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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
2
Editorial urges Marion County Democrats to hold an early fall convention and oppose fusion. It argues the move will strengthen the party and mobilize older Democrats to vote, bringing out a larger turnout.
The report notes no definite move yet toward securing better water. It urges action on this line and hints that authorities understand the need for improved water supply, but no concrete steps are recorded.
Neighborhood notes describe grading for two railroads, an elevator project with 15 000 bushels capacity, and plans by the M E Conference to abandon Salem church for two new Harvey buildings. Harvey gears for rural telephone service, local bank deposits near 63 000 dollars, a new Van Zante meat market and restaurant, and expanding retail space. Farmers visit Des Moines for soldiers reunion, rains halted corn, and townsfolk plan moves to Oklahoma and new brick room construction.
Seventy five workers toil to improve Harvey as railways stock yards rise. C B and QO and Wabash lines secure ground for yards with grading contracts awarded. A new jewelry store is planned and Dr. Smith of Monroe will locate here. The Board of Supervisors discussed a Des Moines river bridge project, and Van de Veer donated a mile of highway. Modern Woodmen installed Rietveld camp officers. local farm moves and social visits noted. A scare with a runaway team caused no injuries.
The Misses Awtry visited chapel last Thursday. Miss Fannie Smith visited Des Moines. Rev L A Garrison and Rev G C Peck attended Baptist anniversaries in St Paul. Bobbitt and wife accompanied by Mrs Yard were at Coal Ridge. Missionary Conference sparked college interest with daily meetings. Miss Watson's elocution class recital delighted supporters. scenes from The Merchant of Venice were staged with period setting. Watson praised for spirit and animation, reflecting thorough training.
City council faces data on water output from GunX link and deed capacity. Expert estimates suggest the flow could be 750000 gallons per day or 12 500 gallons per hour, enough for a town roughly five times larger than current needs. Officials question if this suffices for future demand.
The Harvey area bridge dispute appears resolved with local residents growing more reconciled as the long standing issue reaches a settled status and reduces contention among citizens.
A local expectation states Bussey will lose one of its largest business establishments soon, with the foreseen outcome that Harvey would benefit from the liquidation or decline of the institution.
A terse local note indicates Albia appears unlikely to secure a college facility. The brief reflects uncertainty about future expansion plans and community impact, with no definitive announcement or confirmed agreement from authorities.
The Advertiser Cigar Factory in the Brinkhoff room is rapidly advancing and cannot meet cigar demand. Mr Baer makes fine cigars for five cents and Pella smokers praise them. He also offers a fine line of smoking and chewing tobaccos and invites friends to call.
GALESBURG notes describe Dr. Carpenter Sr visiting Des Moines last week while Mr. and Mrs. Crow of Newton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lou Carpenter. The town notes beef shipments from Reasner twice weekly on Tuesday and Saturday. Watson Terpstra suffered facial injury from poisonous weeds but should recover with Dr. Carpenter’s aid. George Morris plans to paint homes after buying ladders and brushes. Teachers train scholars for Decoration Day marching.
A schedule of events spans Friday to Wednesday including Jubilee programs, Baccalaureate Sermon, farewell Gospel Meeting, addresses by Rev W E Granville and Hon D C Shull, Keables Medal Contest, Field Meet, Matriculating Orations, Graduating Exercises, and Alumni events. Speakers hail from Anamosa Sioux City Omaha and include Rev J W Conley and Dr J W Conley D D. Commencement Dinner and Alumni Reception cap the week.
A May 30 program in the college chapel at 2 P.M. includes selections by S. P. Shaw and Louis Bousquet, with Miss Lurana Yard and E. F. Sperry of Des Moines performing pieces such as Just Before the Battle Mother and Tramp Tramp Tramp. Audience will hear America, Pragya and Yes, We’ll Rally ’round the Flag.
Advertisement urges settlers and investors to move to the central South including Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi and Florida. Promises cheap land from $1 per acre and gratis 500 000 acres in West Florida under Homestead laws, with stock raising on the Gulf Coast and tax free manufacture. Half fare excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Contact K J Weymss General Immigration and Industrial Agent Louisville Kentucky for free materials and guidance.
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