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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

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Boosters Plan Welcome Parade for Indianapolis Visitors

City officials and business leaders met to arrange a welcome celebration for the Indianapolis Trade Association and its entourage. The parade will form at the E and I depot with the Newsboys Band leading, followed by manufacturers, jobbers, police, and local merchants in decorated escort, ending at the court house where Mayor McCau will speak and boosters will greet guests. A large nine-car train with day coaches and Pullman accommodations is to accompany the visitors, arriving tomorrow morning and departing in the evening.

Ctty Council Businens Indianapols Trade Association Washington Fadisea Tole News Pottern’ Association Malin Street East Fifth Street Walnut Walnut Street Thescourt Indianapolle India W. Ki. Kiefer Juvenila Main Street Frank B. Fornwald Hugh O'Donnell Bem- Jet Allen Frank Fornwald Gowe Joan’ of Automobiles Court House Jobo Wo McCautry Iodianapolis Dukrinean Waternad L.wihy Adamed Carr Company American J Brewing Company Indianapolis Rewine Company the Indianapolis News Pdint and Color Company Ied Jaganelis Stove Ormpans A. Kiefer Drug Company Rips Bios & Co C. Wo Lefer Hat Company P. Lesh Paper Company Leyer Broa, & Co Lieber Vomypany Mass-Nelmeyer Lumber Ongoiny

Our Big Sale Continues Demonstrating Bargains

A bustling scene shows shoppers filling our stores as remarkable bargains move off the shelves. Prices remain as advertised, inviting summer buying with minimal purse drain and inviting more customers to compare the offerings.

TABLE LINEN AND SKIRT SALE OFFERS ACROSS ITEMS

A local store advertises a wide linen cloth selection and huck towels with reduced prices. It features all linen pieces at low yard rates and promotes heavy discounts on wash skirts and spring suits. There is emphasis on stock resupply and clea rance pricing to move merchandise quickly.

Ireland

Sale of Men and Boys Clothing and Accessories

Local retailer touts aggressive discounts across men’s and boys’ wear including suits shirts and shoes. Yard goods and gloves promoted with deep price cuts on brand items from Majestic Hamilton Brown and De Lisle lines, urging customers to buy while supplies last.

de Lisle

Indianapolis boosters parade plans amid noisy street crowds

A reception committee submits a request to the Ladies and city to line the streets tomorrow to witness Indianapolis boosters including the News, Hand of sixty pieces, and Kiefer’s Juvenile Band. Mayor Metury will address the crowd with booster representatives replying. A parade route from East Main to West Main, then north to Wallant, west to Court Rose, will lead to addresses and newcomer visits to local enterprises.

Eas Lewis Mdnex & Co Filly & Ca Mooney-Mueller Brug Sebauil & Company Standard Metal Playher Americas National Geddes-Brown “Shoe Company Man American Trust Company ger-Tripep Company Gttrustitir ‘Company Creer-Wilkingon Bertitas Company Havend-Geddes Commons Hearkey Miia. Company AP Hendickson Hat Compans Bilsuen Hollweg & Co Hide Leather iHering Company W. J. HollidaysComparc Hallwey & Reese Home Store Indiana Paper Company Daniel Stewart Company Daniel Stewarts Company Stewart-Carey Glass Company Studebaker Brox Indie Fallapolis Sun Publishing Company Inigo Nullanal Bank van Campi Hardware and Fea Fea Compary Viere ‘Ney Electrical Supply Company Vonnegut Hardware Company Welgel Showcak Company National Candy Company T. B. Lawcoch Manufacturing Company Faymen-Curey Company J. Tire’ Company Tominr Row Indianapolis Indianapolis News Newhovs Kiefer Fifth Street Walant Jan Meturty Amaret Uae Wud J. Mooney Thomas Bay

Automobile Wreck on Apron Road Injures Passengers

A car owned by J. F. Brown, driven by Pete Brown, crashed at the foot of the RUC on the Apron road near Plainville. Pete Brown was seriously injured while four other young men in the car escaped with minor injuries. The machine was badly damaged with tires torn and parts strewn about. The car blocked the road until moved to the roadside.

