Pella notices mix news and pleas for chautauqua plan
The itemized column covers travelers A A Pauls and A P Kitching, local illness and sympathy for ten year old Joseph Van Rees, a mistaken smallpox scare turned to chickenpox, a Mary Gearhart and Frank Gear marriage, college notes absence, aWant ad for a travelable person, a Christmas concert at Second Reformed church, and a call to organize a Pella chautauqua with local leaders urged. It also includes a humorous trolley car anecdote and an ad for wedding stationery.
Music teachers pledge lessons after 1905
After January 1 1905 music teachers sign a pledge to allocate forty five minutes to each lesson with a fixed price of fifty cents. Signatories include Lillie Viersen A P Kuyper and Bess Scholte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Viersen
A. P. Kuyper
Bess Scholte
Farm for sale near Colfax Iowa in 240 acres
240 acre farm for sale near Colfax Iowa must be sold in thirty days. For particulars contact W H Hogendorn Colfax Iowa. Also notices warn eye care by Dr Weber at Keubles and advertise moving pictures at the opera house December 26 27 28 featuring a remarkable machine showing great world events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Iowa
W. H. Hogendorn
Dr. Weber
Keubles
Opera House
It's All the Same in Dutch in a Chronicle's Quirk
A terse note in the Pella Chronicle parodies spelling as spoken in a Dutch context and cites the Knoxville Express remark about the spelling of diphtheria. The quip highlights regional newspaper wordplay and editorial voice in a college town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Gunn
Pella Chronicle
Dyptheria
Knoxville Express
Will of M. T. Siykhuis to be Heard Feb 7 1005
Notice filed in Marion County District Court Iowa that M T Siykhuis deceased left a will on record. The hearing is set for February 7 1005 at the district court in Knoxville, inviting all interested parties to attend. Clerk D W Langerak signed the notice on December 15 1004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
M. T. Siykhuis
D. W. Langerak
Knoxville
School Furniture County Offer for Schools
Schools in need of seats desks or 'stores' can obtain these at reasonable prices from the Pella Ind School Dia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Ind
Dia
P. E. O. Ladies Hold Quiet Meeting at Cox Home
Chronicle reporter notes a P. E. O. gathering at the J. M. Cox residence on Tuesday evening. The event's purpose remains unclear though leap year proximity and an invitation hint at a social, possibly festive occasion rather than a formal annual meeting. The group is known for discreet plans and pleasant social runs.
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J.M. Cox
Pella
Chronicle
Cox
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ESTEY
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WL. A. Pauls
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A. P. Kitching
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T. 8. Kitching
Topeka
Joseph BE. van Rees
Mary Gearhart
Frank Gear
Newton
Hart
Gear
Jos
A. Alexander
Second Reformed Church
J. D. Gaass
Nollen
My, Beard
Q. Rhynaburger
Sieon
Minneapolis
Auntie
Little Havana
CIGAR
Coal Port
Reynold’s Bank
Charm Aid
Bardia Sre
New York
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