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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
3
Mrs Jennie Miler of Milwaukee says she suffered stomach pain for five to six years with souring foods and gas pressing on her heart. After trying Tanlac, she reports relief after one bottle and now eats normally, having finished six bottles and plans to enjoy holidays. Tanlac sold in Pella at Ideal Pharmacy and other towns.
Public schools close for summer on June 4 with commencement exercises set for Thursday night. The Junior High plans a picnic on the first pleasant evening after school. Senior and Junior classes altered sidewalks with numbers 20 and 21, creating a colorful, picturesque mix. A new merry-go-round was added to playgrounds, bringing fun to children and some adults. Many pupils experience sea-sickness from the motion but are adapting.
The Junior class in the Chamber of Commerce held a Saturday afternoon sale exchanging coffee and sandwiches for dimes and nickels. Proceeds will finance the Junior-Senior banquet. the girls cleared over $20 and enjoyed more than $20 worth of fun.
Gysbert Van Houweling, a respected farmer about three miles east of Pella, died suddenly at 7 p m on Tuesday May 18 1920. He had been in his usual health, working around the house and garden, when he collapsed while seated and did not utter a word.
A ten year old child? No. The obituary notes a man who died at a firm where he lived his life. He is survived by two adopted children and distant relatives. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1:00 pm at the home and 2:00 pm at the First Reformed Church. Interment will follow at Oakwood cemetery.
We ensured delivery of every fine tailored suit sold this year. Prices listed are 2 piece at 39.50 and 3 piece at 43.50. All wool.
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