Souvenir edition and other notes from the era
A discussion about the Sully Ledger and CHRONICLE souvenir edition, clarifying it was an illustrated sketch of Pella history rather than a formal history. The piece defends the historians, jokes about a doctor’s sand-eating theory, and cites cattle market trends in Iowa and Ohio. It also mentions canal projects and canal route debates in Central America, with commentary on the Suez and Panama efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully Ledger
Chronicle
Jones
Pella
Iowa
Ohio
Buckeye
North
South America
Suez Canal
Chicago Drainage Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Kings Perkins Co. at the opera house
The Kings Perkins Co. will appear at the opera house on February 10 11 25 and 50 cents. Neighboring towns praise them with remarks from Dennison Milford Grand Junction Jefferson and Pleasant reviews noting strong audience turnout and high satisfaction with Frank King and Chic in performances including Under Two Flags and Bertie Cicel portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Kings Perkins Co
Dennison—Al Company
Milford
Grand Junction
Frank
Chic
Jefferson
Frank King
Bertie Cicel
The Best Laundry Soap is Maple City Self Washing Soap
Maple City Self Washing Soap tops a local sales push as AJ groc ars list the product in fresh stand displays, inviting customers to try the now widely available detergent in stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City
AJ Grocars
Ww C T U Notes on Abstinence and Crime
A W C T U tract cites Dr Wynn Westcott claiming abstainers rarely commit suicide and notes Turkish vitality from abstinence. It discusses cocaine addiction rising, reports Jeffersonville reformatory data on black inmates, and lists what drinks could buy from bread to clothing and luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynn Westcott
Mrs Cleveland Travels Incognito With Fruit Parcels
A February Ladies' Home Journal piece recounts Mrs Cleveland boarding a New York Grand Central Station day coach unaccompanied, laden with fruit parcels for a stay elsewhere. A bystander doubted the elderly ex-president's identity, misplacing the scene as ordinary democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cleveland
Grand Central Station
New York
Ladies’ Home Journal
Holland Sends a Note to England in Peace Efforts
London January 28 The government leader A J Balfour said no overtures for peace had been made by anyone authorized to speak for the Boers A late Saturday communication from the Dutch government is under consideration and may be laid before the house The Dutch government offers to help mediate in South Africa while disavowing any intervention or terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Balfour
Holland
South Africa
Capture of Boer Leaders Reported by Kitchener
London dispatch notes the capture of Gen. B Wiljoen near Lydenburg in Transvaal, with small Boer party successes elsewhere. Pretoria reports Col. Wilson taking twenty Boers near Frankfort in Orange River Colony, a dawn attempt to move prisoners led to a hot fight. most captives escaped, with casualties on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
B. Wiljoen
Local Notes From Sully And Surrounding Areas
Correspondence from Sully and nearby towns records numerous residents in Newton and Pella making trips for business, stock shipments to Chicago, and property deals. Details include Perry Sparks and Artie Sparks visiting Newton, transfer of management at Sully creamery to Charley Bomber, and Prof E C Miller taking a teaching post in the Philippines amid U S employment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Sparks
Newton
J. A. Wray
S. C. Youngkin
Ed. Wheeler of
Pella
John van Rocke
Sioux Center
Iowa
Sully
W. S. Gove
Perry Taylor
Chicago
Artie J. Sparks
T. Wisgerhoff
Raffets
Leighton News Roundup of Weather and Visits
Cold conditions return as sleigh roads form. Cornig Grandia called at Pell last Saturday while Neal Den Burger hauls ice for his ice House. Henry Van Zante visited Pella, Miss Katie Beishaar stopped at van der Haar, Jake Vogelar eyed an organ from Hlenr Potoven. Box supper planned at Black Oak School Thursday. Local services sparsely attended due to cold. Assessor John Vrolijk out of town. most farmers home. John Grandin back from Oskaloosa grand jury sick with rheumatism, Dr. Vossman caring for him. Shooting matches at J Den Burger and Veermeer drew crowds. looks like a fun day ahead. Three cheers for the Leighton Gur club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornig Grandia
Pell
Neal den Burger
Henry van Zante
Pella
Katie Beishaar
van der Haar
Jake Vogelar
Potoven
Black Oak School
Our Duches
John Vrolijk
John Grandin
Oskaloosa
Vossman
J. den
Horse sale and town notes from Knoxville district
Durh nay reports Charles Hegwood sold a horse to C Sipe of Pella for 125 dollars while Walter Smith of Knoxville stays with grandparents Daniel and Mrs Pope. Pope receives pension increase to seventeen dollars. R A Sharon begins Clay township assessment. Temperatures dip to 18 to 20 below zero. Doe Roberts and Hegwood traded in Knoxville and attended the horse sale. Fresh snow improves sleighing. Rev Shams billed for M E church lecture but attendance was slim. James Herrington buys a Monarch windmill with 40 foot tower for deep well pump. Thos McCall and wife visit Knoxville. Jacob Keegel learns of pension Department notice.
