Court News Grand Jury Returns Indictments
A grand jury returns indictments in unspecified cases as court records note new criminal counts. Details on defendants and charges are not provided in the fragment.
14 Sep 1895
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1895
Page
1
A grand jury returns indictments in unspecified cases as court records note new criminal counts. Details on defendants and charges are not provided in the fragment.
Court adjourned after a day of civil and criminal actions. Dawson vs Mount and Co moved to file objections. Frankel vs Hayes sustained for more specific statement. Dolies divorce dismissed with costs. Raguet vs Shanefelt given time to answer. docket omissions noted. Criminals Miller and Bryson plea deals dated for next term. Capitol visit recounts view from dome and juvenile case notes on Parker Kanos from Brighton awaiting action, with a plea for reform and foster care.
Henry Hull on his Sterling won the five mile handi cap race at Winfield despite wind and rain, finishing 14 55. Williams of Crawfordsville placed second for a $50 diamond, with only three riders finishing. J and M Harper Hite shipped a carload of horses from Winfield, including a coach team bound for New York, while other notable consignments drew county fair attention. A man paid a fine at Justice Maxwell's court for a minor drunken offence. park concerts add to local life.
Horace Greeley observed that readers detect only what they dislike while ignoring praise. He noted people react quickly to negative remarks, claiming societies rarely credit positive actions and primarily blame media for evils.
The Ladies' Home Journal will publish John Gilmer Speed’s article from unpublished Lincoln letters to Joshua Speed. It shows Lincoln's unsettled love life and his urging Speed to marry and report if marriage fails.
John Ott the north side druggist has left for California to find a wife. Their wedding is announced for October 1 and the couple plan to make this city their future home.
Mt. Pleasant defeated Fairfield 10 to 6 on their home field. Davis Conner Vallaly and Pedroes from the local squad contributed for Mt. Pleasant.
Witnesses testified today before Justice Rogers. Mr. Elliott was fined one dollar and costs. Sle appealed the case to the November term of the district court.
George Chilcote and Miss Gertrude Schultz were married at the Presbyterian church in Burlington on Thursday. Bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Chilcote and Miss Falk. John Goan of Mt. Pleasant served as best man. The couple will reside in Washington. A reception followed at Miss Fahr’s home and another at the Chilcote residence. The Journal extends best wishes for a long, happy married life.
The crowd judged Kirkhart's circus weak with acts cut short, the entertainment lasting under an hour, while the city’s finest band performed a sunny open air concert on the square yesterday afternoon before moving to Pair Field for today’s show. L Mellree, moved from Riverside to Mt Pleasant asylum in April, died there yesterday. Funeral for Mellree will be at Riverside tomorrow. Mellree was Kauffman’s brother in law and father of a Riverside resident. Mellree had paralysis before death.
Lucey B. swept three heats to win the trotting race at the Fairfield Fair. She faced Ovid and Pet Davis, both clocked at 2:18. In the final stretch she finished in 2:25 despite being slowed near the wire, drawing interest in the horse from Dr. Burroughs who vows not to part with the record winner.
The ad asserts deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and claims nine of ten cases are due to catarrh. It promises $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for free circulars and buy the remedy for 75 cents through Druggists.
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