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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

4

Trial testimony outlines murder plot and suspect statements

The record describes Clara's disappearance and chilling confession of Watson to choking her, with Waggoner said to have paid $50. Witnesses discuss Anderson's jail status, reputations, and alibis, noting Woody (Watson) planned to flee to Illinois and Missouri, while others dispute credibility and possible involvement.

Place Clara Watson Waggoter Illinois Missouri Waggoner Anderson George W. Nash Rose Frame M. F. McIntosh Celia Clark Pryor

Old Mrs. Anderson case details and testimonies emerge

Witnesses describe Mrs. Anderson as frail and ill with consumption, unable to read or write, and relying on others to handle letters and pension matters. Testimony covers Clara, Waggonner, and family relations, with sheriff, doctors, and lawyers detailing alibis, abuse, and reputations as the trial proceeds toward mercy considerations.

P.m Newark Howard N. Booker Anderson Clara J. P Wagoner Myrtle Charrah Indianapolis Waggonner James Anderson Kenasaw Mts Watson Wm. Waggonner Geo. Watson Terre Haute Geo Willey George Watson Wesley E. Phillips Owen Co Wilson Watkins Wm. Waggoner Waggoner Petty

Open court remarks by Slinkard and Henderson

Theo F. Slinkard opened with a thirty minute argument for the state reviving evidence. Hon C E Henderson followed for the defense speaking an hour and a half and presenting a strong logical argument.

W. W. Moffett C. E. Davis E. W. McIntosh McIntosh Theo. F. Slinkard C. E. Henderson

March Ladies Home Journal and Appleton's Popular Science

Castorta and Good Housekeeping features highlighted for home life and smart reading. The piece promotes March Ladies' Home Journal with notable articles by Edward Bok and others, plus Appleton's Popular Science, urging readers to buy visible issues at newsstands. Annual subscription rates are listed.

Good Housekeeping Springfield Mass Edward Bok Mr. Beecher March Ladies’ Home Journal Edith Paris Boston Howard Chandler Christy A. B. Frost March Journal Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia

Berry Book by Judge Biggle Promises Berry Grower Tips

Read about the experiences of thirty top berry growers in a compact guide. The Berry Book offers practical advice and a cash value to growers. send 50 cents to Wilmer Atkinson Co. in Philadelphia to obtain a copy.

Dort Judge Biggle Wilmer Atkinson Co Philadelphia

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