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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

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Fire damages AY Gott Undertaking Place at Scott firm

A fire broke out in the ware room of Scott Undertaking Company around 10 pm Wednesday. Quick action by fire crews prevented total destruction as pine timber and caskets burned. interior and ceiling charred. Owner William Beck and partner insured. Scott suspects incendiary origin, noting a bale of excelsior ignited near the center.

Scott Undertaking Company Wow. Bannett Bargett Hat Barnett

Charming White Wash Skirtes Sale Ad Headlines

A brief sale listing highlights white wash skirts in Indian Head linen and pre shrunk butchers linen. Describes best fitting, tailored, extra value skirts with plain eleven gore styles and trimmed panels. Encourages early shopping to view the handsome assortment and three particularly good value prices.

India

Linen skirts for laundering perfect to wear today

A fragment describes thirteen gore skirts of white linen and Butcher’s linen, prettily trimmed with bands, bias folds and pearl buttons. The items are noted for laundering ease and suitability for wear.

Woman's skirts and linens sale in varied trims

Descriptive ad listing white tep skirts with French lens and India Linen, some with peach buttons or embroidery, and multiple tucks. Highlights include blue and white skirts priced at 31.25 and 1.50, with remaining stock available for inspection.

Woodmen Of The World To Mitchell Indiana Monument Event

The Woodmen of the World plan a trip to Mitchell Indiana next Sunday to unveil a monument in memory of Horace A L Chip. The local order will travel by train 4 to Mitchell, with a larger group likely to join from nearby. The dedication will occur at 10 o clock at the cemetery, with the Woodmen band providing music and a short address by W E Cady of South Bend. Over a hundred members have arranged to attend, with many more expected to join from the district.

Mitchel Horace AL Chappie Chip. Hein Namie Cemency Mitépell Addrean Ly W. E. Cady South Band Ford Fa Nl Ibis Mitéhe 7Dor Mitchell

Brazil Grand Jury Holds No Indictments In Liquor Probe

Brazil Ind June 17 federal authorities to pursue liquor club investigations after the county grand jury discharged Saturday returning nine indictments though evidence suggested over a hundred. Editorial accuses two jurors of withholding action while U S district attorney seeks further Bill evidence and probes into related questions. A separate report notes Mrs Maggs Cary of Avoca was pronounced insane by a medical board.

Brazil Ind Nqnor Brazil Daily News Today United States District Han Hughes Clay County Grand Jury Adgts Maggs Cary Avoca E. Mitchell Bedford Dierking Oourse

Gifts of Distinction at Jepson's

Gifts of Distinction at Jepson's feature sterling silver pieces, hand painted china, and cut glass ware. The House of Jepson presents a quarantine of quality with flower vases, bowls, bread trays, relish dishes, tea sets, sugar and cream sets, water pitchers, and chest displays.

House of Jepson Washington Jana Wticome

Justice Ander son case prompts religious influence claim

Fragmentary notes report a legal matter before Justice John G. Anderson involving a woman said to be entangled in religious matters and a deteriorating medical state. Elbridge, Michigan details mention a child with leukemia and a county medical association meeting.

John G. Anderson Springbur Paceliy Case Intntesta Physicians Elbridge Vetner Trainol Yedre Gir Joseph Triviali Paris Cddnty Medical Association

Dr Henry Gers 15h Candidate for Mayor

Dr Henry Gers, a well known Washington figure with long civic ties, appears as a Democratic mayoral candidate. The piece extols his progressive ideas and upright character, noting his past service on the city board and plans for city improvement if elected.

Henry Gers de Henry Gergeandi Democratic Party Washigeran Tor Oda Ier Ots Trac Jtowns Gew Ani Addison Bullr Geta Heim Washington

Progress in Race and Education at Evanguille Commencement

Dr W E Dabuis of Atlanta University urged immediate progress toward racial equality at Evanguille's Bvane Hill High School commencement. He warned the barrier between white and Black races has shrunk but will not vanish soon, praising ongoing gains and urging younger attendees to pursue broad education and practical trades.

W. EB. Dabuis Atlanta University Chath Sheey High School Evanguille Bismucheper Buka Socrates Jesus Christ Trivols Hid Audienciai Deto Andy Broaden

City Committee Sets June Mass Meeting and Committeemen

A mass meeting in Zigkan'a hall was held to select ten committeemen from each of the city’s five wards for the upcoming city campaign. The meeting, largely attended and led by City Chairman William Heffernan, planned future elections of a city chairman secretary and treasurer.

Vane Gve Dod Wag William Heffernan

Justice of the Peace Clarifies Marriage Note

Indianapolis attorney Philip Rappaport corrects a Star notice on his son’s recent marriage. He states the ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Hutchinson, not the Reverend Mr Hutchinson, and disputes details in the report.

Philip Rappaport Indianapolis Tate Amrring Charlotte Justice of the Peace Hutchinson

Supreme Court Invalidates Direct Primary Act In Illinois

The Illinois General Assembly attempt to approve a direct primary is struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The ruling raises doubt about future laws enabling party nominations by voters and may influence whether Gov. Deneen calls a special session to replace the act.

