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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
1
Gditorial calls for a new public rest and toilet facility in Pella before spring. It argues benefits for merchants and rural patrons and suggests the Commercial Club take action to boost trading and comfort for farmers and visitors.
Mayor Gesman and six aldermen elected last March deserve credit for nine months of hard work. The council passed new ordinances unearthed several thousand dollars in back taxes, held special elections, and delivered more substantial city improvements than before. The Mayor spent nearly all his time on city affairs, despite a meager salary, improving sanitary conditions.
A call urges residents to back Mayor Gesman and city leaders as they advance major water light sewer and pavement projects in Pella. Citizens are asked to stand by the officials, accept tough tasks, and avoid hindering the progress with criticism or obstruction.
The piece notes Section 20 and Section 30 of Ordinance 19 prohibit street sports and throwing objects within city limits. It urges halting noon hour snowball battles as unsafe and not sane fun, despite some enjoying them.
In Marion County Iowa January Term 1910 F Sjaardema plaintiff against Jonathan Pelton and Pelton wife and their unknown heirs and claimants of Lot One and east half of Lot Two Block Eleven City of Pella you are notified there is on file in the Clerk of the District Court petition claiming ownership in fee simple and undisputed possession of the described premises Lot One and east half of Lot Two Block Eleven City of Pella the defendants their unknown heirs and claimants have some right title to said real estate
In a real estate case heard in Knoxville Iowa, plaintiff claims cloud on title from a lost power of attorney enabling Judson S. Pelton to sell property once owned by H P Scholte and later by Henry Hospers. The court orders publication in the Pella Chronicle for four weeks and warns defendants to appear by noon of the second day of the next term or face default and judgment.
Notice filed in Marion County District Court Iowa that a document claimed as Mary Vriezelast late will enters hearing in January term 1910 on February 8 1916 at which time interested parties may be heard B Kersbergen Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa January 8 1910.
The long indoor life of winter weakens the blood and invites colds. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted as the greatest winter remedy to prevent illness, keep you well all season, available as tea or tablets for 35 cents from F. D. Stubenrauch.
Joseph Miriam advertises for a plain servant to run his house and keep him from temptation. Miss Clara Sturgis uses wit and charm to ensnare him, posing as a maid to gain access and heartbreak. After months, a sister-in-law urges persistence, and he plans another attempt.
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