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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
2
Newton and nearby residents travel for visits and business this week. Many locals attend events in Lynnville and Oskaloosa, with callers from Galesburg and New Sharon. A polio of illness includes Scarlet fever in T. Shew's children, prompting strict quarantine. mourners attend Brouwer funeral in New Sharon.
Mr Henry moved fat hogs to Ottumwa market last Saturday. Mr Charles Sipe of Pella visited Norris family here. Miss Sarah Hollingshead from near Steers was fattened by Mr Toor of Howell. Mr HL Iowa was here with Dr T Ting along. Mr and Mrs Daniel Pope were with Knoxville relatives. Mrs John Whaley visited with daughters and families then returned Sunday. Light showers improved small grain and grass as farmers plan to plant corn this week. Mr and Mrs H F Durham of Coloma visited Miller family. Miller not expected to survive. W M Roberts bought a new buggy and harness in Pella. Local venture: T T McMillan and H van Oostrum start a farmers mutual telephone line, extending from here toward M van Oostrum’s residence and toward Pella.
Mr. Arie Kool made a flying trip to Pella last Saturday. Leonard Roovaart visited Oskaloosa last Sunday. Carrie van Houweling met her cousin’s Van der Haar. Jake de Geus called on Leighton friends last Sunday.
Real estate transfers itemized with figures 8000 00 310 00 650 00 166 00 800 00 00 200 00 appearing as a ledger row. No names or places are provided in readable form.
An executor appointment is announced by the District Court of Marion County Iowa for the estate of Geert Albert Dykstra. Creditors are asked to present claims for allowance and all debts are to be paid promptly, with verified claims per law.
Alumni meeting at Dr B with speakers plan a $40 000 endowment by commencement. Cicero class to stage an Ancient Rome program in costume with pantomime dialogue and debate. Band rostered and reorganized at city hall with A P Kuyper director and plans to perform in the park. See German Bros Grant for land commissions.
Readings recount Acts 11 19 30 detailing scattered followers preaching beyond Jerusalem to Cyprus and Antioch, with Barnabas and Saul guiding Gentile converts. The aperture of Christian outreach expands to Grecians, resulting in a growing church and new designation Christians in Antioch.
STANDARD STRANGEWAY is a bay horse foaled in 1897, 1200 pounds, sired by Garnet Wilkes 3101 out of Brown Maid. The Stallion King Edward, a brown Shire with heavy bone and good mover, is bred from top Shire families. Purchased from J H Truman & Sons of Bushnell Illinois, a leading importer breeder of Shire horses. He is a pure gaited type and half brother to Br record 2143, which won several shows in Chicago and New York last year.
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