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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
2
Rates list One Year Six Months and Three Months with a total of 1.50 0.50 and 0.25. Advertisers must not be in later than Tuesday to secure location. Rates available on appointment. All letters for publication must be signed by the writer.
For Auditor for Clerk for County Attorney for Recorder for Member of Board, the slate includes G. W. van der Wilt W. H. Bootsma P. McCormick J. H. Straup J. H. Feight, indicating candidates for multiple county offices and board membership. The names suggest a regional election slate with diverse incumbents and nominees.
One year after President McKinley’s assassination, readers note fusion voters may still support a fully Democratic ticket this fall. The Des Moines papers hope for Jim Brenton’s attendance at the christening of the ship Des Moines, amid local bias efforts. A Burlington Journal edition praises growth since 1890. Bartholin’s suicide follows his crime, with a confession found.
The candidate born and raised in Lake Prairie township has worked for the party since coming of age. An accident nearly cost him a foot, limiting his work since, yet supporters urge Marion County voters in Lake Prairie township to back him, predicting a record turnout and strong majority.
The item lists visits and travel among residents: Mr and Mrs Daniel Pope in Knoxville from Saturday to Monday, Mrs W S Whaley visiting Lucas County and nearby, the Butter family hosting, Mr D T Durham returning from Nebraska and Kansas with family, Jennie McMillan from Lesley Indiana visiting her sister, Mr Black Heywood buying a two seated Surrey and visiting Coal Ridge, Mrs I L Weigand bound for Rockey Ford Colorado after extended visits with Cummings family, and Mr Snowden Cox of Harvey among the references.
Local appeal urges farmers on Rural Free Delivery routes to maintain mail boxes and painted posts. Citizens urged to order or replace boxes by Sept. 25 with delivery starting Sept. 25, and ensure posts are painted red. Boxes priced from $1.75 to $2.75.
Gerrit Tysseling of Pella visited Tuesday while R Willocks went to Newton on business Friday. Dick Rietveld of Pella stopped by Wednesday. A boy was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Dick Den Otter. Mrs Will Schariff of Oskaloosa visited friends last week. Mr and Mrs Jasper Hammer of Ottumwa spent a few days visiting relatives. Mannie Andeweg and Fannie van der Pol of Pella stayed in the city with friends last week. School began Monday with Katharine and Christna Crawford of Colfax teaching again. John Smith of Eagle Grove arrived Saturday to visit his brother Alex. W S Gove went to Kansas City Wednesday to buy cattle and returned with stockers. A petition seeks passenger service on the Newton branch. response unclear but hoped for regular trains again. Rosa Hasselman suffered fatal burns from a kerosene accident Wednesday. funeral held at Daisy Grove. A cancer patient nearby worsens and moved to Frank’s near Durham. Mrs Edward Harvey died after years of suffering. funeral at Salem church conducted by Rev L Hughes. burial at Brickenridge. Myrtle Sharon returned from Grand Island area to visit relatives. Republicans held a county convention naming a ticket for Clay two with several offices listed. John Chrisman of Nebraska visited relatives here and plans weeks-long stay. formerly a longtime resident who faced grasshoppers and drought in earlier days.
An advertisement asserts that consumption is curable when treated early with Scott's Emulsion. It warns that neglected consumption becomes incurable and promotes prompt use to check the disease, naming Scott & Bowne chemists and prices.
Mrs. Wm. Foey owns a new range. Miss Kramer visited Beacon on Sunday. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. Price all day Thursday. Rev. Banks of Missouri preached at Mrs. Fleck’s home last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Baumgarde will give his farewell sermon on September 28. Ed. Butler left for Adel to take a bank position. Esther Singleton of Farmington stayed with her uncle here. Several youths visited Ramsey coal mine last Tuesday. John Price returned from Quincy after completing a business course at Gem City Business College.
Rail advertisement promoting low round trip summer fares via Chicago Great Western to St Paul Minneapolis Cannon Valley Lakes Duluth and the Superior country. Tickets valid for return until October 31. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer GP A Chicago NL Oct 15.
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports distressing head back and stomach pains and loss of appetite. He began using Dr King s New Life Pills and soon felt like a new man. The pills are infallible for stomach and liver troubles and cost 25 cents at Keables drug store.
Wanted five young men from Marion County to join the government service in railway mail clerks letter carriers customs house and departmental clerks positions. Apply to 23 81 Inter State Corres Inst Cedar Rapids Ia.
F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to complete a bicycle trip and recover from a dysentery attack. He says one dose on the return trip and two doses earlier prevented illness. Sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
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