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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1902

Page

2

Tax Levy Made for Coming Year in Washington Iowa

Washington council approves a 24.5 mill levy for the coming year with divisions for General 10 Sewer 2 Library 1 Sinking 4 Water 3 and Improvements 4 mills The vote included one dissenter and petitions for paving streets were presented by John A Young and others The meeting adjourned to consider bids on the light plant and an advertisement for sheet music followed from Cuas L Saling former city official

Brookbart General Fund Washington State Chicago L. Saling

News from Surrounding County Towns

August notes from Ranfordaville report visits from Washington and Alosworth, church services, parochial and public schools opening, and local social events. A German military pay and Dutch winter golf motif excerpt closes the column.

Photographer C C Harlan Adopts Electric Bitters Cure

Eaton Ohio photographer C C Harlan reports relief from long standing indigestion after trying Electric Bitters with grateful praise. The tonic is said to aid stomach liver and kidney function and renew overall vitality. Also noted are local staff changes at the Journal and a local advert for Rocky Mountain Tea claiming health benefits for families.

Funeral for Mrs. Cyrus Timmons Held at Home

The funeral for Mrs. Cyrus Timmons was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the family home two miles south of town, conducted by Rev. George Filmer, with burial in Lexington Cemetery. The funeral cortege stretched over a mile. Miss Elie Aiey of Riverside returned home after visiting L. B. Girdner. A patent medicine show is scheduled for this week with evening entertainments. Ralph Eyestone sold his 50 acre farm to M. Crabb for 7000 dollars, with possession set for March 15, 1903. Al and Frank Timmons and Mrs. (incomplete)

Cyrus Timmons Here George Filmer Lexington Cemetery Elie Aiey Riverside L. B. Girdner’s Ralph Eyestone M. ©. Crabb Frank Timmons

Middleweight title fight referee named for Fort Erie bout

George Siler of Chicago has been agreed as referee for the middleweight championship bout between Tommy Itan and Kid Carter at the International Athletic club in Fort Erie on September 15.

Buffalo Aue George Siler Chicago Tommy Ityan Kid“ Carter International Athletic Club Fort Erie

Rock Island to run special train for State Fair

Agent Rowland announces a Rock Island special train from this station for Des Moines State fair days. The train departs Washington station daily at six in the morning and returns at 10 55 pm. Service runs five days August 26 27 28 and 29 with full round trips described.

Rock Island Des Rowland The Here

New Discovery Cures Bronchitis and Asthma Says Georgia Couple

"For years I suffered such untold misery from bronchitis" writes J H Johnston of Broughton Ga. He says he was unable to work until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. His wife’s asthma also improved. Trial bottles free at Stewart's pharmacy. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00.

C. C. Harlan Eaton, O Stewart Pharmacy J. H. Johnston Broughton Dr. King Stewart's Pharmacy

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