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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1929
Page
4
Local report recalls Gypsy bands evading arrest in Washington and Burns City, with money returned to victims and no prosecutions. A separate item notes Naples, Indiana awarding a paving and grading contract worth about 300000 dollars by the state highway commission.
The new Central Christian church in Washington holds dedication services led by Rev. C W Gapt of Indianapolis and Rev Cauble. By spring 1929 the church reports about 600 members with a 760 Bible school attendance and $10,000 building fund pledges, as work continues toward completion of the permanent home.
Hillis McArthur, a former Freelandville basketball star, dived into a Pontiac pool and struck his head on the bottom, leaving him unconscious. He was seen by two boys who pulled him from the water. he remained hospitalized with a lacerated forehead, injured shoulder, and bruised face, not regaining consciousness until two hours later.
Bedford Indiana June 22 Homer Scott 45 is not expected to survive wounds from an argument over a meal. Deputy prosecutor says murder charges may be filed against Mrs Scott if he dies. She told authorities I am sorry I only intended to cripple him so he could not beat me.
Evansville Ind June 22 twenty five persons including several women faced liquor charges after prohibition raids raided more than twenty five places. Authorities confiscated 10 000 quarts of beer and several hundred gallons of whisky which were destroyed.
Charles Brummett reports a real find in old cook stoves from Wheatland. He recalls Mrs. Rawley McKinley’s wood stove in use for more than 60 years and still in good condition. The stove, bought in Vincennes in 1878, has been in constant use since then.
Mrs Hassel Crane spent Tuesday with Mrs George Padgett. Mr and Mrs Everett Morrison of Sandborn visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelsey. Mr and Mrs Charles Trueblood spent Sunday with relatives at Burns City. Miss Florence Kelsey returned home Sunday where she has been visiting her sister Mrs Everett Morrison of Sandborn. Mrs Egleston Padgett returned home Sunday where she has been in the hospital for se. Miss Marie Crane spent Thursday with Mrs Hassel Crane. Miss Alice Gootee of Detroit here visiting with relatives. Richard Norris and Aust Cunningham spent Sunday with Lace and Albin Norris. Mr and Mrs Curtis Riselte called on Mr and Mrs Wil Smiley Monday evening. Try a Democrat Want Ad.
New London Conn June 22 Yale freshmen and junior varsity crews defeated Harvard in a two mile race. Yale yearlings came from behind to win by a quarter length. Yale junior varsity finished three lengths ahead.
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.