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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1909

Page

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Street car derailed by auto collision near Main and Third

A white steam car owned by Thomas Nugent, driven by his son, knocked a street car off its track near Main and East Third streets around 3 PM. The crash damaged the vestibule and windows, with the car needing to be moved to the barn for repairs as onlookers watched in alarm.

Washington Main East Third Streets Thomas Nugent Wernard Higin Nugent Third Street le Opyorle Nagewi Ike Avon Etree Var

Vincennes Drug Trader George Watjen Dies at 65

George F. Watjen, a Vincennes drug businessman long prominent in local interests, died after a period of poor health. He was sixty five and leaves a widow and four children. Funeral arrangements are being held in Vincennes.

George F. Watjen Vincennes Oay Bie Trather Hermgo J. Watjen Vincetnes

Special Value Corset Covers for Annual Event

An item listing highlights snowy white undergarments with prices that seem low for the muslin fabric. Corset covers and draw special trims are offered at specially trimmed prices for this annual event. The four following items are presented as very special values.

Drawers and Nightwear with Lace Trim In Sale

Drawers priced at 1.00 and 75 cents Maslin and Cambric Drawers with umbrella bounce trimmed in fine German wall lace and narrow embroidery feeding at a sale price of 39 cents.

Nightgowns at 98c in ten lacetrimmed styles offered

Ten gown styles in lace and embroidery trims advertised at 98 cents each. Prices include nightgowns in a range from 98 cents to a higher tag, showcasing exceptional value in the department.

Fragmented Fashion Snippet Hints at Underskirt Trends

A garbled OCR fragment hints at underskirt styles with terms like flounced designs and decorative trims. Details are unclear about people, places, or dates.

United Brethren Day Observed by Local Church

The local United Brethren Church observed the day with a 6:40 a.m. prayer meeting and a full schedule of services. Pastors from earlier years were honored, new members welcomed, and a Love-Feast held after evening ordinances. The current pastor Rev. W W Moore received praise for his leadership.

J. T. Hobson C. P Hobson Jake City Iowa J. W. Gilly Medora Hoy J. Frank Hanly United Brethren of Snyder Boyd J. Ernest Paddock University Heights Insianapolis C. Bsu W W. Moore

Trip Covers 374 Miles in Two Days to Odon

Joseph Norman Chit Layman and Dese Lawrence visiting Frank Norman at Odon traveled from Coshocton Ohio in an automobile. They left Cushov ton Ohio and drove 274 miles to Odon with only ten miles of bad roads and no breakdowns on the trip.

Joseph Norman Chit Layman Dese Lawrence Frank Norman Odon Cushovton Ohio Odan Coshocton

John J Coughlin Moves to Start Painting Firm in Washington

John J. Coughlin former foreman at TL & N railway shop in Birmingham Alabama has moved back to Washington. He will engage in contracting painting work and will reside at 109 Pearl Street with his family.

John J. Coughlin Birmingham Alabama Washington

Some Good Ball Games Sunday in Plainville Clash

In Plainville, north of wnnselty, locals talked of a ball game Sunday between Plainville and the Indigpapella Shamrocks. The town buzzed over Plainville’s victory as every man leaned into the result, praising the team’s early play and overall performance.

Plainville Wnnselty Wace Indigpapella Shamrocks Plainville Bunkien Andy Carnegie

Fragmented notes recount a chaotic baseball scene and a Blackfeet war tale

The text describes a muddled baseball moment at a central point with kicks and bolts amid a tense final. It shifts to a Blackfeet war tale praising a hero named Herringar, portraying a chaotic day with reflections on clerks and a rough battlefield ending.

Bel Clerks Paul GiBebn Poe Heiis Eithsh

Navy S class ship collision amid fog and snow

A naval clash occurred in fog with a British cruiser Gladiagut resemblance noted to an American liner. Stormy conditions and navigation errors led to near disaster as battle crews maintained discipline despite a tense morning.

Sappho Dungerness Diminens Dover Tifei Gladiagut Ateamship St. Bau Oreasion the Weasels

Fortnightly Club and Tin Wedding Observed in Style

Mrs. Charles Cohragh hosted the Fortnightly Club on Main Street to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Odhran’s tin wedding. The evening featured whist, charitable contributions, a supper on bright tin plates, and ornate table decorations with lace, roses, and candle shades. Guests included many club members and friends such as Alice Wilson, Edna Wilson, Miss Tideall, Miss Baile Haggerty, and Dr and Mrs Spinks.

Charles Co¢hrag Main Street Fortnighny Club Saturda Perdsion Dod Odhran Frien Club Gers Alice Edna Wilson Tideall Baile Haggerty Gegree Cramer Adirian Hemersly Jak Reinga John Winston F, Spinks

Carnival Week in Washington Sparks Busy Town

Rain dampens but cannot halt preparations as workers load royal joust show wagons in the district. Spectators gather amid bands and barkers offering thrills at the midway as vendors promise excitement from spring to December.

