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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1913

Page

4

County commencement exercises showcase county progress

The county commencement exercises held Saturday highlighted progress in country schools as 188 pupils passed the admission test for county high schools. Families traveled up to twenty five miles to attend, with broad community support and calls for local merchants to decorate for next year’s event to honor these students and the role of education in Daviess County. A steamboat collision near St. Catherine's, Ont blocked navigation on Lakes Ere and Ontario, tying up the Welland Canal locks.

Daviess County Fulkerbon County Gradua Ciy Welland Canal St. Catherine's Ont Ere Qutario Canada Northwestern

Sentiment grows in Congress on currency revision bill

Despatches report opposition in the House and Senate to a currency revision bill at the extra session. Lawmakers prefer passing the tariff bill and adjourning until the regular December session. Advocates urge settling the rain question quickly and then taking a recess.

House Senate

Chautauqua Push Intensifies Before Final Days

The rallying cry urges swift turnout as organizers announce a boost in support for the Chautauqua event, following a decisive victory over Loogootee and prompting wider community enthusiasm.

Judicial recall strong in Indiana commencement address

Bloomingiai Ind June 1 Governor S M Ralston defended his action in naming lawyers to meet the places on the new public utilities commission. He said the lawyers part in this government can be relied on to perform their duties and uphold the law at the ceremony for the Indiana University School of Law commencement.

Bloomingiai Ind M. Ralston Ingdluna University School of Law

Governor rails at monopoly and recalls judges

The executive criticizes public service and lawyers in the first forty days of the new commission. He denounces monopoly as harmful, praises historic lawyers who wrote the federal constitution, and urges citizens first, lawyers second to safeguard national institutions.

Publ Neriic Indiand Gov. Ralston Provernor Othelr Wlety Bly

Everett Lett to Receive A B Degree at Indiana University

Everett Lett son of Emery Lett who lives south of this city will receive his A B degree from Indiana University at commencement exercises in Bloomington on Wednesday. During four years on campus he was active in college life. 1910-11 he served on the Jackson Club executive committee. 1911-12 he was vice president of the Jackson Club and director of the Indiana Union. 1912-13 he was secretary of the Student Council and of the Indiananian, and a member of the university debating team. Lett majored in Economics.

Everett Lett Emery Lett Ely Indiana University Bloomington Jackson Club Indiana Union Studentouncil Indigna Yanion Lott

Inman Weds Pupils Bride Elsie Birch of Neoga

Dean M Inman formerly principal of Neoga township high school and ex editor of the Odoo Journal married Elsie Cordelia Birch of Neoga March 29 at Fairbury. The bride, daughter of Mrs Elia Birch, graduates this year and the couple plan a summer trip to Normal for domestic science study and travel for the National Telegraph Company.

Dean M Inman Neoga Township High School Elsie Cordelia Birch Neogapore Fairbury Elia Birch Taman

Woolly Woolens Tip Appears in Odd Note

A quirky line praises Fels Naptha Soap for woolen care. The garbled text suggests a playful suggestion about using soap for laundry or textile care. The exact meaning is unclear but centers on soap and wool items.

Two Emloyes Receive Badklaries After Shop Accident

Joseph J Herring of Sycamore street engineer suffered a severe accident at a shop yard Saturday at 1130. His left hand was severed when his glove caught in machinery. he was treated at a sanitarium and underwent surgery on Sunday. A separate incident at the coal chute caused facial injuries and bruising.

Joseph.j. Herring Sycamore Street Elmera Boxtown

Bridgeport Pen and Lost at Wyingtor’s Set

A Bridgeport, Illinois scene centers on a pen and lost items at a Wyingtor’s setting. Local residents report missing belongings and a clue list circulating around the shop. Authorities urge careful search of nearby streets for the indicated items.

Wyingtor Bridgeport, Il

Sanford and Horrall to Wed at St Simon's Parsonage

The marriage of Miss Neil Sanford to Raymond Horrall will take place Tuesday morning at St Simon's parsonage. Rev W W Boland will perform the ceremony. The couple will reside in Chicago after a brief Washington wedding and trip on train 66.

Neil Sansford Raymond ‘Horrall St. Simon's Parsonage W. W. Boland Horrallj Washington Chicago

Clear Warm Weather Forecast For Week Nationwide

Washington predicts warm weather with clear skies across most of the country next week. Scattered thunder showers expected along the northern border early week, then showers along the east gulf and Atlantic coasts by midweek. No major storms expected, though a minor disturbance may form over the Western Plateau and move northeast bringing local thunder showers toward the Great Lakes by Thursday or Friday.

Washington Weather Bureau East Gulf South Atlantic Pliteau Great Lakea Frida

Palmer and Fitts Witness Fatal and Serious Injury Crash

Ray Palmer and Fred Fitts saw a severe auto accident near Vincennes at Dead Man's Crossing after a ball game. Wilbur Einking suffered critical head injuries when the Huggies car collided with another party racing his brother and companion. Palmer and Fitts rushed him to his sister’s home where a doctor was summoned. The other occupants were injured but less severely.

Ray Palmer Fred Fitte Vincennes Wilbur Eiking Eiking Wilbur Elking Mr. Palmer Mr. Fitts

Carleton Sisters and cast head to Airdome for weeklong run

The Carleton Sisters and their associate players will perform at the Airdome for one week starting tonight. The engagement is billed as among the best of its kind and is expected to draw large audiences at popular prices with capacity houses anticipated.

Airdome Carleton

Notice to Farmers on Reduced Twine Price

Notice to farmers about a price reduction for Benvine Deering Bigder twine to 10 cents per unit. The notice notes that farmers who have already paid for their twine are affected by the change and explains the adjustment or eligibility for the lower price.

Magazine Fiction Section Promises Delightful Reading

The Magazine features a Fiction section with entertaining content and a household department offering recipes and patterns. It highlights New Idea Patterns with seams and an ingraan for cutting, selling patterns at 10¢, suggesting value for home crafters.

Wedded and Parted a new city drama program

A lively stage program with a wedded and parted theme will be performed with thrilling cli mates and comedy. The company offers short pieces between acts and a slate of plays including The Pinto the Thief and the Girl The Convict and the Girl Cowboy Shorts and Black Makers of New York. Admission stays at 10 cents under a heavy guarantee from the Aidome managers.

Pinto Blackmakers New York Aidome

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