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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
2
Annual City condition review presented to the new council praises all departments for prudent handling and tax payer best interests. The sidewalk, sexton, street, clerk and sewer reports detail repairs, expenditures and revenue with totals and reminders to seek summer walk options. Frank Swift returns from the south trip.
The Masonic Temple marks its sixth anniversary with a crowded, festive gathering. Senator A. N. Alberson acts as toastmaster as Deputy Grand Secretary N. R. Parvin delivers a thoughtful toast on Ancient Craft Masonry. Marguerite Pratt performs a humorous recitation. a banquet follows with entertainment by Donovan’s Orchestra and a social reception.
City treasurer Fred H. Smith presents the General Fund Road Fund and Sewer Fund balances and receipts for the year ending March 30th, 1901. Includes warrants outstanding, receipts from county treasurer and various individuals, water rents, and fund withdrawals. Details show balances and payments across funds, with figures totaling several thousand dollars.
Mrs McCail's millinery opening runs to Thursday due to bad weather. Evening features included a keynote speech on Capitular Masonry by Judge A R Dewey, a vocal solo by D E Eicher, and talks by Dr J W Coxe and Mrs Florence Patterson. The event closes with a quartette performance "Your Necktie Is Up Behind."
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