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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1903

Page

4

Americans Are Attacked in China Suitors

Dr James Young surgeon on the steamer China with Austin and G J Kavanaugh report a mob in Canton hurled stones and missiles at them after visitors refused money. Young was struck on the neck and rendered unconscious before escaping with his party. Kavanaugh cites a northern center of pending revolt and warns Americans in China are drilling and arming.

San Francisco China Orient James Young David Austin G. J. Kavanaugh Young Austin Canton Hong Kong Dr. Young Mr. Kavanaugh Philippines

Dr King's New Discovery Saved My Life Says Haggins

Melbourne Florida resident H Haggins credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing his consumption claim after doctors said he could not be helped. He was persuaded to try a free trial bottle and reports a remarkable recovery. Available through 13 F Keables with prices 50 cents and one dollar. trial bottles free.

H. Haggins Melbourne Fla Dr. King

Theaters and Books Versus Schoolmasters

The piece argues that dramatic art and novels can shape morals more effectively than continuous schooling. It emphasizes surrounding a child with good books and theater, rather than excessive scholastic instruction, as a practical approach to influence and growth.

Iowa Road Tax Change Puzzles County Officials

The Iowa road law changes how taxes are collected, delaying availability by a year. Attorney General clarifies that townships must levy 1903 and 1904 taxes in spring 1903, with collection by the county treasurer, ensuring funds for 1903 and 1904. Township officials advised to follow this guidance.

Iowa Board of Supervisors Towa Mullan Twenty-ninth General Assembly

Breezy Time at Pella Opera House February 14

An advertisement notes a first class farce comedy with a silver toned band at the Pella Opera House on February 14. It also promotes land purchases by the SyntiscATE LAND Co offering favorable terms for farmers with machinery and horses and a good farming record, requesting details and a four cent inquiry.

Pella Opera House Syntiscate Land Co Equitable Building Des Moines Iowa

The Easy Pill and DeWitts Little Early Risers

The Easy Pill and DeWitts Little Early Risers claim to cure biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive liver by stirring secretions gently toning the stomach liver and bowels. Continuous use is said to remove the cause of trouble and restore gland strength.

DeWitt

Local notes and notices from Corr column

Oats loaded for market by Durham T McMillan. Isaac Runion injured in coal mine by falling slate. Henry shipping hogs Tuesday. Van York to sell stock and farm implements February 19 before moving to Pella. Zwank to move onto D D Miller farm late this week. Sled load of youths attended Zion church protracted meeting led by Rev Hughs. Two men killed by train on Wabash RR near Fifield last Saturday. two horses killed and wagon demolished. Rev Hughs aided Mr Goff of Beulah hurt from a 20 foot fall from a pole. he is recovering. Douglas A Weigand's remains shipped from Mt Pleasant for burial in Eureka cemetery. he spent eight years in insane asylum. Weigand raised here. funeral at M E church led by Rev Hughs. attendees included Adan Weigand, M V Harsin, D A McTaggard, M Harsin, Ira Smith. CORR

T. ‘T. McMillan Isaac Runion Coal Ridge Henry van York Pella Zwank D. D. Miller Zion Church Hughs Wabash Fifield Goff Beulah Douglas A. Weigand Mt. Pleasant Eureka Cemetery Weigand M. E Hugh

Homeseeker's Excursions on the Chicago Great Western

Tickets to nearly all points sold at low rates by the Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesday of each month November through April. Available in through tourist sleeping cars. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill. Lost leather music roll with three sheets. Finder may leave it at this office.

Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago St. Paul Pioneer Press Northwest I’ress

Pella to Orange City memory and Pioneer Press praise

The obituary notes the death of Jennie, 41, born in Pella and connected to early Sioux County wagon train routes to Orange City in 1869 and county records from Calliope in 1872. The item then shifts to advertising for business opportunities across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri along with a promotional endorsement of the St Paul Pioneer Press and a prompt for Chamberlain’s stomach tablets.

Bert van Pelt Jennie Pella Marion County Orange City Sioux County Calliope Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Chicaga ,Great Western Railway United States W. J. Reec Endicott St. Paul Minn

Eagle Paralyzed Los Angeles Street Railway System

A bald eagle halted Los Angeles streetcar lines and electric light systems last week by causing a short circuit on a crosspiece of a power pole above Son Gabriel canyon. The bird’s wings bridged two wires, killing it instantly but leaving the circuit alive, stopping cars and lights for hours while workers traced the fault. The eagle’s remains were later honored at the San Gabriel Light and Power company office.

Los Angeles Cal San Gabriel Light and Power Company Son @abriel canyon San Gabriel Company

Queer trio in woods sighted near Salladasburg Pennsylvania

Hunters report a black bear a wild turkey and a pheasant living together in the Salladasburg area for months. They claim the trio has been seen at least 15 times in the past month, with no hunter getting a clear shot. One observer recalls spotting a distant bear and a small turkey as he approached Bruin.

Salladasburg Tor Ang Bruin Goodari Turkey Visio

Fort Montgomery the Fort Blunder on Champlain’s Canadian soil

Old Fort Montgomery sits on a small island near the foot of Lake Champlain east of Rouse’s Point New York. Built after the War of 1812 to guard the lake’s entrance the fort proved to be on Canadian soil, prompting a treaty adjustment that bent the forty fifth parallel. Today a marine sergeant raises and lowers the flag at sunrise and sunset.

Fort Montgomery Lake Champlain Rouse’s Point N. Y New York Herald United States Canada New York State Bluyder

A Favorite of Leo: Donatus Sbarretti Named Apostolic Delegate

Donatus Sbarretti, recently named apostolic delegate to Canada, is a well known U S figure from his prior roles as papal legation attache in Washington and Bishop of Havana. Born in Spoleto Italy in 1856 he was ordained in 1870 and is regarded as a foremost canon law scholar with a deep study of the United States Constitution and its government structure.

Mer. Donatus Sbarretti Canada United States Washington Havana Spoleto Italy Mon ‘Signore Popeleo

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