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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

7

Local Events and Visits Fold Into Pella Week

Pella area notices teem with visitors to Oskaloosa Des Moines Knoxville and Harvey plus local business moves. Oratorio plans and an upcoming circus headline cultural week while endorsements and sales pitches mingle with farm and family notes and plans for Decoration Day and summer engagements.

Bauma Bros A. W. Brownfield Brighton J. G. Thomassen Knoxville W. H. Dennis Harvey Carson Bobzin Gilman A. T. Klein Tracy Stanford University California

Memorial Day Observed With Special Services at Methodist Church

Next Sunday Memorial Day will be observed with special services at the Methodist church. The old soldiers will attend in a body and the Memorial sermon will be preached by Rev. Pugh at their request.

Pugh M. E

Problem of a New Railroad in Pella

A committee member says 300 signers are on the list to call an election for funding a railroad tax. He notes locals rarely fund projects themselves and argues that without cash from supporters, the town will go hungry for a railroad. A vote is needed to proceed.

R. R. Sadler Dr. Sloan Fred Crang Des Moines Miss May Columbia Miss Bucy E. G. Wheeler Chicago Chas, Brown South Pella Bartlett Jake Todd Union Hotel Harvey N. van Vliet Prairie City John Walraven J. Levingston Nevada J. Visser Keokuk Visser Pella J. H. Reuvers Peter van’ Gorp Gagss H Lankelma Garden City Oil and Gas Co Kansas J. G. Thomassen Association of the Iowa College of Law Drake University A. B. Vanzante Hope College Michigan Vanzante

New School Building Progressing

Architect Geo Pass of Mankato Minnesota visited this week and an informal directors meeting Tuesday discussed the plans and specifications. Bonds have been taken by Davenport parties at a premium with interest rate 4 3 4 percent. purchasers cover all bond expenses. After plans are completed the board will seek construction contracts.

Geo. Pass Mankato Minnesota

Vocal Instructor Nellie Tlint Secures Service

News confirms Nellie Tlint, a vocal instructor, will continue teaching under her direction. Friends and students express gladness at the renewed arrangement, noting the value of her guidance to ongoing vocal training.

Nellie Tlint

Philo Circus Tonight and Elocution Contest Recap

College notes report a Philo Circus tonight with a Circus performance in the Auditorium. Miss Ethel Leland wins first prize in the A.O.C.A. contest held Saturday, with Russ second and Miss Bucy third. Capt Tarpaulin sang “Sweetest” and the program featured six contestants and strong interspersed music.

Geo. Baitsel Ethel Leland Mr. Russ Miss Bucy Capt Tarpaulin Dudly Buck

Quick Arrest Ends Severe Piles Case in Alabama

J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama endured a severe piles attack with 24 tumors requiring hospitalization. After doctors and remedies failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain priced 25 cents. FP Keables Draggist.

J. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen

Curbing Ordered on Franklin Street in Pella Iowa

City Council accepted petitions signed by majority of property owners in blocks 24 25 39 40 41 fronting Franklin Street and voted to curb the south side of blocks 24 25 and north side of blocks 39 46 41. Construction to follow City Ordinance 27 in regular May 1903 session.

Franklin Street City of Pella Iowa

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