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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1909

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Memorial Services By Two Lodges Sunday

Memorial services are planned by Woodmen of the World and Knight of Pythias for Sunday with gatherings at Castle Hall and church, then a march to Oak Grove cemetery for ritual services over departed members. The services include a 1:30 pm roll call at the lodge hall and a streetcar trip to the cemetery, with detachments visiting nonlocal graves. Members listed include Norris, Cohen, Chapman, Earl, Kellar, Norris again, Vonderschmitt, Brisco, Wykef, Albin, Rommel, Sweltzer, and Mudd.

Ctty Pythiss Pythias Castle Hall Oak Grove EF & 1 Oak Grove Cemetery Lodge Jamey A. Norris St. Mary's Rolty Cohen Veale Creek H. C. Chapman Mitchell B. L. Earl Cornettaville Anthony MecGrave John’s O. M. Kellar St. John's Richard Norris St John’s John Vonderschmitt St. John’s Herman Brisco Charles Wykef A. T. Albin Charles Rommel Oscar Sweltzer J. M. Mudd

EIGHT FAM INDIANA FINISH AT ANRAPOUS

The article notes Indiana graduates from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, detailing class members from various towns and their ranks. It mentions women’s fashion gossip and social expectations, criticizing the idea of women seeking rich husbands while men seek status.

Indiana Anrapous

Elmore Couple Wed After License Issued Today

A marriage license was issued this morning to Louis Richard Nugent and Milas Lois Gladys Courtney, both of Elmore township, and the couple were married there this morning. They are well known locally with many relatives in the city. Nugent is a farmer and cousin to Thomas Nugent. Courtney is a popular resident. The couple returned to their home after the ceremony.

Louis Richard Nugent Milas Lois Gladys Courtney Elmore Township Thore Mr. Nugent Thomas Nugent Dante Cortes A. QO. Fulkereen Clly

Peage Plan Fails in Evansville Strike

Renewed efforts by striking carmen to settle the Evansville strike fail as a proposed committee of five breaks down. The plan, involving two C L A men, two business men, and Ath to be chosen by the four, ends without progress. Settlement seems unlikely unless strikers accept the company's offer and return to work individually. Some parties show ongoing willingness to negotiate.

Evansville Ind Carmen

Strike leaves Carmen in a stalemate and walkouts persist

The text notes a looming split among workers amid a strike, with confidence that the CATIZIEN party would lose if action continues. Carmen union figures like Charles Welburn and Pfeiffer reportedly sought reinstatement. The company cannot raise wages, maintaining a firm stance as reinstatement offers expire at noon today.

Lize Cara Cash Fetter Charles Welburn Pfeiffer Welburn Carmen Union Pfeifer

Amusements and new openings on Main Street

The Grand opens a new gate near Main and East Thread with a bright white front and handsome interior. Albion Horrah Jr fresh from Purdue may sing tonight as Theatorium continues to draw crowds. Bijou Trio proves popular while a tent show and melodrama allure audiences. Philadelphia strike settles with twenty two cents an hour and ten hours per day work.

Albion Horraht, Jr Purdue Philadelphia

Meg Pressley dies after accidental electrocution in Bloomsington

Meg Pressley 49 or 82 years old, wife of Dr TN Pressley of Ble tts vil le, was fatally struck while attempting to disconnect a cell phone wire outside her home during a storm. She was found dead with an iron rod nearby. recovery is uncertain as reports vary.

Divorced Couples Wed Again in Bedford District

Ira Spencer Brown of Bedford and Christinga Jane Brown of Oden renewed their marriage this morning at 16 elode by a Justice of the Peace Kellains. The couple had previously been married, were separated, and told the clerk they were retying the knot. They will reside in Bedford.

Ira Spencer Brown Bedford Christinga Jane Brown Oden Elode

Purdue Freshmen Return After Work at Campus

Three Washington High School graduates Prank Kethpl Alan Worrall and Henry Rankhury Takkhed their first year’s work at Purdue Friday arriving today. They are taking an engineer steering course and are among new students returning from campus duties.

Alan Worrall Henry Rankhury Purdue Washington High School Purdue A

EVANGELIST SCOVILLE'S TRIBUTE TO WOMAN DELIVERED

A Thursday Evansville address by Evangelist Scoville honored women as moral guides and equal partners. He cited biblical examples, Frances Willard, and Emerson, praising motherhood and female influence in society, schools, and public life, amid applause from the audience.

Evangelist Scoville Evans Hall Evansville Courier Prusala Jenna Napoleon Anytag Emerson Beecher Faith Hope Dr. Heovitia Frances E. Willard Christendom Red Cross Rociety Staville House of Bourbon

Entertain for Lycan guest in Vinton notices and mine injury

The page reports navy recruiting centers lacking available men this week as farmers keep sons on farms while trne prospects improve. Jasper P Moreland, once thought fatally injured by slate fall at Atlan mines, now uses an invalid chair but is expected to improve though never walk. Mrs. C S Lycan hosted niece Miss Florence Willtock at east Main street with games and refreshments.

