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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
5
Eugene Dennis, proprietor of the Jersey Cafe, unveiled an up to date soda fountain finished in white onyx marble and mahogany. The addition promises higher patronage and may lead to an extension this fall if business continues its recent growth.
Atty George Thomassen and his wife announce the arrival of an eight pound baby girl. The infant arrived last Friday afternoon and the parents intend to keep her. Mrs Thomassen and the babe are reported in good health.
About ten days ago John Brandt of Clarmont Iowa visited M Kaldenberg dairy farm east of town and bought 13 head of fancy Holstein cows and calves for 725 dollars He offered 100 dollars a head for the whole herd but Kaldenberg declined noting his herd’s value and quality as thoroughbreds with strong milking lines.
Business has grown rapidly over the past year and current quarters are too small. Plans call for a 30 foot addition to create a 20x30 work room and more stock space once carpenters are secured. Recently four sets of heavy harness were shipped to a customer in South Dakota.
The ladies of the G. A. R. Circle will meet at the Masonic hall next Tuesday evening. A full attendance of the members is requested as there are some important business matters to be transacted. Secretary.
Chron staff corrects earlier report about Charley Pas meeting his new granddaughter. Charley says the child is a boy, making the youngster a grandson, and the family follows with a light toast in acknowledgment.
Several boys have heard the Call of the Wild and answered it. Others are preparing to join after spring vacation. The basketball team has disorganized, and baseball activities are mentioned with uncertain progress.
Teachers plan a citywide patrons teachers club meeting monthly after school to discuss school topics. The aim is closer understanding of problems, increased parental interest, and better criticism of methods, with the first meeting likely at the High School on April 15.
Review praises a local production The Little Minister noting the audience missed 25 cents admission last Thursday and applauding the entire cast as shining lights in a splendid entertainment.
The Anti-Saloon League reports three months ending March 31 with 40 druggists fined and 38 saloons closed. Only 1,366 saloons remain open in Iowa. One hotel was abated under a 65,000 bond, the largest of its kind in Iowa. Fourteen hundred square miles added to dry territory. Over fourteen months the league closed an average of fourteen saloons per month.
At a Lake Prairie District Fair Association directors meeting held Tuesday, a decision was made to buy 2 1/2 acres for improvements including a planned regulation. The minutes outline the tentative project scope and funding.
A social event celebrated the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Den Berger at their East Franklin Street home in Pella. He is 72 and she 69, with twelve children and twenty six grandchildren, plus 149 relatives and friends in attendance. many presents were given to the couple who have lived in Leighton and later Pella, after a long life together since a quiz wedding performed by Rev. H. P. Scholte.
The finance committee reports 350 dollars in sight to aid the good roads push. The general committee works this week on contest rules and aims to finish preliminary work this evening.
A reader reports capturing a clean white rat with pink eyes in a new house trap at a slaughterhouse. The rat was brought to a shop and well fed, and is placed in the South show window for viewing with permission to help oneself.
A well attended sunrise prayer gathering filled Second Reformed Church on Easter morning with many parishioners joining in.
A severe accident occurred on the Rock Island line near Thornburg station Keokuk county Monday night. A leaking gasoline car ignited by a brakeman's lantern caused a massive blaze consuming the gasoline car and a flour car, with flames spreading to nearby cars and injuring the brakeman who escaped with severe burns.
Attorney General Byers warned that a ruling against the state in saloon cases heard before Judge McPherson in Ottumwa could spell the end of mulct law and other prohibitory statutes. The proceedings involve Boone Carroll and Marshall counties challenging Iowa liquor laws.
W. M. Krucer announces as a candidate for Marion County treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He notes a petition circulating at the urgent request of many friends and respectfully solicits support. Location 1014.
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