W C T U Notes and state hospital concerns
March 20 marks Neal Dow birthday founder of prohibition. W C T U annual meeting elected officers at Mrs E Stonaker home. Cherokee state hospital for the insane will cost about 138000 to furnish and opens soon in Des Moines area. Proposals for a hospital for inebriates and a 2000-epileptic colony are debated amid anti liquor arguments. Aunt Jerusha rural play booked for Pella opera house with W S Campbell organization slated for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Stonaker
G. van der Zyl
J. M. Cox
Harvey Fisk
Mary Morgan
Sec’ Y
Jennie Harrison
Treas
Henry Rhynsburger
R. R. Hopton
United States
Jerusha
Pella Opera House
W. S. Campbell
Astan
Runnells Correspondence Notes Local Moves and Visits
Dr. Kitchen and family moved back to town. Hattie Keller visited Des Moines with her sister. Charley van Dyke sold a team of horses for 285 dollars. James Blee visiting friends in Higginsville Missouri. Harry Keller home from Omaha to visit parents. Arch Person of Des Moines spent last Sabbath with home folks. Ralph Earlywine works in Valley Junction machine shop. B. T. Gilbert and Miss Maud Park visited Pleasantville last Sunday. Mrs. A. A. Viersen and children visiting parents at Pleasantville. Rural Mail Route established here benefiting distant residents. Mrs. Tom Case of Wallace Sn. visiting her parents and friends. Mrs. Lou Bogers of Spring Hill visiting brother D. P. Myler. Del Brewer and wife moved from Valley Junction to a farm north of Runnells. A. Erskin, P. C. Park, J. E. Harmison and Virgil Pricer at Capitol City last Saturday. Little Jessie Park died suddenly last Thursday night. Funeral held Saturday morning at Saints Church. she was six years old. Young men from town attended medicine show and dance at Swan Saturday night. Lillie McAdoo, Mrs. J. E. Hermison and Mrs. Anke Viersen at Indianola visiting brother F. P. McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley van Dyke
James Blee
Higginsville
Harry Keller
Omaha
Ralph Earlywine
Valley Junction
B. T. Gilbert
Miss Maud Park
Pleasantville
A. A. Viersen
T. A. Erskin
P. C. Park
J. E. Harmison
Virgil Pricer
Capitol City
Jessie Park
The
Saints Church
Aunt Jerusha Dramatic Prize Play On Seventh Annual Tour
Aunt Jerusha, a country woman character, shines in the seventh annual tour. Jennie Wetmore’s portrayal is acclaimed as a dramatic triumph with strong supporting cast. Scenic and electrical effects are grand, highlighted by the Bitter Root Farm Rube Quartette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion C
Jerusha
Jennie Wetmore
Bitter Root Farm
Divorce Petition Filed in Marion County Court
In the 1902 April term of the Marion County District Court Lucy van Vliet Oxicinat Novices sues for divorce from W J van Vliet on adultery cruelty and desertion. The petition seeks permanent child custody and restoration of her maiden name with a default notice set if defendant fails to appear by April 29 at Knoxville Iowa court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Lucy van Vliet
W. J. van Vliet
Court House
Knoxville
J. L. Warken
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Legal notice states a document purporting to be the last will of G. van Kley is on file with the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Knoxville Iowa. A hearing is set for April 29 1902 at the court to hear interested persons. D W Lancerak Clerk. March 22 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
G. van Kley
D. W. Lancerak
Knoxville
Notice of Hearing in the District Court for Dykstra Estate
Notice states that Geert Alberts Dykstra is deceased and will come on for hearing on April 29, 1902, at the District Court. All interested persons may be heard. Clerk D. W. Lancerak presiding.
Bon Ton Delights with All Kinds of Good Cake
The Bon Ton showcases a variety of cake options in a display that emphasizes rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Shoppers can expect an assortment of frostings, fillings, and toppings to suit different tastes and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bon Ton
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Delicate Children
An advertisement argues horse and child vitality hinge on proper feeding. It claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens weak, sickly kids, sharpens appetite and digestion, and adds flesh and color. Available at 409 Pearl St New York and from druggists at 50 cents and a dollar.
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Scott
Pearl St
New York
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Neal Dow
Portland
Maine
Runnells
Dr. Kitchen
Hattie Keller
Des Moines
Arch
Tom Case
Wallace Sn
del Brewer
Swan
Lillie McAdoo
J. E. Hermison
Anke Viersen
Indianola
F. P. McAdoo
Oxicinat
Woomer
Nohis
Cnice
Creik OP Metrict
Geert Alberts Dykstra
Scott & Bowne
Allen
Stubenrauch
California
San Francisco
Los
Angeles
Chicago
Rock Island
Southern
Pacific Coast
Hunkydory
Pell, Iowa
H. D. Wormhoudt
Hubers Warehouse
H. Huyper
Son
Ayer
R. N. Mann
Fall Mills
Tenn
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Wm. Vander Linden
N. DE Boef
Pella, Iowa
Lalso
Fairmont
Minnesota
Minnesota State Auctioneer’s Association
Ing
Rocky Mountain
Peoples Savings Bank
Pella
Paris
Morse-Broughton Co
East 16Th Street
A. J. Nossama
People’s Savings Bank
M. Krame
Pella Alows
N. A. Slooaj
East Market Square
John Visser
Curoy Icle
van der ZylBro
Tom. W. Cox
J. B. Finda
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