City Lighting Resolution Defeated by Council
At an adjourned city council meeting a resolution to hire Prof. Bisse as consulting engineer for a municipal light plant and bid for its construction was debated. Supporters argued cheaper lighting from the Illuminating Company. opponents objected. The resolution failed five votes to carry, a committee was appointed to seek estimates from the company and study lighting options in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aughey
Committee On Public Improvement
Prof. Bisse
Ames
D. H. Logan
D. L. Aughey
Messiah Win Smouse
Frank Stewart
S. W. Livingston
The
Illuminating Company
Logan
Walther and
Teas
Hebener and
Keck
Anderson
Miller
Hebener
Logan and
Walther
City School Fund Financial Statement 1901 02
The Independent School District of Washington Iowa reports receipts and expenditures for the Teachers' Fund School House Fund and Contingent Fund from Feb 21 1901 to Feb 24 1902. It shows balances receipts from taxes and nonresident pupils and lists expenditures including teachers' pay plastering bonds desks and repairs with a projected tax levy for the coming year. Frank Stewart president and J W Monron secretary attest the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Washington
Iowa
Toooeg
Tinting ' S
J Alberson & Co
America
Frank Stewart
J. W. Monron
Electors' Meeting for Two Directors Par 3 Years
The annual meeting of the electors of the Independent district of Washington Iowa will be held at Firemen's Hall on Monday March 10 1902 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the election of two directors for a three year term. J W Morron Leo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Firemen's Hall
School Board Candidates Nominated at Smouse's Hall
A caucus will be held in Smouse's Hall on Monday evening March 4 1902 at 7 30 for nominating two candidates for the school board. Frank Stewart serves as President of the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smouse
Frank Stewart
Lones and His Band to Perform in Graham Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 2 p m Lones and his famous band appear in Graham for a rare town stop. The noted orchestra is billed as the finest concert band in the world with tickets priced 50 cents in the gallery 75 cents balcony and $1 for the first floor. Doors open at 1 30 p m with admissions expected to sell quickly.
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Graham
Lones
Washington
Prics
Wellman Advance Editor Visits For Home Talent Concert
From the Surrounding County Towns report editor W N Reed of the Wellman Advance attended a home talent concert in town. Others note J O Emmons and family plan to move to Iowa City March 1. Richard Allen of Lexington runs Kalona switchboard during an outage. Freddie Weather knee swelling case seen by Drs Smith and Keiser. Oliver Derby from Louisa County visited over Sunday, returning Monday. Mrs W L Johnson visited Brigh ton today, plus a carload of cats for St Joe Missouri. Mrs Thos Stewart returned from Woolson over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Reed
Wellman Advance
J.O Emmons
Iowa City
Richard Allen
Lexington
Kalona
Dr. Smith
Keiser
Freddie Weather
Oliver Derby
Louisa County
W. L Derby
W. L. Johnson
Brighton
St. Joe
Thos. Stewart
Woolson
Local residents conduct travel and relocation notices
Reb. 25 W. H. Ripley of Burlington was a business visitor in town today. Dean Cherryholmes and Will and James Hawthorn were passengers for Washington yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Crookes will move onto the farm east of town. J. B. Crooks arrived on the noon train today. Jobo Hanna and family left for Crookston Minnesota. J. A. Pickett of Oskaloosa is in town on business.
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W. H. Ripley
Burlington
Dean Cherryholmes
Will
James Hawthorn
Washington
J. Henry Crookes
Deam Cherryholmes
J. B. Crooks
Jobo Hanna
Crookston
Minn
J. A. Pickett
Oskaloosa
Local People Attend Visits And Arrivals In The Area
Feb 26 reports show Mr and Mrs W L Strain of Washington visiting relatives here. Charles Laird returns to Burlington after a brief visit. Missie McCreedy leaves for Chicago to train in wholesale millinery. Mr and Mrs R McBride visit Al McBride near Cotter. Grace Nicholson travelled as a passenger to Washington. Bentley Thompson visits his sister in Wapello. Lettie Trotter recovers from illness. Mrs Ek McGahey and daughter Mabel depart for Galesburg for Dollie Williamson wedding. Love Tremble arrives from Chicago to visit sister Mrs J J Fitzgerald after music study there.
