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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
6
An obituary tribute recalls the life of color bearer from Company G, 85th Iowa Infantry, who died January 9, 1904 at age 65. The reading before the Literary Club, requested by veterans, extols duty, Union valor, and Christian faith, urging comrades to follow the banner of the Cross.
RUNNELLS Huber McAdoo visiting friends in Pella. Mrs. McFaren ill with grip attack. Harry Bland returned from a trip in Illinois. K. P. banquet postponed to January 27. H. Reed and Dave Miller drove to Indianola on business. Mrs. E. E. Draper spent Friday in Des Moines with Thirza Kendle. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pence returned to Alexandria after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. McAdoo visited Indianola with their son’s family. Emery Towne and Miss Nellie Freel wed last Sunday with relatives present. J. E. Harmison, Addie Stoker, Lillian McAdoo and others in Pella Saturday.
On or before the 76th day of January 1904 a petition will be filed in the District Court of Marion County Iowa by Bastiaan de Hoog al- Teg claiming absolute ownership of 941 acres described as North 944 acres of the N Qtr Sec 12 Tp 77 R 20 West and seeking to quiet title against listed defendants. If you fail to appear and defend before February term 1904 your default will be entered and decree rendered. Bousquir Lyon Attorneys for plaintiff.
In El Dora a group of single ladies formed a society to pursue marriage by systematic means. They published a list of over one hundred marriageable men in local papers as part of their new rights and privileges in the new year.
Central College reports about thirty new winter term students and a growing library with gifts. The executive committee plans a major expansion, hiring Rev. H C First of Kearney to aid financing, while Iowa Baptists’ backing strengthens confidence. Gifts include seventeen books from Dr J W Megan.
A satirical piece mocks farmers skeptical of soil inoculation to grow legumes. It warns that yeast bacteria in dough and government use of bacteria mirror household practices. The column suggests trying inoculation on a drained peat pond with manure to promote decay, and ends with an ad note from a local store.
W E Foshier of Foshier Bros Harvey traveled to Chicago with companions after a theatre fire. He witnessed the bodies being removed and described the scene as the most horrible he had seen, with frantic relatives and mournful lamentations. He also recalls seeing a man electrocuted by a live wire the day before the disaster.
Lincoln Nebraska prepares a grand reception at the Lindell hotel for Hon. William Jennings Bryan next Monday. A banquet will honor his return from abroad with a plan for a dollar dinner, reflecting Loyal Democrats’ esteem for the famous orator and statesman. Bryan is expected to discuss his travels as monarchs showed him marked interest.
G F Atterbank, cashier of the Sigourney Savings Bank, tried to kill himself last Tuesday by shooting his head. He used a short gas pipe against his temple to ensure the act, driven by financial troubles and ill health. Bank examiners report the bank remains in good condition.
William Streeby a shoe cobbler 61 years old was found dead in his Ottumwa shop on Sunday. He had been in poor health for some time and had been under a physician's care. The exact cause is undetermined but his long illness and crouched labor at his repair bench likely hastened his death.
A Boone despatch reports that a gang of about 1000 N W section men tore up 100 feet of newly laid Newton and Northwestern track. The action cut off four feet at the corner of the Chicago and North Western stock yards. Hamilton Brown, president of the Newton and Northwestern, offered no explanation to local officials. Northwestern officials say the orders came from Chicago. Brown called the action surprising.
Notice reads call on the undersigned B F Spillman for details about a house and lot in South Pella. Addressed to potential buyers, the ad provides contact direction and a historical local real estate listing tone.
A series of farmers bulletins has been sent by the government to the public library. The bulletins contain varied information for farmers fruit growers and gardeners and may be borrowed like magazines and books free of charge.
A Burlington fireman C W Bellamy recounts a near collapse and recovery after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with restoring appetite and vigor, claiming renewed health after a period of weakness and pain. Henry M Langerak sells the product for 50 cents with satisfaction guarantee.
Geo J Thomasson offers legal services in all courts with emphasis on writing and probating wills. Collections handled. Office on south side of Park. residence phone number 12 and office number 28. Iowa.
Grietje de Haan and B Versteeg sue to quiet title to South 132 feet of Lot 2 Block in Pella Marion Iowa claiming tax deed cloud. Defendants must appear by February term 1904 noon or default will be entered. Bousquet & Lyco attorneys.
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