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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
3
The famed killer Tom Horn was hanged at Cheyenne last Thursday after authorities and supporters failed to secure a pardon. He admitted to murders including the killing of Willie Nickell on a sheep ranch, a case used to implicate him in other slayings.
About 300 miners at Smokey Hollow in Monroe county walk out over a powder dispute after operators switched from Dupont to Lefland Rand powder. The walkout follows a miners vote for Dupont and ongoing efforts to settle as state officers urge a return to work.
A sermon on Hebrews style faith cites Abel Enoch Noah and Moses to illustrate faith in action. It argues faith shows obedience courage sacrifice and trust, urging believers to act rather than rely on works alone. The piece closes with a poetic reflection on belief and certainty.
A historical notice promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness stomach upsets and general systemic weakness. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and cleanse the blood, with guarantees of satisfaction from Henry Langerak, a druggist.
Notice to numerous van der Linden and related heirs that Wm van der Linden seeks to quiet title to Lot 3 in the Surv and Subdiv of the E34 of the SEM Sec 24 Twp 77 R 18-6 acres in Marion county Iowa. The record title stands in Jan van der Linden who is dead. heirs must appear before noon February 2, 1904, at Knox ville District Court otherwise default and decree as prayed. Bousquer & Lyon attorneys for plaintiff.
Notice states the Articles of Incorporation are amended changing Article III to set capital stock at fifty thousand dollars, with ten thousand dollars common and five thousand dollars preferred stock, paying six percent cumulative dividend. The change was made at a special stockholders meeting and recorded as required. P H van Gore president, W S Armstrong secretary. 37 40 Highest prices paid for furs and hides in this vicinity by IL Silverman. Advise him what you have on hand or bring to his place. 37 40. Chilly the Clipper is the best of cigar in town.
Isaac Milledge executor of Otis Milledge Sr. estate files in Marion County Iowa district court to sell 56 acres of real estate and settle sundry claims. The tract includes 46 acres southwest of the northwest and parcels 2 3 18 in the northwest northeast 34 in section 2 township 75 north range 18 west. Funded by sale proceeds to satisfy claims. The petition seeks general relief with a February term 1904 default warning from Bousquet and Lyon attorneys.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation in each state one in this county required to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing Salary 21.00 weekly with expenses additional all payable in cash direct every Wednesday from head offices References enclosed self addressed envelope Colonial 332 Dearborn St Chicago MANAGER WANTED in this county and adjoining territory to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing Salary pat co weekly with expenses additional paid each Monday by check from headquarters Expenses advanced and horse and carriage furnished when necessary position permanent Address Secretary Sadanon Building Chicago Tl 32 40 LEGAL NOTICE Proof of Will To Whom it May Concern Notice is hereby given that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa in and for Marion county an instrument in writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Johannes Van Vark deceased which will come on for hearing on the 8th day of December A D 1903 that being one of the days of the next December term of said Court commencing on Tuesday the 1st day of December 1903 at which time and place all persons interested may be heard D W LAncerak Clerk District Court By Meyer LANGERAK Deputy Knoxville Iowa Nov 6 1903 36 38
In District Court Town for Marion County an instrument in writing purports to be the last will and testament of Wm van der Dinden deceased. The notice indicates a probate proceeding and invites all interested parties to respond per court rules.
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