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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1901

Page

5

Election of Officers in the K of P Annual Vote

At the annual election of the K of P last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year C C W H Bootsma V C G A Stout Prelate E G Wheeler M of W Wim Schreiner M of A Jno Stinemann K of R and S H van den Berg M of E M of F Dr A J Nossaman J L Bruinsma 0 G F LeCocq Trustees H D Wormhoudt H PF Johnson F L Stubenrauch Installation will take place on first meeting night in January.

K. of P Offic C. C. W. H. Bootsma V. C G. A. Stout E. G. Wheeler Wim. Schreiner Jno. Stinemann H . van den Berg E. M. of F., Dr. A. J. Nossaman J. L. Bruinsma F. LeCocq H. D. Wormhoudt H. PF. Johnson F. 1 Stubenrauch

Temperance Notes Stir Chicago Curb on Cigars and Social Reform

Ww C T U notes pressure Chicago aldermen to ban street cigar stumps amid health concerns. Sweden restricts payday saloons and banks stay open long to aid workers. France’s railroads dismiss drinkers and bar alcohol on routes. Willis Brown cites declines in cigarette use as anti cigarette drives gain traction. Swift & Co posts profanity ban in plants. Ontario Educational Union contemplates temperance curriculum shifts as debate over retention persists.

Post Introduces Two New Departments for Readers

The Saturday Evening Post announces two new departments for nationwide readers. A home College Course offers ambitious youths university training via a special faculty of leading professors and carefully chosen studies with optional reading. Young Man Beginning Business features successful professionals sharing how they rose, plus book and movie recommendations to boost new workers.

The Saturday Evening Post Philadelphia

Souvenir edition extras go on sale tomorrow

The paper announces extra copies of the souvenir edition will be offered starting Thursday. Printed copies are limited and sold on a first come basis at 35 cents each, plus 5 cents postage per copy if mailed. Subscribers to Curoside get a copy, and names must be entered to reserve.

Pella

Paper renewal notice warns subscribers to renew before January 15

The week before January 1 the paper marks time expirations and requires renewal to continue service. Readers must order their paper if it expires on January 1. those who fail to renew by January 15 will be dropped from the list.

Notice to Advertisers and Patrons Adopt Monthly Billing

Notice to Advertisers and Patrons states that starting January 1 all job work and advertising accounts will be collected at the end of each month. The change aims to adopt a new bookkeeping system to reduce labor for both the office and patrons.

Plans of New Short Line to El Paso by Rock Island

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific expects to open its southwestern extension to El Paso Texas by January 1 linking with Southern Pacific and Mexican Central. The 546 mile Liberal to El Paso segment will shorten routes to southern California and Mexico City, intensifying competition with Santa Fe. The project includes multiple railroad charters, rail, ties, ballasting, depots and telegraph. A 30 mile Dawson coal line from Liberal to Beaubien Miranda grant will feed the new route and Dawson coal fields. Total cost around 7 million dollars with about 15 thousand dollars per mile.

Chicago Tribune Rock Island el Paso Tex Southern Pacific Mexican Central California City of Mexico Santa Fe Liberal Eas I Paso Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Proper Chicago, Rock Islind & Mexico Chicago Rock Island & el Paso Rock Island & FI Paso el Paso’ & Northeastern Carrizozo Western Union Dawson Beaubien and Miranda Grant Colfax County Liberal Station Canadian River Crossing Newcan San Miguel Mora Colfax Southern Pacific Railroad Kansas City Chicago Los Angeles Rock Island Island el Paso

Push for City Sewer System Urged in Pella

A health-minded appeal urges building a large sewer line to drain waste from water closets and baths into outlying areas. The business district is described as a pooling health risk, wells contaminated, and a summer start proposed using one of several methods to begin sewerage.

Pella

Burglary at Peoria Store and Fire at Harness Shop

Sheesley and Mee general merchandise store at Peoria was broken into last Friday night with goods valued around $300 stolen. The same night the town harness shop burned, suspected to be connected to the theft. No culprits yet identified, but officers are pursuing leads. Local notices advertise Harvey town business and residential lots for sale at Warren's Law Office.

Sheesley & Mee General Merchandise Peoria Harvey Warren P.C Lawkenaa, Ji

Low Rates for Christmas Holidays

The Chicago Great Western railway offers excursion tickets for December 24 25 31 and January 1 good to return within 200 miles from the selling station at a fare and one third for the round trip. Inquiries may be made to any CGW agent or J P Elmer G A Chicago Ill. 42 3.

Chicago Great Western Railway Chicago Great Western J.P. Elmer G. 2 Chicago Ill

Euterpean Quartette Delights Local Audience At Opera House

The Euterpean Quartette presented a superb program to a fair crowd, with each member praised for vocal excellence and audience demand for encores. After the show, local citizens urged a January 1 return, with a full company including violin and harp soloists expected.

Opera House Euterpean Quartette Pella Quartette

Aukje Douma Dies at 76 in Local Home

Aukje Douma died at her home last Monday morning at age 76. She leaves three children. Funeral services were held yesterday at 1 PM at the home and at Van der Kiett's church at 2 PM, with interment in Oakland Cemetery. She had lived in the United States for 16 years.

S. Aukje Douma van der Kiett Oakland United States

Mrs N Vos Dies of Consumption at 27 in City

Mrs N Vos aged 27 died at her home last Saturday from consumption after a long illness. Her maiden name was Osma. Parents and relatives reside near Pell. Remains were shipped here Monday for interment and laid to rest in North Cemetery.

N. Vos O Sma Pell

Death verdict clears mother in Emeline Dale case

Coroners jury finds Emeline Dale of New York died accidentally from poisoning. Her mother is exonerated of any unjust charge. The report mentions a taurant offering the city’s best oysters in a brief, unrelated note.

Emeline Dale New York

Will Proof Notice for Koop Often Deceased

In Marion County Iowa the Clerk of the District Court reports a writing purporting to be the last will of Koop Often, deceased. The will is set for hearing at the February term beginning February 4 1902, Knoxville, Iowa, with all interested parties invited to be heard.

District Court Marion County Koop

Knights Schedule Special Meeting for 1st Rank

Attention Knights. On next Tuesday evening there will be a special meeting to confer 1st Rank. All are requested to come out by order ac

New Spinal Treatment Introduced by Dr Farmer

Dr Farmer adds four new devices to his office for spinal care. The tools lift weight off the spine to ease movement and shorten treatment time, aiming to correct spinal irregularities more efficiently.

Pella M E Church to Hold First Quarterly Meeting

The first quarterly meeting of the Pella charge M E Church for 1912 will be held Friday and Sunday December 13. Rev W G Wilson of Grinnell Iowa preaches Friday at 7 30 pm and conducts quarterly conference. Sunday services start at 10 30 am with preaching at 11 15 am followed by communion. A late evening service is planned and the pastor invites all to attend and participate, with a chance to unite youth with the church.

Pella M. E. Church W. G. Wilson Grinnell Iowa Hee Grupye Rane

Closing Out Sale Auction Notice near Pella Sully

Public auction at my farm nine miles southwest of Sully and five miles north of Pella on Tuesday December 17 1901 starting at 10 am. 20 head of horses including mares drivers geldings roadster colts and mules. 43 head cattle with cows heifers calves and a registered Aberdeen Angus bull. wagons and farm implements. about 500 bushels of corn and other items. Cash for sums up to 5 and notes with 12 month credit for larger amounts. 5 percent discount for cash. Auctioneer M Porter, Clerk Charles Porter.

Pella Sully Exmer Awrry M. Porter Cnas Porter

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