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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1909

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Blugand the Gray on Vicksburg Field

Fragmented OCR text covers remarks at Vicksburg field honoring a Confederate general, with references to Father of Waters and General Murphra. The passage includes mixed praise for Confederate figures, calls for unity, and reflections on memory, valor, and national heritage. The piece notes an assembled national cemetery memorial and ties to broader Civil War themes.

Union Devda Murphra Ber National Cemetery South Rae Virginia Father of Waters Grant Pomperton Fremont Abe North Sea Paul Jones

Prices Named At Special Event At Tend es Three Num

The notice urges visitors to call special at tendes and emphasizes extra good values at the listed prices. It highlights a promotional event with strong emphasis on savings and time-limited offers for shoppers.

Gore Skits and Bias Folds Spark Odd Shirt Trend

A peculiar item notes strange gore skits with bigids and peat floes as part of a quirky shirt trend. The fragment hints at unusual fabric names and a playful niche in garment design.

Gore

Candidates Galore in Daviess County

The Daviess County Republican race features many contenders as listed: Virgil Green John L. Rumer John W. Wilson Junie W. Drumbeld and others. Pike County’s nominating winds run through the region with activity touching county clerk and county auditor races. Theodore T Jones is favored for a key post.

Toca Daviess County Sundar Tave Ibal Benator Hare Windlow Pike Keox Mattingly Daview Feeletlos Daviews Caleb Kr Odellong BJ Burria Daricas County Jacob G. Clark Theodore T Jones

For the Bride Imons Window Gifts and Homeware

A fragmentary notice advertises a wedding gift shop offering a wide window display of glassware silverware and mandapind items. It claims to please any bride whether rich or poor and invites browsing a large assortment for the ceremony or home.

Imons Window

Local GOP Faces Candidate Shuffle Ahead of State Convention

Toni Nugent of Washington likely to run for party chair before the statewide convention. Johan Caresh, two-term Dag views county auditor, tied to remarks about regional chair duties. Richard of Spenggr, current Owen county treasurer, vies for district chair but no formal confirmation. Joe Allen of Washington reportedly tied to potential chairmanship in the fourth district.

Toni Nugent Washingtond Podywaaeter ON i Dag Views Regabife Dine Uriet Renas Richarda Spenggr Hd Ja Owen J Joe Allen Washington Reah Thetood

Ordination Mass at St Marys Church Draws Large Crowd

A large congregation attended the ordination of Rev Theodore Vollmer at St Marys Church. The high mass featured a German sermon by Dr Gregor B and musical support from a strong choir and pipe organ. Relatives and friends, including attendees from Terre Haute and Cincinnati, celebrated with refreshments after the service.

Mary's Church WS Doyle Hetather Gregoire Torbeck Gregor B Bufrad'y Seminary Spriach Kieler Gorm Terre Haute Willer Ifaddee Pod Childam Eraesville Pues Keller Joseph Mary Miresl Asnes Hirindtoay Joseph Gelseal Gustave Halbta Mr Ang George SN Engert Terre Waate Marine Mary and Filiamte Mebringer Susierr Meal Olle Sendelbach George Brown Cincinnati Adermaz

Appeal to Supreme Court in Saloon Fight Interference Case

A transcript by deputy clerk Wil Walter outlines an appeal to the Supreme Court in the case of Joseph Gordon versus city officers. The motion seeks to prevent officials from interfering with a saloon keeper and allegedly blocking pegs, highlighting a dispute over law enforcement actions in the city.

Wil Walter Supreme Court of the Caer Josph Gordon

Local School Board Seeks Teacher Vacancy

Mrs Miriam Sanford resigns after years of service, creating a vacancy in the public school teaching corps. The Washington City News and Indianapolis Star note remarks on personnel changes, including names such as Roy Bmalley and Arthur Thorpe, with updates on related civic and academic moves in the area.

Miriam Sanford

Maud Flanagan Weds Harry C Miller In Aurora Farm Wedding

Maud Flanagan and Harry C Miller were married Saturday evening at 8 20 in the home of Rev Fred W Hart. The ceremony was attended by few witnesses, with Nell Flanagan and Raf Fea rmann as attendants. Miller, a farmer from near Aurora, and Flanagan, a longtime teacher in Aurora public schools, will reside on a farm near Aurora leaving a vacancy in the city schools and ending her years of service as a beloved teacher.

Cupid W. P. Artell Tore Velour Street Mil Aurora

Dove of Peace Perches on Ritchback

Bloomington residents note county triumph over city on rock restoration and expect peace ahead. County commissioners pledge to keep the peace flag and operate the rack to avoid public health menace, rescinding earlier court-house offer clashes.

Bloomington Ind

BG ir PROSPECTS DOWN IN PIKE

Petersburg Indiana June 14 Good jet Golden of thin city reports crop prospects down the White River bottoms. Wheat 46, corn 376, hay 46, with wheat heads plump and ripening. corn planting seen as finest ever known. overall crops described as in fair to good condition with potential for strong yields. Local area shares optimism despite uneven conditions across the county.

