The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 5, 1897 Mahaska. W.H. EMRICK has sold his stock of groceries to Walter LOVE. Mr. Love will continue the business at the old stand. We understand Mr. Love is circulating a petition for post-mastership. Mr. BOTT has resigned his position as station agent. The new agent will be a Mr. MOON. The change takes place on Tuesday of this week. We are not informed of Mr. Bott's intention but hope he will still favor the city with his presence. Chas. LENTIS of Esbon, Kans., wa in the city over Sunday. Mr. Lantis now represents an Atchison grain company. Corn is coming so fast during the good weather that our grain dealers are having trouble in securing cars. Co. Supt. FREEBORN is to favor us with a speech on education on Feb. 25. An interesting program is being arranged.