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Charles Hegwood
C. Sipe
Pella
Walter Smith
Knoxville
Daniel Pope
R. A. Sharon
Clay
Doe
Roberts
Shams
M. E. Church
James Herrington
Thos
McCall
Maple City Self Washing Sons Advertsed by Grocers
An advertising line promotes Maple City Self Washing Sons with a call to purchase from all grocers. The phrase emphasizes convenience and wide availability in local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City Self Washing Sons
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Burns
A local wartime style caution urges care for burns bruises and cuts among children noting severe injuries can lead to blood poisoning. The ad claims De Witts Witch Hazel Salve relieves pain and heals wounds, warns against counterfeits, and features a testimonial about curing eczema in a child after two doctors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mock
N. Webster
Ind
Tve
Cole & Langerak
Notice of suit in Marion County Iowa land dispute
R Vai van Ploeg files suit in the District Court of Iowa in Marion County against unknown heirs and claimants of William Horst Joseph L Thompson and others plus Mary A Nutt et al to quiet title on the NE quarter of section 7 township 77 north range 18 west with a long chain of quitclaim and warranty deeds dating from 1860 to 1874 and mortgage actions. case set for February 2 1902 in Knoxville Marion County with Crozier and McCormack as attorneys.
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Toich
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
R. Vai Wer
Ploeg
Anc
Bitte Umeratuims
Walker L. Nutt
Henvik den Hartog
Hendrik den Ladog
William van Vari
William van Vark
Walker L Nutt
Martha Stooksberry
Peter Brain
Veter Brain
P. G. Gaass
G. Gaass
John A. Graham
Henry v. Scholte
William Lorst
William van Asch
J. J. Zealt
Joseph U. Thompson
Knoxville
Marion
Peti- A Crozier & McCormack
Iowa City Daily News Dispatches Market Reports
The newspaper publishes market reports and Iowa news from Vega dispatches. It is circulated widely with a daily schedule on Monday and features the superintendent and officials discussing legislative sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimses Dai News
Advanch
LY News
Dewa
Vega Oo
Includins Guphie
Ani
Iowa
Chamberlain Stomach & Liver Tablets Sell Well
A Cascada Iowa druggist Mr J H Weber notes the sale of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets is high among previous users. The ad urges trying them for dullness after meals bad taste biliousness loss of appetite or constipation and promises prompt relief. sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Weber
Cascada
Iowa
Allen and
Stubenrauch
Choice of Three Through Tourist Cars to California
Chicago Great Western Railway offers three weekly through tourist car routes to California. Thursday via Santa Fe, central route. Saturday via Katy, southern route through Texas with connections to Mexico. Tuesday via Rock Island, northern route through the Grand Canyon of Colorado by daylight. Information and booklets from any Chicago Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Il 47-91 '8.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
California
Santa Fe
Katy
Texas
Mexico
Rock Island
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
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the Chronicle
G. A. Stout
Ln the Postoffice
St. Louis
Ww. C. T. U. Notes
Switzerland
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
England
Missouri
Sally
C. Forsyth
Crookston
Minnesota
B. H. van Spanckeren
Henry Wisgerhoff
Springfield
Sully Creamery
Swaito
E. C. Miller
D. D. Miler
Hull
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
United States
Corr
Leighton
Durhaay
Jacob Keegel
Pension Department
Ty Nxwaa
Des Soins
Pespies Savings Banl
Pella, Iowa
Allew c& Stumcinkauch
Munn & Co
Scientific American
H. Kuyper
H. F. Johnson
Stegeman
Franklin Street
Mr. Johnson
CANDY
Kellog
the Palace Restaurant
Palace
Johnson & Warnet
Ihe
Pella Chronicle Ad
Morse-Broughton Co
L'Art de la Mode
East 16Th Street
Sts
Maaina O Ce
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