Ada militia 1909
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Don't mess with these girls.
They are the Philo girls from Ohio Northern University. This team won first place in the indoor military contest at Brown Auditorium on Dec. 17, 1909.
Standing from left, Pearl Ludwig, Laura Jamison, Pearl Leaming, Dora Houskeeper and Bernice Adams.
Seated from left, Byrl Brandeen, Gertrude LaRue, Ada Powell and Florence Garwood (team captain). H.F. Dorde in the rear, is the drill master.
(From the collection of Leland Crouse)
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