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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
4
The Chronicle visits Le Cocq’s harness store to note a busy special sale with gold cards on buggies and harnesses. Mr. LeCoegg credits the Chronicle for much of the success as sales volume doubles expectations. Large stock remains with bargains appealing to farmers, lasting through Saturday March 2.
Meter reading will occur a few days earlier this month than last. Please be prepared to pay when readings are made.
Two men identified as John Schmit of St Louis and John Ballensky of Yankton were captured after burgling the Otley drug estate Saturday. They were taken to Knoxville, arraigned before Judge Hays, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to ten years at Anamosa. Sheriff Cronkhite escorted them to prison yesterday. A local girl alerted authorities when she saw them leaving Kirkwood Drug Co. clarifying the shoplifting.
Before noon Tuesday both had made full confession and expressed a willingness to plead guilty. This was done the following day, and Judge Hays sentenced them to ten years at Anamosa reformatory. Sheriff Cronkhite departed with them yesterday.
A farewell gathering at Miss Nell Johnson's home honored Miss Madge Vander Zyle who left Tuesday for Des Moines to train as a nurse at Mercy Hospital. The evening featured social games and amusements followed by a two course luncheon before departures.
A Newton Iowa reader testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney complaints and back pain after trying the remedy. He notes recurrence but credits doses with warding off attacks. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Dosa's and take no other.
Ralph Frazer of Kilduff spent a week with home folks in Otley. Jake Den Hoedt from near Otley moved to a farm about seven miles northeast of Pella. Herman Van Zante was a Pella business called Saturday. Mrs. Jake Niemandsverdriet and baby from near Gully are spending a few days at the A Niemand’s home.
Neighbors rallied Friday to bid the P. Zylstra family farewell before they move to Eddyville. The list of visitors includes Mae Klaaren, Mary Ryswyk, and many others from Pella Otley and surrounding towns. A church lecture by Rev Muller and a sermon by Rev Vander Werf were held, while several local births, travels, and illnesses were noted along with plans for a Sweden-bound departure and upcoming community events.
Mr John Van Vliet was a passenger for Des Moines Sunday morning. John Kingery and family of Cordova spent Sunday at the Edd Kingery home. Vinie Saville spent Saturday and Sunday at the W B Verwers home. Mr G W Carpenter and wife visited their daughter Mrs Harry Momman on Thursday of last week. Mr Tunis Kooiman spent Sunday with friends Connie and Sam Van der Berg of this place.
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