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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
7
A compact county record notes claims allowed petitions presented and a general resume of county business as of the current session. The items reflect routine financial actions and governance items handled by county officials. Minor procedural details reference dates and figures available in the official ledger.
Greely Wesley Buins is very sick with pleurisy. Mr and Mrs John Moody were Oskaloosa callers Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ed Kertveld and Mr and Mrs John Moody visited at the J W Buins home Sunday. John Van Maanen and wife called at the John Moody home Sunday. Gerrit Van Maren visited the G A Van Ze home Sunday. Mrs Robi Adair is improving slowly. Miss Gladys Moody called on Mrs H Vanden Noord Thursday.
Mr and Mrs F T Jacobs and son Homer called on J H Larew Tuesday night. Mrs Mary Bradess and daughter Inez were county seat visitors Tuesday. J H Larew and wife drove to Pella on business Tuesday. Old Settlers Reunion attendees at Knoxville included Mrs Florence Laren and Mr W S Whaley, Miss Cora Grootveld of the Sump.
The column lists visits by families from Knox ville Pella and Jackson ville Missouri to relatives in Harvey. Revival meetings started at the schoolhouse on Monday Oct 25. Arch Geery married Eathes Pickens at Thompson House with both described as prominent Harvey youths. Aura Dickey was surprised by a large group Saturday night.
Sally Mrs T Haines and daughter plan a winter in Oklahoma, while Mrs Vander Saint from near Otley visits Pete Lubberden. Henry Welle wrecks his auto near Arties Sparks. lights fail and they hit a fence. Charley Fraizer and wife welcome a baby boy in October. Local piano contest offers votes for cash purchases. Effie Awtry visits Newton relatives. Mrs Harry Stratton spends weekend with brother John Vander Kamp. Claire Eldredge hosts a Friday party as rain fails to dampen turnout.
A child, AC Boat, had a mishap while playing with a lead pencil causing a puncture to the back of the throat. The rest of the event was described as pleasant with refreshments and goodwill. The notice ends by promoting DeVire's Little Early Risers liver pills.
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