28 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
1
Fire swept Editor Heacock’s barn destroying the structure and its contents. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the flames and secured neighboring buildings. Local authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.
A Brighton Iowa barn near the railroad burned yesterday afternoon destroying a 14 by 16 structure and a buggy shed. A horse and cow perished in the blaze and the owner reports no insurance. The cause is not known though sparks from a westbound Iowa Central engine are suspected.
The forecast for Iowa calls for generally fair and continued cold weather tonight and Friday. Social items include Mr and Mrs F Stewart hosting a tea for friends including Mr and Mrs Wright from Burlington Vermont and Emma Wyse and Jessie Davis wedding notices. Hallys Catarrh Cure ad claims payment for cures, with F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorsing the product.
Marshal Jack Heath disturbed two sleeping tramps inside a railway building at the station and seized a large bunch of keys. About a dozen keys were of various sizes including two large store door keys, with the rest being safe and drawer keys. Heath ordered them to leave town at once or face lodging in the county jail with larger keys turned after them.
Yesterday evening Deputy Black and J C Ford escorted criminals to the penitentiary where Deputy Warden identified Harry Welch, a known Ainsworth burglar, as a former convict. Welch previously served nine months under a different name. All inmates were placed in solitary except McIlrath who was assigned to the chair factory.
Morning church services were held at St James church at 6 30 7 30 and 8 00. The piece notes a Solemn Requiem High Mass for the father of Father Jacobsmeier and mentions family and clergy. It also reports a wedding at the Beatty home with M Harper Hite and Alma Leeper officiated by Rev J R Logue. The column urges sugar beet farming in Iowa highlighting potential profitability and mentions literary tributes to local citizens and theater news from Boston and Chicago. It closes with building updates about Mr Harry McCall and Walter Carpenter.
The cold spell peaked last night with temperatures dropping to six below zero. By morning the reading warmed to zero as weather conditions show slight improvement and winds ease.
On Tuesday February 2 Capt J W Harvey orders an election in Co D Armory to fill two lieutenant posts created by the promotion of D W Harvey and the resignation of Lieut Fulton.
The court adjourned this afternoon until February 2 and listed dispositions from the last issue. Cases include Thompson vs Thompson with a homestead decree for the defendant, Heacock liens due by February 6, Kemble retax costs to be heard February 6, and Osborn case with $75 plus costs awarded to Wilson.
Mrs. Sarah Hite, mother of J. Hite, fell on cellar steps early this week and sustained a fractured rib. She is recovering but the accident could have been worse for an elderly person. Examinations are planned at the court house Friday and Saturday under the superintendent. Burlington, Iowa, January 28. A fire destroyed the North Hill school building early today, likely starting from furnaces.
A license to wed was issued today to WP Fish and Ella M Gilbert, both residents of this county.
A carload of dressed poultry was shipped over the Narrow Gunge today by Hon. Smith Wright heading to Vermont.
Jas J Mackie stars as Grimsey in Grimes Cellar Door at The Graham this Saturday eve Feb 1. The Wang Opera Co led by D W Truss Co presents a large touring roster with 20 performers including John A Shean Edward L Roy Frank D Nelson and many others. The tour started in Brooklyn on Sept 5.
The Burlington Route advertises guided trips to 27 states in the south southwest west and northwest with sale dates February 2 15 March 2 1 April 6 20 May 4 and Ts 1897 and fares including a two dollar round trip. At Ridgar Young son of the county clerk recently returned from the south after logging misstep and cold.
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