City Council Grants Licenses and Plans Sewer, Water Works
Mayor and council meet with about 200 in attendance. The city grants billiard hall licenses to Wim Schafer, T. J. Dempsey and John Ross, netting about 300. Sewer permits issued and a proposed sewer between Jake Hite and Jos Scranton debated. Water main extensions approved to cost ~2000 with 10 percent interest anticipated. other ordinances referred for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewer Committee
Jake Hite
Jos Scranton
John Wagner
South Greene Street
Stichter
Langworthy
Greene Street
Ile
Pat Frazier
Denny’s
Tsaah Taylor
Park
Washington Buggy Co
Madison Street
A. M. Houck
Sunday Letters From City Maids Inspire Bold Elopement Hopes
Two local maids wrote letters to gentlemen but failed to sign them. If the recipients can detect handwriting or identify the authors, their chances for love or elopement are sealed. The letters feature verses paired with ribbon colors, concluding with a bold invitation to elope.
Last Year for Prof. Mckee as Washington Academy Mathematician
The 1896 term marks Prof. MckKee’s final year as mathematics professor at the Academy after nearly fifty years in education. He helped build the institution, raised funds, and guided the school from its infancy to prominence, with a life devoted to students’ education and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MckKee
Academy
Mckee
Jefferson College
Washington College
Old Elm Grove
Town State University
Aledo (Ill
Washington
Wilson
Prof
Washington County
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement oath 1886
Franklin J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of I. Cheney & Co Toledo promises one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh. Notary A W Gleason witnesses December 6 1886. Cure taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Sold by druggists 75 cents.
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State OF
Onto
ToLedo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Iowa National Guard Encampment Set for Ottumwa
The next annual state encampment of the Iowa National Guards will be held in Ottumwa from August 8 to 15, with our company D set to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Guards
Ottumwa
Atyrust
Hall to open restaurant and confectionery in Temple Building
J. M. Hall and family of Winterset have located here. He will establish a restaurant with confectionery and fruit store on the north side in one of the Temple Building rooms. Some repairs will be made before opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hall
Winterset
Mr. Hall
Mrs Norton Hosts Private Recital With Notable Students
Mrs D J Norton held a private concert for about one hundred friends in her north square rooms last evening. The program impressed as the best yet, with a fine piano solo of Allegro Largo from concerto op 15 by Beethoven. Other performers included Nellie Morryson, Mary Harding, Chas Howe, Bessie Eichelberger, Eva Hunt, Ollie Campbell, Ethel Winters and Jessie Smouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Norton
Bethoven
Nellie Morryson
Mary Harding
Chas Howe
Bessie Eichelberger
Eva Hunt
Ollie Campbell
Ethel Winters
Jessie Smouse
Emerson
Mrs. Norton
Wolf capture near West Chester hinted by auditor
A man famed by name as if from a French opera visited the Auditor's office this morning. The auditor, startled, found the man's name twice on a receipt and spelled correctly, confirming two nearly full-grown wolves captured by Ai and his dogs near West Chester. Note says another wolf expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Star Reading Circle closes season with varied program
The Star Reading Circle of young ladies ended its season with essays by Olive Scranton readings by Lizzie Dawson declamations by Arion Scott and Ola Hamilton poems by Edna Young and Anna Coulter with a book review by Alice Rownd Anna Dawson gave brief biographical sketches of members light refreshments followed. A G A K L committee accepted Palma band for Decoration Day and ministers will be asked to preach memorial sermons. An optician visit at W Morris jeweler store on May 26 offers glasses at regular prices with fit guaranteed and no exam charges. Several city school vacancies are expected after term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Reading Circle
Olive Scranton
Lizzie Dawson
Arion Scott
Ola Hamilton
Edna Young
Anna Coulter
Alice Rownd
Anna Dawson
G. A. LK
Palma Band
U. S
W. Morris
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Yse Prettier
Brussels
Mercer & Chilcote
Mattings
Washiagoon
Sean de
Bath Hooms
Glasgow & Lytle
North Side
Fred Anderson
Iwo
Washington Illuminating
J. C. McCartney & Son’s
S. Greene
Washington, D. C
Eventna Journal
S. E. McKee
A. W.gleason
Notary Public
Ai Iduvall
the People’s Store
North Side Shoe Store
Oxfords
L. W. Pentecost
Wm. Blair & Son
Carris & GO
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