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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1902

Page

2

Doings of the City Council in Washington Iowa 1902

The council debated street lighting propositions from the Washington Illuminating Company and plans to buy or lease the city’s electric plant. The water department report urged strengthening the works, installing metering, and limiting usage during fires. A sewer on West Jefferson and a $5,000 note renewal were approved.

East Main Street The Illuminating Company Hrookhart City of Washington Iowa Philadelphia People of WaAsumeton Illuminating Co City of Washington Siance Hebener

John Hammes Dies at Home on West Second Street

John Hammes of West Second Street dies this morning at two o clock after years of rheumatism. Funeral at St James church tomorrow at 9 30, burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He was born in Germany in 1824, immigrated in 1845, and lived in Iowa before settling near Alneworth. He was never married, cared for by Miss Mary Stormer, and survived by siblings Valentoe, Hannah, and Theresa.

West Second Street John Hammas Tle St. James Parish Jones Mary Stormer

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