Contents of Morris mansion go on block
Telegraph staff writer describes a three day auction at Morrisania farm in Dixon to settle the estates of four Morris family members. Items dating to the Civil War era, including 100-year-old pieces, will be sold to the highest bidder. The mansion, with 15 rooms and 12-foot ceilings, remains not for sale, while the grounds, attic, and cupola will be showcased for bidders.
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Mount Morris oks bid for street repair work
Mount Morris Village Board accepted a $49,368.50 bid from Lawrence and Son Construction for 14 square blocks of street resurfacing under the 1989 Street Maintenance Program. Work to start early September. sidewalks slated to begin within two weeks. The board also discussed downtown street light improvements, park litter, and north well pump re-connection after two consecutive bacteria-free samples.
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Dixon Sister Cities exhibit on Soviet trip at Holloway Center
Members of the Dixon Sister Cities delegation who attended a Soviet conference in Tashkent will present slides and photos. The Sept 7 show at 7 p.m. in the Holloway Center features images from Moscow Norilsk and Dixon Siberia and gifts received during the trip.
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