Leighton Maggie Vroom Recovering From Appendicitis
Maggie Vroom Leighton has had an appendectomy at Oska loosa hospital and is recovering nicely. Herman Westerkamp remains seriously ill with typhoid fever. A family reunion honored Mrs. M J Price on her 80th birthday with about 40 relatives. Granda ma Price is wished many more happy birthdays. G Van Zee is improving slowly after illness. W J Duiker preached at New Sharon Reformed church last Sunday. Carrie Van Zee takes a week off from duties at the M M De Reus store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Westerkamp
M. J. Price
Mrs. Price
Grandama Price
G. van Zee
W. J. Duiker
New Sharon Reformed
Carrie van Zee
Otley Happenings Highlight Local Life and Deaths
Sunday calls to Freeke's father’s death in Pella. Edna Frazer delayed by weather. Kaldenberg Jr. visited Otley. Miss Stuff teaches near Otley. Dirk Van der Ploeg injured nail while shingling. Various visits, weddings, and preparations for Pella Fair. Mrs. Breen's 76th birthday celebrated with family. Baptist pulpit and Soldier's Reunion details. Rain delayed guests at Bessie Vander Ploeg's fifth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeke
Pella
Edna Frazer
Edna
Mise Stuff
Knoxville
Liberty School
Otley
Dirk van der Ploeg
Rawson
Ralph Frazer
Killduff
Bertha Vriezelaar
W. Silli
Freke
Lillian McReynolds
Mabel Calhoun
Curran
Des Moines
P. Breen
Fred Perry
Delia Laird
W. Myers
John Breen
John Stineman
Marie Grandia
Albert van der Ploeg
A. T. van Houweling
Ira Vriezelaar
W. O. Frazer
Mabel
Alma
Gertrude van Zante
la Edna Wittenberg
Bessie Vander Ploeg
Short Social at Miss Bessies Home Inspires Memories
The gathering at Miss Bessies home featured brief time spent with guests and valuable presents. I N Harp and family plan to move to Newton this week. N Pannekoek and L Niemandever visited Pella on Saturday despite rain. Albert Fennema returned to Monroe on Monday after a weekend with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
I. N. Harp
Newton
N. Pannekoek
L. Niemandever
Dinet
Pella
Albert Fennema
Monroe
Death of Mrs. Durham Roberts in Durham, aged 83
Dianna Ocks, born October 27 1828 in Pennsylvania, married D B Roberts in 1854 and had six children. After his death in 1863 she married C H Durham in 1866. one child died in infancy. She died September 28 1911 at her son W M Roberts’ home in Durham, aged 83 years 11 months 1 day, leaving 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral was held September 29 at Durham church conducted by Rev C V Hulse. Interment in Eureka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianna Ocks
Pennsylvania
D. B. Roberts
Better Land
W. M. Roberts
Roberta
C. H. Durham
Durham
C. V. Hulse
Eureka Cemetery
Farm For Sale Near Pella Iowa
170 acre stock farm six miles from Pella with close access to school and church. Priced cheap or could exchange for a smaller farm. For full particulars write to G care of Pella Chronicle Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Achool
Church
Iowa
Wanted Men to Represent Us Locally or Traveling
Allen Nursery Co. of Rochester New York seeks men to represent the firm locally or on the road. Immediate work with territory security offered. Apply at once for the money earning opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Nursery Co
Rochester
N.Y
Town property for rent by monthly payments
Advert says vacant lot or town property available with monthly payments instead of rent. For full particulars inquire at the Chronicle office or directly of the Editor.
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Chronicle Office
Luz Ossicle Luz in the spine a bone of resurrection
Ancient Hebrew writers describe Luz as a indivisible ossicle said to be the resurrective nucleus. Historians and anatomists dispute its location, citing sources from Bauhinus to Vesalius and Agrippa. The bone is variously linked to the sacrum coccyx base of skull or a Wormian element, with many claims of indestructibility.
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Frankfort
Caspar Bauhinus
Hadrian
Rabbi Joshua
Channi
Hieronymus Magius
Vesalius
Cornelius Agrippa
Prompt Restitution Timid Young Thing
A satirical piece questions consent and recovery after an unwanted advance. It frames a cautious, playful response from a shy woman who expects respect and a proper return of personal space. The tone mimics old column humor about flirtation and boundaries.
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United States
S. G. Vander Zyl
HH. Sadier
Leighton
Maggie Vroom
Oskaloosa Hospital
T. H. Kaldenberg Jr
R. Price
L. Paardekooper
Linden
L. Calhoun
Neil Huisman
Frank Verheul
Dave Dykstra
Will Klein
L. Donai
Watkin’s Remedies
Grinnell
Smith
Mr. Brank
Jim Ricabaugh
Oskaloosa
Arnold Vander Beek
P. van Rees
W. Honnold
Drapers
J. Vriezelaar
Wheatly
Kuuper Lumber Company
Just
Luz
Langerak’s Drug Store
Mia Gran Ad
Sunny Jim
Doll’s Restaurant
Oskaloosa Lowa
Chichester
Eadie
Renee
Om Nee
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