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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
5
W C T U notes condemn liquor as enemy of nation economy and public opinion. Quotes by Lord Wolsely J B Gough and Eli Perkins emphasize costs of drink and the harm to education and lawfulness. Woolley temperance tour praised for broad support and hopeful impact worldwide.
A reflection on youth and boldness. Self confidence drives success, while timidity breeds reliance on others. Those who achieve greatness are bold, self sufficient, and willing to take action rather than wait for perfect certainty.
A guide offers holiday gift ideas with extensive display of goods. Readers unable to shop can use the January Delineator for five pages of illustrations and descriptions covering novelties for the boudoir and desk, busy man, fashionable woman, young sister, bachelor, and even the baby.
Dr. Farmer introduces a new spinal treatment device that supports the body weight to ease spinal movements. The invention aims to reduce spinal irregularities and shorten patient treatment time.
The Iowa Association for the Advancement of the Deaf closed a successful convention and adopted a resolution opposing a proposed eastern Iowa school for the Deaf. The group, incorporated to uplift the deaf, funds a needy-deaf aid plan and named officers including J Schuffler Long, Arnold Kiene, and Wesley Lehsen. The protest followed a circulated petition allegedly gained by misrepresentation.
The Delineator notes a Paris prophecy that women will wear masculine dress in the future, but observes today’s Parisienne remains thoroughly feminine. It cites Mrs. Van Vorst and Mrs. Ania on dress and gossip in Paris and London, praising their letters as original and up to date.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends for condolences and assistance after the death of their beloved son and brother. May they receive the blessings they deserve. Mrs. M. Geelhoed and Family.
A concert at the auditorium last Monday evening featured Prof. Geo. Francis Sadler with assistance from Miss Zoe Tansey and Miss Watson. Despite a small attendance, the performance impressed with refined chorus, Sadler's piano technique, and skilled vocal numbers by Miss.
Tansey and Miss Watson receive praise for dramatic readings and a fine chorus led by Miss Vandermeulen. The piece highlights a brilliant college season entertainment, a proposed short town tour, and hopes for a repeat in Pella. The December American Boy features stories by Bertha Esterbrooke Goodier Hezekiah Butterworth Mary H. McCoy Morris Wade Ben Haine and multiple leading articles and departments aimed at boys, priced at $1.00 per year from The Sprague Publishing Co. Detroit Michigan.
The firm of Johnson and Warner bought the Palace restaurant stock and fixtures and opened last Saturday. The building has been repapered and cleaned, presenting a bright, up-to-date look. The two young owners are described as hustlers likely to win broad local patronage. Read their advertisement in this issue.
Relatives report Arie Geelhoed aged 45 years and 9 months died after sudden illness of chronic meningitis in Chicago at Hotel Veley. He fell unconscious, was moved to Mercy hospital, and died the morning of December 11. Embalming completed, remains sent to Caroniece for funeral at 1:30 pm Monday officiated by Rev Zigeler. burial in cemetery north of the city. He leaves a mother, two sisters, a brother, and many friends.
The Liquid Air Entertainments presented a wireless telegraphy and X-ray show at the auditorium last Wednesday evening. Despite extreme cold, attendance was good. The lecture was brief and clear, with extensive demonstrations of the two subjects. Many attendees viewed the X-rays and learned how they functioned.
George Bracken and H H Kelley rent the Bon Ton space to launch a first class candy kitchen next Saturday. They are experienced candy makers promising a fine line of bonbons made from the best materials. The ad urges local support for the new business in Pella.
The Peoples Savings Bank of our city is described as starting seven years ago with 10 000 capital and now surpassing 250 000 in size. It notes customer deposits of over 231 000 and daily handling of 10 000, supported by private wealth around 500 000. The piece praises fair dealing with the motto to do good not to grind.
From the Bussey Banner reports near Columbia new details arise in the Joe Buchanen murder case implicating Lee Whitlatch and others. An old woman claims Buchanen was beaten with an ax to conceal gunfire after a robbery attempt, and a revolver later found by Whitlatch matches the bullets. Whitlatch’s trial is under way at Chariton this week.
A notice from P C Lanketa Jr announces he can be found at Warren's Law Office to discuss interviews about Harvey Iowa. He offers for sale several Main Street business lots at 100 dollars until January 1, 1902 plus choice west side residential lots 75 to 250 dollars and east side acre property factory sites priced 250 to 350 dollars. He suggests buying a Christmas present that will bring a good return.
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