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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1902

Page

3

Local Cane or Choice Not Coal for Cook Stoves Sale

John Shields and Son list local canes or chosen coal alternatives for cook stoves for sale. No additional details provided.

John Shields & Son

Grand opening at Parrish Savings Bank Store next Saturday

Local notes report opening festivities at Parrish Savings Bank Store next Saturday with promises of a grand event. Nearby residents include Ainsworth visitors and travelers to Keota for Singmaster horse sale, plus Thanksgiving preparations at Means & Stichter's.

Hiram Johnson Harper Hugh Teeter Parrish Savings Bank Means & Stctter’s A. E. Sands Ainsworth Means & Stichter’s Jeff Gillett Burlington Edina Ellen Reid Oskaloosa Lewis Keota Singmaster Hervey Bell Dan Patterson Keola E. M. Metzgar Fairfield Poland Ralph Livingston Chicago Duluth Will Law John Babcock Rock Island Savings Bank Owen Jones Pierce County Neb Nate Jones The Washington Buggy Works Parrish’s Savings Bank A. N. McElwain

Thanksgiving Day Journal Holiday Notice

In patriotic recognition of the commands of our respected president and governor the Journal force will take a holiday tomorrow and will partake of the good things that are brought in by the neighbors for the satisfaction and delight of the gastric organs. Neighbors will kindly take note and govern them selves accordingly. There will be no Journal tomorrow Phanksagiving day.

Captured Chicken Thief Reported in Odd Opossum Twist

Mrs. Oliver Crawford woke to noise in the coop and with Mr. Crawford chased and captured a thief. The thief, unnamed, was knocked unconscious with a club, then an opossum was placed in a barrel by the hunter. The item ends with a quirk asking if anyone has lost an opossum, suggesting it may become a Thanksgiving meal.

Oliver Crawford Mr. Crawford Crawford

Doan's Kidney Pills Praise From Washington User

A Washington reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back pain quickly. She cites family usage in Monmouth Illinois and urges others to buy from the Columbia Pharmacy in Washington. Price is 50 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co. NY sole agents.

United States Dean’s Washington R. S. Young West Madison Street Doan Monmouth Ill Dean Columbia Foster-Milburn ,O N. Y Dean's

Extravaganza Company Arrives in Washington For King and Queens Show

Friday November 28 the largest extravaganza company yet arrives in Washington with 30 members in a private Pullman car. The Americans Abroad musical comedy features lavish chorus, latest electrical effects, and no intermissions due to its length. Tickets on sale now with expected heavy advance sales.

Washington Kings and Queens New York

Wood delivery from John Shields and Son received

The record notes a delivery of one car of wood received today by John Shields and Son from an unspecified supplier.

John Shields & Son

Society Ladies Entertained By Teeter and Jenkins

Mrs John Teeter and Mrs Pr Jenkins hosted about thirty five Baptist church ladies yesterday to honor Mr Rev Lilley who will soon depart. Guests brought work and enjoyed a three course dinner served at five. Ada Jenkins assisted by Myrtle Sage Alice Rupp and Fannie Hadden served. Chrysanthemums decorated the tables.

John Teeter Pr. Jenkins the Baptist Church Lilley Misa Ada Jenkins Myrtle Sage Alice Rupp Fannie Hadden

Leonardy Named Regimental Sergeant Major in Iowa Guard

J P Leonardy of Davenport receives appointment as regimental sergeant major of the Fiftieth Iowa regiment by Col Caughlin. He served in Co 1 during the Spanish American War and later in the Philippines for two years. The post is the highest non commissioned rank in the regiment.

J.P. Leonardy Davenport Fiftieth Iowa Regiment Iowa National Guard Col. Caughlin Lowa Mr. Leonardy Co. 1 Philippines

Shaffer Held Up Train Mentioned in City Visit

Engineer Shaffer, held up on No. 11, arrived in Davenport for interviews with express officials after seeing a red lantern on a tie. No new suspects in the attempted cap ture. Thanksgiving services announced at Washington and Magnet Hall with multiple church notices and local travel to Chicago for the Stock Show.

Sam Foster Rock Island Davenport Muscatine Engineer Shaffer Express Company Shaffer Christian Science Magnet Hall Academy

Garfield Coal and home travel deals advertised

Garfield Coal praised for furnace use and sold by John Shields & Son. Frank Wesson available for upholstering and repairs with a shop behind James Cowger blacksmith. Iowa Central railroad offers homeseeker tickets at one fare plus $2 to Minnesota and North Dakota, valid Tuesdays for 21 days.

Garfield John Shields & Son Frank Wesson James Cowger Iowa Central Railroad Minnesota North Dakota

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