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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
2
Tax records show receipts collected from Mahaska County and the cities and townships of Pella Lake Prairie Summit and Polk for the period reported. Local authorities note funds allocated to municipal services and road maintenance with totals itemized by jurisdiction.
Advertiser and Prophet notes Miss Katie Gezel’s health improving. Local listings for farm equipment show stalk cutters, disk harrows, plows and cultivators with prices from 10 to 22.50. Oskaloosa and Des Moines referenced for business trips and calls. Mr and Mrs R G Bemmel of Harvey visited the city.
The Columbia Comic Opera Company arrives at the Pella Opera House next Saturday March 18 presenting a lively mix of music and humor. The cast is chosen for strong vocal ability and the show is described as a laughing success that lives up to its reputation in its rebuilt form.
A profile of William E. Curtis, famed Chicago Record-Herald correspondent since 1872, noting his rise to managing editor, government secretary post with the South American commission, extensive travels in the Americas, and prolific letters and books. His China Japan England Germany France Mexico and South America work is praised for lucidity. A daily Curtis letter continues in the Chicago Record-Herald.
The Columbia Opera Company will be seen at the Opera House next Saturday the 18th. Critics praise the company and the artists engaged promise an excellent program. Seats are available at Langerak's Drug Store. Pete Ten Hagen recently returned home from Olivet where he aided in building work and was taken ill with a severe bout of la grippe. William Hollingsworth, who conducted a piano sale in this city, was involved in the eventful two months of Lerintans.
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