Petersburg Ind Goodjet Golden Thin City Thin County Abn Way White River

Memorial Services Well Attended by Fraternal Orders

Memorial services for the Red Men and the Modern Woodmen of America drew strong crowds Sunday afternoon. Programs were printed in Saturday's Democrat and distributed to attendees.

Red Men Modern Woodmen of America Democrat

Elect Postmasters Callop Demands Reform Plan

Washington June 14 Representative W A Callop of Vincennes proposes a bill to remove politics from postmaster appointments. The plan would bar presidential appointment of postmasters unless elected by a majority of local patrons, giving towns the right to choose who handles their communications. He argues post offices should be run free from corrupt influence and notes women often visit post offices, while county and town officers are elected.

Washington, D. C W. A. Callop Vincennes United States Mr. Cullop

Flag Day and Pay Day Observed in City

In Princeton Indiana on June 1 Alexander Turner, aged eighty three, died of apoplexy at home. The obituary notes a widow and five daughters surviving. The piece mentions upcoming Fourth of July observances and pay day at the BL and O Southwestern, with about 45 dollars expected to enter trade channels.

BL & O Princeton Ind Alexander Turner

Children Day Observed at Westminster Baptist and Methodist Churches

Children day exercises and baptisms were held at Westminster in the morning while Baptist and Methodist churches hosted programs in the afternoon. The Baptist service drew a large crowd with a program featuring Miss Caroline Mattingly, Virginia Myers, Helen Webber, Beryl Gregory, Olive Bailey, and a school chorus. Recitations, songs, and drills by young participants highlighted the event, with the choir and class performances praised as among the best.

Westminster Church Baptist Church Caroline. Mattingly Virginia Myers Helen Webber Beryl Gregory Olive Bailey Close 2

Children Day Observance at Wa byterian Church Program Highlights

A crowded morning observance at the Wa byterian church featured a lengthy children day program with songs recitations solos and baptisms. The event included an organ voluntary various choruses and a floral exercise while Julius E Feagan supervised the preparations. Local baptisms announced during the ceremony and a spirited offertory followed with a benediction as the town noted the occasion.

Kentucky Bird Mission Sparks County Town Tale

A fragmented regional notice recalls Elizabeth county and Miss Elizabeth near Parts frst. Robin and Mr Amber recount a venture where a bird and farmer named David Busard figure into a turn of events. The tale hints at challenges and a hopeful ending as the wings of a new career hover.

Elizabeth County Parts Venture Amber Robin David Busard

Death of Mark Kavanaugh in Cannelburg on Sunday

Mark Kavanaugh a highly respected Cannelburg citizen died suddenly Sunday from heart disease after earlier mild attacks. Born in Ireland about 72 years ago he came to the U.S. forty years ago then settled in Cannelburg. He leaves wife four sons Joseph Thomas Dennis and Patrick and daughter Mrs James ONeill. Burial Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Church and St Peters cemetery.

Mark, Kavanaugh Cannel‘pure Mr. Kavanaugh Ireland New York Cannerburg Kavanaugh

McCarty Enters Mayoral Race In Washington City

John W. McCarty announces his candidacy for mayor, subject to the Democratic party. The November 2 election looms as he is lauded by business leaders and taxpayers for past service as postmaster, where receipts rose from 7500 to over 10000 and free delivery expanded. He has previously led county campaigns and served as county chairman, sacrificing time for party duties.

John W. McCarty McCarty Washington

Guy Stock Company Arrives for Week in Town

The Guy Stock Company arrives from Mitchel and sets up a big tent theater opposite the library. They open tonight with a four act comedy drama A romance of the Booth. The company is well spoken of and will give a concert by its band at 7 o'clock tonight.

Guy Stock Company Mitchel Booth

Prayer Protest Tariff Law Urges Just Measures

Newport Ky June 14 The Episcopal diocesan council of Lexington Kentucky after four days in Newport adopted a resolution denouncing current tariff and tax policies as unjust to the needy warning the nation to seek laws that align with Christian ethics. The body calls on all governmental branches and Christian organizations to unite for fair legislation in the public interest.

Newport Episcopalian Diocesan Council Lexington Kentucky Protestant Episcopal Church Lesington

Aged Colored Barber Dies in Petersburg

Alfred Burress a seventy year old colored barber of Petersburg died there Sunday morning at 10 20 after a short illness. He was well liked in Petersburg and was brother in law of Charner Hawkins of this city. The body will be brought to the city Tuesday at noon and services will be held immediately at the colored M E church. Burial will be in Hawkins cemetery. A. Needle Chicago June 14 killed by swallowing a needle he had eaten pancakes with two months ago. Sarda Helping twenty eight died Saturday Barney Mills was in the city from Vincennes Sunday for a visit with Ray Logan.

Indianapolis Shuminger Anti- 1 Saloon League Warrick Indiana Winger Abili Petersburg Charner Hawkins A. Needle Chicago

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