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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
3
A jury in Anamosa hears the drab tale of Tilda Miner’s early life and marriage as the defense prepares to present testimony in the alleged murder by poison of Edward. Mrs. Miner's mother Mrs. Richard Fry testified about the accused woman's hardship and work in the fields.
Drifting OCR notes recount a girl who plowed and husked corn and attended school intermittently. her mother places her education near fifth grade while describing headaches and periods of unwellness. The defense cites Miner health issues and alleged threats of suicide, with family testimony on abuse and temperament.
Mrs Ramsdale and daughter moved into the Columbus City United Presbyterian parsonage. The Rev Ramsdale assumes pulpit duties as Rev Lamp of Wayland assists in March meetings. Local society committees for Chapter CX, P E D were named for the year. Mrs Lee Huston named pianist. visiting Blythe relatives noted. Reverend Bryant of Cedar Rapids attends Central Presbyterian service Sunday.
A fragmentary note mentions a Du Cornelius Drink with unclear context or details. No further specifics are readable.
Delbert Green, 21, sentenced for murdering his wife, her mother and his uncle, chose death by firing squad over a gallows verdict. He faces execution at the state penitentiary after his plea for a new trial was denied.
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