Vinton Ind Dunes Jasper’ P Moreland Atlan Mines Moreland al- Ihowsh Mra. C. 8 Lycan East Main Street Florence Wi Itlock

Mildred Draddy to Graduate From Notre Dame Academy

Milard Draddy announces graduation exercises at Notre Dame of Providence Academy next Friday afternoon. Ten graduates comprise the class with Miss Draddy formerly living here and holding many local friends. Heavy rains raised White River four feet since yesterday, threatening corn fields as the river spreads beyond the low bottoms.

Milis ‘Draddy Af Academy Notre Dame of Providence Miss Draddy

American Hustle and the Street Cleaning Debate

A fragmentary piece blends satire on street cleaning with a cavalier talk about education and daily work. A figure named Mr Edwards discusses calculus and gnomic sorts, while the dialogue hints at New York street life and personal ambitions. The text shows clipped exchanges about work, marriage, and urban bustle.

W. Oee Edwards Mr. Edwards Piitor Jim Edwarda New York Atreet

Rev J P Matthews to Celebrate 25th Priesthood Anniversary

The Rev J P Matthews pastor of St Peter's church in Montgomery will celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination next Wednesday. A solemn high mass at 8 o'clock will mark the event with many priests from neighboring Dioceses as guests. Matthews began as ase, then auxiliary bishop of the Indianapolis diocese before serving in New Albany, St Joseph's and St Michael's in Daviess county. He later led St Michael's for ten years and, for six years, has headed St Peter's, beloved by all.

J. P Indianapolis New Albany St. Joseph’s St. Michael's Daviess County St. Joseph's Matthews St Michael's St. Peter's Church Yestering Bel Clothing

Local Church Schedules and Services Summary

Multiple churches post weekend services and programs. St. Gimoa’s offers morning and evening worship with Sunday school at 3:15 p m and junior activities. Westminster Presbyterian notes public worship, junior CE, and Sunday school. First Baptist lists evangelistic conference items, morning and evening sermons, and Young People’s class. First Christian Bible School provides classes and children's exercises. St. John’s Church schedules Holy Communion at 10 30 a m, choral vespers, and invited attendees. First M E Church details Sunday school, evening services, and Bible study with youth leagues and a members welcome.

Westminster Prestizieria J. M Doudnass Passony E. Feagans First Baptist Cngres A. M. Mcfdre Sugmons Impo M. E Fred W. Hart Pythias Figuesta Epworth Sea Lena Rassett Jephie Boyd Hild Russetl Bute Wedning

Mescal Button Blaze Sparks Prohibition Debate Near Loe Ordelo

A small town reports a large fire destroying about $300,000 worth of mescal buttons amid prohibition moves. The government plans new phase controls and imposes up to two years in prison for possession. The beverage is described as having narcotic effects resembling hashish and whiskey.

Loe Ordelo

F Pemberton Dies in Mattoon Illinois

Word arrived that F. Pemberton, once a popular B&O Southwestern railroad employee, died in Mattoon Illinois on Thursday evening. He lived in Olney for a time, served as scales inspector, carpenter, and member of the Odd Fellows lodge. Funeral held at 4 PM in Olney.

F. Pemberton B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Mattoon Minois Olney Llinois Pemberton B. & O. Southwestern Odd Fallows Lodge

Adrift Knights Prepare for Communion and Local Happenings

Knights of Columbus plan a Sunday procession to St. Simon's church for communion with a group photo by Bourgholtzer after mass on courthouse steps. County commissioners set to meet next Monday while Oak Grove Park hosts a girls and boys picnic. News notes across town mention a glass-ice watch, Sunday advertising in Vincennes, Thaw’s appeal, a funeral in Heavner, and a clock repair at the courthouse dome fueling local chatter.

Knights of Columbus St. Simon's Church Court House Bourgholtzer Oak Grove Park

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Knights of Pythias The Woodmen of the World United State Nsval Academy Annapolla Admiral Dewe Inakariga Ralph D Syaybacher Ae Baona Si Wi Ernest Jones Blankenr Paragon Ward Afeum Waddell Delphi Horace William Nordyke Agapols George Newton Reeves, Jr Markland Robert Horace Joe Glover Haxton Worthington Thy Creed Hamilton Boucher New Garside Elmore Peage Washington Neto Idea Patterns Free Tomorow Amusements Toon Old Ata Mr. Laymon Noman Dighthine Scoville Mildred Draddy J. P. Matthews St. Gimoa's Cate Spm John W. Doyle Mug Gorman W. W. Mo Christian Bible School Olive Clendynning Centenia Foggiees Snuffer the Chigren Olive Ru Margy Callendt Estella H Enla Helen Sotbert Johan C. Ro Hddse Evengong Saron Dismond Mattoon, AL B. & O. Company West Vincennes Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Appelate Division Supreme Court Brooklyn Nathan Boyles Ih 9 Sawmil Heavner Oklahoma Oak Gravel Cemetery William Ragland Bowling Green Kentucky Indianagolia White Westminster Presbyterian Church Lew Wallace MacDougal’s Mac Herman Broener Macdougal Store
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