Local Briefs Highlight Family News and Travel Plans
Sally Vander Heiden and spouse welcomed a baby girl on July 30. Henry Welle and family and others departed for Seattle on August 2 for a three week trip. Charley Swisher and Jay Quin planned a fishing trip but a horse died near Galesburg, a loss to Artie Sparks. Emma Stratton returned to Newton after two weeks helping. Albert Talbott and others plan a Colorado trip Wednesday. Will Willock visited Gilman. Pearl Howell returned to Grinnell after staying with her sister. Mr Ormiston is poorly and Vander Pol improved after a sick spell.
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Charley Swisher
Jay Quin
Galesburg
Artie Sparks
Artie
Emma Stratton
Newton
John Varenkamp
Albert Talbott
Rodeny
Will Willock
Gilman
Miss Pearl Howell
Grinnell
Leighton Moves Parsonage and Local News Summary
Ebenezer church begins moving the old parsonage with a new one soon to be built. Local residents report visits and travels among Tysselings, Versteegs, and other Pella and Eddyville residents. A Mahaska county court victory allows Leighton to incorporate after a two day trial, despite opposition from Julia A. Mendenhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
Albert Tysseling
Wm. Tysseling
Rose Hill
Prof
Raap
Holland, Mich
Our Town
Peter Vander Lune
Pella
District Court
Mahaska County
Leighton
Julia A. Mendenhall
Preston
Mendenhall
W. R. Lacey
Summer School Notes at Central College in Pella
The six week session enrolled 54 students, matching last year, with 32 certificates written. Participants included local high school and college students, many aiming to earn college or advanced credits. Supt Frank S Frush impressed teachers with clear history geography and arithmetic instruction, while Prof W D Young received praise for geometry and economics. Edith Miller and Julia van Zante led practical children’s work and music, and Latin Greek were supported by J C Clark Wm Ter Louw and Stella Clark. Campus life offered ball games after study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Pella
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
State University of Iowa
Central College
Frank S. Frush
U. S
W. D. Young
Edith Miller
Cedar Falls
Julia van Zante
J. C. Clark
Ter Louws
Stella Clark
Invitation to Oskaloosa Herald event after loss
A brief invite notes that Pella lost $900 at her Chau tauqua and suggests giving up the effort, inviting readers to attend the Oskaloosa Herald event for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oskaloosa
Herald
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given there is on file in the District Court of Marion County Iowa a document purporting to be the last will of Jan van der Beek deceased. The will will come for hearing in September 1909 on September 28 at Knoxville. All interested persons may be heard. B Kersbergen Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa August 4 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Jan van der Beek
Charter Oak wagon offered by H. Van Maran
None better for wear and tear than the Charter Oak wagon. This strong vehicle features superior material and paint, sold exclusively by H. Van Maran at 30 32.
Royal Union Life Insurance suit in Marion County Iowa
In Marion County District Court a petition by Royal Union Life Insurance Co. seeks a personal judgment against C. H. Brock and the Burnette defendants. The filing appears in the September term records with a claim for five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Rgog
Royal Union Life Insurance Co
C. H. Brock
D. P. Burnette
Burnette
Horace Burnette
District Court
Women Suffer Agonies from Diseased Kidneys and Bladder
An old column discusses kidney and bladder disease in women, listing symptoms such as headaches back pain swollen limbs and nervous fatigue. It advertises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as curative, citing Mrs. P. M. Bray of Columbus Georgia who claims cure and notes the pills are pleasant and non harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
P. M. Bray
Columbus
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Foreclosure and Note Extension Notice in Knox County
Plaintiffs seek foreclosure on a mortgage securing a promissory note executed by Nellie Stone and Melvin Stone October 1 1901 plus six percent interest from April 1 1907. The note was extended October 8 1906 by C H Brock. property described as Lot Three in section Nine Township 77N Range 21W. Only C H Brock is personally liable. others are named in the process. Respond by noon of September term starting September 28 1909 in Knoxville or default and judgment will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Stone
Melvin Stone
C. H. Brock
Lady wanted to sell fall dress goods direct from mills
Advertised is a sales pitch for a large line of wool dress goods silks and waistings with New York City patterns. It claims high profits weekly and offers exclusive territory samples with prepaid shipping from Standard Dress Goods Co Dept F Binghamton NY 3123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Standard Dress Goods Co
Dept. F . Binghamton
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Vanderpol
Sally
Rev. Vander Heiden
Gladden
Henry Welle
Frank Sherman
Allen Forsyth
Will Rubberness
Freddie Andreas
Stella
Mary Andreas
Seattle
Burham
Lute Zimmerman
Colorado
Mr. Ormiston
Mr. Vander Pol
Ing
Olivet
Wa. Albers
James Knott
Eddyville
Henry van Noort
John van Rees
Evert
Stanley County
South Dakota
James Jelsma
Wm. Duiker
L. Grandia
Missouri
Martin van der Haar
Ina de Gooyer
G B. Versteeg
Nicholas Brand
Des Moines
Corn Products Refining Company
New York
Tou
B. Kersbergen
Lax
Ny. Thomasse
In & Vander Ploeg
Plaintiff
Brenlin
Langerak’s Drug Store
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