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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1898
Page
1
Dan Rohrer dairy man northwest of the city toppled on a steep hill as he drove to Washington. His wagon slid into a ditch spilling thirty gallons of milk and a lantern exploded starting a small fire. Rohrer escaped with injuries including a badly bruised shoulder. No serious harm to others reported.
The notice lists venue pricing for Agnes Wallace Villa with Gallery 25e, Balcony 35c, Parquet 35c and 50c, Circle 50e. No Te seats are available and the top price is 6e. The piece calls the company one of the strongest on the road.
Mr Hr M Shaver chaperoned a group of eight young ladies for a Saturday afternoon sleigh ride. The party included Helen Anderson Stella Cunningham Jessie Klein Lucy Wilson Edna Klein Nita Nicholson Nellie Wilson and Grace Pratt. Crawfords steam laundry near the post office advertises quality laundry work.
Flynn of the vicinity of Ainsworth was arraigned before the mayor on Saturday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He paid a $10 fine and additional costs, then later repeated the behavior and was jailed overnight before being released to go home. Authorities warn further incidents may lead to a 30 day jail term.
Musicians in the city lacking an orchestra plan a meeting at Phanix Hall on Wednesday to form an organization. Prof Jonaway offers free instruction for joiners who commit to regular practice. All players with instruments are urged to attend Wednesday evening. In Dutch Creek township Mary Carkufff, five years nine months, died of diphtheria at her parents home. Interment was at New Bethel Church Cemetery yesterday at two PM. No other diphtheria cases exist in the family.
City authorities quarantined the home of Jane Kearney on Saturday as a family member recovered from scarlet fever. The Hayes residence in the First ward was also quarantined after two children contracted scarlet fever. The board of health acts quickly to prevent spread using local applications where the disease seat cannot be reached.
The forecast covers snow or rain in Iowa tonight and Tuesday with warmer east portions. A new trial was refused for Ward Turner for an attack on Cage Hartgraves. Judge McCoy sentenced him to five months in jail or a fine and ordered confinement until satisfied. Real estate transfers from January 12 to 17 are listed with multiple parcels and buyers. Chas Royer of Wellman faces jail in Iowa City on charges of stealing money and jewelry from George Lewis, with Lewis’ gold watch and chain found on Royer.
The Rock Island Company plans a probable relocation of Stock Yards in a shift likely to affect nearby markets. Officials indicated possible site changes and future approvals are under review.
G W Dye agent for the railroad buys 1.01 acres from Isaac Wagner at the southeast corner of his race track near the coal chute for 450 dollars. The company may move stockyards to the site soon and use the old reservoir for access. Officials consider it a possible division point between Chicago and Kansas City. The report also notes various local incidents and business moves including mining prospects near Colorado Springs and a robbery inquiry at a local residence.
Senderson Wallace and his sisters learned of the death of their oldest sister Mrs. R. E. Heits in Ogden Utah on Saturday at 12 45 p m. Burial is planned at Rock Springs Wyoming where a son rests. She was formerly Miss Rena Wallace a former resident of this city and last visited nine years ago.
Washington county gains a place at the state legislature with A. N. Alberson who has met lawmakers and helped inaugurations. Judge A. R. Dewey opens court amid active jury business as the case State of Iowa vs. Baker looms. Local figures Randall and Wallace appear in town news. religious talks and knightly orders also feature in community updates.
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