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W. L. Strain
Washington
Charles Laird
Burlington
Missie McCreedy
Chicago
Bentley Thompson
Ko HL Tremble
Wapello
Lettie Trotter
Ek. McGahey
Mabel
Galesburg
Dollie Williamson
Miss Williamson
Love Tremble
Estherville
J. J. Fitzgerald
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Health Family Cure
An old promotional ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it makes children eat sleep and grow and keeps mothers strong for a healthy family. It lists a price of 35 cents and credits J. H W. Stewart.
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J. H W. Stewart
Reading Circle Hosts George Washington Birthday Party
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle celebrated George Washingtons birthday at Mrs. Alex Dawson’s West Washington street home. Guests in colonial costumes shared quotations, discussed Washingtons life, acted colonial charades, and enjoyed a multi course luncheon for twenty two attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Reaci Circle
Alex Dawson
West Washington Street
Meteor Launches Amid Royal Visit in New York City
Prince Henry of Prussia and President Theodore Roosevelt celebrate the Meteor yacht launch at Shooters' Island with Miss Alice Roosevelt christening. The president attends the ceremony, meets the prince, and later receives the prince on board the Hohenzollern. A city hall freedom ceremony greets the prince as 100,000 spectators roar outside.
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New York
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Meteor
Shooters’ Island
Alice Roosevelt
United States
Ambassador von Hof
President Roosevelt
Washington
Jersey City
Miss Roosevelt
Hohenzollern
Prince Henry
City
Greater New York
Manhattan Club
Metropolitan Opera House
Roosevelt Launches Meteor Amid Cheers and Royal Toast
Miss Roosevelt christened the vessel Meteor with champagne and a silver ax, then the ship slid into the water as cannon boomed. President Roosevelt and Prince Henry received guests amid cheers, with the prince sending a German cable to Emperor William and the party toasts concluding in hearty three cheers for Henry of Prussia.
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Miss Roosevelt
Prince
Roosevelt
Miss Rroosevelt
Emperor William
Prince Henry
United States
Henry of
Prussia
Dolores the Miner's Daughter at Crawfordsville Talent Show
Crawfordsville reports a Friday performance of Dolores the Miner's Daughter by fifteen town talents at the Columbia to benefit Crawfordsville High School apparatus. Prof C O Ruggles leads the play with Charles Langenberg managing rehearsals and 15c 25c 35c admission. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised as a top cough cold croup remedy with local pharmacy availability.
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Crawfordsville
Dolores
Columbia
Charles Langenberg
C. O Ruggles
Croup
Camden
S.C) Messenger
Stewarts Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Hot Springs Health Resorts Attract Global Visitors
The Hot Springs Arkansas health baths draw thousands of invalids worldwide as the season opens January 1. The US Government runs the baths with moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Railway offers the fastest, easiest route for western travelers with very low round trip rates. For information contact George Barry, G P & T, Marshalltown Iowa.
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Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
West
Northwest
Iowa Central Ry
Gao
Barry,g
Marshalltown
Iowa
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C Siehon
Genuine
Bsc
Remnant
Grahas Theatre
Warren Moore
Missiony W Wey m Lhd
Innes
Frances Boyden
AL Wi
Zerni
Kyl
Borgh HI
Corps of Costumed
Blacksmith
Electric Angels
Carris Pharmacy
Baird & Johnson
Peetal
Light Company
City School Fund
Financial Statement
Teachers’ Fund
J. W. Morron, Leo
Aleaworth
Uncle Rube
Marebith
Candy Cathartic
Columbia Pharmacy
Bowland & Shields
Cor. Square
Kaisers
Neiswanger
T. di
Neiswanges
Marshall
F. W. Brindley
Nicola & Campbell
Campbell
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