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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
2
International lesson summary notes Acts 9 32 43 focusing on Peter healing Aeneas and raising Dorcas in Joppa. It emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ as healer and the spread of the Lord's message through deeds and miracles. References to age and location highlight Lydia Lydda Joppa and the impact on early believers.
Correspondence reports Sally R Willock in Newton Saturday and Ben Van Spankeren visiting friends Wednesday. Dick Rhynsburger of Pella seen briefly, Mina Willock returns to Fraer Iowa for studies. Willie Willocks starts new job at a Newton furniture store. W F Zimmerman of Lynnville bought the butchershop. son Carl to supply steaks next year. Forsyth conducts Knoxville business. Frank De Wit travels with Kilduff to Pella. De Koning and Plender in town. De Koning to take possession next Wednesday. Little Jet Lamphier dies of scarlet fever at grandparents home near Keoppel. other children improving.
Y T van Niewaal seeks young men aged seventeen to twenty for a clerkship Applications from ambitious and honest applicants only. others need not apply.
Miss Bringoff visits S Freels a few days. Mrs Liddle confined with smallpox. Mrs Draper at Des Moines Friday. Mrs Henry Mayers held a rag sewing last Friday. Miss Davis of Moravia visits Keller family. Jimmie McCauley recovering from lung fever. Mrs Anna Harmison visiting parents at Pleasantville. Mesdames Price West Allgren Downey shopped in Des Moines. East Des Moines High School presented Mr Bob here Saturday. New minister Rev Hand and family settled in parsonage. Young folks surprised Harry Keller, who returned from Des Moines. Several new smallpox cases announced. Miss Jessie McCall and Mrs Hopkins among cases. Harry E Brown and Miss Mary McCall married in Des Moines and moved to new cottage.
Leighton residents report very cold spring weather with gardeners at work. Several locals visited Pella last Saturday and more called on friends there. Rain and warmer days are hoped to protect crops and fruit trees. A German Reformed Sunday School Easter program impressed, while Mahaska County line bridges and narrow roads near Pella were noted for holes.
A lecture is planned at the German Reformed church one week from next Sunday evening April 20 with music to be provided by the church. the speaker's name is not available. Also notes on New Sharon mail delivery starting, road work and street improvements, and a couple of childlike riddles with answers.
The Chicago Opera Company presented The Music Hater last night to strong praise. Christine Yorty, Rose Young, Baker, Arnolde, Mensden, Burnette, Morey, and others were highlighted for vocal and dramatic strength. praise for Yorty and Mensden in Il Trovatore. The reviewer urges wider promotion and better printing to match the company’s artistry.
The Central Conservatory of Music presents a cantata in the auditorium on Monday and Tuesday April 21 and 22. Solo parts are by university students and citizens, led by Miss Tansey as Abigail. Twelve soloists include Sween, Bousquet, and Hop ton, with Prof. Sadler directing. Tickets should be secured early due to expected crowds.
A Bethany resident recounts replying to Myers & Co of Covington Kentucky after receiving their liquor advertisement. She explains she belongs to the WCTU, wears a white ribbon, and sends pamphlets and a pledge, asserting temperance values and the aim to abolish liquor, citing Neal Dow and Frances Willard, and enclosing the white ribbon badge.
Edw Mehier of Erie Pennsylvania owner of Union Bottling Works says persistent stomach trouble plagued him for life. After trying many remedies and doctors he found relief with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He praises its ability to digest what is eaten and urges other sufferers to try it. Cole and Langerak advertise the remedy.
The Chronicle offers subscribers a memorial crayon of the martyred President with full portrait, wife and mother likenesses, birthplace, and Canton home. A 22 by 28 inch memorial picture on coated paper includes two favorite hymns, Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light, with a merit sketch. Enclose the coupon and twenty five cents for mailing.
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