Eckerman Family Return From Des Moines Visit
Mrs W. M. Eckerman of Des Moines recently visiting sister Mrs Chas Houck in the area has returned home this morning.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
3
Mrs W. M. Eckerman of Des Moines recently visiting sister Mrs Chas Houck in the area has returned home this morning.
Come and patronize the ladies of St James church for a first class meal next Thursday September 6 Meals served all hours in Smouse's building opposite Graham Opera House first room north of Power's grocery. Penny pictures at the Penny Picture Gallery for two weeks this is your last chance.
Fire destroyed the Gardner home near Lexington Indiana early today, with the family inside unable to determine how the blaze started. The building and all contents burned. contents insured for about 400 dollars, but the house itself was not insured.
Advertisers must submit copy by 10 o clock a m to ensure same day changes. The line item reminds merchants that late submissions will not appear until the next business day.
Fairfield visitors and locals pass through. many attend fairs, trips to Davenport Des Moines and Chicago noted. Names include Mrs. Price Emporia Kan Mrs. Rose Gardner Jank Anderson Miles Bradford and others visiting West Chester Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa. Community news spans arrivals departures and shopping notices.
Only five councilmen attended the session with Mayor Ross absent. Aughey acted as mayor pro tem. Items discussed included a petition for an arc light, sidewalk corrections at Motts and Reeves properties, a sewer petition, and water main pipe issues. No new business acted upon. sewer matters postponed to next meeting.
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