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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1901
Page
2
The article reports plans for a three story brick St James School opposite the church with 62 by 48 foot dimensions. Donations include brick from Frank Swift & Son and $150 from Sheriff John Teeter. Construction begins when weather permits after a Saturday bid.
The Journal notes the recent death of Congressman Brossius, once praised as a finance expert and leader in the House. He had visited Lancaster, Pennsylvania, near old friend M. P. Miller, and was part of a lineage of district representatives linked to Thaddeus Stevens. Manila, P I, prompts a note on Rocky Mountain Tea offered by Mizellaux Co. for sale at Stewart's.
At a Masonic Temple gathering Mr. A H Wallace was surprised with an easy chair presented by teachers and friends from the Wallace School as a token of appreciation for his service on the school board. A luncheon followed as letters from the Wallace Building teachers expressed thanks and friendship.
The grand jury completed its term and will reconvene Tuesday to file the report. Judge Scott may attend district court business upon return. Judge Dewey held a short court session yesterday before leaving for Oskaloosa. The will of Mrs. Jane A. Chilcote was admitted to probate and set for hearing on the 25th inst.
A home talent performance by academy students titled The Cool Collegians Tonight a Comedy in Two Acts with a short literary program and declamations. The cast includes Chas Latchem Karl Clegg Jas Ferguson Harry Meredith and others. An orchestral selections accompany the program.
The city council met to close the year and plan the first Monday in April for the new council's organization. Debates focused on sidewalk projects from Dean Street to Crandall's addition and a proposed eight acre tract, plus drainage and sewer needs near Oliver Gray. Budget items on water mains and bond issues were discussed, with elections and appointments decided, and notices of local events and deaths included.
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