Birthday Fest at Ed Fischer Home Delights Dixon Friends
About forty friends from Dixon Harmon Marion and Nelson townships gathered at Ed Fischer’s home to celebrate Mrs. Fischer’s birthday. They enjoyed music from flute and cornet with piano, a thank you address, gifts including a rush chair and shawl, a hearty supper, and a lively glee club performance. The gathering ended with dancing and compliments on the joyful occasion.
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Washington Letter on Pension Office Turmoil and Political Bets
Washington correspondent reports the pension office turmoil delights Democrats and worries Republicans. Ex Representative Warner declined after Deer Park talks. Gen Merrill, ex G A R leader, accepts with Tanner era limits. Tanner aims for Recorder of Deeds. Civil Service probes Minneapolis postmaster. Catchings predicts tobacco tax repeal as key 1889 session issue.
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