13 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1896
Page
1
North Side Square welcomes a new stock of holiday candies and fruits for wholesale and retail. The display includes bon bon boxes and selections ranging from budget to premium offerings for the season.
Mrs Slattie Caruthers pressed charges of beating choking and injuring against her husband after a Saturday incident. Sheriff Teeter arrested him and the case moved from Justice Rogers to Justice Maxwell. Both are young with a six month old child. the wife sought to leave with the baby. She grabbed a hatchet, he grabbed her, and he struck her. He was fined five dollars for insulting the attorney. both received guidance from Justice Maxwell.
Local clothing shop promotes a sale offering suits and overcoats at fixed personal price points. Babbs advertises a broad selection aimed at value-conscious customers seeking wardrobe updates.
Attorney Evans filed in the Supreme court a rehearing petition in State v. John Hamil and George Weems for the Ridpath murder. The writ cites Weems confession and argues the Weems ruling does not cover Hamil. It also claims error for denied change of venue due to prejudice.
A small key vanished weeks earlier from a penny drawer. On a Saturday evening a suspect attempted entry, a Dr. Anderson offered a light, and a sturdy colleague helped. the thief fled after a window was opened. The key was later found in the drawer with about 20 cents missing. The authors speculate a routine theft during route collections.
The forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures in the far east tonight. The report is filed as a special to the Journal from Washington, D. C. and covers Iowa.
Report notes two incidents in town last night. A group of men and a boy detained by Sheriff Weeter for breaking into a Rock Island caboose. No proof found, the boy released after a lecture and return home promised. Also a brief business note from Smith & Baird defending continued operation and thanks to patrons.
Mr. Bongert of Burling ton wed Mrs Arminta Ferguson in a wedding at the bride's home in the West End. Squire Rogers officiated as about 35 friends attended a royal supper. Bongert is a widower with two grown children. Ferguson has been married before and owns several houses and a lot in South-West Washington. Brighton, Ia Jan 18. Special to The JOURNAL.
10 CENTS. 15c, 25c, 40c, Speed. NONE HIGHER. Now is the time to buy embroidery. Easy to see, easy to buy. Just step inside our door and see this marvelous arrow.
Albia Iowa January 11 Special Miss Lucia B Griffin elocutionist sought 25000 damages after a Madison Wisconsin depot accident The jury awarded her ten thousand dollars The same issue reports two Iowa City incidents a highway robbery and arrest claims with two suspects cleared by a justice of the peace
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