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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
2
Partners dissolve the firm by mutual consent with E G Wheeler retiring. The business continues as Gesman Bros at Pella Iowa. Creditors urged to present claims to the old firm and debtors to pay Gesman Bros dated March 25 1903.
Wabash railroad announces reduced fare tickets for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Tickets on sale April 29 to May 2, valid for return May 4. Iowa delegation includes the governor, staff, and six companies. Information from S W Flint P and T A Des Moines Wabash railroad.
The Chronicle office declares no contract to sell any part of the plant has been signed. If a sale occurs, the public will be notified through these columns. They dismiss city gossip and affirm their circulation remains strong, urging continued patronage until informed otherwise.
The Egg House operated by H Rhynsburger offers two week price cuts on incubators and brooders starting April 1. Each combined unit is sold for 12.00, highlighting a limited time reduction at the Egg House.
Arm strong has toured Pella pitching a patent locking clasp to local capitalists. He seeks a factory site if sufficient stock is sold, and many residents have already invested. Town leaders urge factory locations to boost welfare and employment.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw arrives in Chicago to personally investigate charges of incompetency and tax administration regarding federal officers. He holds informal talks, plans to return to Washington Friday, then resume examining office records and past administration affairs before addressing the Kickapoo club in Peoria tomorrow night.
In San Francisco on March 31 Young Corbett defeated McGovern in the eleventh round after a fast, relentless battle. The timekeeper said the decisive blows came from a left, right, and uppercut, leaving McGovern unable to rise at the count of ten. McGovern’s camp called the decision a robbery, while Corbett maintained he won fairly by exploiting McGovern’s late weakness.
The board of supervisors plans to repair the river bottom near the bridge and make the road passable this spring. It urges visiting every farmer to secure a day of gravel hauling, hoping to quickly create a durable road and approach macadamized quality, while noting political pressure.
In Berlin on March 31, a bank cashier named Herrmann confessed to stealing $70,000 from the Mayence People's Bank after 27 years of service. He blamed the directors for not electing him a director in 1900 and sought to return the money for a pension of $900 a year and $6,250 upfront, but the bank demanded full restitution and filed legal action to recover the $6,250. Herrmann offered to give back $66,750 with the remainder as payoff, yet the directors refused.
Keables Drug Store notice appears in scattered OCR text with unclear details. The fragment hints at a local business update or advertisement but contains insufficient readable facts to establish event, date, or location.
Advertises a harmless remedy for children claiming immediate relief from coughs croup and la grippe. It asserts the medicine does not pass to the stomach but acts at the source of irritation, drawing out inflammation and enabling lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues for permanent cure.
Last Monday evening a meeting in the city discussed a proposed railroad between Pella and Harvey. After an hour of discussion the promoter will submit a written proposition to a Pella committee. A town meeting will be scheduled to gauge support and advance the project. Citizens are urged to attend and assist in securing the road.
Almond Henderson, a longtime resident of Durham, died Sunday morning at his home. Funeral held Monday at Ply mouth Presbyterian Church with interment in Breckenridge Cemetery. Ed Gordon of Lenox, Iowa, arrived after learning of his uncle’s illness and Rev. Hughs visited family in Washington, Iowa. Local residents Ira Smith and Nina Norris examined for teaching credentials in Knoxville. Nellie Rodgers returned from a two week vacation to Dunreath. David Hammond of Vigituma traveled to Albia to visit his sons. Mrs. H. M. Beaver visited son Robert’s family and Mr. and Mrs. John McMillan on Sunday. Farmers began plowing for corn. J. D. Harsin builds an addition to his residence for his mother-in-law Loynaghan. Mrs. James Harvey, previously ill, was reported improving. R. S. Beaver tore down the ice house on the creamery lot to reuse materials for a new residence.
Philadelphia man John Oliver describes severe illness with yellow skin and pain, says three doctors gave up, finds recovery after three weeks on Electric Bitters, claims the tonic saved him from death. Advertisement urges readers to try the remedy at Keables' drug store for 50 cents.
A local editorial condemns lies spread during the Pella mayoral race. It defends Mr. Stubenrauch against rumors that he bought beer for voters and praises his clean campaign. The piece argues the contest was between two good men and criticizes dishonest tactics.
The city faces no summer band concerts as residents weigh the burden of funding. Musicians warn it costs money to organize and sustain weekly park performances. Business leaders are urged to contribute, or the band will withdraw services after forty unpaid nights at five dollars each.
The strongest chamois described as drying soft after water use. Sold as the best chamois for both wet and dry applications at Keables' Drug Store.
Now is the time to purchase incubators and a reliable hand powered cream separator from the Egg House. Call the Egg House for the best incubator on the market and a good cream separator, not a tin can.
Job opening seeks a steady blacksmith in New Sharon Iowa contact W R Evans for details or to apply. The notice specifies practical smithing work and steady employment prospects with the sender likely named W R Evans.
An advertisement extols Little Early Risers as a cure for liver troubles and constipation. The copy claims the pills do not weaken the system but act as a tonic, arousing secretions and restoring liver function to its natural performance.
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