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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
6
Local notices report W H H Lyon in town with county attorney duties, travel and social visits including Rev G U Peck and Clyde Donald. Misc notes mention March 9 L I S contest, Des Moines stock dealings, Kirksville trip with basketball chaperones, and a street weather drive.
L F Bousquet returns from Columbia where he assisted in the Creation concert and calls the trip a success. E Visser, six miles south of Pella, survives a sled plow accident on a recent thaw day. Ballengee Concert Band rehearsal canceled due to an auditorium lecture, with plans for a possible extra practice next week ahead of a Friday show. Roads are in poor condition after the thaw and blizzard of recent weeks. Smoky Hollow school near Pella experiences weather-related absences and continued leadership by S Stewart. Prof O J McMaunus visits Central University and praises the work there. News from Runnells reports W C McAdoo and wife welcome a daughter born on the 16th. S T McAdoo is gravely ill at 83. Rex de Reus plans a steel ceiling and later linoleum for his barber shop, plus a tall mirror and new fixtures in April, with George Heeren providing work. Henry de Reus narrowly escapes a fire caused by a defective flue. neighbors save the house.
A fire near Pella caused slight damage but spared most household goods. The incident involved a residence seven miles northwest of Pella where neighbors report quick efforts saved by residents and friends in Pella are relieved by the minor losses.
House for sale must be moved inquire at A Waechter s lumber yard C M Van Cleave. Wanted trustworthy man or woman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well established house of solid financial standing 20.00 straight cash salary with all necessary expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Position permanent previous experience not essential. No investment required. We furnish everything. Enclose self addressed envelope. Address Manager 810 Como Sluck Chicago M
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