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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
7
An editorial praising a local canning factory started by capitalists to help farmers profit from small plots. It urges farmers to raise corn and tomatoes for the plant, noting employment for many and the plant’s community benefit and potential to attract more enterprises.
Mrs Tuenis Tysseling aged 45 died at her Knoxville home on Sabbath April 5 after long heart and health issues. Born Nellie Pos August 5 1857 she married Teunis Tysseling July 5 1878 in Orange City. Survived by husband six daughters and several sisters funeral at First Presbyterian Knoxville with Rev J H Burma. Interment Graceland.
Bids will be received for mowing and cleaning the market square and band stand of Pella plus grass on surrounding markets. Deadline 7 p.m. April 24, 1903. Committee reserves right to reject all bids. A C Van Hovening, Chairman, Committee.
Mr. McMillan promotes a new railway from Pella to Howe ll with Price Bros ready to build and take bonds if the 3 percent tax passes. Canvassing for the petition will start next week under Mr. Rietveldt. A public meeting will follow signers, explaining the project and its benefits for Pella connecting to the Wabash and the Q line.
City authorities warn residents and merchants to stop using streets and alleys as dumps for refuse including broken items, organic waste, and machinery. The notice cites Ordinance 19 Sections 21 25 26 27 and calls for strict obedience to keep streets clear and allow street work to proceed. It emphasizes removing second hand vehicles and obstructive equipment from public spaces.
Leading varieties of fruit trees plus grapes currants gooseberries blackberries strawberries and raspberries offered. Prices available by calling Oak Grove Nursery on the north side of city Pella Iowa Abraham Verploeu proprietor.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a round trip to St Joseph or Kansas City for 3 dollars on Saturday April 25, departing Des Moines at 9 30 p m. Tickets valid only on the special train there and back on No 4 leaving Kansas City 10 45 p m Sunday or Monday night. For sleeping accommodations contact W H Long city ticket agent 514 Walnut Des Moines Iowa.
A local paper condemns a group of higher grade teachers and some students for stirring discord against Superintendent Cook. It praises Cook’s work, urges the school board to dismiss disruptive teachers, and calls for stricter discipline and accountability within the district.
The board expresses confidence in impartial handling of charges against Mr Cook, noting they may have arisen from malice. They also urge strict discipline among teachers and willingness to file charges when needed.
A. B. Van Zante and wife, residents of Orange City, had a violent dispute last week with Mrs. Van Zante firing at the door, bullets through the hat crown and plaster. the revolver lay outside the door and no clear outcome is stated. The conflict hints at a strained marriage, with no resolution yet. Also mentioned are ballot propositions for a school building and an Easter Sunday services note.
The recent election to fund a new school building is ruled illegal due to ballots not conforming with the law. The decision follows scrutiny of the election process and ballot validity impacting the tax proposal.
Last Sunday city churches were richly decorated and filled for both morning and evening services. Sermons centered on the Resurrection with choirs delivering superb selections. The Second Reformed church featured fine anthems by Prof. A. P. Kuyper, praised for their words and music.
On Wednesday April eighth Dr R W Rule and Miss Margery Weston were married at high noon in Port Hope Ontario. A small wedding dinner followed. The couple will travel to Niagara Washington DC and on to Illinois Iowa before returning to Pella. The listing closes with an ad for van Zante Bros heave cure.
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