19 Apr 1901
Page 1
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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
1
Henry Ramsey was in Washington on business. Many locals visited, gardened, farmed, and attended schools. Weddings, travel to Chicago, and church events are noted, with several resignations and community improvements. A| railroad survey, new telephone switch, and plant repairs are reported along with forthcoming weddings and local happenings.
Caroline M Breed wife of Wm H Breed died at her home in this City Sunday morning aged 73 years 4 months and 7 days She was born in New Hampshire and came to Iowa with her husband in 1867 Funeral services were held in the Baptist church Tuesday morning conducted by Rev John Stafford and interment followed in Ainsworth Her death ends a line of two sons both now dead.
At Tuesday evening meeting the G A R Post named committees for Decoration Day. Executive: Henry Stichter J B McKain Henry Bovee John M Lytle J A Cunningham. Finance by ward leaders and cemetery units. Music and Hall decorations led by listed members. Post Commander Henry Stichter Attest J R McKain Adjutant.
The Hawk Eye reports the Presidential party will travel from California by train, leaving St. Joseph at 9 30 p m on June 1st. No stop between St Joe and Davenport, perhaps a brief water stop here. A McKinley sighting is unlikely if on time. If delays occur, a glimpse may occur.
The writer describes Newcastle and surrounding towns along the Tyne Wear and beyond. Highlights include Armstrong Whitworth works, the Central Station and High Level Bridge, St Nicholas Cathedral, Jesmond Dene, Sunderland and Hartlepool seaports, Middlesbrough and Stockton iron trades, and grand cathedrals, castles, and historic sites in Durham and Durham’s narrow streets.
County residents travel to federal court in Keokuk to testify against bootleggers linked to Washington’s Good Citizenship Union. The Letter suggests the Union collected fines and aided prosecutors, prompting calls for fair reporting and noting rumored railroad expansion affecting local lines and competition.
Rumors say a party from the B N W company is surveying in the field for a possible northward extension of its railway line, signaling potential expansion plans and strategic positioning.
James A. Marshall of Swedesbury wed Adaline Conrad in a quiet Southeast Washington ceremony at the bride’s father Daniel Conrad home. Rev. H. R. Stark officiated. only relatives and close friends attended. Miss Conrad once clerked at Bowman’s store and many friends offer congratulations.
Oklahoma City notes list wedding roles. Dudley Stinson Stone and Della Simpson plan marriage on the 22d inst. Marriage licenses granted to D J Miller and Maud Lemley Bert Skala Jr and Emma Baker J A Marshall and Adeline Conrad Joseph Waldersmidh and Viola Knelman W W Wilson travels to Oska loosa due to his brother illness Prof Whitneys from the High School called to Osage for a sister’s illness The Good Citizenship Union holds its annual meeting in this city May 7 with an expanded program expected.
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.