- Mingled with the enthusiasm caused by the success of our
arms against those of Spain and the
- decoration of private and business houses, was another event
which caused the residents of Evansville much pleasure viz; the
appointment of Miss ANDREWS as Postmistress of this city. From
time to time she had occupied the position of head clerk in the
office and by her courtesy and geniality has become a favorite
with the citizens and transients who have occasion to do business
at the Post Office; couple with her popularity, the expressed
wish of President McKinley sealed the fate of all other aspirants
and Miss ANDREWS received her appointment; much satisfaction
is felt by all who her as very few know the routine of office
business better than she.
- Miss ANDREWS was born the 16th of May 1856 and came to Evansville
in 1868, where she
- was educated; she went East to attend art school for two
years, bought some property in Dakota which she still owns, acted
as clerk in the Post Office during the time that Chas. PULLEN
was Postmaster 1890, when Mr. PULLEN resigned Miss ANDREWS continued
in the office under his two successors and from her former public
career there is no doubt that her appointment will be a subject
for rejoicing and general content.
-
- [Taken from "Directory of the City of Evansville
and Town of Union" (c)1898 The Judson Directory Co., Chicago,
Ill., p. 43]
Courtesy of Ruth Ann Montgomery
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