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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1917

Page

3

Rainy weather hoped to aid pastures and sowing

News from nearby towns notes hopes for rain to refresh pastures and wheat and timothy sowing. Farmers are cutting corn and doing fall work while health is generally good. A funeral drew a large crowd for Ep Hearnsy. several social visitors are named. An auto crash near Sam Shaw's crossing injured neither driver nor riders, but caused vehicle damage and a shattered windshield.

Lizzie Bartle Jessie Richards Ep Hearnsy Gertrude van Bengen Jennie van Gorp Oskaloosa Frank Bartlow Vernice Binns Nella Rebecca Emily Moody Albert Sandmoir Otley Carl Petterson John Moody

Thom pston yields high on wheat and oats per acre

On Ben Thom pston's farm the yield reached thirty six bushels of wheat and eighty seven bushels of oats per acre. John De Young sold his farm near Reasnor and plans a November sale. he bought Newton property for his future home. Last Wednesday night Cleve Heavlin reported a calf theft, tied by a rope, with the thief cutting it. the speaker notes hanging as a fitting punishment. Sunday evening around 8:00 o'clock.

Ben Thompston John de Young Reasnor Newton Cleve Heavlin Cleve

New Sharon Notes: Sorghum Lesson and Family Visits

Alex Moore taught sorghum making in Ladora on Monday. Mr and Mrs Chris Le Cocq and Mr and Mrs Chester Le Cocq visited relatives in Pella on Sunday. L Roseboom family left for Tracey Iowa after visiting Artie Haalboom family. Ida Wehrle of Los Angeles arrived for an extended visit with her mother and brother in New Sharon. Nettie Ver Steegh and cousin Marie Beyer went to Cedar Rapids to visit Rev. H G Beyer. Wm Byran took his son to the Iowa Odd Fellows Orphan's home in Mason City last Friday.

Alex Moore Ladora Chris le Cocq Chester le Cocq Pella L. Roseboom Tracey Iowa Artie Haalboom Ida Wehrle Los Angeles Coal

Traveling couple from Pomona visit Sharon after cross-country trip

Mr and Mrs C C Cavern of Pomona California arrived in Sharon yesterday on a long automobile voyage through fifteen states including New Mexico Arizona Texas and the south. They formerly lived here and renewed old friendships. Earlier Wednesday night a fire destroyed the Nate Halperin home barn and corn crib near New Sharon, quickly burning the structure to ashes while the outbuilding contents were bailed paper. Insurance is reported to cover the building.

C. C. Cavern Pomona Cal Sharon California New Mexico Arizona Texas South New Sharon Nate Halperin Ella Scott Halperin

Eddyville Social News From Monday's Local Visitations

Eddyville residents report visits and homecomings including Paul Synhorst and Van Vander Linden of Pella tending farms, Will Klein of Otley visiting his aunt, Gerrit Verrips and Adam Hasselman in town for farewell to Camp Dodge recruits, and several local families hosting guests from Monroe and Monroe area. John Hendryx, injured during house construction, made a return home after hospital treatment. J. W. Hobson plans relocation to Mt. Pleasant as children pursue schooling. Frank and Grace Pierce of Des Moines visited elderly Mrs. Frances Butcher and other Eddyville friends. updates on Mrs. Her man Steinhauer’s hospital stay in Eugene, Ore. and Dr. P. F. Schwarck’s illness near town accompany notes of local activity.

Paul Synhorst Mr. van Vander Linden Pella Will Klein Otley Ainter H. G. van Dene Gerrit Verrips Adam Hasselman Camp Dodge Adam G. Hasselman Cha Alzo Monroe Vanderpol John Hendryx Fall St High Bluff Creek Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Sam Hendryx John J. W. Hobson Maple Sunction Hobson Mt. Pleasant Lois Iowa Wee Frances Butcher Herman Steinhauer Greenleaf Ore Eugene Veterinary Hospital W. S. Keller Rockwell City Anna Schwarck Jesse Keller

Prairie City Socials and Pageant Attendance Report

Prairie City notes detail visits to Pella, Otley, Cordova, and Indianola by Sedre, De Graaf, Van Ryanyk, De Leeuw, and others. A patriotic pageant drew attendees from several families, with residents travelling from several towns to join. The Prairie City Chapter O B and P held a sorrow service at the Masonic hall paying tribute to five members who passed away in the past year.

P. D. Wawaman Pella John Braashart K. D Masonic Hall A. I. Martin Mise Rosalind Jenks Isalom Cowman Ang Carrie

Remarkable cure claim for Chamberlain's remedy

Mrs. W. H. Williams of Stanley New York and F D Stubenrauch report that Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved diarrhoea promptly after three doses. The testimonial emphasizes immediate relief and strong faith in the remedy.

Chamberlain

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