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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1909

Page

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Commencement Exercises at St Simon's Academy

The nineteenth annual commencement at St Simon's Academy featured graduates Miss Marguerite Keller, Miss Nelle Thompson, Miss Frances Kane, Miss Edna OConner, and Miss Antipia Trines. Sisters of Providence hosted a program with Mendelssohn, student essays, musical solos, and a floral tribute to alumnae.

ST. Simon's Academy St. Simon's Hall Simon's Academy Sisters of Providente Academy Mendelasobo Marguerite C Kellar Misa Nelle Thompson Tita Ming Riaing -C. Kretz Mise Keller Wang Hag Miss Thompson Muale Jr Addison Clementy Misa Frances Cecella Kane Edna Louise O'Conner Theresa Trinea Sheen Italy Weh Mines Heckman Sahm Thompson Kane Elisa Baraiele “Bhi Jane Choris Planoa Kretz Heckman Neal Jager Larube Youderactinile Wheatittle Pather Doyle Allomas Hegina Kretz Marguerite Keller Muste

The June Sale of Muslin Underwear

A Washington promotion offers hundreds of muslin garments including corset covers drawers skirts nightgowns and match sets at special prices. The notice highlights especially trimmed values and invites women to examine the collection during the annual June event.

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Corset Covers Description and Trim Details

Corset covers with full fronts and yoke trimmed fronts and backs described. Lace embroidery beading and ribbon threading noted for decorative treatment. Prices listed as 98 and 65 cents.

Drawers and Muslin Garments Offered at Sale

An advertisement lists 48c drawers and 75c muslin and cambric drawers. Umbrella ounce trim with German Wallace head and narrow embroidery beading, sale price 39c.

Geman Wallace Sale Brice

Night Gowns at Exceptional Values in Lace and Embroidery

Nightgowns offered in cambric and naimsook with ten styles to choose from. Lace and embroidery details highlighted. Prices quoted as low as 98 cents.

Convention Hall Largest in Country Amphitheater Planned in Chicago

Chicago announces a plan for the largest convention hall in the nation called the Ampitheater to seat 46000, surpassing Madison Square Garden. The elliptical venue will mirror the Flavian Amphitheater, with part of the land already purchased and rest on option. Austin Porter reports favorable grounds and opportunities for ambitious workers.

Chicago Lararet Madison Square Garden New York Harlow XII Higinbotham Rome

Matson Wins Alto Rice Deimats In Narrow Finish

In a crowded field Roxton Drive Mintains leads the standings with an average as Matson edges rivals in a tight car event. The Wasserbilt Pool and Detroit Techmobile vie for position with Robert Marlon Monsen clocking 4:42 as the race concludes amid injuries and strong performances.

Crowpoint Joseph Taon Ford Fo Ag Chahners Detroit Techmobile Rober Marlon Monsen Hd Coifrae- Aftat

Vandalism Reported at Old City Cemetery

Neighbors report repeated vandalism at the old city cemetery with tombstones desecrated and remains disturbed. Police investigations note fresh damage last week, including broken graves, abandoned bottles, and desecrated markers as locals urge protection of the historic site.

Vandalem Bedi Swire Mog Arigin Cnet Halife Elegave

Tribute to Alfred Durtess at African M E Church funeral

The funeral for Alfred Durtess was held at the African M E Church with Rev J A Y Sherman of Washington officiating and De. Pouther of the local MiB church assisting. Notable attendees included white leaders and lawyers, while the piece discusses race prejudice and calls for dignity and self-respect amid segregation.

Alfred Durtess Cbf Imanthe Jay Bherman Washingtom de. Pouther Cotter Petgrstists E. Richardson H Held Bina de Cansintiats Toll Alfrid Wurress Petersburg Press

Badger Game Case Sentences Five Years In Prison

Terre Haute records show Cook sentenced to five years for involvement in a badger game scheme. The case details include manipulation of a victim and a deceitful plot to extort money from an elderly woman under false pretenses.

