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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
3
A rousing school address at Carding Gibbens hall celebrates the flag as living symbol of national life its past and future. The speaker urges citizen duty and collective aspiration linking the flag to history achievement and imagined tomorrows.
A major blaze in Bridgeport NL on a Friday afternoon destroyed two main blocks and damaged the Jefferson hotel front. Losses on buildings and stock reach about 200000 with half covered by insurance. several firms including the State Bank and Bridgeport Machine Works were rendered unusable. Firefighters from Lawrenceville aided with water tank wagons but the blaze burned for hours, drawing attention from miles away as the town prepared a new water system.
Readable text fragments describe a market or sale scene with unclear items and prices. Names and exact places are not discernible, making precise identification impossible.
A misadventure left Kate Zigler severely injured after an auto struck her. Eyewitnesses describe a chaotic scene as bystanders and responders moved in quickly to aid her and secure the area.
Town and nearby communities mobilize for a Sunday game between the Grays and the White Sox. Lincoln County residents, plus Cannerburg and Ranthery, rally thousands to attend at the Wash- ton park with expectant crowds and improved turnout plans. Washington’s Pennants head to Bridgeport for a series, while the Odon Journal notes the Sox loss to Washington in a fast, tightly played contest.
Five hundred attendees were unable to enter as doors failed and seating room filled before the curtain. The Enma Boulton company, praised for its "hit" performance, will proceed with The Circus Girl tonight as attendance grows.
Joseph Grankin arrived this morning from Bransville and will attend the game between the Grays' workers and the Grays Bourghoreery city photographer was busy taking pictures of the monument at the courthouse in construction. Mrs Leverett’s music pupils will give a recital at the First Methodist church next Thursday night. The funeral for Susan Coaby will take place tomorrow afternoon with services at the residence at 2 and at Veale's Creek church at 3. Elmer Miley charged with child desertion stood before the circuit court today as Mayor M Carty watched. Proceeds from the St. Simon's lawn fete on church lawn netted 120.80. Streamers advertising the Chat Lauqua beer across Main Street drew attention nearby.
Fragmentary notes reveal attention to Flag Day and a town gathering. Mentions the 4 H club, Charity Lodge, Vincennes and a Fellow Craft degree as part of a schedule seen in the damaged text.
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