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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
5
Mrs Lewis dies Wednesday morning at about 130 in her home at 1225 South Rye Street Princeton. She was born enslaved in Virginia and believed to be at least 120 years old, mother to two children and stepchildren, moved here with her son several years ago.
Obituary notes the life of an influential Hoosier, born to a prosperous merchant, educated at Wabash College, who pursued railroad construction with Thaundes Rose and helped fund Rose Polytechnic Institute. He died February 13, 1893, in Terre Haute after a career spanning several states.
A garbled note details a historic moment with a Milwaukee origin and a shout Rah Ran Undertaking. It references the first machine with authentic fedPS patent in England and a fourse in under iy, mentioning Mararette university and a first year course in the north with an inaugural event.
Indianapolis reports a man charged with violating the Mann White Slavery Act received a seven year sentence. The case involves Gariepy deserting a wife and ten children and betraying Lou Hansford, a Sullivan County neighbor. The prisoner expressed hope a recovery would come for the girl he left behind as Judge Anderson warned the sentence would be long. The family, said to be in Findlay Ohio, includes a mother and seven children in charitable care. three others work in oil fields.
June 1 report from Frank Ziman notes marriage licenses and weddings in Cleveland with about 1000 ceremonies expected this bridal month. He says the average wedding costs around 250 dollars, while some spend thousands on ceremony, license, minister fee, jewelry, dress, and related items.
A DePauw conference discussion triggers controversy over student conduct rules climbing toward more liberal standards. Students push for leniency on dances while voices warn against lax guidelines, amid calls for stricter campus policies and administration response.
A newspaper notice touts low prices on Gi Checks ld Serges and overalls with durable wear. It promotes white hats, straw hats, and caps, claiming savings on men’s trousers, bowell-made styles, and assorted footwear. Special inducements offered to buyers, with emphasis on value and shop-wide discounts.
Inves ting Wales advertise a sale of men’s work and driving slippers and hosiery including silk options. The text promises low prices now to protect buyer interests, noting full line of hosiery in colors and kinds and attractive assortments likely to appeal to customers.
A local menu note announces the discontinuation of certain dishes described as fishes and promises they are available “while they last” at unexpectedly low prices. The brief item underscores limited-time offers and creative wording.
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