J. F. Brown Plainville Mead Wis Pete Brown Brown Wilyetty Pete Brawn Nadam

Workmen Remember Marsh with Presents in Western Shops

In the B and G South Western shops, Henry Marsh the foreman was surprised at his home by five workers who presented him with a water set a silver knives forks spoons and a tall clock as a token of esteem. Judge Gardiner spoke and Marsh expressed heartfelt thanks noting the good treatment from his employer.

Paloul Henry Marsh Mandar Fim Marsh Gardiner

Mass. Woman Dead At Olney After Fire

The obituary notes the death of a Massachusetts woman at Olney following a blaze. It lists surviving siblings and relatives including Mrs. Patues and Mrs. Willan and mentions several others by name. The notice names locations Ludlag and Mis. Oyy McoCord and references an March date.

Olney Allen Navemer Agay Willan Alta Uruthers Heth David Saunney Potusi Patues Willan Kelp

Trust War Aids Given $1,000 Special Attorneys

A government report reveals substantial aid labeled as trust war funds totaling one million dollars. Special attorneys are cited as overseeing allocation and governance of the disbursed sums amid ongoing inquiries.

Prosecutor Fees Stir Sugar Trust Case Fallout

A distorted report traces prosecutor pay and lawyer costs in the sugar trust case. It notes large salaries and widespread dissatisfaction among department lawyers and officials, citing figures for legal fees and expenditures.

Cattle Load Killed in Wreck near Seymour Indiana

A freight train derailment between Seymour and North Vernon Indiana caused a wreck that killed a large load of cattle. Cars piled on the track, blocking the sidetrack and delaying Train 85 which arrived after 10. A wrecker from Seymour was summoned to clear the wreck while freight traffic was halted.

Nebraska Seymour North Vernon Seymauy

Court Decision On Bloomington Case Sparks Delayed Action

A garbled report from Bloomington describes a court matter with Judge Wilson involved. Details are unclear but indicate a ruling affecting counts and potential liens, with mentions of a slow process and potential further action by the court or involved parties.

Wilson Jones Yeototibay Wesel Twents

Bodies of Maine sailors lay in wait for kin identity

A blurred report describes the doomed battleship Maine aftermath with a line of sailors’ remains aboard the wreck site. A reverend, Dr Merritt, hopes to identify the body of his son among the missing, aided by a class ring and scattered clues from the ship’s debris.

Dy Meritt Wao

Aged Man John Keller Found Dead In Ward Five

The body of John Keller, an aged and highly respected citizen of the Fifth ward, was found this morning around 5 30 oclock. The sudden death ends a long life of community involvement and local service. Weitere details unavailable.

John Keller Qad

Wedding Gifts for June from Our Silverware Catalog

June wedding season offers sterling silver and high grade plated ware in Karnac brass and cut glass in a variety of useful and ornamental pieces. New clocks and pretty articles make ideal gifts for brides and homes, visit our store for choices.

Death of Mr Keller in Ione County follows paralysis attack

The community mourns Henry Keller a prominent coal industry figure and longtime resident of the county as neighbors aided the dying man after a paralysis attack at his Mid Street home. Surviving children include Mrs William Madden Mrs Frani Guileck and several Keller offspring with two prior deaths in the family. A funeral service at St Marys Church is planned with a requiem mass and procession by St Johns accounts.

Margaret Keller Kaftier MY. Keller Mr Keller Joho Keller Germany Cairy United States St Sian Ufe Hardis Willian Madden Ladkinapolla Fragh Guueck Evanawii

Boy Hurt by Crackers In Disless County Affair At Elnora

Twelve year old Laverne Courtney was struck by flying glass from a dropped firecracker near Elnora on Monday. The injury cut the side and penetrated teeth, with doctors Porter of Elnora and Freeland of Bedford attending. The boy was restored to mobility after treatment.

