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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
An Encampment meeting was held in the hall on Monday night. Attendees included John Wy or twin, Ord K. Me, Hellesker, of Plainville, and others as the city prepares for the upcoming di slodge preparations.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a September regular meeting adjournment and voting issues. It mentions Henry Ward Meredith and several other names with unclear roles, plus references to engineering and road matters. The document reads as a garbled committee or commission record with scattered names and actions.
In business circles the Shovel Company plant relocation was discussed with a proposed move from its current site. The agreement was reportedly reached after debate though some officials denied the details. Indianapolis figures attended as talks continued about factory loans and local employment.
A fire tore through a drug store causing extensive smoke and heat damage. Fire officials said the blaze started in the stock area and was controlled after efforts slowed the spread. One employee was injured lightly and treated at the scene, with insurance investigators called to assess the loss.
Fray activity, social updates, and local chatter fill Veales Creek as residents discuss gatherings at the pine ridge area. Various names mingle with farm work, visits, and preparations for upcoming church and school events, reflecting a bustling rural community.
A young man named Noel Coulter died this morning from typhoid fever after a brief illness. He was a popular member of the community with many friends and was connected to local families including Sigrahdfathe and David Coulter. His passing leaves his mother, Sigrahdfathe, and his father, David Coulter, and a bereaved circle of relatives.
Fragmentary text mentions police, pension funds, and military terms amid garbled lines. Names and dates are mostly unreadable, but hints of a wartime or enforcement context appear alongside scattered place references and officer titles, suggesting a disrupted archival item.
Reported text describes a traveling exhibition featuring Buffalo Bill and a wild west theme with an open air display under a waterproof canvas roof. It notes the demanding setup, immense tented structure, and the crowd enjoying the spectacle despite weather concerns.
Special report notes the arrival of Admirals Dawes Henthagh and Hawison with the Scilly delegation. It reports tense moments as a firing occurred entering Beley court and a collapse in the crowded courtroom.
A large Odd Fellows gathering is planned with hundreds expected to attend from multiple lodges. The event includes a special coach and a parade route through local streets concluding with a formal ceremony in a neighboring city.
Funeral services are planned this week for several residents. A service is set for Friday at 7 o clock in the evening, followed by burial arrangements and a final tribute at the church. Community members are invited to attend and support the families.
Fragmented OCR recalls a ceremony at Mt Wil for a burial or commemorative ritual on a Saturday at 1 o clock. The account mentions officials, an audience, and a clergyman in a church setting with unspecific rites and a published notice by an authority.
A fragmented report recalls a railway crossing incident near Bommaneral. The text mentions four persons, a wagon, and Nathan Pouts among the witnesses, describing a crash and a trailing engine event with sparse details.
The readable portion shows garbled phrases about latest events and department notes. Names and clear events are missing, leaving uncertain references to people and happenings on a night shift or meeting. No coherent facts or dates. content appears as noisy OCR artifacts.
Fragmentary notes mention Blagk Oak, a follower in sodality, and individuals including D. Morgan. The text references travel from Washington and a return home, with a note about timing within three weeks.
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.