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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

2

Bargains on City Properties and Farms in Iowa and Dakotas

A seller lists numerous real estate bargains including a house and a full lot in a prime city area near Pella Iowa, plus a 160 near Pella. Also offered are about 200 farms across Marion Jasper Mahaska and other counties in Iowa and Eddyville and Hand and Sphink counties in South Dakota with contacts J S Jel sma in Pella and Lee Warner in Eddyville for details.

Pella Marion Jasper Mahaska Eddyville Sphink S. Dak

Colfax Chautauqua notes and Des Moines State Fair plans

Local notes from Pella and Colfax cover Chautauqua memories at Colfax Hill lighting, new Bell Clothing House arrivals, and a reward for a lost black and tan rat terrier. Des Moines State Fair discounts offer 25 percent off rail fares with extra coaches and trains, plus two night shows at the fairgrounds with Liberati’s opera and Sheridan’s Ride.

Warren Young Colfax Chautauqua Chautauqua Hill Colfax Bell Clothing House Pella Reasnor C. W. Sipe D. de Prenger Leighton John den Burger Bessa Beulah Des Moines

How Much For a Manure Spreader

Aukland firm announces the sale of the Black Hawk Manure spreader by sealed bids. Bids accepted until 3 PM August 2, 1908, to be opened August 22 at the store by Mr W G Vander Ploeg. The single spreader will be shown August 7 15 and 22 at the Square. Regular price 125 dollars. u BK and 1 LeCocq.

W. G Vander Ploeg LeCocq

Real Estate Wanted for Farm or Small Business Purchase

Advertiser seeks immediate contact from owners of medium size farms or small businesses for sale in prosperous localities. State price description and selling reason, note possession availability, and avoid agents. Respond to Lock Drawer 984, Rochester, N. Y.

Rochlester N. Y

Otley Community Notes Highlight Local Events

Otley residents share news of a hopeful throat operation for a local boy after a visit to Des Moines. Mrs. van Houweling’s children celebrated her birthday in Pella. The Dorcas Society hosted a bazaar at the First Reformed church amid improving weather. Otley’s churches are receiving updates and a new uniform for the rural mail carrier. Construction begins on A B Colyn’s colonial residence as Otley eyes growth and civic pride.

Ira B. Catlin Des Moines New York Canal Zoan Laboca Panama Canal Harry Bultema Holland Christian School Luctor Kan Rev Mia Henry Kuiper Grand _ Rapids Michi Chia Christian Reformed Seminary Otley Davis Oskaloosa I. N. Harp

Leighton Visitors and Local Socials Update

Miss Fannie Gilmore visits sister in Leighton while Mr and Mrs Henry Den Hartog stay with Paul Synhorst family. Gerrit Van Pearsem calls east of Oskaloosa. Ebenezer church Sunday school held annual picnic to a large crowd. W W Society met at Lizzie Kempe home with light refreshments. Richard Synhorst visits Pella. Many youths attend Chautauqua Saturday evening. Emma J Rempe visits Marie Synhorst.

Henry den Hartog Paul Synhorst Gerrit van Pearsem Oskaloosa Ebenezer Reformed Church W. W. Society Lizzie Kempe Richard Synhorst Pella Emma J. Rempe Marie Synhorst

Peoria firm ships carload of cattle this week

P H Jackson and Sons shipped a car load of cattle this week. Miss Cornelia Hasselman of Pella visits with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J H Thomassen. Mrs Fannie Van Cleave is on the sick list. Mrs Harlin Jackson recovers after weeks of sickness. Mr and Mrs Ed Spain visit relatives near What Cheer for a few days.

P. H. Jackson & Sons Cornelia Hasselman Pella J. H. Thomassen Fannie van Cleave Harlin Jackson

Church Services And Local Updates At Skunk River Community

Next Sunday morning services will be held at the M. E. Church with an afternoon session led by the elder. Uncle Rile Smith remains frail for a week or two and wishes for renewed health. Music teacher Ella Ashton recently traveled to Pella to visit relatives and brought others back to share time with local friends. Several residents and nearby communities have been fishing along the Skunk River for more than a week.

M. E Rile Smith Ella Ashton Pella Skunk

Special Prices On Oats And Groceries This Week

Pawnee Oats and Iron Food advertise reduced prices from 15 cents to 10 cents per package. Toy Gust-O packages include toys and exchange coupons with a trio for 25 cents. Royal Peanut Butter offered in glass jars at 15 and 25 cents. Beache's Peasta Soap praised as a top cold water soap at 5 cents per bar. Shaker Table Salt listed.

Beache Pha

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