19 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1898
Page
1
A Monroe court session centers on the case of Curt Mew and the Monroe Burham matter. Judges hear filings and arguments as the docket draws close. The outcome remains pending as counsel submit final briefs and motions.
Daniel Richer dies at his Noble home and Daniel Eicher passes away at his home near Noble. The Munroe versus Burham appeal trial continues with about twenty witnesses. dispute over cattle sale and small contract differences lead to lengthy litigation. Also notes of a bridegroom and bride, a church social, and a pastor’s surprise gathering.
Agnes Wallace Villa pricing lists Gallery 25c Balcony 35c and 6c Parquet 35c and 50c Circle 50c with no Toe seats the highest price one. Mrs Steck and Buchantan families report daughter in Chicago awaiting appendicitis operation postponed few days. Walter's Cassandra Cigars advertised at Neiswanger Crawfords steam laundry near post office.
Local consignments include H E McCollum sending a carload of horses to Pennsylvania and McCleery Berdo shipping hogs to Chicago. Smith Wright sent poultry to Boston and I W Braniger shipped apples to Wilmington and Ottumwa. Wellman residents Mr and Mrs W I Hamilton visit. Hamilton presides at Wellman Security Savings Bank. Church services listed with sacraments and evening programs. An advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills with testimonials from Toledo, Ohio.
Special weather from Wasa Hinaton forecasts rain or snow in Iowa with colder conditions by Thursday afternoon. Dawson Booth marriage at Baptist Parsonage last evening. Grain weighers sale by W. Wilde & Co to Washington Weigher Co of Chicago. Local tea and literary events plus moves of the Stewart family. Booker's T. Washington lecture set for Graham Saturday. Firemen Hall social planned with music by McConnaughey and Stephenson.
A wedding ceremony took place at the Baptist parsonage located south of the city. The couple exchanged vows in a simple service attended by family and friends.
George H. Reister died January 16 at 120 A.M. He was born November 19 1810 in Chillicothe Ohio and moved to Burlington Iowa in 1840. He married Francis A. Marsden in 1844 and left a wife and five children. Funeral at his daughter Mrs. J. G. Hise home on East Madison Street Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. Thorn will conduct. burial beside J. Marsden in the old cemetery.
Funeral plans set after Flora Glenn Fleming dies at about 33 in Living Lake NE of the city leaving a three day old daughter and mourning husband. She was a respected former stenographer for local firms and a native of the county with surviving siblings across several states. Funeral is Friday at 2 pm with Elm Grove cemetery interment. notice also includes local ads.
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