Fragments of Fifield Social News and Visits
Mr Clarence Norris of Stansberry Mo spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs A D Norris. Dick Atym of Knoxville spent a few days with friend Harlie Carpenter. G W Carpenter went to Des Moines on business. Burt Karr spent Sunday at A D Norris’s. Local youths skated on the pond most of last week. Henry Van Dene with Neal Robus and Jim Greenwood spent a few days at Oskaloosa. George Norris called at Harvey Tuesday. Mrs Fletcher went to Bloomfield Mo this morning to nurse her ill father. Last Saturday evening the young people were active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Norris
Stansberry, Mo
A. D. Norris
Dick Atym
Knoxville
Harlie Carpenter
G. W. Carpenter
Des Moines
Burt Karr
Fifield
Henry van Dene
Neal Robus
Jim Greenwood
Oskaloosa
Reverend Duiker Becomes New Pastor in Leighton
The Rev Wm Duiker and his family arrived from Wisconsin to settle here and were welcomed by the congregation. A reception followed at the church with a two course luncheon and various addresses in honor of the new pastor and family. Neighbors greeted them at the depot and aided their move into the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Duiker
Wisconsin
Gifts that are Real Gifts
Our stock of holiday goods is especially strong in gifts of enduring value tokens of good judgment and good will. They combine the essentials of a perfect gift for they are durable and useful as well as beautiful.
Import of French English German and Austrian wares described
China imported a range of wares from France England Germany and Austria along with finer domestic goods. Tea sets sugars and creams cups and saucers and a wide variety of single pieces are listed in the inventory.
Cut Glass Holiday Line Showcases Iride Scent Rays
Fine samples of the latest cuttings in our holiday line emphasize iridescent scent rays that enhance the attractiveness of this artistic glassware.
Silverware line offers sterling and plated sets
A superb line of sterling and plated silver includes sugars creams trays knives forks spoons ladles and more. Well selected silver never grows old and remains a timeless choice.
Space forbids extended men lon in view of beauty
A fragmented note on appreciating beauty before it fades. It hints at letting observers enjoy what is shown while it remains intact, urging timely viewing before the present display is broken or lost. The wording suggests a reflective, poetic mood about art and time.
Surprise 17th Birthday for Miss Bertha Carpenter
People of this place gathered to celebrate Miss Bertha Carpenter on her seventeenth birthday with elegant refreshments and music enjoyed by all. Miss Hattie Verwers stayed over the weekend with friends Misses Telia and Lena Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Carpenter
Hattie Verwers
Misses Telia
Lena Carpenter
Peoria pastor improving amid community notes
Miss Nellie Spain and her brother from Newton attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Emily Smith. Govert Vander Hart lost a valuable horse. School started last Monday. Ed Spain and wife welcomed a baby boy on December 2. Mrs. Ellen Buckman and Mrs. C McCutchen attended Mrs. Rile Smith’s funeral in New Sharon. Joe Sheehy and J H Thomassen went to Pella for the Overall Factory meeting. Mr and Mrs O R Shaw of Taintor visited sister Phoebe Dunleavy. Ben Warbleton’s December 3 sale drew strong bidding on horses cattle and hogs. J H Thomassen received a carload of gal t one day last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brink
Christian Reformed Church
Nellie Spain
Newton
Emily Smith
Spain
Ellen Buckman
C. McCutchen
New Sharon
Rile Smith
Joe Sheehy
J. H. Thomassen
Pella
O. R. Shaw
Taintor
Phoebe Dunleavy
Ben Warbleton
Local Notes From Des Moines To Muscatine
OTLEY A. B. Van Houweling made a business trip to Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Creger spent an over Sunday visit at Des Moines. Mrs. I. N. Harp spent several days with friends in Oskaloosa. The Datel proverb is Severe mass ore never seign a long time. Ever
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. van Houweling
Muscatine
W. P. Creger
Des Moines
I. N
Harp
Oskaloosa
Otley notes and local family updates
M Lille returns to Otley to spend weeks with his mother. Mr and Mrs D W Scott visit relatives in Van Buren county this week. Mrs G Vriezelaar suffers a stroke last Friday and shows fragile improvement. Her age and infirmities keep her condition precarious, and friends wish for her recovery. John Breen celebrates the birth of a son. W Baker moves into the house recently vacated by John Breen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lille
Otley
Mrs
D. W. Scott
van Buren County
Central College Short Course Opens With Domestic Economy Focus
The Central College Short Course begins December 21 1908 with lectures on practical domestic economy. Prof Storm sourced 60 towns but demand outstripped supply. attendees pay $1 for a three day program. The course lists an extensive grocery and utensil list and outlines required kitchen equipment for demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Storm
Edith G. Charlton
Pella
Sensible Practical Gifts for Holiday Giving
A catalog of practical gift ideas for the holidays emphasizing usefulness over showiness. Highlights include high grade brushes in fine woods and silver mounted pieces, combination toilet sets, non traditional perfumes, triple extracts, atomizers, wallets and cases, and an expanded stationery line with quality box papers and desk sets.
Kodol For Dyspepsia Digestive Aid Advert
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Kodol for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach distress. No clear dates people places or organizations readable. Summary limited to product reference and general use.
For Rent at H Brand Building Franklin Street Store Room
For rent the west store room of H Brand's building on Franklin Street. Size 24 by 70 feet with a cellar underneath the entire building and half of both stores with an elevator. Inquiries to Jacob Brand trustee at phone 22 Sully Se or Brand Bros at Pella, Ia. 47tt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brand’s
Franklin Str
Jacob Brand
Sully
Brand Bros
Pella
For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock and Leghorn Cockerels
For Sale 100 Barred Plymouth Rock cockerals and 75 Rose Comb Brown Leghorn cockerels at Bauman Bros two miles northwest of town. Phone 6 on 6. Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. They are antiseptic and soothe pain quickly. Insist on DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Regular size sec. Sold here by Langerak's Drug Store. 49 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauman Bros
DeWitt
Langerak's
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Alta
E. Hollebrands
George Norris
Harvey
The
Leighton
Henry van Zante
John Vander Zyl
G. G. Vander Zyl
Hattie Veenstra
Lizzie Dykstra
Jeannette Verros
Durham
China
Peoria
Govert Vander Hart
John Breen
W. Baker
Rochester, New York
Reuvers
Fiotocrarien
Popma’s Variety Store
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