12 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
1
In January term Judge Dewey grants Adelaide Merchant a divorce from Whalen Merchant on desertion grounds. The docket lists probate actions, guardian appointments, and real estate petitions as the court adjourns after addressing the divorce and other cases. A letter from Marion O Loughlin notes personal visits and local travel amid court activity.
Mrs. Fred McCausland has secured her old position as committee clerk in the senate and took the oath of office yesterday. The Des Moines circle praises her fitness and many friends celebrate her success. Matthew Atkinson of Richland attends court as grand juror while staying with A Hott. Ice for Rock Island Railway is stored at the point, with several tons shipped from Iowa City. Packing to finish by Thursday. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy with testimonials.
The forecast predicts warmer conditions in the northwest portion on Thursday. A special weather forecast from The Weather Bureau in Washington notes a notable temperature rise tonight and into Thursday, signaling warmer conditions for the northwest area.
Sarah McLaughlin died this morning at four o'clock at her West Washington street home after a six month illness. Born in Indiana with Scotch descent, she had lived in this city for years and leaves a brother David, a sister Mary, and adopted daughter Vida Johnson. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian church. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The World Against Her, a Frank Harvey play, opened at Whitneys Opera House with Miss Agnes Wallace Villa as Madge Carlton. Reviews praise Villa's charm and the finale, noting strong company numbers and a plantation song segment before the troupe moved on to Sigourney for tonight's performance.
Mrs A Glenn northeast of the city suffered a bad accident yesterday when she slipped on ice at the barn causing a left hip fracture and a broken bone. At seventy she faces a hard recovery.
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