Local notes reflect dry farming and small grain prospects
The correspondence notes a dry spell and forecasts only a half crop of small grain. It mentions Miss Julia Kenna leaving for New Shar, ill health of a baby, church lectures by Rev. Lacy, recent trips to Pella, a death in the van Roekel family, health-driven moves to Colorado, new Centenial school teaching, and concerns over narrow sidewalks and church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Kenna
New Sharon
E. Vander Weert
E. van der Weert
Lacy
Oskaloosa
German Reform Church
L. van Roekel
E. van Zee
Colorado
Maggie Roovaart
Newton and area residents noted in weekly roundup
W S and J W George were at Newton Tuesday. R N Persons and son of Grinnell were in the city a few days last week. John Dykstra of Pella visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs T Shew H M Gove Thos C Forsythe and F G Sherman traveled Newton Friday. S C Younkin and Emmet Awtry show new rubber tire rigs. Gerrit Kingma sidelined by a broncho kick. Henry Wisgerhoff and sister Jennie visited Pella relatives. Bastian and Agnes Andeweg in Sully area. Jake Plender and Adam Ormiston nearly finished the oven for the new bakery. carpenters to return to work. J W Jones sold the Ledger to a Wisconsin buyer named Smith who takes possession Thursday. paper to continue next week with no delay. Jones may move to Missouri soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. and
J. W. George
Newton
R. N. Persons and Son of
Grinnell
City
Samia der Pl
John Dykstra
Pella
Henry Wisgerhoff
Jennie
Bastian
Agnes Andeweg
Sully
Jake Plender
Adam Ormiston
J. W. Jones
Wisconsin
Smith
Jones
Missouri
Runnells Notes And Local Arrivals
Ed Blue returns from Illinois. Verner Dole of Morgan Valley visits. Minstrel show at Carlisle attended by B F Gilbert Dif Freel Chas Henry Huber McAdoo Maude Park Bertha Freel. Endeavor Society resumes. David Taylor of Runnells and Clive Whitehead of Wellsville marry April 10 and will reside in Runnells. Will Chenoweths move to Des Moines. Thomas Patterson homestead in North Dakota. Mrs J J Pederson of Valley Junction visits. John Porter near Mitchellville in town last Saturday. Miss Lillie McAdoo in Des Moines with Miss Ely. Corbin Draper home from Missouri visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Dole
Morgan Valley
Messrs
B. F. Gilbert
Dif Freel
Chas. Henry
Huber McAdoo
Maude Park
Bertha Freel
Carlisle
Endeavor Society
David Taylor
Runnells
Clive Whitehead
Wellsville
Will Chenoweth
Des Moines
Thomas Patterson
North Dakota
J. J. Pederson
Valley Junction
John Porter
Mitchellville
Congregation delegates to Mitchellville association meeting
Mrs Anna Sours and Effie Pricer represent the Congregational church bound for the Grinnell Association in Mitchellville next week. Dr Mostelier anticipates a move to Missouri soon. G P Scovel was injured by a dynamite blast while inspecting a stump explosion, suffering facial and neck injuries and a broken rib. Crop Bulletin notes early spring with cold dry weather, seeds germinating slowly, seeding near complete, and hay crop prospects dim. Des Moines April 14 1902. Tax issue critique follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sours
Effie Pricer
Congregational Church
Grinnell Association
Mitchellville
Mostelier
Missouri
G. P. Scovel
Des Moines
Iowa
Joan R. SaGe
Massena the Percheron Stallion Imported from France
Massena, a black brown Percheron stallion foaled April 18, 1896, imported from France in 1900 by McLaughlin Bros of Columbus, Ohio, is registered in the Percheron Stud Book of America. Manager Freppe Cook lists breeding mares season dates for 1902 with terms and insurance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
France
McLaughlin Bros
Columbus
Ohio
America
M. Jolly
Argonvilliers
Eure-et-Loir
Brock
Paros
Major
Raspail
Vigoureux
Coco Il
Vieux-Chassin
Coco
Mignon
Jean-le- Blanc
Dam Biccette
St. Germain
Avata
Nogent
Vdocq
Coco i
Vieux-Chaslin
Jean-le-Blanc
Leighton
Jnc
Remarkable Recovery After Colic Remedy Used
