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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
1
L and H Sadler of Pella Marion County recorded lower temperatures as the region faced notable temperature shifts with cold air settling over central Iowa. Local observers noted brisk conditions and a trend toward cooler nights across the area.
Mayor N. J. Gesman Clerk A C Kusper Marshall John Buckingham Assessor John Bloom Treasurer Wm Kruger COUNCILMEN L P Grundman Arie DeBruine Jacob Plender John Faassen A Waechter K Van disseldorp Council meets first and third Tuesday night of each month.
The note reports the Male Chora Club is settled and questions the band concert business. No further details are provided about dates venues or participants.
Mr Kenyon's supporters declare a true blue stance while Dr Chappel notes the cold spell spared fruit trees since buds remain small. C Durant Jones as state Prohibition chairman won Perry's mayoral race last Monday amid strong liberal challenge.
Sunday April 80th is tuberculosis day with nearly all churches and social organizations holding exercises on the subject. Collections will be taken to support the movement for the suppression of the dread disease.
The recent vote in Pella re-elected Mayor N. J. Gesman last Monday, signaling strong support for law enforcement and two more years of the current administration's policies.
Ex-senator H. Harper defeats former mayor Tom Philips for Ottumwa mayor on Monday. Philips, ousted under the Cosson law months ago, is told he is not wanted as captain of Ottumwa’s Municipal Park. A hint to the wise should suffice.
The state board of control let contracts for beef 650000 pounds, liver 45000 pounds, bacon 35000 pounds, ham 22400 pounds, wienerwurst 17000 pounds, link sausage 15000 pounds, bologna 18000 pounds, dried peaches 28000 pounds, raisins 20000 pounds, and rice 30000 pounds.
The Electric Palace offers high quality films and illustrated songs under Mr. De Goyer’s guidance. The program changes Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings, with two big film rolls and an illustrated song segment. Visit any evening to feel well repaid for time and money.
A New York centenarian, sprightly at 101, writes legible Jetters and credits long life to peace and good genes. The dispatch notes her single blessedness for exactly a century and a hundredth fraction thereof, reflecting on her health and cheerful spirit.
The piece argues that married and otherwise content teachers face harsh judgment from the public and mothers who resist corrections in class. It stresses that many criticisms stem from unverified reports and home biases, and emphasizes the difficulty teachers endure when children stray from manners away from home.
A Des Moines hotel murder is linked to liquor, with Dr. H D Keeley named as culprit. The writer condemns licensed saloons as sources of temptation and advocates repeal of license laws, arguing the public bears responsibility for saloons and their evils.
Elected county chairman E B McCoy of Knoxville now leads the Western Association of Trotting Horse Breeders. The group aims to improve horse breeds, aid legislation, and improve shipping. Initiation and one year’s dues total one dollar. members can mail freight overcharge issues to the secretary. Local horsemen are urged to join via the county chairman.
Notice that an instrument on file in Marion County Iowa District Court claims to be the last will of Elizabeth Thorassen deceased and will be heard during the May 1911 term on May 1. Interested parties may appear. Clerk MbBYyER Langerak Knoxville March 24, 1911.
By order of the District Court of Iowa Marion County administrator A N Vander Linden will offer the north three fourths of lot 3 and 8 4 in block 24 in Pella for sale April 29 1911 to the highest bidder. Terms ten percent cash at sale with balance by December 1 1911. Sale at Geo G Gaass law office between 9 am and 4 pm starting 2 pm. Dated March 25 1911.
April 10 Piay recital by Grace Finley April 18 Vocal recital by Prof. Bailey April 17 Pipe-organ recital by Guy Churchill. April 20 Play by Oratory Department. Mr. Robert Williams is the new Y. M. C. A. President. Junior boys received Jemons Wednesday night and fudge Thursday night. Glee club fines caused much wailing. Guy Churchill spent Sunday in Mon roe and did not return. Miss Mincks and Thomas vacationing in Seymons. Mr. Carl Hillyer pulled off another stunt. Students and teacher, chaperoned by Miss Powel and Prof. Dodson, attended Ben Hur at Fors ters in Des Moines. Prof. Bailey and Harry Porter in Des Moines. Alethians gave musical and elocution program Friday. Miss Wilson presented Famine from Hiawatha with musical accompaniment. Male Glee Club tour schedule listed. Soloist Prof. Bailey Baritone Carl Hillyer Pianist.
Prof Hoffman will entertain each Academy class this spring. A piano duet was heard at chapel Friday morning with Miss Mincks and Miss Thomas performing Delibes Dream of the Flower. Cornelia De Geus began organ lessons with Prof Sadler at First Reformed Church. A Des Moines Kirkwood hotel murder was reported as Willie Sissen and Robert Illiams heard shots and saw the murderer depart. A testament for Henne de Vries de ceased will be heard in the May term 1911 with Meyer Langerak of Knoxville, Iowa, stating details March 22, 1911.
Cited warning warns that ointments containing mercury can damage smell and the entire system if absorbed through mucous surfaces. Advises use only under prescription from a qualified physician or chemist.
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