New City Council Organized and Officers Elected
The newly elected city council met last week and elected A. C. Kuyper as clerk John Carson as street commissioner and Wm Schreiner as city engineer The regular meeting date was set for the first Tuesday of each month A. W Cox sought to move his building during hotel construction and was granted permission under conditions An electric light was ordered for the H Tollenaar corner in South Pella Water works rate discussions set at 40 dollars per season for sprinkling applications Fire Chief G van Zante and Assistant Chief Teunis Smorenburg named The standing committees were appointed by the mayor and listed as Finance Water Works Ordinance Public Buildings and Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C.kuyper
John Carson
T. W. Cox
H. Tollenaar
South Pella
G. B. de Bruyn
Fire Department
G. van Zante
Teunis Smorenburg
A Valuable Medicine For Coughs and Colds in Children
A Colombo Ceylon watchmaker recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He notes it cured chest colds quickly, often within one bottle, and says it is especially effective for children. Sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen & Stubenrauch
Camping in Colorado Offer Promises Inexpensive Outing
Jno Sebastian, General Passenger Agent of the Great Rock Island Route, Chicago Illinois, announces a forthcoming Colorado travel book. It will detail where to go what gear is needed and costs for beginners. Free distribution with other Colorado literature upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Colorado
British War News and Boer Talks in Commons
London reports Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman quoted saying no peace terms were offered yet by Boer leaders with a reply sent via Lord Kitchener. Britain's finances face a £45,000,000 deficit. new duties, stamps, and a penny tax on dividends are outlined. Severe Transvaal fighting noted with Boer losses, captures, and troop movements as Ian Hamilton replaces Methuen. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ad ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell Bannerman
South Africa
A. J. Balfour
Lord Kitchener
Transvaal
Poltieger
Pretoria
Colenbrander
Beyer
Laager
Prel Kop
Pietersburg
Pransvaal
Inniskilling Fusiliers
Milipsport
Poort
Murray
Lincoln
Western Transvaal
Ian Hamiton
Methuen
Kekewich
Rooiwal
Generan Hamilton
Bultfontein
Orange River Colony
DeWitts Witch Endorsed For Wound Care Use
A vintage medical ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel as a remedy for all kinds of sores burns bruises and other wounds. The copy emphasizes topical relief and healing properties, typical of early 20th century home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Cured by Chamberlain Pain Balm Says Sallie Harris
A Salem New Jersey resident credits Chamberlain Pain Balm for relief from muscular rheumatism after trying multiple remedies. After two applications she saw improvement and after one bottle was completely cured, per a testimonial. Sold by Allen Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Jerryman
Sallie Harris
Salem, N. J
Allen & Stubenrauch
Terribly Hurt Fork Handle Accident Near Peoria
Terribly hurt is a report from last Saturday about Milt Lundy who, while finishing a haystack task near Peoria, suffered severe internal injuries when a pitch fork handle entered and protruded from his bowels. Medics were summoned but there were no hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Lundy
Peoria
Igians
Tno
Sina
Bids Sought for Market Squares Work 1902
The committee seeks bids for grass cutting and upkeep of the west east and south market squares and for maintaining the public square and band stand. Bids due by Friday at 6 PM on May 2, 1902, with right to reject any bid. Ep DE Beavis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Beavis
Selling General Merchandise Store in Holland Settlement
Business listing notes a well established general merchandise store located in a good Holland settlement with a long standing enterprise. Good reasons for selling. for further particulars inquire at this office.
Spring coughs and colds warned as lingering danger
Spring coughs and colds can turn serious as people grow careless. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as a safe, instant remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and related throat and lung troubles. Postmaster C. O. Dawson of Barr Ill backs its effectiveness saying it saved him from severe sickness and he endorses it. The ad notes children favor it and mentions Cole & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Dawson
Barr
Cole
Gibson shirt-waists redefine fashion with broad shoulder plaits
The May Delineator features the Gibson shirt-waist with broad shoulder plaits extending over the sleeves to emphasize a fashionable shoulder line. Illustrations and step by step construction guide amateur dressmakers. Embroidery trends adorn silk and wool gowns, with faggoting as a featured decoration illustrated in several variations.
Edw Mehier endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in Erie ad
Edw Mehier of Union Bottling Works Erie Pa says stomach trouble plagued him most his life. After trying doctors and remedies he found Kodol Dyspepsia Cure gives great relief. He states it cures all stomach troubles and digests what you eat. Cole and Langerak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
A. S. Fuller
DeWitt
Edw. Mehier
Union Bottling Works
Erie
Cole & Langerak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Officers
Schreiner
Ging West
Aor
TET A.m
M. Cox
Beeld.Kuyper
Cook
Rietveld
E. M. Cole
H. J. Vanden
W. M. Kruger
Abraham VerPloegh
DE Kalb Wire Fence Company
Pri
G '9
Phaetays
Astock
P. C, Welle, Sechemt
Claude Porter, C. of R
Felalodge No
Viting Brothers
L H
Reavers
C. C
J. Vandenberg
Pelle Lodge
Xcete
W. Riddle
N. G
Kimmell
Secy
Thbone
van Zai Wien
A. P. DE Reus
K. of
B.C
Freden Shoe
Caarp
Pera
Rae LM
di Bete van Sittert
Clee
Somer
A. Garrison
G. C. Peck
J. Vanden Berg
Martha Firth
Mg Epworth
Henry F, Pugh
Peck
OND Reformed Church
Revormep Cuuren
Stian Endeavor
Aid Revormep Cuuren
Ing
Urth Revormep Church
F. G. Zigdar
Fist Cunstian Reformen Church
J. Kaizer
Stcoxe Cristian Reformup
Inday
R. Vanper Krerr
Marion iV
Fica Alberts Dykstra
Knoxville
Iowa
D. W. Lanarrax
Allen
Stubenrauch
Pella Opera House
The
Rathbone Sisters
Byron
Mr. Ernest Willis
Perkyn Middlewick
Pella
G. A. Stout
P. C. Welle
Frank Stonaker
Geoffry Champneys
Talbot Champneys
Chas. Middlewick
Violet Melrose
Blanche Vanderlinden
Mary Melrose
Geo. Bracken
Clarissa Champneys
Sir Geoffrey
P. H. Stubenrauch Belinda
Katie Todd
A. H. Weber
Aurist
Keables Drug Store
NEW City Council
Stri I's
van der Sluis
van Disseldorp, van Houweling
Finance
Rhynsburger, de Booy
Slob
van Zante
van der Sluis Veenstra
Ordina de Booy, Rhynsburger, Slob
de Booy
van Diss Slob
van Disseldorp
van Houweling
Great Britain
Gibson
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