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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
5
Prominent farmer near Oskaloosa lost 3700 dollars hidden in his cellar after burglars broke in last week. The piece argues against keeping money at home, urging bank storage for safety and insurance against loss and life risk.
Olive Blanch Fisher born January 18 1879 Blandinsville Illinois died February 5 1903 Newton Iowa at 24 years old. She united with Baptist church at fourteen later joined the Christian church at Blandinsville remaining faithful. Married February 24 1898 to Fred Kling. Survived by husband and family. Funeral at home conducted by Elder E F Leake with Rev E S Brown, then at Blandinsville Christian church. Burial North Cemetery Blandinsville. Gazette. Also note: old machine scrap iron wanted at Stacker Factory for 30 to 75 cents per hundred pounds for a limited time.
The Lake Prairie Marion County case against G. W. van der Wilt ended with a jury verdict of not guilty after widespread public attention. Critics say election-contest politics cost taxpayers money, but voters are urged to voice opinions at the ballot box to prevent abuse and protect voting rights.
Notice states the partnership Roorda & Dykstra dissolves by mutual consent with Dykstra retiring. Debts and bills are to be settled with E. R. Roorda who assumes all indebtedness and receives all claims. Signatures appear as E. R. Ruokpa P. B. Dyxstra dated February 4, 1903.
Locations across Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri offered for farmers and businessmen. Opportunity for creamery men and millers, plus sites for general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks and stock buyers. Correspondence invited via W. J. Reed Industrial Agent 604 Endicott Bldg St Paul Minn.
Free trial offer for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent sick headache. Readily obtainable at Allen and Stubberdach's drug store with a free sample and instruction to take at first symptoms.
Miss Sophia Vos daughter of the late Baldwin Vos died at her home. The brief notice names her and notes the death occurred there, reflecting a concise obituary record from the era.
An ad announces cheap sheet music from Flanner’s Music House Milwaukee and a free catalogue. A note invites newspapers to publish details of the ninth annual Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association session in Burlington on April 2, 3, and 4, 1903, with plans to bring leading educators and about 1,000 teachers. A Florida reader recounts recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery, with trials and guaranteed throat and lung relief offered by a local druggist.
Last Monday morning a furnace chimney at E. G. Wheeler’s home and his assistant’s were at home. Firefighters kept the fire under control as flue stoppers burned out. It seemed the fire department might be needed but damage remained minimal.
February 29 1903 our fiftieth wedding anniversary invites friends to keep open house from 3 to 6 and 8 to 11 pm with Keables Sara Schote Keables present.
A 1900s style ad offers land for sale to farmers with machinery horses and good agricultural record. Payment terms include paying out of crops with no down payment or interest if satisfactory references are provided. Respond with personal details and starting assets, four cents for particulars to Synpicate Land Co Des Moines Iowa.
F J Green of Lancaster states chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with long lasting health benefits for his wife as well. The testimonial touts the product as a grand tonic for weak women, with satisfaction guaranteed by B H.
The city debates legality of past alderman compensation, tracing an 1898 ordinance that paid standing committees $200 yearly plus $1 per meeting. Officials may refund excess funds after Attorney General guidance. a special council meeting is planned. Also reports Pauls Bros Lumber Co forms, new Otley yard opening, and relocation of R A Schultz to manage Otley yard.
The marriage will take place at the bride’s home in this city tomorrow evening. The contracting parties are well known to our citizens who extend congratulations and best wishes to the couple.
J. S. Riggs of Eddyville a noted business man and trustee of Central College died at home from heart disease. Many locals knew the deceased.
The Breezy Times Company at Fitz and Webster's presented a full evening of comedy last Saturday to a fair audience. Each performer displayed notable talent and the ensemble kept the house in continuous laughter from curtain to curtain. The band was described as a standout, enhancing a lively program overall.
Very low rates announced for travel daily from February 1st to April 6th across Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Utah and Colorado via Chicago Great Western Railway. For full particulars contact any Chicago Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL 488t.
The Imp. Order of Red Men here plan a celebration for George Washington's anniversary. The tribe will extend invitations to a banquet and hold their pow-wow in their wigwam late this month, expected to be a major seasonal event.
The Mendelssohn Quartette will present a number in the College Lecture Course at the Auditorium on Thursday evening February 27. The quartet is highly recommended and expected to be among the best in the course. Reserved seating opens at Van's Shoe Store Wednesday morning February 29 for ticket holders to claim seats.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claimed to be the only positive cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles cuts burns bruises eczema and all skin abrasions. It insisted other salves are counterfeits and that DeWitt's is made from pure witch hazel to cure.
Homeseekers tickets to nearly all points at low rates by the Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesday of each month from November to April inclusive. Available in through tourist sleeping cars. For particulars apply to any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
On last Thursday at 11 30 Mr Ja cob van der Pol and Mrs Marie de Haan were united in marriage at Oskaloosa. Mr and Mrs L Stegeman accompanied the couple to Oskaloosa and after returning hosted a dinner on West Washington Street. Immediate relatives were banqueted and all enjoyed a merry sendoff as the newlyweds departed north of the city. The couple are well known to Chronicle readers and receive birthday wishes for happiness.
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