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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
4
Stag Novelties promotes an assortment of elegant toilet sets brushes ink stands and related articles made from an unnamed material highlighting elegance and lasting quality. The ad invites customers to visit the store to view the full line and judge for themselves.
Durham George Wise and Rita Morgan of Harvey were here on business Monday. J A Henry shipped hogs and sheep to market. Jacob Beaver of Clay precinct bought honey from D H Durham. Dr James purchased a fine young horse from EBta Morgan for ninety dollars. George Harsin, son of F M Harsin, died suddenly in Los Angeles, after leaving Rocky Ford three years ago. George, about twenty five, was raised here and had many relatives in the county.
This column records visits and travels of locals: Prof G G Sears traveled to Iowa City and back. Frank Manley along with sisters Cora and Pearl visited Warren county over Thanksgiving. Mrs W Vander Creek and her son Henry departed for Omaha after a stop in the A Doedyns home. Miss Flora Toll, formerly at Central College, taught in Pella and was en route from the St Louis Fair. Mrs Charles Craig and Miss Minnie Deedyns left for Omaha with Minnie to winter with her brother James. Jesse and Maude Sharp visited, interrupted by Mrs Sharp's urgent trip to Colorado for Mrs Fred Vorus. Rev and Mrs M A Clark celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary with friends. A merchant who does not advertise drew small crowds while Marion Porter advertised sales with a bell. Miss Luella Fiske hosted a misc shower for Miss Joe Thomassen, where Miss Harada from Des Moines performed fortunes and Miss Carrie Cox disrupted the mood. cups and archery marked gift-giving. Pella Reformed churches will host missionary addresses by Miss Olivia Lawrence of New York with services at Second Reformed at 10:45 a m and a union gathering at First Reformed at 7:30 p m, with 3:15 p m women’s society address. All women interested are urged to attend.
Our stock of Toys for the Holidays is very complete with the newest mechanical toys and items that amuse the old and young. We offer toy household furniture stores brooms banks and all toys imaginable. Visit us now to see our line and find something for everyone.
A full page advertisement lists cheap prices on lined gloves and mittens dresses shirts stockings and drawers for men women and children. It promotes grey wool blankets lamps brooms soap oat meal and bulk coffee with a claim that comparison shows the store is a good place to trade.
H. Kuyper & Son reports Thanksgiving services led by President Garrison at the First Baptist Church. Many attended as Rev Smith delivered a thoughtful sermon. Smith was assisted by city pastors while Rev G C Peck remained at Oskaloosa aiding protracted meetings. Also mentions barber shop promotions and college students feasting at Cotton Boarding Hall with hosting by Mrs Kruger.
An assertion of superior coal quality from Coal Port Coal, claiming the finest grade ever produced in the local area.
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