Terre Hauté Brune Cook Cecgy Erro Thi Paria Natois Ho Wang

Russell or Slim Mayor Candidacy Draws Local Interest

Voters weigh two candidates Russell and Slim as a key mayoral race unfolds. The piece notes party backing and internal discussions within the Republican camp, highlighting potential renomination for the incumbent and speculation on campaign dynamics and support.

Russell Slim

Adrift youth dances amid community life and local events

The piece surveys a lively town scene with school achievements, church plans, a shift to Alaska exposition, and social visits. It notes Henry Donaldson’s ill health, a Junior orchestra performance, Kenner’s family updates, and remarks on local beauty and camping spots. An accident claims John Coleman at age forty.

Gifts of Distinction at Jepson's

The ad touts Jepson's Gifts of Distinction offering sterling silver and hand painted ware in new designs. It highlights flower vases bowls bread trays and tea sets as suitable gifts for a bride and notes Jepson House is known for quality with invitation to inspect.

Dune Avery Iebf Sha Ted House of Jepson Wll Jre Washington

Appeal to Progressive Republicans for Taft Support

The letter from S. Hidine do-Willem B. Cuandier urges progressive Republicans and all Democrats to back President Taft. It argues for the income tax and warns against trusts and corporate power while urging unity among parties to sustain Taft’s policies and military funding.

Cosvord S. Hidine Willem B. Cuandier United States Sebator Ube Navy Fon Sas All Corporation Dcemen Whethey Suger Trust Standard Oil Cunyrady Steel Company New Hampshire Basen Chandler

Ready to Settle with the State

Fragmentary text shows a dispute over settlement with the state and a stated total collection amount. Mentions distribution fees and department actions. Readable entities include state, total, and a distribution fee. The passage is unclear but indicates a formal settlement process with a monetary sum.

Rower Y Andites Ag

Splendid Show At The Air Dome Delights Crowd

The piece describes a lively event at the Air Dome featuring acts by Hamlin Noyes and the McKees. A Mexican performer is praised for stringing tricks and collecting money from spectators as he walked the aisles.

Airdome Hamlin Noyes

Reuben Wheat Sentenced to Life in Prison

Vincennes reports Reuben Wheat was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of George White near Coal Under in May. Jurors varied, with seven demanding hanging, while others favored life term after a fatal drunken assault and dragging incident.

Reuben Wheat Vincennes Sullivan Michigum City Reuben Santa Elagabor George White Coalundor S4redal

Smuggling Couple Pleads Guilty in New York Case

George W Rete and his wife Elizabeth Kilgannon pleaded guilty to smuggling charges tied to a Fifth Avenue dealer operation. Kilgannon, a dressmaker, was sentenced to one year in federal prison. details also mention involvement of partners and a related party in the scheme.

New York George W. _ Rete Algannon Kilgannon Fifth Avenue Georgia Kitganmon

Death of Mrs. Hunemeier in Indianapolis City

The unexpected death of Mrs. L. F. Hunemeier occurred Friday afternoon in Indianapolis. She had long served as matron of the Davis County orphans home and was a devout church member active in charity work. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at the orphan home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

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Concrete Block House to See on Apraw Road

A two story Irish house on Van Treen street near East Fitrh was destroyed by fire during a pre party build. John Ward plans a new brick and concrete home with a large basement and round yard, expected to be completed in about a month.

Baenent Ark John Ward J van Treen Jung Fitrh Street

Knight Sues for 10000 Dollars in Husband’s Death

Mrs Pinkey Knight of Avanaville sues Evansville Traction Company for $10000 claiming her husband died in a wreck. Complaint names partners Tadjuna and Hendracing, cites a fatal incident near Kentucky route. Case filed June 19 with unverified details.

Avanaville Hendarign Kentucky Pinkey T.knight Evansvilla and Doubhers Tadjuna

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