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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1902

Page

5

Going East Bus Schedule Fragment

Partial transit notice lists passenger counts and routes touching Eldon Ottumwa Oskaloosa and Oskaloosa with arrival times 11 05 am and 11 25 pm. Mentions J M Cox as agent and various vehicle or accommodation codes.

Narrow escape as two men survive flood crossing

E G Wheeler and N J Gesman nearly drowned when their buggy overturned crossing English Creek after a Friday night storm. The horses were swept away and drowned, occupants saved by snagging a barb wire fence until help arrived. Wheeler’s team belonged to Eli Wheeler. Both men suffered injuries but escaped with their lives.

E. G. Wheeler N. J. Gesman English Creek

Strange Freak of Lightning Destroys Buggy Shed

During a heavy storm Friday evening a bolt struck J Neils's buggy shed one and a half miles west of Evans, destroying a buggy and the shed, tearing the canvas over the vehicle, and breaking the buggy. The building did not ignite, avoiding a larger hay and contents loss. the incident ends with an unclear trailing fragment.

J. Neils Evans Mr. Ils Ace Be Ae Who

Kodol advertised as cure for indigestion and dyspepsia

Mrs Cranfill of Troy Illinois shares how Kodol relieved her digestion problems after years of dyspepsia. She reports four bottles cured her and urges others with indigestion to use it. The ad claims Kodol digests what you eat and improves blood quality and well being.

Mrs. Cranfill Troy

Reception Tendered for Rev van Kersen and Family

On Tuesday evening October 14 members and friends of the Second Reformed church held a reception for Rev van Kersen and his family who recently accepted the ministerial post. A large crowd honored the reverend and city, warmly welcoming the family and expressing confidence in his abilities and hoped that his stay would be pleasant and productive.

Second Reformed Church van Kersen Chronicle

Demand for all night electric lighting urged in city

Citizens push for 24 hour electric service arguing it would boost business and attract gas plant competition. They note hotels already need gas for night lighting and suggest running town factories by electricity could cut costs, urging Buwalda Brothers to supply power if factories commit. Will action follow?

Electric Buwalda Bros

Unclear fragment about sales and remedies in Cape Cola area

Fragmentary note mentions A Typical A R Larson River Cape Cola and a purchase of a needle stored near town. References a custos radius, remedies, and a household test. Mentions Chamb ledy and Allen.

R. Larson Cape Cola South Larson Chambledy Allen

Hospital guests enjoy a lively evening at the Vandersque home

Mrs G A Vandersq hosted about fifty guests Thursday week at a hospital home gathering in Villa Station nine miles from the county seat. The host’s guests engaged in refreshments and lively conversation while expressing appreciation for the hospitable environment. Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas reports strong results from using Electric Bitters, noting improved sleep appetite and energy. The product is advertised as a health tonic available for 50 cents at Keables' Drug Store.

Alfred Bee Tex Keables

Crozier to Speak at Lake Prairie Democratic Rally

On west Saturday evening Hon. Geo W Crozier will speak to the confers of Lake Prairie at the opera house. Citizens are invited to hear a fair impartial talk from a democratic standpoint on the living issues of this campaign starting at 8 o'clock.

Geo. W. Crozier Lake Prairie Opera House

Fair Association in Good Shape

The Lake Prairie District Fair Association, after a one day fair and new floral hall, reported receipts nearly covered all expenses. Directors consider upgrading to a half mile track and building a larger floral art hall for better agricultural displays, hoping to fund improvements in two profitable years. They urge stockholders to support modernizing the fair.

Lake Prairie District

Tickets on sale daily for Great Western Ry during Sept and Oct

Henderson Crimett, crippled by partial paralysis, reports recovery after two bottles of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Geo R MacDonald of Logan County Virginia attests to several cures of partial paralysis and rheumatism with this liniment, sold by Allen & Stubenrauch.

