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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
2
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New stock of Linen Warp and Fibre Mattings Linoleums Floor Oil Cloths and Floor Coverings of all kinds offered by the supplier.
Mrs. Fred Evans returned to her West Liberty home last night after visiting the J. G. Hise and Buve homes in the city.
City council met with Mayor Ross present. Fire committee requested three fire marshals for one year. approval granted with one marshal from each of five companies. Licenses approved for bowling alley operator Frank Latchem. Sidewalk and plumbing licenses granted or referred. Attorney hired to assist in McCartney damage suits. Various board appointments and sewer and road fund adjustments discussed.
Mr and Mrs M Y Wallace celebrate their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at 310 East South Street. About 26 friends attended as stories of county life were shared and toasts given. The couple married on the Gordon farm and have lived in the county most of the time. Absentees sent congratulatory letters. Also reported: Miss Tillie Bowers of Keota wed Fred Stewart near Keota with about sixty guests. they will live on his mother's farm north east of the city. Miller Hickman company to open five night play at Graham starting next Monday. Henry Knecht travels to Columbus Junction.
In the March World's Work Prof. W. A. Anthony outlines Dr. Pupin's 3000 mile telephone and the inventor's self made career. He notes a prophetic line about hearing one's voice around the world as technology travels from lips to ear. Godlove travels to Coppock for a maple sugar camp with many trees east of town.
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