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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
6
A 28 year old wife and mother of two, Mrs Miller, died by taking carbolic acid at her Swanway home in the forenoon. She was married since 1800 and a member of the Christian church. No cause is known for the act and she was in normal health until she told a child she would get potatoes. The child found her dead when she did not return.
J B Jelama of Pella Iowa returns from Stratford Sherman County Texas to form a Holland settlement. Buyers include T Van der Ploeg Juno Wray A T Van Houweling Paul Synhorat J B Van der Linden and H Eltin. Land prices range from 6.50 to 18.00 with 36 sections owned by Geo Patchin and D B Snow. Stratford Land Co will run a special car from Pella on December 18 1906 to show land and arrange travel and tickets.
Miners, part of the federation, set a man to oversee weighing to ensure correct pay. The operator objected and ordered removal, leading to a lock-out after miners refused to withdraw the checker. A rumor of a strike circulated, but miners deny grievances beyond the payment-checking dispute.
Members of the Baptist People’s Union met Monday evening and elected officers. Mrs John Wieser was named president and Prof A D Cox was chosen as vice president Minnie Vanden was listed in the announcements.
The Chronicle notes bright ads and large stock as merchants prepare for a liberal holiday trade. Next week’s edition will be even larger, and those who have not yet placed space should do so. A well written ad detailing many beautiful and useful articles can attract trade that might go to other towns. Merchants in nearby towns aim to shift shoppers via newspapers, which Pella merchants can claim if they advertise.
Mallory reappears at his southwest Knoxville home after a 15 month disappearance tied to an indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses. His wife Mrs. Briggs and other locals had suspected foul play. Mallory claims neighbors interfered and insists the financial action was not criminal. He is jailed awaiting trial with attorneys Hays and Amos.
At the auditorium last Friday evening the Philos and the High School Debating Society debated whether street railways should be under municipal control. Clyde Clark and Lyman Van Houten spoke for the Philos with Harry de Reus Harriet Bietveld and Tennis Klein opposing. A fair crowd attended and applauded the speakers, with the Philos team finishing in high spirits as the High School side kept silent.
The 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Schuring, who live near Otley, died Monday morning at 6 o'clock of dropsy and was buried in the Otley cemetery at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Van Kersen of Pella conducted the funeral service at the Otley church.
Mrs Sypkens aged resident of six miles east of Pella died Monday at 1. Home funeral was at ten and services at Bethel church at one. Interment in north cemetery. A husband and two sons in California were notified but could not reach Pella in time for the funeral.
A fragment from a historical page mentions gold headed canes and umbrellas with tubes set in diamonds, presenting a curious catalog-like note. The readable text lacks clear attribution, dates, or context to identify a person, place, or event.
Rogers' Silver Knives Forks Teaspoons Tablespoons and more on display in Keables Drug Store window. Special prize open to all contestants with votes counted December 13 to December 22. Any girl may win with equal chance.
The Chronicle invites country girls to win a piano by securing votes. A new subscriber pays $1 yearly for 500 votes, while each dollar on back subscriptions or renewals earns 400 votes. Time is short, so act now to join and vote.
T Ver Ploeg of Pella Iowa writes of a Sherman County Texas land viewing trip with J elams and Wayerse. He praises the county as level and scenic, notes wells require drilling, winter wheat looks promising, cattle and hogs on farms, and reports a personal land purchase as a safe investment for colonization by Hol land people. He observes incoming settlers from many states, cites depot sugar and Stratford coal, and endorses settling Sherman County.
A garbled OCR fragment lists terms like white men and embroidered items such as canter pleogs and dollies with odd spellings. The readable parts are insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or place for a proper news item or summary.
The Holland Christian Reformed church in Oskaloosa was dedicated after a long migration from Pella begun in 1847. Clergy from Pella Leighton and Harview, Younker, Garrettson, Cole, and Bothyle led the ceremonies with many Hol landers from Marion and Mahaska counties attending. A large fundraising collection supported the cause.
A fire in Lovilia began in the Tribune building early Tuesday, destroying the structure and contents and reaching the city hall. Cars Drug Store caught several times but was saved with difficulty. Publisher Harry Keller faces about 2000 dollars in loss, with other buildings totaling around 1000 dollars. The blaze cause is listed as unknown.
A Saturday skating outing on the Chariton river near a Milwaukee Railway bridge at Moravia ended in tragedy and injury when a freight locomotive struck a group on the trestle. One young woman was killed and others received serious injuries as skaters, tiring of the sport, rested on the trestle and the train rounded the curve. Some escaped by jumping to the ice below.
The Chronicle urges holiday shoppers to buy at home from trusted merchants now to avoid crowds. Early buying offers stock that is untapped and ensures prompt service, while waiting may lead to delays, interruptions, and missed items. Advertisements in the Chronicle are recommended for varied gift ideas.
The body of William Wolfe of Fort Dodge who died in Oakland California a few weeks ago was lost in transit and not discovered until last Thursday. The corpse was routed incorrectly and passed through Arizona New Mexico Texas to Ohio before the error was found and the body sent west.
A notice informs all persons indebted to Aa Tam to call and settle accounts before the new bookkeeping system is installed on January 1st. Indebted parties are urged to nettle their balances and clear old books prior to the changeover.
James Hart of Monroe, 88, seeks divorce and return of two houses and a mill deeded to his wife Lerlasa Wise after a romance sparked by a want ad. Mrs. Hart, 58, contests cruelty claims and says Hart misled her about his age. Testimony spanned a day. ruling pending.
The U S Supreme Court ruled by Justice Harlan that Mayer Haywood and Pettibone of the Western Federation of Miners remain jailed in Idaho for trial on charges tied to former Governor Steunenberg slaying. The decision upholds confinement and potential punishment for those linked to the assassination per the dead governor’s supporters.
Rock Island engineer O'Brien of train No 62 was found dead in his cab near Iowa City after the engine ran at about fifty miles per hour on bad track. The fireman halted the train and a physician in a coach declared the engineer died from skull injuries as the train continued.
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