The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 31, 1896 J.V. THOMAS of Albia, was a pleasant visitor at this office Tuesday. A.R. MAY will soon move to Hiawatha where he expects to reside in the future. John AYRES of Linn, was in the city on business Monday and Tuesday. Miss Anna CLARK and Miss Hilda MARQUARD two of Hanover's teachers, came over Friday evening. Lewis SUMMERS and David COX returned here last Wednesday from Carthage, Mo., and will make Kansas their future home. R.P. WELLS will soon remove his barber ship from its present location to the basement of the First Nat'l Bank Building. Mrs. J.A. AYRES, Jr., left Monday in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her father and mother who reside at Turin, Iowa. Mrs. J.A. AYRES, Sr., had the misfortune to fall and hurt herself one day last week while the walks were covered with ice. We are glad to announce she is able to be around again.