Owensboro Kopio Nudp Sexerak

Calhoun Bribe Case Leads to Jury Deadlock

In Calhoun bribery matter a national jury failed to reach a verdict. Patrick Calhoun faces potential conviction as prosecutors press for action and further court steps.

Gotton Gomngress Calhoun Patrick Calhoun

Cotton congress gathers at Ozark resort for week long session

Buyers from Orient and other cotton growers converge on Monte S, Arkansas, for the third annual Nigita Cotton congress. Delegates hear reports on crop conditions and will discuss finances with W H Harvey overseeing treasurer duties. Friday features John D Walker of Sparta Ga and a public program including a hay ride and ball.

Monte Se. Ark Ozark Mountain Nitiga Cotton Congress Barrows Gulf Misu Congress Cottes Bates W.H. Harvey Orient White River John D. Walker Sparta South

Wheat and Corn In Subroundine Country

The wheat crop faces testing prospects as farmers work fields amid slow progress. Plowing continues while harvest delays loom, affecting overall farm plans and expected yields for the season.

Runaway Horse Terrifies Street Before Halting in City

A horse owned by the Scort Vine Company bolted through the north area Sunday afternoon at high speed, injuring no one as Mrs. Joe Ry Scott guided it along the street. Spectators praised her calm control as the animal finally halted near Southeast Third Street after a wild dash.

Scort Vine Aertative Company Joe Ry Scott Artem South East Third Street

Temporary Matron Appointed at Orphans' Home

County commissioners appoint Mrs Albion Horrall as temporary matron after death of Mrs L L Hanemeier. Mrs Hanemeier’s duties fall to Horrall while a permanent nurse is to be paid by the commission at their July meeting.

Albion Horrall Ll. F. Hanemeier Hanemeier

Gifts of Distinction at Jepson's

Gifts of Distinction at Jepson's offer sterling silver pieces, handpainted china, and an assortment of homeware. The ad touts Flower Vases, Bowls, Bread Trays, Sandwich Plates, Relish Dishes, Coffee Sets, Tea Sets, Sugar and Creamers, Water Pitchers, and Chests of Tarnished silver in various combinations.

House of Jepson Randwich

Baptized at White River and other notes from West Washington

A Sunday baptism at White River near Meqaiping station is described by a West Washington church pastor. The text also mentions diverse topics from tariff debates and federal judges to Aldrich era politics, protectionism, and international relations, including a note about Australia offering a dreadnought to England.

General Bayiist Church of West Washington White River Meqaiping Station

Fragmented OCR Wire Service Snippet on Politics and Society

An unclear OCR fragment references political debate, a Missouri police issue, dog ownership, and various scattered names and places. The text appears to mix mentions of vetoes, lawmakers, and civic topics with garbled names and phrases, lacking coherent event details or dates.

Hawaiian Strike Movement Faces Legal Crackdown

Honolulu reports leaders of a Hawaiian strike movement are under scrutiny as federal and territorial authorities seized offices on June 7 and arrested sappers. Editor Y Boga of JIM was indicted twice for conspiracy and bound over for both charges. The Red Star Zeulagid arriving from Antwerp collided with an unknown vessel near Southampton, sustaining damage.

Honolulu Japanese Atrike Pappini Y. Boga

Two Pictures Exhibit At The Gell Show

Two photographs attract much attention at the Rett Clothing show. One titled hay in Hits clever wary ee depicts climb the fence and the mossy fellows in the evandlfend while the other shows the marathon victory with exhaustion on the course.

Ang Hart

Wreck on WY Morning Kills Mail Clerk in Collision

A head on crash between Southern and another passenger train near Belmont Montana Mt Carmel left one dead and several injured. Mail clerk W L Jackson of New Albany was killed. engineers and many passengers suffered injuries as crews struggled to control the wreck.

Princeton Ind Mt. Carmel Tilnots W. L. Jackwos New Albany Raward Darley Prinbelbe Hia Loute

Indiana Prohibition Drive Aims Statewide Campaign

Indiana Anti-Galoon League plans a statewide prohibition campaign with reorganized leaders and key figures like former Speaker Samuel Artman and ex-Governor Harry. effort targets Republican leaders and counties showing support for prohibition as a unifying state policy. Local counties largely back the push, with only a few exceptions.

Hidianapolty Ind Indiana Anti-galoan League Bing Prohtitioniats Samuel Artenan House of Representatives Harry Artman Edry Hanry Jwill Pyokth! We Waecead

Prominent father's daughter draws society attention

A daughter of Henry C Frick, noted Pittsburgh steel magnate, enters society amid rumors of wealth and status. The piece mentions high society rites and public interest in her formal entrance, with figures cited about population and events.

Henry C Frick Pitraburg Etoré Earthaweke Fra Dubytante Daughters of Missionaires

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