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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
2
A 1902 Pella Iowa paper mixes weekly Sunday School Lesson text from Acts 7 with editorial notes on local progress. It highlights a posturing political divide after a Monday city vote, notes tax concerns for the poor homeowners, and urges unity behind public improvements while presenting religious excerpts and devotional guidance for readers.
The speaker urges channeling funds into the community for emergencies and relief, arguing that prudent spending stimulates local growth. Citing rising property values in Pella over five years, the text claims improvements boost worth and asks residents to invest with free will.
Local talk suggested the state Normal would be placed in Knoxville. However, those without broad support failed to unite and the proposal was decisively defeated by a large majority.
The forthcoming city election promises a showdown among aldermen. Proponents of progress seek reward for those backing advancement, signaling a contested politics and campaign positioning ahead of voting.
The independent School District of Pella has issued a warning to opponents of improvements telling them to go away and sit down. The notice signals a firm push to proceed with planned district projects despite opposition.
A testimonial from C F E Hooper of Albany Georgia praises De Witt's Little Early Risers for biliousness and constipation. The ad claims the pills keep the liver and bowels healthy, end ruptures, and are safe thorough and gentle with no griping.
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of A. B. Colyn, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County Iowa. The will comes for hearing on April 7 1902 at the court in Knoxville where all interested persons may be heard. D. W. Lancerak Clerk District Court Knoxville Iowa Feb 22 1902.
The city council of Pella Iowa adopts an ordinance taxing bowling and Nine and Ten Pin Alleys. Keepers must pay 35 dollars for the first track and 15 dollars for each additional track annually. Applies existing billiard regulations. takes effect after publication. Attest Mayor and City Clerk, March 4, 1962. Spring farming implements advertised by H. F. Johnson.
The W C T U reports the New Hebrides bill has become law and praises enforcement. Dr Herbert Fisk at Northwestern University prep school requires boys who smoke cigarets to quit or face tuition refunds, aiming to raise grades. Kokomo reports 1300 local boys, over one third smoking, with age and discipline consequences. a proposed ante-cigarette law to curb sales to boys under 15 is to be enforced by teachers and authorities.
Messrs Hand and Hopton preached out of town over Sunday. Lena Awtry visited the chapel Monday morning. Piano lessons offered by Mr Cook. A paper suggests interest in a branch of Natural History led by Mr Coppoe. Mr Miller’s lecture closed the course with mixed opinions on international matters. Rev J D Gollins visited and spoke on small things. Delegates to the Toronto convention reported with gratitude for their service and the moral courage of college training.
Miss Courtenay Morgan led a finely balanced company in East Lynne with elegant staging and strong performances. Despite poor weather keeping attendance down, the cast drew tears as Lady Isabelle’s folly moved the audience and the production gained new admirers. The reviewer noted the revival will live on like Uncle Tom's Cabin. Pay your taxes at Allen & Stubenrauch's.
Coughs and lung troubles are claimed to be cured quickly by One Minute Cough Cure. It is described as more than an expectorant, softening and liquifying mucus, drawing out inflammation, and curing the cause. A Crosby Mississippi justice of the peace testifies its immediate effect and family benefit. Cole & Langerak.
The Philomathian Society notes the loss of member John Jansma Jr. and expresses deep sympathy to his family. It resolves to publish this tribute in its records and to send a copy to the family and to The Ray and Pella Chronicle, with Harvey Stonaker serving as cor. sec.
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