Mrs. Mary Haller of Mt. Crawford Virginia reports her son suffered severe cramps and was pronounced hopeless by his regular physician. After a neighbor administered three doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the boy revived consciousness and recovered within twenty four hours. The remedy is for sale by Allen and Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlains
Mary Haller
Mt. Crawford
Allen & Stubenrauch
Don’t neglect coughs and colds in spring danger
Spring coughs and colds can become serious if ignored. One Minute Cough Cure promises instant relief and safety for coughs, colds, croup, grip, bronchitis, and throat and lung troubles. Postmaster C. O. Dawson from Barr endorses it, calling it the best medicine and noting it saved him from severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Dawson
Barr, A
Cole & Langerak
Scott's Emulsion Promises Easy Gain for Thin Folks
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a natural, effortless fattening remedy for thin people while claiming it harms fat individuals. It promises no tiredness or strain, with claims of improved appetite and weight after use and offers a free sample, from Lott & Lowne chemists in New York and Fiona druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Lott & Lowne
Goy Pearl St
N.Y
Set
Fiona Druggists
Notice of Divorce Petition in Marion County Court
In the District Court of Iowa Marion County April term 1902 Lucy van Vliet vs W J van Vliet. Defendant told to file reply by April 18 1902 or default will be entered. Petitions seek divorce on grounds of adultery cruelty desertion and custody of minor children and restoration of maiden name. J L Warren attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Lucy van Vliet
W. J.van Vliet
WJ. van Viet
Court House
Knoxville
Iowa
J. L. Warren
Better Than Pills Stomach & Liver Tablets Claim Superiority
The item asserts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier and more pleasant to take, milder and more reliable, cleanse and invigorate the stomach, and leave the bowels natural, contrasting with harsher pills that cause constipation. Sold by Allen & Stubenrauch with spring promo for Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Allen & Stubenrauch
Rocky Mountain
Enewer
Dark Bay with heavy bone horse at Nancy E. Tice barn
Dark bay stallion Hobbling described as well built with extra heavy bone and good action. His foals reportedly show strong muscling and quality, promising big sale value. Hobbling will stand for the 1902 season at Nancy E. Tice barn, 44 miles east of Pella, with terms to insure a mare with foal. Buyer bears risk for mares not known in foal. insurance forfeited if mare status unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy E. Tice
Pella
IOWA PRIDE English Shire Stallion at Awtry Farm
Iowa Pride is a dark brown English Shire stallion weighing 1850 pounds with one white hind foot and a small stripe on the forehead. Sired by Newton Prince No 4830, dam Cannock with Ringlet 4107 as grandsire. He will stand at the M A Awtry farm five miles north of Pella for the season. Terms: 12 dollars to insure mare in foal. Care will be taken but not guaranteed against accidents. moving mare before foal confirmation forfeits insurance and money due immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Newton Prince
Cannock
Ringlet
M. A. Awtry
Pella
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Ebenezer Church
Tysse
Blue
Ilinois
Wooltex
H. D. Wormhoudt
Crop Bulletin
Paul’s Bros
S. H. Viersen
South Pella
Eureka
Standard Oil Company
Ureka
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Tate
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg, CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Iowa Pride
Bureau of Information
Younhker Bros
Rogers
Boge
Cetstogu International
Meriden
Conn
N. DE Bor
A. J. Nossan
People’s Savings Bank
G. P. van Maret
Orn ‘ Veenschoten
Telephone
M. Krane
Lla
N.a.sloa
East Market Square
Hunkuydory
Pella, Iowa
van der Zyiard
The
American House
Tom. W. Cox
J.B. Findle
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