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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
7
A long list of short items covers sick lists visits and social events. Mrs P Dunnink funeral announcements J Brand gatherings and shopping notices appear beside hardware sales and real estate offerings. Local residents Marie Stegeman and Gerrit Nollen are noted, with church society meetings and a Dutch community tone throughout.
February 1 marks the close of a 25 percent discount sale at Wormhoudt’s Clothing House. The store promotes major reductions on fabrics garments and accessories with final sale terms.
Citizens urge using a small well to supply domestic water in Pella arguing the water is ample and of high quality. They propose studying and enacting water rates, noting the current plant yields little revenue and should be made paying. A big well would only serve in rare fires.
J H Weber of Cascade Iowa endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets noting repeat customers and strong demand. The ad urges readers to try the remedy for dullness after meals and bilious tastes, promising quick relief and renewed appetite, with Allen and Stuben ranch as sellers.
L de Hoog of south Pella suffered a sudden paralysis last Saturday evening. He had felt unwell for some time but did not suspect danger. At present he is unable to hear, and friends call it a sad blow yet hold out hopes for recovery.
The city faces a spring ballot on a school tax and selects potential sites for a new building. The editors endorse securing either the public square in east Pella or the park on the west side of North Main street, noting the present downtown site is unsuitable and lacks playgrounds.
Wormhead's Cloth announces a time is short discount sale with limited stock. Shoppers can expect reduced prices on fabric and garments across the store, with emphasis on clearance items and early-bird savings.
An advertisement warns that children are especially prone to burns, bruises, and cuts and promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a superior remedy. It claims the salve draws out the fire, relieves pain, and heals wounds, while warning against counterfeits and noting a testimonial from James Mock of N Webster Ind about eczema relief after two doctors gave up.
Mrs. P. Dunnink died at her home near Lynnville last Saturday from consumption. She had been a saferer for some time from the disease. The funeral was held last Monday afternoon and she was buried in the local cemetery. She was well known in Pella and mourned by many.
Mrs K Hakkert living south of this place died suddenly last Saturday evening due to diabetes after months of illness. She leaves a husband and family. She was 66 years old at death. Funeral services were held yesterday.
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa proclaims her child is worth millions to her and credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving him from croup. The ad touts the remedy as a safe immediate cough cure for croup throat and lung troubles usable by the youngest children with a pleasant taste. Cole & Lange rak advertise the product as a family staple especially needed in the season.
Mrs A B Colyn living near Otley died at her home last Saturday evening of pleurisy after a month of suffering. She leaves a husband who is reported quite ill and a large circle of friends. The funeral services occurred yesterday afternoon.
Advertiser seeks city property with improvements valued under 1000 dollars and asks owners to register at the Chronicle office. No estate agents need apply.
Notice urging all members to attend a called meeting Friday night at 8 o clock on January 24. Business of importance to be transacted. L M Donal and Vi C Parr van SITTERT, Clerk.
Real estate transfers listed include multiple quit claim and deed recordings. Transfers cover Lake Prairie Knoxville Dallas and other townships with parcels ranging from 2 to 300 acres, involving many named individuals and couples, with several estates transferring by heirs. The list notes lot exchanges, surface rights, and coal and mineral under rights in Knoxville township, concluding with a local laundry soap advertisement.
The Pella Chronicle released a handsome Souvenir History and Biography of Pella edition by G A Stout, praised for its typography and portraits. It is described as a fine advertisement for the town, with nostalgic notes on Dutch settlement and early railroad days in 1849 to Des Moines region, per Montezuma Republican.
James Prendergast, a merchant from Amato Bay Jamaica, testifies that his daughter recovered from a severe cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy within two days, and he has used it for seven years with consistent success. He notes chest pains suggested pneumonia which the remedy warded off. Sold by Allen and Stuhenrauch.
Tickets to nearly all United States points sold at CGW ticket offices on the first and third Tuesdays of January and February at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip. Return valid within 21 days from sale date. Details from CGW agents or J P Fimner G P A Chicago IL.
Baltimore and Ohio, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, and Nickel Plate trains use Grand Central in Chicago. Chicago Great Western passengers seeking eastbound travel avoid transfers. Also an advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers for constipation with a testimonial from J O Greene of DePauw Indiana.
A good 46 acre farm with a new 16 by 22 foot house featuring four rooms. Includes an 18 by 24 foot barn and a good water supply from a well. The land is a second bottom with 25 acres in cultivation and the rest in pasture and hay, well fenced. Priced to sell at a reasonable amount. Call this office for terms.
City officials offer a parcel for sale at reasonable terms. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the city office for details on price, terms, and closing conditions.
Market notice offers butter eggs and poultry pricing and distribution details with weekly changes. Lists spring chickens ducks geese and turkeys with per pound and other terms plus Chicago wheat and live stock quotes and cattle sheep and hog price ranges.
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