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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
5
Henry Van Dyke urges observing Christmas as a chance to align life with Christian duties. He argues true keeping means giving to others, serving humanity, and loving others deeply beyond self. If one can keep it for a day, why not always, beyond youth’s companion.
King-Perkins Company resumes annual stage appearances Monday night after a long season, with a revival of Old Farmer. Frank King and Ikins blend veteran and fresh talent, delivering strong drama, stylish production, and notable audience appeal.
G A Stout owned Cash Grocery in Pella and closed the store last Monday after a Keokuk wholesaler, owed $72, sent the account to the bank for collection. The firm added the amount to an outstanding debt totaling about $180 and engaged Attorney Bousquet to collect or close the business. Stout sought legal protection with H D Wormhoudt and plans to sell the stock and not reopen permanently, hoping to transfer the business to a buyer. The closure grieves local patrons who valued his stock of quality groceries.
Burglars entered several New Sharon homes last Thursday night stealing minor items from A M Rhodes and John Champion while others like Chas Griffey and Mrs Charles Cramer were also hit. Dogs from Knoxville could not trace beyond the I C depot and the culprits escaped. Central College receives a gift of oil paintings and 1500 dollars to establish an art room funded by endowment with income used annually for purchases and support. The Knoxville end of the search ends without capture. A L A Garrison notes this gift aims to stimulate art interest among students and the public.
A Monday evening fire destroyed Dr McAllister and Mrs McAllister household goods at the Brucklander residence with flames spreading to a neighboring small house saved by prompt firefighting. Insurance on the destroyed home and contents totaled $450 each. The blaze started when a lamp overturned by Mrs McAllister spilled oil onto a hot stove during supper.
Notice from H S Rhynsburger, manager, announcing new opening at 7 15 and curtain at 8 15 to accommodate out of town patrons. King Perkins company booked this season to perform Farmer Hopkins after previously appearing here two years ago. He urges honest management and community support for a strong local entertainment house.
Mrs Chas Griebeling of Newton searched her husband’s trouser pockets for dirty handkerchiefs last Monday and found his revolver. She shot herself in the left hand and came close to losing a finger. The tale offers a cautionary moral.
Notice in Marion County Iowa district court that Jan De Wild's will is on file for probate. Hearing set for February term beginning February 1904. interested parties may appear. D.W. Lanatrax, Clerk. Maven Langerak, Deputy, Knoxville. December 175 19036. 444
A new Rock Island time card took effect at noon last Sunday. Main line changes are larger while passenger times at Pella shift. Nos. 206 and 203 now meet later with 203 arriving about fifty minutes after prior 8:52 a.m. meeting, likely at Evans. The card lists revised freight and passenger departures and arrivals, with the Des Moines train delayed by fifty minutes and the morning Utuairee train unchanged.
Daly King Perkins Company presents Old Farmer Hopkins starring Chic Bekins and Squire Hopkins in a county tale of farmers. Frank G. King leads an acclaimed acting company with top singers and dancers offering a lively stage show.
Prophet Dowie, speaking in Zion City, boasted he could rival Rockefeller in finances and Hanna in politics and might run for U S president if his work continues. He mocked Democratic voters as mules, declared immortality until his divine mission ends, and said he would sail from San Francisco on January 21.
The Hawkeye Manufacturing Company of Newton filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state with a capitalization of $150,000. The firm plans to erect new buildings and equip them with modern machinery to support its manufacturing operations.
Mrs T L Cummins mother of Iowa Governor died at 6 15 am Tuesday at her Des Moines home from pneumonia after about two weeks illness. She was eighty five years old.
The Iowa Society for the Suppression of Disease and De generacy drafts a bill requiring marriage applicants to present a certificate from a reputable practitioner confirming they've received instruction on marriage duties. The Marion county teachers meeting had mixed attendance. Prof. Farmer of Pella spoke Friday on teaching from the teacher's standpoint.
A Des Moines notice outlines a case where a young Iowa college graduate, supporting her aged crippled father, took a slop-gathering wagon job while dressed in men’s work attire. Police arrested her for the act, and her father suffered neglect in jail, highlighting perceived double standards on female labor and crime.
Deacon H K Kean born July 10 1819 in Beaver County Pennsylvania died December 15 1903 in Pella Iowa aged 84 years 5 months 5 days Funeral December 16 at the Baptist church under Pastor G C Peck with Rev I J Stoddard and Rev G W Barber presiding He moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio Michigan Bonaparte Eddyville and Pella serving as deacon 40 years and leaving a large circle of devoted friends and family including Ralph W Kean now in Chicago and his wife.
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