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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
5
The undersigned announces a winter move to free space and reduce prices on a stock of boots and shoes valued in the thousands of dollars. The new stock features the best makes and latest styles with discounts guiding purchases, urging customers to compare before buying elsewhere. Agent for Snag Proof Rubber goods, A. N. Van Der Linden pledges honest service for the whole family.
Melvin Bloom of Enosville, living southwest of Caloma, shot himself Friday afternoon November 22. The family, busy with hog butchering, found him unconscious after a child entered the house. a 22 caliber rifle bullet entered his mouth and lodged at the brain’s base. He died at 6:40 p.m. after lingering. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mr Philip A Kling and Miss Margaret M Brunner both of Galesburg will wed tonight at seven in the Kling parental home. A large gathering of relatives and friends will witness the ceremony as the couple prepare to start housekeeping on a farm presented by the groom's parents.
Last Saturday about five hundred citizens of Pella and surrounding country attended the New York stock company production An Enemy to the Queen led by John Arthur. The company was praised as among the best visiting Pella this season and Arthur as a rising tragedian. The few dissenters could not mar the general enjoyment as locals show growing support for top touring acts.
The Union Thankgiv held at the Baptist church last Thursday morning drew a large crowd. The rostrum featured potted plants as Rev. Pugh of the M. F. Church delivered an apt sermon for the occasion.
The Chicago interview warns that Mormon growth and political power, centered in Utah and expanding to major cities, threaten national harmony. It calls for anti polygamy action in Congress, noting Utah’s sovereignty limits enforcement and urging timely constitutional changes.
Four thousand Boer sympathizers met at Detroit Light Guard armory to denounce British policy in South Africa and urge Roosevelt mediation. Georgia’s state college proposes a short winter course for farmers’ sons to ease off-season work. Iowa weighs buying the Bonaparte dam site to resolve ownership with state oversight.
Notice to subscribers in arrears from the Blade and Advertiser list. Please call to settle at this office and receive a signed receipt for every dollar paid. Remind that subscription money is due by January 1st to start the new year with books in good shape.
The Christmas number of The Delineator is celebrated as one of the finest issues. It features a stylish cover with a gowned woman in a lit salon, two love stories, Christmas gift advice, cookery tips, plant care, and fashion analyses in clear language. The magazine is recommended as a practical gift for women.
Public Protected Judge Wing of the Federal Court in Cleveland issues a permanent injunction with costs and damages prohibiting Gorey from manufacturing or selling an imitation of Cascarets. The ruling condemns deceptive packaging and a similar sounding name as harmful to customers health. The Chronicle urges readers to avoid substitutes and to contact Sterling Remedy Co. for guidance. The piece also carries a long local notes column discussing Governor Cummins of Iowa and upcoming events and addresses.
The M FE church ladies plan a chicken pie dinner at the Bon Ton stand next Saturday afternoon followed by an oyster supper in the evening. All are invited for a good dinner at a small price. An employment ad appears for a strong young girl to care for a child in a family at 1945 Arlington, Des Moines.
Enosville news notes a pending trial in district court over former sheriff Mentzer's claim for 1000 dollars for deputy hire. The board appoints J D Bates to investigate amounts received during his term. Marion County Holiness Association to hold quarterly convention at Free Methodist church near Knoxville from November 30 to December 1 with Edwin Loft in charge.
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