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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
5
Indianola resident M. Holliday visited to promote a summer Chautauqua. Citizens and pastors agreed the event would be beneficial but insufficient knowledge and hesitation prevented moving forward this year. They urged learning more and reconsidering after summer.
Notice to voters that a meeting will be held at city hall on Friday March 10 1905 at 7 30 p m to nominate two director candidates to succeed H Rietveld and EK M Cole whose terms expire and to transact other business as may come before it.
Mrs. D. Van Weelden aged sixty five died at her home in the south part of the city on Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia. She leaves a husband as mourners. She had been ill for several days despite loving care. Funeral was at the First Reformed church this morning with Hitler van Stigt officiating and burial in the north cemetery.
The Irma Opera Company performed at the opera house last Monday evening to a crowded and highly appreciative audience. Emma Abbott de Bold delivered a splendid performance in the title role, earning praise for her first stage appearance and the overall charming comic opera.
Lewis Kruger was absent with influenza last week while Nellie Varenkamp has returned after flu. Seniors have been teaching in the third grade. A prisoner exchange occurred between college and high school last Saturday. Prof. Farmer seeks donated magazines for the high school library. In a double header last Thursday, college second team defeated high school first team 28 to 16, and high school second team edged Peck's college 21 to 20.
Best wagon on wheels and top farm gear sold by Van Maren at 51 2. Handles harrows stalk cutters plows riding or walking carriages barbed wire fencing pumps and repairs roof coating rubberoid roofing and the celebrated Standard Stock Food. Also first class horse shoeing and repairs. Prices right. Come and see the line is No 1 quality. Give a trial.
A house ready for relocation is up for sale and must be moved soon Inquiries are welcome at A Waechter's lumber yard with contact from M Van Oleaye.
The district court of Marion County Iowa has a writt en instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Jan Stden hoek filed for hearing on May 2 1905 at the Marion County District Court. All interested may be heard. Geo W Long Clerk. A Phelps Deputy Knoxville Iowa Feb 14 1905.
An old advertisement promises rich red blood firm flesh and muscle from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It markets Tea or Tablets as a remedy to keep you well all summer at 35 cents per tub or tablet.
The fourth program of the YMCA lecture series featured Geo. R. Wendling speaking on Saul of Tarsus. The auditorium was well filled for about ninety minutes as the scholar delivered a largely scholarly address. Some praised the sermon quality while others criticized the seat price as high. Wendling is noted as a fine orator, with praise echoed from the Des Moines Daily News for his mastery of English.
William Van der Wilt of Sioux County shocked locals by killing his wife with a chair after a dispute over religion and health. Neighbors restrained him as he fled on horseback. he will be confined in Cherokee hospital for the insane. His brother Gerrit Van der Wilt, living near Pella, was informed via telegram.
A periodical notice highlights that J Green & Son offer large advertisements of bargains in Pella. The text asserts stock quality and promised benefits, noting many travelers visit for their advertised deals and rely on past experiences with the firm's advertisements.
A historic advertisement touts a grand sale of new spring goods at exceptionally low prices. It highlights six cent calicoes at 4 3/4 cents, ten cent muslin at 8 cents, and discounted men s suits from 16 to 18 dollars down to 11 48. Shoes, hats, shirts, and dresses are pitched as genuine bargains from factory stock, with numerous “new from the maker” items and broken sizes offered at steep discounts.
Chas Drake of Chapinville Conn a mail carrier says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the champion of liniments. He suffered rheumatism in his shoulder for a year and after one store recommendation it cured him. The ointment provides prompt relief and a short course may yield a permanent cure, available from F D Stubenrauch.
For Rent I have a seven room house on South Main street next to the Methodist church for rent and another good four room house also for rent. For further particulars write or call on me at my place of business. H Van Maren, Pella, Iowa, 48 52
Startling mortality statistics from appendicitis and peritonitis prompt sales for Dr. King's New Life Pills. A Chicago resident touts relief for constipation and biliousness, with the product priced at 25 cents from Henry M. Langerak druggist.
Readers report mixing mishaps and flour shortages as baking day woes spark tips at Cole's Seed Store in Minnesota. Local shoppers seek reliable flour clues and fresh supplies amid seasonal demand.
The wedding of Jarret L Franklin to Mrs A M Lovell was held at seven o clock this evening at the bride's home with Rev D Smith of the M E church officiating. Friends express warm congratulations and expect the couple to reside in the Lovell house.
Harry Raymond Sadler, two months old and son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sadler, died at 12:30 p m on Monday Feb 27 after pneumonia. Despite skilled care and nursing, the illness proved fatal. Funeral services were held at the home on South Main Street at 2 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev G Peck, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. Flowers were sent by Mrs H P Scholte Mrs Dr Payne and others.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for attention, help and sympathy during the illness and at the funeral of our dear babe. This first bereavement lightened our burden. R. L. Sadler, E. M. Sadler.
In South Pella last Thursday at seven o clock Justice G. Van Viiet joined Henry Van Ekeren and Nellie A Koopmans in marriage the couple is well known locally and the Chronicle extends wishes for happiness and contentment.
The R I & P freight train crossed Harvey and Mlargey bridges safely before an ice gorge caused the lake bridge to fail. The afternoon passenger train used an alternate route via Wabash and Q tracts to Oskaloosa. Repair crews from the new river bridge project will move to fix the break.
Hon John Shenick of Chicago credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with aiding his throat during a heated campaign. He recalls overheated days that irritated his throat and says two doses improved him enough to finish speaking and win his council seat. Remedy sold by BF D Stubenrauch.
The city hosted a play featuring Old Farmer Hopkins and a familiar troupe. Despite a smaller audience, performer Perkins promised a broader program and scenery next year, asserting Pella residents would provide a larger, better-paying house. The show satisfied attendees, with many who had seen it before returning and enjoying it anew.
Edinger, a Marysville youth, ingested laudanum on Walnut Street yesterday afternoon in view of bystanders. City physicians revived him. he was released last evening. He came to Des Moines with his wife seeking work but failed, then moved to East Court avenue. Humane Society and charities took charge to care for the wife and the now invalid husband after the attempted escape from responsibility.
A wedding at the bride's parents home seven miles northwest of Pella on February 22 united Cornelia G. Roorda and Gerrit Van Wyk in holy wedlock by Rev. E Troost. The A C C A contest will be held this evening in the auditorium at 8 with admission fifteen cents. Promotional items include Seal of Minnesota flour at Cole's seed store and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea available by F D Stubenrauch. Van Zante Bros. offers insect powders.
A four year old business sends a promotional letter offering a 5 percent discount for 30 days to customers who present the notice. They claim low expenses and small profits allow lower prices on furniture, carpets, window shades, and appliances. Addressed to West side square customers with a request to indicate which paper they read.
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