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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1898

Page

1

Agnes Wallace Villa Seating Prices and Social Steps

The notice lists theater prices for Agnes Wallace Villa by section with tops at 50c and 75c, notes no Toe seats, and calls it one of the strongest road companies. It also mentions Walter's Cassandra Cigars at Neiswangers and Miss Berry’s visit to Dr McClellan’s rooms, with an elegant luncheon by Sidar the caterer and Miss Berry soon returning east. Crawfords steam laundry advertises near the post office as a place for good work.

Crawfords

Baker guilty burglar sentenced in Crawfordsville case

A Crawfordsville burglary suspect named Baker was found guilty and faces sentencing on Friday. The verdict follows a criminal case involving entry and property theft. Local prosecutors pursued charges, with defense describing the proceedings as fair.

State and Aldermen Case Portends New City Momentum

The district court adjourned after a larceny verdict in favor of Wm. Baker, who stole money and a gold watch during nocturnal crimes in Crawfordsville. In a separate proceeding, the State of Iowa vs. city aldermen centered on alleged extra compensation for committee work. Judge Dewey ruled the payments outside official duties and dismissed the indictment, drawing public approval and signaling renewed municipal vigor.

Maxwell Baker Attourney Will White Dewey State of Iowa Boice Stichter Stewart Keister Campbell Aughey Dodds Langworthy Brookhart Eicher Wilson J. J. Kellogg City of Washington Kellogg J. D. Glasgow City of Washington Glasgow

Pass to Front Rests on Health, Will and Diet

The text argues that determination and health determine progress, with brain work draining nerve energy and coffee harming progress. It touts Postum Food Coffee as nourishing brain and nerves, requiring 15 minutes of boiling for best flavor. It notes Miss Anna Henderson chaperoned a skating party and Booker T. Washington will lecture at Graham Saturday evening with seats available Friday.

Anna Henderson Washington

Journeying End Near for James N. Young in Howard Kansas

Toward Kansas telegram reports James N. Young is dying. A pioneer and longtime leader in Washington County politics, he moved to Howard after 1872. Born February 7 1816 in Fleming Kentucky he helped found local churches and schools and was a respected Methodist.

Young Mr. Young James N. Young Fleming County Rush County Ind Sally Khyestone Alexander Haney Father Young Kansas Howard Kk County Washing

Iowa forecast says partly cloudy and warmer northeast

Special forecast from The Evening Journal notes Iowa will see partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday. The northeast portion is expected to be warmer tonight.

Iowa

Four youths picked up by authorities in Battle Creek

Marshall Norton and Sheriff Teeter detained four youths described as mere boys. Two were held overnight in the county jail, one claiming the name Hill and recent reform school release, the other Pangborn. A third said Louisville, Kentucky, as residence, while a fourth was taken toward Chicago by N L Babcock. Bridges of A N Kellogg Publishing Co. visited the city.

Marshall Norton Sheriff Teeter Battle Creek Michigan N. L. Babcock Chicago Louisville Kentucky

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