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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
1
The Oakaloosa city council passes an ordinance raising saloon licenses from 1400 to 1600 and wholesale licenses to 200, adding mulet tax and boosting city revenue. Wholesalers and retailers face new licensing as the council asserts broader control amid liquor politics.
A YWCA member felt seasick since returning from a train journey where she scored a “42” on the ride home. Prof Sadler will present the monologue Der Freischutz in the Auditorium Thursday January 11 at 8 pm, admission 25 cents, seats on sale at 2 Vans. Board opens Wednesday. Cast list and synopsis outline a Bohemian setting after the seven years war with characters Ottokar Cuno Max Casper Kelian A Hermit Zamiel Agatha Annie etc.
Geo Baitsell spent a pleasant two days with old friends before Christmas. A surprise to many, Prof Dudgeon is confirmed married. All eyes now on Prof Dodson. Carl Hillyer attends his sister's wedding in Hiawatha Kansas on January 4. Carl remains unmarried. Remember January eleventh.
Mrs. G. G. Thomassen suffered a severe fall on an icy walk at her South Pella home last Saturday morning. She fractured the left hip bone, fainted from pain, was carried indoors, and a doctor said the injury is very serious. Recovery is expected to be lengthy.
Dave Goff, now in Mexico, plans social visits to his Pella friends this week. He notes nine years since he lived in town and expresses admiration for the change and progress seen during that period.
A Kansas City led scheme used obituaries to prompt C O D packages for two deceased people Jasper Young and John Bannick. Postmaster in Creston traced the ruse revealing charges of 20.50 and 25.50. Schemers watched papers, sent packages under the dead’s names hoping relatives would pay and receive worthless stock. Two men are jailed in Kansas City as believed principals.
About fifty friends gathered Monday evening at the parsonage to honor Rev. and Mrs. J C Caughlan on their Silver Wedding Anniversary. The event featured a presentation chair, warm speeches, and a grateful response from the couple. The evening ended with singing, prayer, and hospitality.
The college gym has undergone improvements during the holidays. The circular balcony has been removed at the ends creating a larger space that benefits basketball players who can pass and shoot more freely without hitting the balcony.
The Farmers Co operative Corn Show organized by B H Langer ak runs this week at Langerak Drug Store with many entries. Judge A L Plummer praises the quality of corn while prize winners remain unnamed for now. A mystery owner missing from the entry ticket leaves a prize car unclaimed as exhibitors seek the owner. Farmers plan to form a permanent annual exhibit.
Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its Banking House in the city of Pella, Iowa, on Tuesday January 9 1912 between the hours of one and three to elect six directors.
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