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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

6

Rain Halts Big Six Track Meet at Evansville

Heavy rain and 38 mph wind halted the Big Six Track and Field Meet at Evansville after two events. Officials decided to finish at Vincennes on May 25, awarding medals for completed events and noting Vincennes led in points. Mt. Vernon won the oratorical gold at Evans Hall, while Mt. Vernon, Princeton, and Evansville dominated the day’s school contests.

Evansville J. Prnvius Vincennes Vinccennes Evanaville Princeton Vincennnes Gibson County Deiluge Updike Cranc Washington Beasley Linton Blackman Davis Evlanaville Goldsmith Heffernan Miller Redman Dixon Watt Redelsheimer O’donnell Mr. Vernon Redél Sheimer O'Donnell Mt. Vernon William Mauer Evans Hall Mauer Dan Mebane Foster Clifford Clifford Harriett McClellan Muncie High School Marie Critchfield Richelieu Eugene Stinson Lillian Campbell Robert Beck Frank Adedellotts Indiana University A.L. Trester Alexandria Iw. P. Dearing Oakland

Memorial Day Proclamation by Governor Marshall

Governor Marshall issued a Memorial Day proclamation from Indianapolis. He lauds those who shaped the nation’s fate, noting their enduring contributions and urging national reflection on sacrifice and progress.

Indianapolis Marshall

Memorial Day observance and local notices from Indiana

A mixed page notes Memorial Day thoughts on heroism and sacrifice, urging Indiana residents to rededicate themselves in May 1912. It lists remaining Washington post office letters, births in local families, and several court notices from Daviess County including a civil suit against William T. Alexander and various partner disputes.

Washington Post Office Viola Beard Mattie Collins Mary Kellett Charles L. Anderson John Do. Ainsler Bud Buzan Odis Henson Jerry Hart Reginne Joseph Jessie Parker

Thirty-Eight Pass April Teachers License Exam

H County Superintendent A O Fulk ingon completed grading April exam inscripts. Thirty eight made grades entitling them to a license, twenty two failed. Ten manuscripts were sent to the state superintendent for grading with no reports yet. Next license examination set for Saturday May 25 at the Superintendent's office.

H County A. O. Fulkingon

County Commencement Set for June at Opera House

County Superintendent A O Fulkerson announces the county commencement exercises will be held in the opera house this city on June 11. Two hundred five students from township schools will graduate. State Superintendent Charles A Greathouse will deliver the address. Professor Fulkerson aims to make the event a complete success.

A. O. Fulkersong Opera House Charles A. Greathouse Fulkerson

Enters Hospital For Treatment In East St Louis

Mrs Henry Riester of Pearl Street went to East St Louis on Wednesday for treatment and will later undergo a surgical operation. Also mentioned is Mrs J M Hershaw of Richmond who suffered back pain and kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. she reports relief and praises the product. James T Urwin of Rensselaer, 70, traveled to Chicago to visit his son, but both were arrested for disorderly conduct and he died suddenly.

Henry Riester Pearl Street Henry Ridster East Pearl Street East St. Louis Riester J. M. Hershaw South Fourteenth Street Richmond Foley Smith & Winton James . T. Urwin Rensselaer Chicago

Breegers Will Open the Season at Prethester March 29

Breegers will open the season at Prethester on March 29 with breeding stock at Smith and others. The event will showcase top breeders entering the season with cattle and horses on display. Local buyers and enthusiasts plan to attend the sale and view the stock.

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