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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
2
The Chronicle lists subscription rates as of publication with one year in advance for 150 dollars, six months for 75 dollars, and three months for 25 dollars. Editor G A Stout notes the weekly Wednesday edition and postal registration in Pella Iowa.
Niel ver Ploeg visited his parents Sunday while Mrs Eugene Oswandle visits her parents. Centennial schoolhouse hosts a Valentine spelling and box supper on February 14. C E business meeting held at L Grandin's. B Rovaart and J De Bruin shipped three carloads of hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Beeshaars hosted a party Friday night with residents enjoying themselves. Bud Grandin Fred Keane Will Gerrit Brand Tony Brand Julia and Marie Keane attended Hackett's masquerade in Oskaloosa last Wednesday. attendees included Misses Clara and Margaret Hoar and Mr Nielsen Burger Delis Van Zante.
Mrs L van Rees is reported quite ill. Emmett Awtry drove to New Sharon Saturday. Owen Flanigan drove to Kellogg on business Saturday. trade Jong visited relay at Pella Sunday. Agnes Andeweg of Pella is visiting friends in this vicinity. Rev Niermeyer of Pella was noticed on our streets Saturday. L C Donai called on friends here the latter part of last week. Mrs Fred Quire for a few days this week. Mr and Mrs Hans Ø returned from their trip to Oskaloosa Wednesday. Holdsworth who was a lite under the weather is at present writing improving. John Pos drove to Olivet Seaday to spend a few days in hard labor putting up windmills for Sully Imp Co. Leon Maasdam returned from Colorado Tuesday after spending a few days in Pella before coming home.
Jake Hammond loses two work horses and Jacob Keezel loses a mare. Frank McMillan suffers a bad cold but improves. The Pope family visits Knoxville. Leo A. Whaley returns from Lesley Iowa. Norris family relocates from Boone County to Colorado valley with plans for a future move. Smallpox quarantine affects J. H. Lavero's family east of Durham. Norris brothers’ transport mishap. one horse escapes and is recovered. Valentine Day observed at the College with chapel visits and cultural events. Faculty jokes and potential new department teased. Recitals by Miss Hand and Imperial Hand Bell Ringers delight attendees. Notables include renewed ties with former students and debates club formed in the commercial department. A social gathering hosted by unmarried male students planned for February 22.
The young folks gathered at van der Waal’s home on the evening of the qth inst. to celebrate and present a fine clock to Mr van der Waal. The gift honored his faithful service as superintendent and teacher for several years.
A tale links Helen Keller to The Ladies Home Journal as she writes her autobiography. She dislikes publicity yet accepts the task and receives a substantial Christmas check, her first real money earned, after being teased about owning an island in Halifax.
In a brief market note the Egg and Poultry Market lists prices for fresh eggs and various poultry. Items include sul ling estes Se Held eggs Butter, spring chickens, old hens and roosters, ducks, gobblers, hens, and geese with per pound pricing and a note about orders on any city ste.
Readable market snippet shows prices across wheat oats corn and livestock. Cattle ranges include prime steers around 6.50 and cows near 1.25 to 5.49, hogs from 5.75 to 6.25, sheep and lamb values, plus butter eggs and potatoes with listed per bushel and per hundredweight figures.
Readings from Acts Stephen and early church growth feature in a 1902 Sunday school lesson. The text recounts opposition to Stephen, his miracles, and the council accusation, with references to biblical verses and catechism questions for daily study.
Tickets to nearly all points in the United States on sale at all Chicago Great Western ticket offices. January and February first and third Tuesdays offer a round trip fare plus $2.00. Return valid within 21 days from sale date. Inquiries to any CGW Agent or J P Fimer G P A Chicago IL.
The Iowa Central Railway operates a short line linking Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mason City, Marshalltown, Grinnell, Oskaloosa, Albia, with routes to St. Louis and Kansas City. It lists trains including Nort St. Paul Mail No. 1, St. Paul Express, Mason City Local Freight, and St. Louis & K C Mail Nos. 1 2 3 4, with daily operation except Sundays for most trains.
An economical pleasant and comfortable way to reach the Pacific Coast is via the latest improved Sullivan Tourist Cars. The service promises affordable journeys with upgraded comfort and reliability for travelers departing from Chicago and other hubs.
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