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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
5
New Sharon bowling team visited Pella and edged them by five pins after three games. Final score New Sharon 3760 Pella 3755. Local report notes sidewalk reform in Pella with talks of mandatory concrete walks to replace boards and improve the city.
A letter urges the board of supervisors to repair the river bottom road in Marion County Iowa. The author calls it one of the state's worst roads and cites vehicle damage and near accidents. Taxpayers who use the road demand action and threaten to replace officials who refuse to fix it.
Capt. Heinrich de Toit arrives from Peoria with J. K. Voorhees to give a graphic description of the Boer War in Transvaal. Hosted by the First Reformed Church, the event expects a large attendance as locals welcome the speaker highly recommended by both American and South African figures. Reuvers' gallery offers citywide delivery on purchases.
Notice of Allowance of a patent for a band fastener designed for tanks. The inventor, Peter Bruinekool of Pell, describes a simple durable device that can be made without machine work and attaches to lugs without altering bands. Also mentions adjustable lug connections and the ability to draw band ends closer. Also reports a Des Moines wedding and a death in Knoxville with dates and simple details.
Last Saturday a miner from Otley entered Eugene Dennis pool hall and attacked a punching machine to break a local record. His fist struck the lever, bruising a knuckle and skin, then he sought a physician. He left town wiser, wary of the machines. A missionary oyster supper is planned in Neyenesch room on Thanksgiving evening with standard prices.
Mr and Mrs H S Rhynsburger hosted four guests at their Chicago home to honor Miss Maude Gilson of Knoxville. Gilson offered fine vocal selections and drew praise from listeners. Local musicians also performed before refreshments ended the evening royally. A separate note describes a child injury from a nail incident in Forkland Virginia and praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rapid relief and quick recovery.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership known as Calhoon & Grundman between E. A. Calhoon and Henry Grundman has been dissolved by mutual consent in Pella Iowa on November 24, 1902. F. A. Calhoon, Henry Grundman.
By order of sale from the District Court Mahaska County Iowa I will sell December 17 1902 the cast quarter of the northeast quarter section 19 township 76 range 16 east half of the southeast quarter of section 19 except one acre in SW corner and the southwest quarter of section 20 township 76 range 16 and west half of the northwest quarter of section 20 township 76 range 16 also the west half of the south blood of the northwest quarter of section 20 township 76 range 16 except five acres off the north part in all 424 acres at 2 000 cash with balance March 1 1903 possession March 1 1903 sale in front of the courthouse door Oskaloosa Iowa 2 oclock p m. Joan R Barnes Sole Referee.
The piece explains that heavy eating can trigger indigestion by inflaming the stomach lining, causing heartburn and headaches, with catarrh. It promotes Kodol as relief, claiming it heals inflammation, protects nerves, and cures various stomach troubles by aiding digestion and sweetening stomach glands.
The Chicago Great Western Ag announces sale of one way second class colonist tickets to the west southwest and south on the first and third Tuesdays of November and December at the lowest rates yet offered. Inquire through any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P Ay Chicago Ill. A good supper for a good cause on Thanksgiving evening at the Neuenesesch room on the East Side.
A.T Headley a healthy robust blacksmith of Tilden Ind suffered ten years of rheumatism before Electric Bitters. After taking two bottles he is wholly cured, he says, marking a wonderful change in his health.
Purports kidney product purifying blood and curing rheumatism neuralgia nervousness improves digestion and health. Promotes purchase at Keables' drug store with direct endorsement.
Notice declares P. H. van Gort appointed administrator of Matthew van Gorp Deceased in Marion County Iowa and requests debts and claims be presented for allowance. Also announces a comeback as an auctioneer by Harry Horsman and promotes Chronicle office dates for terms. Plus various brief notes from Pleasantville News on poll books, rural route mail delivery, and a civic reminder to support business with cash.
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