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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
6
A reader letter from Paonia Colorado extols the region as a developing fruit center. It cites mild winters and warm summers, mountain water, coal, plentiful fruit and vegetables, and big profits from orchards. The writer predicts rapid growth with capital and emigration and notes a three year old railroad spur aiding shipments.
A Jasper county representative in the Iowa legislature proposes a bill regulating motor vehicle speed on highways. The measure sets speed limits of 16 mph outside towns and cities and 8 to 10 mph in certain areas, plus a requirement for drivers to stop 60 feet away when meeting horse riders and assist if needed.
General Joe Wheeler, famed veteran of the Confederacy and a familiar name across the nation, is reported dead. The obituary notes his role as a distinguished cavalry commander and his standing as a prominent Southern figure through and after the Civil War.
A Denver Republican poem notes Sister Marietta taking up basketball changing family dynamics. The piece humorously praises her prowess on the court, her disciplined demeanor, and the impact on siblings and parents as she becomes a husky team member and a dominant presence.
Auction notice for three shorthorn bulls at Verploeg Livery Barn in Pella on Saturday February 3 at 3 oclock. Bulls include two last spring calves and a three year old Norman Duke No 203457 described as three fourths Scotch, low thick busy with good disposition and proven sire. M Porter Auc.
On Saturday February 10 at 2 pm a public sale will offer the house and lot belonging to the heirs of Meindert Tillma where he resided. Some furniture will also be sold at the same time and place. For information call the undersigned.
The regular February term of the District Court for Marion County Iowa is adjourned to February 12 1906 at 10 00 am Petit jurors to appear February 19 at 10 00 am and grand jury to appear February 12 at 1 30 pm This order is dated January 30 1906 and signed by Judge Jas D Gamble of the Seventh District.
Public notice announces a will filed for Cornelis Van der Veen deceased in Marion County District Court Iowa. Hearing set for February 18, 1006 during the February term. interested parties may appear. Clerk: Geo. W. Long.
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