Bret Courtney Porter Elnora Freeland Bedford Devslup

Councilman J. W. Ramses Injured In Fall On Lamon Street

W Ramses, councilman from the First ward, is confined to his home with injuries from a fall between joists on Lamon street while watching some work at the Spink shed. He fell and cut his eye and injured his side. The article mentions a man who worked there using strong drink.

J. W. Ramses Spink Howd Lamon Street Astrover

City Construction Plan For Washington Street Line

City officials discuss a proposed franchise for a road project running from Vincennes to areas east of Viages. The plan includes grading work and tree removal along the route with sections entering the city via Bikthatriet then Harrison Fourth Hart Third and Grand hotel. Council must approve before franchise is granted.

Bikthatriet Harrison Hart Grand Hotel

Fire at B and O Freight House Sparks Deduction

Spontaneous fire broke out at the B and O western freight house at 4:30 a.m. causing damage to offices and stored goods. Firemen battled flames as 44-inch rotary bow wagons responded. building likely destroyed. A family’s household items and a shipment of scholastic drums were saved. no casualties reported despite intense heat and smoke.

By &Hwestern Clydo B Wasihington

Will Offices Move to Chicago Merger Sparks Local Protest

Wanaville Indiana June 39 President and general manager W J Dhekaun of the Chicago and Bastettl and Evansville and Tertep Hage routes said yesterday in the city that the merger would move the company's offices to Chicago August 1. He notes the shop here will not be abandoned and Evansville identity will not be submerged in the population. Local protests include several ORK members opposing the merger and blocking tie loss.

Wanaville Ind Mgagser W. J. Dhekaun Chicago &Bastettl Niata Ewasavile & Tertep Hage Ratronds Chicago S Andtor Kristag Aederten Jackson Fem Ork Ment E. 4 Joss Saya Evansville Adentity vii the & TH

Kennedy-Cauthorn Marriage In Vincennes Ceremony

The Kennedy-Cauthorn marriage was celebrated at St Francis Xavier Church in Vincennes this morning. Mary Calithorn of Vincennes and Kennedy of the city wed in a brief ceremony with the couple planning a honeymoon to Athena Cato before returning to settle in the area. Kennedy is noted as a foreman at the local shops and Mrs. Kennedy is the daughter of the late Henry Cawthorn of Vincennes, a well known family.

Lake Keone Misa Mary Calithorn Vincennes St. Francis Xavier's Eharth Kennedy Atha Cato Bia Many Treads. Mrs. Kennedy Is the Daughter of the Late Frenry & Cawthorn Vinbennde, Nod Tlaefty Bawan

Betting Terms Mixed Up in Local Gaming Roundup

A brief item notes confusion over terms Maybe and Manana in the betting lineup. The piece hints wagers tied to these slang labels but provides no clear rules or outcomes. Local bookmakers warn players to confirm definitions before placing bets.

Young Farm Youth Charged With Theft of Canterbury Watch

Raogetoies Sentinel reports Clana ieckler a young farm youth near Canterbury charged with stealing a watch owned by Joseph Kelley. The youth was bound over to the circuit court to furnish bond and await trial in Shoals jail. The watch reportedly found in the youth’s clothing was returned to the owner.

Raogeoties Clana Ieckler Tye & thvEgsvilin Ma Arvin Joseph Kelley Canterbury Uume Hindlestan Bond Shoals Tate

Former Bandit In Office Now Mexico City

Fragmented report describes a clash over an appointment of Segodta, a former bandit, to a state position. Delegates and residents denounce the move while warning of unrest and demands for change as opposition calls for stability and reform.

Mexico Dupe Red Sretod Segodta upJarme Prigl Ike

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