The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 5, 1897 Mahaska. A surprise was in store for the city in the shape of a wedding. On Saturday, Jan. 30, Miss Dora MERRITT and Mr. Merril HATCH were joined in marriage, Rev. BEAR officiating. Miss Merritt has been for the past few years a faithful teacher in the city schools and is held in high esteem by scholars and parents. Mr. Hatch is a prosperous well-to-do farmer, of type that always finds success in life's pursuits. All join in wishing them a happy and a pleasant future.