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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

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Easter Services Across Churches Tomorrow

Easter services are planned in multiple churches with special sermons and choral programs. The schedule includes morning Holy Communion, sermons, and evening Knight Templar attendance at several churches led by pastors such as Rev. J. Davidson and Rev. C. St. Hodge, with choirs and soloists featured.

Knights. Templar Mr. Davidson Christian Gil Chisches Samortose Seprlees Gerviges Knights Templar Christan J. Davidson Knights Hodee Reetar Puissé St. John’s Church C. St. Hodge

Fleet sails away American battleships depart San Diego

Battleships and escort vessels left San Diego this morning as part of a fleet deployment. The operation centers on long range exercises and potential international drills with allied fleets. Command officials described the move as routine strategic training.

San Diego

Spectacular Ball Ends as San Diego Navy Week Concludes

Spectators and sailors marked four days of celebration in San Diego as a grand ball for naval officers closed the festivities. The event, hosted at Hotel De Colorado, featured elaborate decorations, electric lighting, and a festive mood as crews from the flagship Coping Mewit and Navy units enjoyed matinees, theater shows, baseball, and social events during the Visitors week and shore leave.

San Diego Cal Aprilia Ublfor Diego Ales qTier Arp

Guts Woman and Corms Incident Narrated in Court

In Trenton New Jersey on April 18 charges were pressed alleging that Scha Sykeshad been cutting corms and raiding hair. It was claimed Tabram had seen Sykes cut corms belonging to Bits Tabram and that Tabram had fled her home after an altercation.

Trenton N. J Scha Bykes Ine A Sykes Iseun Indianapolis Scheld Patterson Street

Bank robbers strike in Chautauqua Kansas theft

Two men robbed the State Bank at Chautauqua 24 miles west of Coffeyville, gaining about $3,000 before escaping on horses toward the Oklahoma line. Police hunted the bandits as officers reported they were seen fleeing toward the hills south of town.

Coffeyville Kus Chautauqua Kaunas Giany Oklahoma Walterhouse Jed Easley Oklahome-Hansas J. H Edwards Warterangel Bagley Edwards

Wedding Recalls Torn Township Celebra tion

The groom and bride, local figures, celebrated a long and happy marriage with friends and relatives last evening. The event featured community involvement and a festive reception as the couple began their life together.

Rout Kurd Raiders at Lankaran Invasion Report

Russian troops invaded Persian territory near Lankaran in a costly engagement with Kurdish Musgian garrison forces. The battle saw heavy Persian and local resistance, with deaths and village destruction reported as authorities note strategic strain on telegraph lines and mobilization.

Lankaran Trogih Alisuvar Douile Cosaacks Kodzhabekly Keradgh Seytere Fa Boa i Wallitary Oition Watch Persia Tabriz Len Expeditionary Force Papa Sb

Famous guide and interpreter Rencoamesser dies in April

Lower Brule April 18. Ales ender Rencoamesser renowned interpreter and guide for Father Desmet and for Gen Sherman and Gen Sully, died after apoplexy. He knew the Missouri valley from St. Louis to Fort Benton and aided early treaties and negotiations guiding Native and missionary missions. Wagner signs with Pittsburg for the season, rumored at $10,000, to join the Pirates under manager and start play soon.

Lower Brule Alesender Sulde Missouri Valley St. Louis Fort Beaton Rencounter Father Desmet Slouy Niton Gen Sherman George Sul Wagner Pittsburg iPittsburg Hank Pitsburg Ayers Cincinnati

Fraud Conviction Echoes in Chicago Trial Record

A courtroom narrative from Chicago details a conviction on fraud related to an advertising scheme. The defendant faced a lengthy sentence as the trial exposed how false promises and misrepresentations built public trust and harmed victims.

Chicago Mote Call Mins

United Trade and Labor Chai Install Officers

The United Trade and Labor Chain of Uhis cir will meet at the FC Holl Sunday afternoon to install officers. Charres, machinist at the shop, will oversee the installation.

United Frade and Labor Chaiif Uhis

Reward Offer Sheds Light on Eye Care Myths

An old notice touts a $1000 reward to attract customers for eye examinations. It warns about signs of eye strain and vision issues and promotes visiting the advertiser for proper glasses. The wording reflects promotional language and unclear medical claims common in period ads.

Miss Stella Dorsey and Arthur Senneek Sail for Manila

Miss Stella Dorsey and Arthur Senneek, married here last evening, departed for San Francisco to board for Manila, where both will enter government schools as instructors. Dorsey previously taught at Oakland City schools and served as instructor for the junior class.

Faster Dress Needs and Jewelry Stock Highlights

A shopping note touts dress accessories including hair combs, chains, lockets, bracelets, brooches and pins. It emphasizes watch chains as standout items and claims unmatched quality, style and price across rings, pendants, scarves and studs with or without diamonds or other stones.

Smith of Harrison Township Passes Away

Smith of Harrison Township passes away at twenty eight. Leo Smith a farmer and respected young man, served as road commissioner and was a longtime member of the Harrison township community. He leaves a widow and several siblings. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Churchyard Sunday morning.

Leo Smith Haradship Harrison Township Smith Matthew, Alfonson Frank Smith Safrona Wwerte Af Louis Andrew J. “Martin Andrew J. ~Martin Montgomery Bethany Burlay

Indiana boxing contest under scrutiny near Jeffersonville

Attorney Hastings reports concerns over a proposed prize fight in Joaks Indiana. The plan involves an advertised contest at the opera house at 9:00 p m with potential door receipts as the prize. Officials question legality under Indiana statutes and warn a full investigation may halt proceeds.

Elmer BE. Hastings Bey Usta Wwe Charles Terry Charles ‘Huis Hastings Ajontee Ady Opera House

Boncrete Wall Construction Slows Embankment Risk

A new concrete wall is being built by the B and C line to stabilize an embankment at Mongominey. The ongoing work aims to prevent further slide and protect the Harris mill switch, as engineers address a slide risk and reinforce the railway bank.

Mongominey B. & O. Boothy Harris Mill Empathy

Petersburg judge E A Ely election outlook in April

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Petersburg judge E A Ely with speculation about an April election and potential appellate actions. The text hints at March timing and higher court review, but details are unclear and names and events are partially garbled.

Petersburg Lee

Fragmentary Notice About Henry Miller in Center Area

Fragmented OCR text mentions Henry Miller of Center in the southeast part of the district and a possible event at the Masonic hall with a euchre game and a talent show. Details are unclear due to garbled words and missing context.

Henry Miller Center Atest

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