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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

10

County Board approves claims and adjourns to next session

County Board meets with all members present. Minutes read and approved. Claims listed include labor, supplies, and bridge work for Des Moines and Knoxville areas. Several tax refunds granted and petitions denied. board adjourns to 9 next morning. Chairman W. H. Alin presides.

B. West Nellie Matheny S. B. Hammond J. L. Whitlateh J. ¥. Braan Wisdical and Poor Wii M. "Bowery I. T. Maddy Knoxville City Water A.E. Smithson W. K. Lyttle W. K. Lyttle, Registration Board A.conrad Hodper Poor Zion Institution W. A. Richerd Marion County Electric Co Kinne & Barnes A. C. Milner B. G. Leavengood John Bates E . Leavengood Walter Kester Grand Jury Ruth Crawford Johri’ H. Templeton Walter Bane Sih. Mears Aberté Burldl Mabel Zugé H. P. Neyenesch Levi Jeffers J. W. Finarty Portland Dickerson & Savage Harley Fornerod Aplin Ethel Welsher Knoxville’ City S.B- Rowland J. W. Bittenbender N. Brookd B.F. Craig Miaithews N. D. Shinn Expense B. Leavengoody Cam Culbertson A.C Bussey Harold “ Clementa H. W Séétt Isaiah Ball W. Brana Registration Board Archie Idham McGallough Ama David Ro

Christmas Basket Traditions At The Lighthouse

Captain Hobby’s Christmas basket ritual unfolds as snow falls and the lighthouse keeper plans gifts for Hetty and family. He recalls childhood memories, packs a basket with red apples, oranges, and candy, and reads by the fire while awaiting a festive visit.

Hobby Captain Leeway

Christmas Alone In the Storm and Reunion

A fragmentary tale describes a man alone during a fierce storm awaiting Christmas. He imagines hunger and loneliness until neighbors and old friends arrive, bringing gifts, meals, and festive cheer. Captain Hobby’s house glows with a fire as Hetty and Robbins join, turning isolation into a warm celebration.

Santaia Gail Breashea Christias Grebtligs Edboy Hobby Grant Robbins Hetty

Xmas Postals and Booklets Offer Wide Selection

Advertises a large assortment of Xmas postals and booklets with prices from one shilling to six hundred, highlighting extensive stock for every taste. Vendors name Vander Lind as supplier.

Vander Linden's Bazar Candies Ad

Local ad for SEMAS candies at 12c per pound and boxed chocolates 16c to 25c. Promotes fresh stock from the country’s largest makers and urges early purchases.

Vander Linden BAZAR

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