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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
2
ADDITIONAL LOCAL mentions Van Niewaal selling mufflers and Boka tea while H Rictveld traveled to Harvey on business yesterday. It also notes a prevalence of whooping cough in Pella and generic praise for Boka tea available at Van Niewaal.
The column notes Wim Gezel recovering from quinsy, F and I LeCocq offering top market prices for hides and fur, and Mrs J L Warren visiting Oska loosa for a few days. It mentions Van Niewaal selling smoked halibut and salmon, Mrs Mollie Pugh visiting, and the Baptist Aid Society gathering. a bowling trip to Knoxville is also reported along with Christmas gift ideas.
Mrs J D Gaass, visiting with daughter Hattie at Chillacothe Missouri since Thanksgiving, returned home last Saturday. Those planning New Year open houses should send names to the Chronicle before publication. City property for sale includes a desirable building spot with dwelling for 1250 dollars if sold before January 1 1903. For particulars inquire at this office. Gerrit Gezels foot burned by hot iron near the blacksmith shop after stepping on hot metal. shoe hole left his foot unprotected.
The Curonxice will be out Wednesday morning next week to accommodate Christmas advertising. No advertisements will be accepted after Tuesday noon. W. F. Menton, Great Sachem of the state of Iowa of the Imp. Order of Red Men, arrived to witness the raising of the chiefs elected by Pahaska tribe. He departs for other points tomorrow.
At about 11:10 this morning Pella resident H P Haze aged 84 was killed when struck by a freight train near J M Cox's residence. He suffered a broken arm and leg and internal injuries, dying while doctors attended him. The accident occurred in daylight at a crossing, the train allegedly traveling about thirty miles per hour. Funeral arrangements were not yet known as of press time. his children were being notified. Also reported Kling Streigle nuptials as William Kling of Galesburg and Mamie Streigle of Oskaloosa wed at the bride’s home with family present.
The K of P lodge in this city elected new officers for the year including C C W H Lyon and V C Dr A J Nossaman. The installation is set for the last meeting this month. Heirs of Ek E Kuiper will hold a public sale at Security Bank, Vella, Iowa, Dec 26 1902 at 2 30 pm detailing 80 acres in town and related parcels.
The lodge of this city held its election of officers at the last meeting. Elected were N. G. T Kitching W. G. T van der Meiden Secy G W Kimmell Treas Geo Croll. Installation will occur at the last meeting night of this month.
Ira Smith spent Saturday and Sunday in Knoxville with her sister Inez at the Bilby home. Clark Heywood plans to return home this week from a visit to Thomas Oklahoma. Miss Sullivan the Eureka School teacher stayed with her mother in Knox ville Friday evening and over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Hughs assisted at Beulah church preparing for a Christmas tree and youth entertainment. Mr. Harry Smith of Harvey had a close call with a gasoline fire at his home. neighbors helped smother the blaze. Norris and his son Harry visited home for an over Sunday. Roads north of the county bridge are nearly impassable, and residents urge county action. The Farmers Mutual Telephone line, started by M Millan and Van Oostrum, now extends four miles northwest with eight instruments. more line will be built soon. Mrs. Chas. Boot is ill. S. C. Younkin, Lizzie de Jong, Dr. Smith, Henry Elscott, and other locals are noted visiting relatives and traveling to Des Moines, Clinton, Newton, Chicago, and New Orleans. John Kilduff and Henry Obermiller loaded goods for Kirksville to settle there. The band plans a Christmas box supper December 20 with Kilduff band providing music. all invited.
Arch Wallace recovers from quinsy while Curt Souis traps three possums. Ralph and Clarence Taylor ship corn from Mo. Mahlon Keller shows improvement after illness. Mrs. Tom Case of Des Moines visits her parents the Brocketts. Newborns to James and Blee and to Bert McFaren announced. Brockett shops in Des Moines. Congregational Church plans a Christmas program. Bufkin and Lynnville relatives visit for a granddaughter’s illness and death. Miss Anna Haines returns to Prairie City. Five weeks old Winfrey infant dies, buried at Vandalia cemetery. Chas Henry and Maude Park wed at Des Moines. Selgide winter trip in Runnells. Charles Grossman returns from three western states for a short visit. Lalanette Bufkin dies at 15 months. remains go to Toledo Indiana. Community extends sympathy to the bereaved. Corr.
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