This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
The store promotes its large Christmas sale with extra salespeople and delivery wagons. It touts low prices, “the biggest year’s business,” and a century of useful merchandising as it aims for the biggest Xmas sale yet.
Reports say William Cochran shot Chris Eheart, 19, at a Russville bawdy house run by Mrs Cochran. Eheart was wounded in the right leg and may be fatally injured. Cochran fled after firing three shots. Inmates claim no provocation. Cochran had a quarrel with Eheart yesterday over an accusation of impropriety. Police pursue Cochran with prosecutor Padgett’s records aiding the case.
Fragmentary ad copy markets carpet sweepers from a seller offering a guarantee and a promise to lightens tones. It mentions Bissell’s Grand model and a price guarantee, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
A local sale advertises children's jackets and dresses, including coats, skirts, and capes, with prices ranging from 73 cents to several dollars. Items cover ages from 4 to 12, plus ladies wear and wrappers, all advertised as deeply discounted selections.
Special sale of black silks, taffetas, and satin velvets priced below normal. Includes 27 inch warranted taffeta at discounted rates, plus velvet, satin duchess, bengaline, and French flannels. Also offers wool sacking, Venetian broad cloth, fancy flannels, and discount waists with several price points and a focus on warm blankets as Christmas gifts.
Local notice describes a Christmas candy promotion praising massive quantities. It claims Santa Claus expects distribution among customers and advertises low prices. The text promises a special school teacher and Sunday School discount for bulk purchases.
An advertisement proclaims a new shipment of fancy fresh canned vegetables and fruits from California. It invites readers to compare prices and visit the store, highlighting its wide assortment and the appeal to customers paying high prices elsewhere.
Retailer advertises heavy stock reduction across menswear from suits and overcoats to holiday umbrellas and accessories. Emphasizes discounts on striped and worsted suits, overcoats, and mitts, aiming to clear sizes 37,38x40 with margins kept low. Promotes substantial markdowns and bargain pricing to attract value buyers.
The husband of Ella Cochran, William Cochran, known for running a West South street bawdy house, eluded capture Friday after a failed attempt to kill his stepson Chris Exhart. He fled to Petersburg, where Deputy Marshal Jim Harris and Sheriff Backes intercepted him at Kelly's saloon, triggering a tense confrontation before arrest.
A large crowd watched Cochran be arrested at the E and I depot after he fired at Chris Eheart, who rested with improved conditions in hospital. Dr. Winton reports the bullet not located but likely under the right shoulder blade and blood loss has been checked. Chief Call notified. Cochran held in city jail.
Chris Eheart, shot by his stepfather Bill Cochran last Friday afternoon, has shown marked improvement and doctors hold hopes for recovery. Cochran remains in jail, unable to post bond, charged with attempted murder.
Lizzie Robling, about thirty five, was arrested after sending obscene letters via the mail accusing married people of criminal relations. Postmaster Lamar flagged stamps on letters dropped in the box, and Robling confessed guilt after Deputy Marshal Peek warned her to go to Evansville. The case has created a sensation in Petersboro and southern Indiana.
Mr Matthew F Burke of Washington Indiana and Miss Nettie F Hunter of this city wed at the brid es brother J D Hunter s East Court street home in a noon ceremony. Rev Father Doyle officiated with Mendelssohn music and a reception in a decorated alcove. They left for Chicago then Washington Indiana to set up home. Paris Beacon.
Dick Burrell of Bloomfield has been reappointed deputy secretary of state. Burrell was born and raised in Madison township this county and is regarded as a good officer and one of the most popular deputies in the State House.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.