Chronicle changes hands at Pella with Sadler as publisher
The Petia Chronicle is sold to Mr. Sadler of Humeston Iowa, publisher of the Baptist Record. He plans a weekly paper for Pella with a clear moral tone, open to public discussion, democratic in bent, and dedicated to education and community welfare.
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Petia Chronicle
Sadler
Humeston
The
Baptist Record
ChronicLe
Weekblad
Petra Caronicce
Pelra
Pella
Huet
Cine
Philomathian Circus at Central University May 21
The Philomathian Literary Society of Central University announces a circus to be held Thursday evening May 21. The boys are preparing a menagerie with daring trapeze, tight rope and stock wire acts, trained animals, bearded woman, the great fat boy, and many other features. A unique side show and a coffee and sandwich vendor accompany the event, touted as the season’s greatest attraction in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathian Literary Society
Central University
Pella
Mills Wins Declamatory Contest at Advance Society
E. L. Mills takes first prize with J. L. Barton close behind after a four-contestants event at the Advance literary society meeting in the Auditorium. Judges awarded Mills four bound volumes as first prize and Barton second. program featured vocal and instrumental numbers between declamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Literary Society
Advance Society
E. L. Mills
J. L. Barton
L. J. Cook
Miss Graves
Miss van Spanckeren
Lela Whee
Lauverture
Spartacus
The
Gladiators
Miss Grace Holstead
Death of John Vos Near Peoria
News reached this city Saturday evening of the death of John Vos near Peoria. Vos had been in ill health for a long time and troubled by dropsy which finally caused his death. He had lived in this section for years and left many relatives.
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John Vos
Peoria
Vos
Annual Christian Endeavor Convention Program
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor outlines its three day program at Second Reformed Church from May 22 to 24. It lists services, addresses by Rev. J W Day and Rev. J P McKnight, reports, open air and mission sessions, Bible studies, and farewell events with delegates visiting city churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Second Reformed Church
E. F. Leake
Newton
J. W. Day
Des Moines
Jennie E. Catlin
Fairfield
Lola Vita Murphy
Murphy
J. P. McKnight
Oskaloosa
Clinton Lockhart
Lockhart
W. J. van Kersen
Pella
Rebecca Maasdam
L. A. Garrison
Central College
First Reformed Church
Balance Sheet of Peoples Savings Bank 1903
Marion County Iowa bank statement dated May 6 1903 shows assets including cash gold and silver coin drafts on solvent banks and billed items totaling 203957 51 with liabilities of 203957 51 includes capital stock deposits and profits. Directors and officers W Rietveld A Waecter and H Rietveld swear to accuracy before notary public with spring tax lien notes and a bank director list.
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People’s Savings Bank
Peoples Savings Bank
Iowa
Pella
Marion
Western Nat'l Bank
New York City
Eessean
Live Stock Bank
Chicago
Ottumwa Natl
Ottumwa
First Bank of
Harvey
Harvey Town
Nat'l Bank of the Republic
Citizens National Bank
Knoxville
Marion County
Rietveld
A, Waecter
W. Ruarveiy
Prealdent
Vancingx
Vice
Heuman Rustvvelo
Swern
Death of Mrs Arie Versteeg in this city
Mrs Arie Versteeg died at her home last Friday morning at 6 30 from catarrh of the stomach. She was 42 years four months old and leaves a husband daughter and two sons. A faithful member of the First Reformed church her funeral was held Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev van Westenberg. Interment was in the north cemetery. A child of Mr and Mrs Tennis Schwenck north of Pella died Monday morning of diphtheria. funeral services were from the home.
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Arie Versteeg
Arie Versteegz
Tennis Schwenck
Pella
Sand Ridge
Bids Sought for Cement Curbing on Pella Streets
Notice announces bids to 6 PM May 25 1903 for cement curbing on Franklin street Pella Iowa along south side of block 25 and north sides of blocks 39 and 40 per city ordinance. Specifications available from A C van Houwelinge member of streets and alleys committee at Pella Automatic Stacker Company office. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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Franklin Street
Pella
Iowa
A. C. van Houwelinge
Pella Automatic Stacker Company
Harvey to Have a National Bank in Iowa City
The filing shows an application to incorporate and operate a new national bank in Iowa City. Details are sparse but indicate a formal permit request to establish banking services and regulatory approval processes underway.
Startling Test Promises Cure by Electric Bitters
A doctor from Mehoopany Pa reports a dramatic cure after prescribing Electric Bitters for violent stomach ulcers and hemorrhages. The testimonial notes rapid relief and 14 months without an attack, endorsing the tonic for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Available for 50c at Keables.
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T. G. Merritt
No. Mehoopany
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
A legal notice states that in Marion County Iowa the Clerk of the District Court has on file a document purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Aafje Overkamp, deceased, set for hearing on the first day of the next month.
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The
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Aafje Overkamp
Eureka Louse Killer Threatens Live Stock and Crops
A warning describes Eureka Louse Killer as a poison that could instantly kill live stock and poultry. It also claims the product kills worms on vines roses bushes and affects slugs cabbage worms and similar pests.
September term court opens for hearings in 1903
The September term of the District Court begins on Tuesday September 29 1903 in Knoxville Iowa with hearings for all interested parties. Clerk D W Langerak and Deputy Meyer Lancerak note the session date and location. A health ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and liver issues, claiming gentle bowel movement and lasting relief with continued use. sold by all druggists.
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D. W. Langerak
Meyer Lancerak
Knoxville
Iowa
DeWitt's
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Editorial
Philo Circus
Aeea, J
Russ
Christian Endeavor Convention
Jv. Dd. Roovaant,“ Notary Publics
Hy Ruervetp
Lankelma
Nobby Suits
Nobby and Stylish
H. J. Green
SON
Eureka Stock Food
Eureka Poultry Food
Eureka Louse Killer
Shrader
Ayer
Ayers Bavanparilla
Jo Snows
Lowell
Mage
Geo. W. Livingston
Monroe, Town
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