Illinoié General Assembly Supreme Court SpringBeld Atte Linda Panig St Ia Chicago

Wheat Shortage Hits Mailers In Indiana Report

An Indiana newspaper notes a mill in Evansville sold a carload of wheat for a high price per bushel, marking the last carload in the state as supply dwindles. The miller says he limited shipments to one carload weekly, awaiting the next harvest in two to three weeks, highlighting one of the nation’s best fall wheat stores.

Indiana Tnessay Evansville

Reorganization proposals loom over department trading mess

The text signals pressure for a major overhaul in the department's handling of milling and grain trade expenses. It notes vast sums tied to a large fund and hints at tensions between department officials and a broad network of correspondents. The draft points to shifting policies and potential cost cuts amid a complex reform debate.

Tim Tor Suvarumept Png Dogen Board of Truce Mberaily Wasshingrong Lake Nerald

Degree Conferral At Wabash Honors Marshall Legacy

Crawnrtifeite Indiana June 17 The confergee of the honorary degree of 13 L Chupén overpor Thomas iy Marshall was a die dnetive aes of the Wabash college 4 odoment No son of Old in higher esteem Marshall who was the college in 1873 é ve of the 'In sulan faye 4g of years, President pu conturred on Sim the hei a behwt of ae cole rege. evaduated und whe dt

Thomas Iy Marshall Wabash College Marshall Sim Ae Cole

Democratic State Club Seeks Members and Organization

A damaged notice urges joining the Democratic State Club in Indianapolis to strengthen party work. It highlights active clubs, requests members to apply by mail, and names B. Mi Ralston as contact, promoting unity and campaign effort across the party.

Tiesta Orgunigs Fon The Indies Democratic Club Pbs Arawlag Ehanks Fein Democratie Pride Democra

Morse Freed on Bond Pending New Trial in New York Case

Charles W Morse a banker was released on bond as the United States circuit court approves a tentative plan for a new trial. Morse faces nearly four decades in prison if convicted and says he expects to return to the country soon after another hearing.

New ‘York Charles W Morse Ignths Poe Tere Abd

Golden Gate Park Welcome Speech Presented in City

A fragmented report notes a nautical themed event with a presentation in San Francisco for the Golden Gate Park project. Capt Reald Amartinen led a parade style display, while a Norse themed bevary and city officials observed the formal handover to park commissioners.

Fan Frankie Jane Tio Reald Amartinen Iorthweet Packege San Francisco Golden Gate Park Fox Mae Beery the Grea

Apportionment of Township Funds and Revenue Conflicts

The article discusses state guidance on school fund apportionment and county revenues, noting auditors’ errors in distributing common fund revenue. It explains funds must stay in their township of origin, and outlines how sale or rental revenue affects apportionment to the congressional and town funds, with emphasis on maintaining proportional shares among townships.

Robert J. Addy Auj Itranafere MY. Aley Sre

Entartainment at Loogoutee aids St Simon’s academy

Misses Mae Lybany Margul, Gertrude Kyré and Atha Kretz presented an entertain ment at the Poperd house in Loogoutee on Tuesday night for St Simon’s academy funds. A large crowd attended and dance routines drew repeated encores as receipts reached $49. Citizens praised the event and honored the young performers.

Mae Lybany Margulrne Keller Gertrude Kyré Atha Kretz Poperd

Dayton Telegram Reveals Death of Edward Hardcastle

Telegram received Wednesday afternoon from Ali jah Hardcastle reports Edward Hardcastle died at his uncle’s home in Dayton Ohio. Officials did not reveal cause of death. The body will arrive in the city this afternoon accompanied by his uncle. The Courier Journal notes Paramount issue toIndiapigs serme to be the crnaiindonatity of the county unit.

Edward Dayton Unc! Ve Indiapigs Serme Courier-Journal

Senator LaFollette critiques tariff review as farce

In a Wednesday interview Senator LaFollette declared that the tariff review now under study by the people will hardly rise above the dignity of a farce. John Sims has returned to his home at Ragiesville.

LaFollette John Sims Ragiesville

Actor Victim of Silly Stage Incident in Indiana

A report details an actor, Carlton Guy, alleged to have collapsed amid a stage bit in Indiana while a newspaper crew watched. The piece describes the performance chaos and quotes observers noting Guy’s heavy roles and a joking comment about his health. A separate note mentions a young man, Thomas Offett, arrested in a Southwestern yard after a chase, with a demand for $1 and mayoral trepidation. Also reported is the 6 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hillary Myers dying near Veale town.

Bultivante Torre Harvester Guy Guy! Block Company Atral Indiana Tha Sui Enoasage Ma Alwayn Mr. Ryde Democrat Rth Bedtox Chardstorn Fm Tamara Deeg Hillary M. Myers Niviag Veale Afkmnan’s Creak Church

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