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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
5
A brief listing shows five periods labeled with times from the afternoon to evening. The timetable references a Linsg p.m. slot and notes an agent involved in the schedule. The readable items suggest a formal timetable fragment with unclear surrounding context.
Bad weather cut attendance at the Lake Prairie District fair with Thursday races canceled due to a muddy track. By Friday a crowd of about 4000 enjoyed exhibits, with floral halls full, but many entries unable to reach due to muddy roads. Organizers vow improvements, including a larger floral hall and better facilities, to boost next year’s event.
The fair was heavily impacted by rain with floral hall overflow and visitors curtailed. Organizers said the event could have been the largest yet in the region if weather had cooperated.
Dicky Brouwer and John Ver Rees armed with fighting clothes tried to “mop up” the street against police at about five in the evening. Braashart was severely used and bruised before reinforcements arrived and the pair were locked up in hotel de Madam. Ver Rees denies involvement while the mayor orders grand jury consideration of the case.
The remains of the late Mrs. Kate Rillahan who died in Oskaloosa last Tuesday were brought to Pella on Thursday morning for interment. A large funeral gathering included pallbearers Dennis Reagan Ed Doud Ed Dornan James Hayes Will Hayes John Corcoran and many mourners such as Daniel Michael John Rillahan sons of the deceased Josie Rillahan Minnie Rillahan J O Grant John H White Ellen O Connell Valley Junction Allie Gregory Des Moines Mamie Sullivan and others from Des Moines Oskaloosa and nearby communities.
A plan gains traction to close business houses at seven o clock this winter. Many merchants already agree and the aim is widespread adoption so all will have evenings free. Clerks and shopkeepers would gain leisure while maintaining city commerce.
Chicago Great Western Railways announces low round trip fares for a limited period Oct 1 to Oct 8. Contact Elmer G. P. A. at Chicago for details on the special rate and travel arrangements.
Fragmentary text mentions South Africa Cape Colony Sund ay River and Valley location nine miles from rail station and thirty mile farming radius. Names and coherent facts are incomplete.
The Chase-Lister theater company played at the opera house last week and again Friday night, despite soaking rain. If weather had been better the house would have been fuller. Three rocking chairs were given away from the audience numbers. Saturday night featured She Sins of a Father, praised for pathos and comedy from start to finish with Crockett, Fred Sanford and Dot Darlington eliciting constant laughter. The specialty artists impressed, and Mr Lister earned congratulations for a well balanced company. Thompson Sisters closed their Michigan-bound engagement with another troupe.
Tickets on sale daily during September and October via Chicago Great Western Ry. Ten day stop over allowed west of Minot North Dakota. For further information inquire of any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
Mr J W Gratian of Alton Inl gave a pipe organ recital at the Second Reformed church to benefit the organ fund. Bad weather reduced attendance and receipts barely covered expenses. Gratian, a noted local organist, previously played at the First Reformed church and repaired their organ during his visit.
America’s Famous Beauties tout Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as a cure for eruptions blotches and sores. The ad claims the product prevents blemishes enhances facial appearance and heals eczema salt rheum chapped hands and piles. Available at Keables drug store.
City leaders call for business men to fund transportation and town tours as the State Baptist Association plans an annual convention in Pella next month. Three hundred delegates are expected, with emphasis on showcasing local improvements, factories, colleges, and hospitality to leave a strong impression and boost future attendance and investment.
The attorney general plans to sue soon to establish the states right to construct a fishway over the Des Moines dam. The Meeks, dam owners, will oppose. The case may return to court as the Meeks contemplate a legislative bid amid renewed hopes for dam compensation. A separate project aims to power an electric interurban line from Bonaparte to Burlington and other towns.
Last Monday morning Keables new drug store opened to the public. The vast interior houses a large downstairs with medicines novelties confectionery and smokers department and a second room with patent medicines china wares upstairs features wallpaper curtains and a full fledged book department heated throughout. The article also discusses state of American prosperity under republican rule and the alleged power of trusts in glass steel and other industries.
A fine water system has been installed throughout the building making cleanliness easy. Large show windows display the finest cut glass and school supplies. The store is described as a credit to Pella and among the nicest in the state.
A Durham reader credits Dr King s New Life Pills with saving his life from severe stomach and liver troubles after years of suffering. He praises the medicine as the best pills on earth and notes they cost only 25 cents at Keables drug store.
G A B announces its annual encampment in Washington DC on October 6 1902 with a round trip fare of 24 20 via Chicago Great Western Railway Tickets go on sale October 3 and 4 offered for return by October 14 or November 3 with 50 cent extra inquiry through any Great Western agent or J P Elmer Chicago Ill.
The article urges establishing a telephone to Howell station as a practical substitute for a second railroad to Pella. Wabash sends an agent to Howell, enabling telegrams and phone alerts for arrivals. Mr. Fowler would finance a line if local merchants buy coupon books, a cheap method to secure the link and prompt business action.
The partnership of D. van der Pol & Son is dissolved by mutual consent with D. van der Pol assuming all liabilities and receiving all merchandise cash and accounts. Located in Pella Iowa dated Sept 27 1902. Creditors urged to settle by Dec 1 1902 to close the business.
The advertisement extols Kodol as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. Mrs Granfill of Troy claims years of distress vanished after four bottles, noting it digests food after meals and builds strong red blood, urging others to try the product.
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs C van Kersel celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home in the north rivers east part of the city. A few immediate friends visited during the day to extend congratulations. The Curoside and its readers offer hearty congratulations and best wishes for future happiness.
Homeseekers tickets to nearly all points on sale at low rates by the Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesday of each month from June through October. For particulars apply to any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
Mrs. A. M. Lovell has moved to a property opposite H. F. Bousquet and is ready to take dressmaking work again. Former customers and others needing sewing can contact her for all kinds of dressmaking services.
Members of the Pella City Gun Club are requested to attend the regular meeting on Monday evening October 6 when sons of officers will be discussed. On October 7 the club will hold their annual trophy shoot. All are invited to attend. J. M. Doxal, Secretary.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas writes that billiousness and a lame back left life a burden. Electric Bitters gave him sleep and appetite, restored strength, and enabled hard work. Only 50c at Keables.
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