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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
2
G A Stout editor notes weekly publication by the Hk Chronicle at Pella Iowa Rates and subscription details listed with deadline for advertisements. Letters must be signed and addressed to the editor. June 25 1902 issue date appears.
The article argues advertising pays, citing D. Vanderpol and Son with five clerks last week Y. T. Van Niewaal crowded since the 19th with eight clerks kept busy and H. D. Wormhoudt supplying clothing. It urges readers to let people read ads and visit shops.
Last Saturday marked the start of the weekly band concerts in Pella drawing many visitors who help advertise the town. Concerts run from 8 to 9 pm each Saturday, with a collection taken to cover expenses after business contributions fell short this year.
The university plans to raise nearly 326000 to upgrade equipment and expand facilities for science courses. Officials expect stronger enrollment toward 500 with improved facilities and better debt payoff. A full write-up of last week’s commencement exercises is included.
H D Wormhoudt and wife, F D Stabenrauch and wife, Andrew Wormhoudt, Miss Esther Weaver, and Miss Anna Wormhoudt camped near Parkers Bridge for a picnic by the Skunk River. Ten pound catfish were caught before a downpour soaked their clothes and delayed the trip as they trudged home late with sodden attire and damp moods.
The Des Moines Iowa crop bulletin for June 23 1902 notes a cool week with average daily temperatures about twelve degrees below normal. Frost reached at many places on the mornings of the 21st and 22nd but caused no material damage. rainfall details follow.
Fourth of July program outlines a 10:00 AM parade with bands, floats and local groups. Events include speeches at 11:00, sack and egg races, bike races, pie eating, blind wheelbarrow and 50 yard races, plus a circus at 8 PM and a grand fireworks display.
Theodore Feenstra, 28, son of Dirk Feenstra of Otley, died at Mercy Hospital Des Moines last Thursday from complications after an operation following a slate fall at J. B. Vreizelaar’s coal mine weeks earlier. He was to wed Otley’s one of its fairest daughters soon. Funeral services were held in Otley last Saturday at 1 p m and burial followed in Oakland Cemetery.
An advertisement urges families to stock Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before summer. It claims it is the most successful medicine for bowel complaints for children and adults and notes it is sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
The Pella band members thank donors from the park concert collection last Saturday evening. They report a plan to raise $10 each Saturday evening to support paying their instructor and hope for liberal responses every Saturday evening.
Mr David Cowden of Eddyville and Miss Ollie Welch of this city were married last Sunday evening at 9 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dr A J Nossaman Rev Peck of the Baptist church officiating Miss Welch is well known in Pella and many friends extend best wishes for their happiness
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the safest quickest cough remedy for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles. Mothers praise its immediate effect and pleasant taste as it yields to grip bronchitis coughs while doctors arrive too late. Cole Langerak.
John Sebastian, G P A, offers free description of Colorado under the turquoise sky and a booklet Camping in Colorado. Readers receive full details on hotels and boarding houses and cheap summer rates by Rock Island. A postal to the address secures the information and literature.
The Hardscrabble school closed on Friday with exercises and a reception of ice cream and cake for pupils and guests. One hundred or more attended, and the event reflected strong community support and the school's high standing.
The Otley nine hosted the Indians last Thursday with a fair turnout as the game progressed smoothly. The Indians dominated, finishing with a 14 to 2 victory over Otley.
The Pella Gun Club will hold its regular trophy shoot at the fair grounds on Tuesday afternoon July 1. All are invited to come out and witness the event.
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware praises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a certain cure for piles and skin ailments. The ad claims piles yield to the salve and warns against counterfeit products from Cole and Langerak.
171 acre farm for sale seven miles from Pella and one mile from Knoxville. Bargain price offered for a first class property with potential agricultural and development use. Contact seller for details and viewing arrangements.
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