13 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
1
Rev Ed Willey and family guests of the minister query readers to report any absence or happenings. A reminder asks residents to clear sidewalks or risk city snow removal charges, with Glasgow & Lytle advertising new items.
The docket shows orderly probate work with numerous guardianships and estate matters. Judge Dewey disposed of final reports and orders while the grand jury examined past misconduct. various guardians appointed or authorized for support and sale of property, with specific sums for widows and attorneys.
Community warns travelers at Rock Island station to careful boarding and alighting from moving trains. Train crews, especially around No. 16 at 7:50 p.m., urge passengers to wait until trains stop or reposition for water. Gentle reminder that conductors assist riders and safety comes first.
The forecast notes rain or snow tonight with clearing and colder conditions Thursday. It calls for colder weather in the western portion tonight.
The Washington County Savings Bank reports its twenty year anniversary in October and notes a four percent dividend paid semi annually to stockholders along with tax details and related earnings.
Astronomers announce an annular eclipse on February 1 with a ring of light around the dark moon, visible across North America south of a line from Boston to La Paz. A following total or near eclipse occurs on June 29, visible nationwide. Also included is a trustful ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo with a notary seal dated 1886.
W M Miller of Rock Island suffered a serious accident while switching at the Branch freight yard near Oskaloosa. He was knocked by a passing refrigerator car, rolled upright and remained conscious. Doctors expect a recovery within a month.
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