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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
1
The article outlines a January farmers institute program in this city with prize contests for corn exhibits. It lists speakers, topics, judging by county officials, and premium amounts for multiple classes. It notes many local sponsors and urges participation, promising cash premiums and a 1902-10-yr tone to the event.
Lucian F Corning Washington police chief and Sarah Elizabeth McCormick wed by Rev J M Douglass at First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony followed a secret license, with the groom a long time city official and the bride noted as a leading resident. The couple left for a reception at Mason Hall after the service.
In Delphi near Indianapolis the Daughters of Rebekah explore a 1908 leap year joke. Miss Ethie Forgey of Rockland rebukes Indiana grand master E B Hastings at a lodge gathering, claiming no maid is a member and humor spreads among the attendees.
The trial of Caleb Powers stalls after a day of deliberations. Jurors at 9:05 A.M. Thursday faced a difficult verdict and left the courthouse at 9:30 P.M. to sleep on the case. Crowds gather, hoping guidance may come as the foreman seeks clarified testimony. Deliberations resume Friday with no clear indication of agreement.
A fragment from Indianapolis notes a Friday reference to an avenue and a state designation. The readable portion mentions Indianapolis and a Friday entry with a street name.
Report from Bloomington says Dupont powder works wrecked by Fontanet explosion in October will be rebuilt on land near the Indianapolis Southern railroad west of Bloomington. Inspectors have surveyed hills by the viaduct and options on nearby land are being considered for a million dollar plant in southern Indiana. No nearby dwellings exist as the area is mountainous.
Dr Holder was taken Friday afternoon for eye treatment after losing sight in the left eye and severe loss in the right eye. An Indiana oculist arrived, examined him, and advised transfer to Indianapolis under eminent eye specialists for care.
Indignant residents accuse agents of rowdies who prowl the town causing disorder and filth. The incident prompts a city response as officials address the unrest and its broader impact in the area.
Alyn Padgett of Washington was reelected without opposition as Democratic chairman of the Second District at Thursday's convention. The meeting, once riven by strife, ended in harmony with endorsements for Gilbert Hendren for state chairman and William J. Styan for president.
Young members of the Methodist Sunday school met at Mrs. Charles C Feagans on Campbell avenue and East Second Street Thursday night to reorganize the Standard Bearers, a missionary society. Mrs Feagans named superintendent with Grace Brooks as assistant. Officers elected include President Fellows, Vice President Lois Shirley, Recording Secretary Nora Harris, Corresponding Secretary Hal Feagans, Treasurer Harry Holder, and Pianist Amy Mitchell. A meal was served afterward with Miss Grace Brooks.
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.