two sisters, his death followed a painful decline with family present. Steinle built a reputation for integrity and modern business methods across his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdward C. Steinle
Washington
Seventh Street
Marxareinle
Stéinle
Steinle
West Badgn
Mayo Trothersi Institute
Rochester
Minnesota
Steimle
Dheinte
Ington
Weil
Hel
Evansvile
Reptem
Wilson
W. A. McNaughton
Franklin
Miss Marhe
Cecil
Teinle
First Methodist Church
Pytagorean Asurer
Knights of Sponsor
Good Citizens League Plans Aggressive Liquor Case Tactics
At a Sunday session at the courthouse the Good Citizens league decided to push the liquor case to the limit. They will appeal to the Martin circuit court and seek to disqualify Judge Gwin during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizens © League
Court House
Martin Circuit Court
Gwin
Servics
Mrs Denny Dies. Survived by Husband and Eight Children
John C. Denny and Mrs Nora Gromer note the passing of a Washington resident aged fifty seven. Survived by husband eight children Florence Elsie and Lela Denny Hobert Washington Edward Frank Denny Shoals Elmer Denny Terre Hutte two brothers two sisters and a First M E church member born in Ohio resident last three years in Washington. She had been in declining health over a year and bedfast one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Denny
Nora Gromer
Hobert
Florence
Elsie
Lela Denny
Washington
Edward
Frank Denny
Shoals
Elmer Denny
Terre
Denny
Kawarth League Epworth Convention Plans At Loogootee
The twenty seventh Kawarth League Epworth gathering in Loogootee is set for June 2 to 4 with delegates from Washington and Daviess counties asked to confirm by May 20. The program features lessons, debates on youth work, Esther Hallock devotionals, junior leagues, services, and an address by Rev. L C Bentley D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawarth League
Vincennes
Loogootee
Tune
Washington
Daviess County
Allen Kenworthy
Loozootee
Jesgal
Wile
W ‘Ton
Caleta
J. F. McClure
James HB. Cox
Wy. ‘G. Watkins
Lenoxotee
the Times
RK. Vete Bryan
Carl Pate
Charles Johnson
Fisie ‘Hill
Ardys Thenoweth
Epworth Herald
Anna Adkinson
Hattie McCain
Hpworth League
Way Beckett
Epworth League
Warner Pehmillér
Daisy Howard
Ork
Florence Dodds
Taunton
Lena VanArsdall
A. A. Neligh
I Reading
Courtney
Steading
Solo
Eulala Guthrie
Washington Chapiter
Ae William S
Biddle
Investment of Life
J. F McClare
Fanny Davis
Longootee
Gertrude
Voigtlanden
India
RW. Malker
Lopgootee
L. Cc. Bentley
Washington schools appoint Bartlow as high school principal
The Washington city board of education reappoints E D Merriman as superintendent and hires Slace Bartlow from Mopoe City to fill the high school principal vacancy caused by the death of HLZA Sass. Roscoe Myers to supply training vacancies. new appointments extend to city teachers and staff with plans for a $10,000 boiler addition at the new high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. D. Migriman
Washington Public Schools
Any Emman
Indiana
Iis
e@iucation
Slater Bartlaw
Hlza
Sass
Bartlaw Mives
Mopoe City
Indianagizie Normal
Indiana University
Chikgso University
Bartlow
Thing
Bina
Wellington
Kell Ferguson
Roscoe Myers
Myers
Plainville
Folwy High School
E. D
Winston
Cora
Huntee McCafferty
Carrie Myers
Brower
West-end
Bertha Gamble
i@al
Inez Bonham
Dully Harlargaret Kauffman
Carrie
Ood
Stella
O'Donald
Edith Kam
Mary Shirly
Sorell
F. Fy Dsman
Principa
Susie Colbert
Janeh Fish
Jatrey McGehee
Ella Dogahue
Elsie Jones
Harriet Cook
William
Rolinson
Fish
Arthur
Aearoesoa
Prepany
City approves contract for electric current supply
Mayor McCarty approves a resolution to contract with T. ah. Teschler for supplying electric current, while engineers Snider & Rotz prepare plans. The heated furnace plant requires capital outlay but promises fuel savings. a second boiler could be added in extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty
T. Ah. Teschler
Aine
Snider & Rotz
Indianapolis
Prac
Hilf
Washington High School
Wep
Ish
S. Rafer
Y. W. R.phimmer
Episcopal i
Assur
John Fornwald
Cho
Alla
Rilla Alsmian
Violet Armstr
Nellie Berry
Adda Billings
Gray Nel
Daisy Brooks
Addie Coruth Colbert
Miley Cottee
Alma Dosch
Washington High track team readies for Bedford meet
Washington High School track and field resumes practice after a win over Shortridge of Indianapolis. The team travels to Bedford Saturday for the Southern Indian High School Athletic Association meet with Bedford Linton and others. John Hastings and Wood Sanford named in events. many pupils will accompany the athletes. Washington is favored but Bedford’s strength is unknown. upsets possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
Washington High School
Bedford
Linton
Sullivardavi
South Central
John Hastings
Wood Sanford
Reading
Washington
Marine promotes Ferguson to corporal in U S Marine Corps
John C Ferguson of Odon is promoted to corporal in the United States Marine Corps on recommendation of a board. He serves at the Marine Barracks New York City and may transfer to expeditionary duty or a cruising battleship, with family in Bounty County pleased by the rapid rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John .c. ‘Ferguson
Odon
United States Marine Corps
Weshington City
Ferguson
Odoah
United States Marine
St. Louis
Marine Barracks
Navyard
New York
N. C
D Viess County
Fergison
Five Prisoners Escape From Lawrenceburg Jail
Five prisoners escaped from the Lawrenceburg jail early Tuesday by sawing a front bar from a window. The escapees include William Brassie, Thomas Murphy, Fred Lawrence of Cincinnati charged with robbing a merchant, and Jean Williams and George Nelson held on other offenses. No crews or leads have surfaced to recapture them. they were awaiting circuit court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsboro
Lawrenceburg
William Brassie
Thomas Murphy
Fred
Lawrence
Cincinnati
Jean
Williams
George Nelson
Jcourt
Costs for Change of Venue Set by Days
Court records show costs for a venue change amounting to $1.50. Special judge and transcript will be mailed. The money was left with the circuit clerk and mailed to the county clerk for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Martin
Peeing
A. J. Biddinger
Reuit
Hs County
Davi
Man injured in fall operated on in Evansville hospital
Albert Walker, seriously hurt in Evansville after falling from a twelve foot ladder while putting up an awning, was operated on Sunday for a dislocated elbow. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mincentres
Albert Walker
Evansville
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Julia. Claussen
Chicago Opera
Wil
Hussars
Sone
State Board of Health
City Health 'Board
Hollingsworth
Sid
State Board
Eee
Terry McManis
Martin County
MrsMcManis
Pleasant Valley
Santa Rosa
California
Loogooter
Bis
Derriman
Polar School
Migshioe
Fduentor
Washingtog Police Department
Secshtaie
JAS
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