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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
Notices warn residents with Boged Township Barrison and Steele townships that trustees will meet at specified weekly times and locations. George Ward and George Drew announce office visits and home hours for business, with Elmore township noting weekly attendance at Elnora and residency details. Samuel Shufflebarger signs as trustee guiding township transactions.
Notice states an individual will be at home every Wednesday weekly and at Raglezvilla on the last day of each month. Signature lines include Wilson S and Sme Ley as trustees.
Notice serves to inform all persons with business in Reeve township that the official will hold office at Alfordaville each Saturday and at the residence a quarter mile south of the town. Residents are urged to attend during these times for matters requiring township administration.
The U S Department of Agriculture seeks farmer cooperation to combat the Hessian fly infesting wheat. Farmers are asked to send infested straw samples, with return postage paid, to the Bureau of Entomology in Washington. State stations assist in identifying the pest and guiding controls.
Governor Samuel Ralston indicated a ROAI commission will be named soon to study a comprehensive highway scheme for Indiana. He said the panel will work with Democrats and Republicans to craft a plan that is practical, scientifically sound, and affordable for taxpayers, aiming to accelerate road improvements without imposing undue burdens.
The article records sensational attention during a court dispute over Sergeant Ball of the Indiana National Guard and Private Dowell. Dowell fled toward Fort Benjamin Harrison after a confrontation. Ball shot as Dowell allegedly failed to halt. Defense claims orders justified the act to prevent escape. prosecution calls for restraint.
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.