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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
B and 0.5 W introduce a three position signal system across the division to manage train movements. Operators must display stop signals then caution signals, with trains routing to the next telegraph station under control. Officials report the bulletin reached Washington later today after posting in Chillicothe.
The June Sale of Muslin Underwear promises careful shopper attention with hundreds of white garments offered at striking prices. Corset covers drawers skirts Chinese night gowns and match sets are featured with specially trimmed values for this event. The four items highlighted are described as very special values.
Readable details show corset covers offered at 98 and 65 cents each. They feature full fronts with yoke trimming, both front and back faces, and embroidery with lace beading threaded with ribbon. The description emphasizes decorative elements and finish.
A catalog fragment notes drawers priced at 1.00 and 74 cent Maslin and Cambric Drawers. An umbrella with fine German laces and embroidery edging is shown, heading toward a sale price of 39 cents.
Pearl Keck aged twenty one died at her home near Bramble Tuenday from tuberculosis. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Keck. Funeral service held at Calvary M E church at 10:40 Delock Thursday morning. Remains laid to rest in Burne City cemetery.
Southwestern passenger trains Nos. 2 and 3 were delayed for several hours in Thuradway due to bridge repairs between Vincennes and Lawrenceville. Trains were detoured over the Hig Four trachy via St Francisville into Vincennes, causing significant schedule impact.
Notice posted at the B. and C. Southwestern shop states all shops will close Friday morning, costing workers a day and a half. Police department employees remain idle, though office staff are unaffected. Workers have not worked full Saturdays for months.
Thomas G Underdown announces today as a Democratic candidate for city treasurer. He notes poor health and feebleness but pledges if nominated and elected to appoint his wife’s nephew Homer Ham as his assistant.
Trustees of the Myron Stratton Home for the Poor have acquired Broadmoor Farm and Townsite Hotel and Casino area including 3,500 acres east of Cheyenne Mountain extending to Fountain. Broadmoor Land Company is Scottish controlled, represented locally by Duncan Chisholm. Price paid is 340,000 dollars.
Jepson's offers sterling silver, cut glass, and handpainted china ware in new designs ideal for brides. The assortment includes flower vases bowls bread trays sandwich plates relish dishes coffee sets tea sets water pitchers chests of silver and related items, all emphasizing quality and tasteful presentation.
A historical note mentions John Rhinachs event and a circus feast planned for Wednesday. It references a grant of $4,000 to build and endow a home in Jeffersonville in memory of Scott Stratton, honoring his father.
A large audience filled about two thirds of the lower floor of the opera house for a Thursday recital by Bertha Smettzer’s students. The program featured piano selections and singing by young girls, with praise for their manner and skill. Mrs. Dudsival and Sigs Nota Smettzer contributed violin and song, while Rosemary Smetizar and Ruth Colbert earned warm applause for performances.
A garbled OCR item describes a violent incident in a street where a man was attacked by a snake or reptile. The text is partial and unclear but indicates a disturbance with cries for help and a man handling the creature in a public space. The surrounding details are heavily eroded.
The readable portion references an eastern part of Barr Township and mentions a place or event near there. Details are incomplete, with missing dates names and actions, limiting precise summary.
Fragmented notice from St Simmons Hall commencement program listing speakers and attendees, including Cheelin Kare EdnaChive and Regina Kretz with limited readable names. The garbled text suggests four young women and a ceremonial procession but specifics are unclear.
The report details the Wright brothers activities and public events in Dayton including speeches on tariffs, references to papers and pulp, and a day of ceremonies. It covers their parade, family reunion with Bishop Milton Wright, and a Pyrotechnical display. business and aviation work continued with plans to ship parts to Washington while residents celebrated their achievements.
The article describes a partial solar eclipse observed Thursday evening with a shadow from the north obscuring part of the sun. Many viewers watched from a clear sky, some using unsafe naked-eye viewing, while others recalled a total eclipse in August 1889.
The Washington Athletics baseball team travels to Lodgqotee next Sunday afternoon to face the Southern Indiana Glass Works team at 1 PM on Southside Park. Both clubs promise a fast, competitive game with a hot contest expected.
In Evansville on June 18 the Van derburg county circuit court heard proceedings concerning the street car strike. The tense session focused on whether a restraining order protects the striker group, with implications for the event’s outcome.
A report from the National Electric Light convention in Arinth Chey details a pending Cincinnati lighting contract. Electricians discussed power and strength claims, noting the use of iron posts and ornate fixtures. The group emphasized durability and best possible results, with trial demonstrations proposed for 25 to 150 feet posts.
The report details President Theodore Roosevelt's hunting trip near Berduis New York where a party member Dr William Rainsford was mortally injured after a fall while hunting. Rainsford, longtime rector of St George's Church in Buiare, had joined travelers en route to Calligaing. The accident injured Roosevelt's expedition guides and others. Roosevelt's party pressed on amid dangerous Africa-style conditions and heavy rain.
Edward Har colored, aged about 41, was found murdered in his Dayton home early Wednesday. Maggie Miller, 32, reportedly killed herself after fatally shooting her husband with a single bullet to the back. Police say the couple had a troubled history and Miller left the city shortly after the incident.
The readable fragments mention moral topics from the Bible to murder, local tribune references, community meetings, directory items, piano readings, and property disputes. Names like Lyham Kyrk Kellar Evans and But note the text is garbled with unrelated notices and scheduling details.
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