Chicago Great Western Ry Minot N. D Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago Til Henderson Crimett Camberlain Geo. R. MacDonlad Man Logan County W. Va Allen & Stubenrauch

Local Real Estate Transfers And Auctions Noted

Nellie Stone and husband to A C Bondurant Goy lot 3 in Swan Te. Marion Wagner and wife to S M Crouch lots 5 and 6 block 2 and lots 7 and 8 block 1 Flag lers. J M Walters to Mary lots 1 and 2 block 6 Walters and Rochs ad to Knoxville. Ophelia A Knapp to Raphus C Ross lots 3 and 4 block 11 first adt to Bussey. RS Sanders and wife to KE L Bussey lot 8 block 1 K and S ad to Bussey. Chicago Great Western Railway to St Paul Minneapolis Cannon Valley Lakes Duluth and the Superiors tickets good to return. Get a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at Allen Stubenrauchs drug store. After two years absence I have decided to enter the field as auctioneer. Those wishing to make dates and secure terms can do so by applying at the CHRronicle office H Boos.

U. S. Sharp L. Sharp Polk Marion Wagner S. M. Crouch Flaglers J. M. Walters Mary Walters and Roch Knoxville Ream Dolph Della Templeton Hamilton E. J Davis Wiffe Austin Walters Mathews Chicago Great Western Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Cannon Valley Lakes Duluth Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago, Ill Chamberlain Allen & Stubenrauch’s Chrronicue H. Boos

Noe Rederus Nuptials at South Main Home

Mr J J Noe and Miss Gertrude Rederus wed at five o clock Thursday evening in the bride’s mother Mrs F Rederus home on South Main street. Rev Sipko Rederus of Wampsville officiated as guests enjoyed a six o clock lunch. After the ceremony the couple departed for a Colorado trip and will reside on North Main street after November 15 in a home purchased from Mr A Vanderzee.

Noe Rederus J. J. Noe Gertrude Rederus F. Rederus South Main Street Sipko Rederus Wampsville N.Y CLR Colorado Pella Cikoniine A. Vanderzee North Main Street

Parking for streets would beautify town and raise value

A speaker urges property owners to begin parking improvements now to beautify streets, improve drainage, and raise property values. The plan would expand gradually, avoiding waiting for a compulsory sidewalk law, and emphasizes that uniform sidewalks may soon be required.

Pella Tops New Sharon In Three Bowls Matchup

The Pella team defeated the New Sharon squad in three games, finishing 2199 to 1996 for a series win of 203 pins. A return match is likely soon, and readers are offered a ten week trial subscription to a political weekly titled Tue Panic for ten cents.

New Sharon Pella Louis F. Post Unity Bldg Chicago

Southwestern Iowa Editorial Association Meet in Chariton

The Southwestern Iowa Editorial Association will hold their fall meeting at Chariton Iowa on Friday October 24 1902. These meetings are very instructive to the newspaper men and employing printers of the state and this session will be one of the largest and best ever held in the state.

Southwestern Iowa Editorial Association Chariton Iowa

Tennis Club Tournament Honors in City

A city tennis club organized last spring, thanks to R R Beard, now hosts a tournament with fine courts and medals for winners. John Van Vliet, A J Nossaman, and Nellie Van Vliet win top places. Beard acted as umpire with fair decisions.

R. R. Beard Towa Beards Gndy Beard Sof Entlemi John van Vliet A. J. Nossaman Nellie van Vliet Lillian,Renaud Nossaman Rule Blommers van Viiet

Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Life Saving Relief

A reader from Durham, North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Life pills with saving her life after years of stomach trouble. She describes rapid improvement and praises the medication, noting it as the best pills on earth available for 25 cents at Keables drug store.

P. Muse Durham N. C

Des Moines Mayor Brenton Speech Draws Laughs Not Conviction

Short report describes Hon James Brenton addressing a small audience at the opera house last Saturday evening. He clowned through the talk with little substance on tariff or trusts and claimed Democrats ran the country in 1873, while critics noted his errors and evasions about party shifts and tariff reform.

Jas. Brenton Des Moines Opera House Brenton Jim Missouri

New Discovery for Coughs and Colds Promised as Best

A Davis chemist D King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is praised by storekeeper C T Smith who says it cures when others failed. He claims mothers trust it and doctors prescribe it with guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles free and sizes priced.

Duggist C 'T. Smith Davis D King Keables

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