Jury Delivers Verdict After Brief Deliberation
The jury returned a verdict at six o clock after a two hour session noting and diaries were reviewed in court. The defense was described as ably performed.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
3
The jury returned a verdict at six o clock after a two hour session noting and diaries were reviewed in court. The defense was described as ably performed.
The District court convicted two burglars captured in Prizer's Brighton store after a lengthy trial. Reorganized Co. D 50th Iowa Volunteers, led by Capt Brookhart, promotes Geo. W. Landers and List regimental from troops, while Marsh W. Bailey defends. Judge Dewey presided, jury found guilty after two hours deliberation. An Iowa band from the volunteers, praised by officials, performs at Armory D with shows at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Prices are 50 cents for adults and 15 cents for under 15. proceeds support band activities and a trip to Ft. Madison.
Lew Dawson visited in Winfield yesterday along with Joe Lombardo in Burlington. Several residents, including J A Turbott of Ainsworth and Chas Howe, returned or left for various trips. The Journal reports arrivals from Des Moines to Chicago, plus a Rock Island station update and a local firehouse supper reminder.
Local notes report Harrison J Wolfe picking up G W Haines of Crawfordsville as a visitor yesterday D Moss and daughter of Wayland also visited Geo Schneider returned from Burl last night
Brighton and Crawfordsville visitors and locals pass through on business and social calls. Notables include Mrs. J. A. Jones en route to Winfield, Miss Libbie Davidson returning from Centerville, and Rev. and Mrs. Fred Elliott visiting from Reinbeck. Diplomatic travels include J. Scranton and son planning trips to Arkansas and southern states.
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