25 Mar 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
1
Advertises a range of new chenille and damask portiers with extra width and fringe suitable for lounge covers and small doors. Mentions single curtains available and a new table coverment of styles, qualities, and prices. References local sellers and an unusual anecdote about a returned horse and a tailed ad.
The court reports a quiet afternoon as the judge adjourned and jurors will be called Monday for a sequence of trials including State v Chapman for burglary and State v Hess appeal. Upcoming calendar lists Clark Campbell v Wiggins, M Brownfield v Railway Co, Kemble v Haines et al, Hankey v Pages, with probate and chancery matters also noted.
A young man named W. Be fled the area after forging a check for 14 dollars. The bank staff detected the forgery, and the accused has a prior record including a previous 860 forgery. An investigation was started but he vanished before grand jury action. The town notes rhythms of local life as militia and civic matters unfold.
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