21 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
1
Special weather service bulletin from Washington dated January 2 provides the latest forecast for Iowa. The report outlines temperature trends, wind conditions, and precipitation expectations for the coming period.
Mr and Mrs Simon B Waters marked their fifty year wedding anniversary with family and friends at their East Washington Street home. The event also featured a Bible Circle gathering, congratulatory gifts, and a substantial purse of gold. The couple, born in Pennsylvania and Maryland, settled in Iowa in 1868, are noted as respected locals.
County Attorney Brookfart opened the plea, followed by Heacock’s defense and Richer’s closing. Jury verdict returned guilty after a long session, with comments from the court and related local notices and social items surrounding the case.
The Ladies Home Journal will publish interior photographs of American homes during the coming year. Views will show parlor, drawing room, halls, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, baths, porches and more with detailed construction and tasteful furnishing ideas for moderate costs. Police court case notes: Wellman scene of combat. Star sues Zaps for assault and battery. Deputy Black in neighborhood. Mills of justice and Swift return from Arlington.
The jury convicts C. C. Heacock, editor of the Brigh ton Enterprise, on libel charges amid a high profile local press case.
Seats go on sale next Monday for the Fast Mail excursion to Burlington with reduced prices. Parquet 33e and balcony 335e, dress circle 1e, round trip 75c, gallery 25c, balcony 35c. Tim Murphy will join in Burlington Saturday eve. sale details include Washington and hall routes.
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