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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
6
An advertisement extolling Cole's Original Hot Blast as the cleanest stove on the market. It highlights a dustless ash cover, an upward slant elbow draft, and a design that prevents ash and coal spillage. Claims fuel efficiency, smoke proof feed door, and no ash pan leakage while promising long warmth with nightly fueling.
In Knoxville Madison county a cog broke at the west waterworks pumping station causing major damage to the pump and delaying operations for two to three weeks. City officials report no impact on the creek pump and the overall water supply remains secure.
Central University notes outline a busy campus week: election of Henry Pletenpol as president and Bert Kempkes as vice president of the Athletic Association, with Miss Cheney and Miss Sears elected to roles. Coach Cavanagh discusses athletic organization and coaches Knoxville squad for Ottumwa game, ending 0 to 0. Various campus visits, vandalism at Cotton Mall beds, scrubs beat Lynnville 6 to 0, and Ray editor Wynne Zitterell named. Upcoming Katharine Ridgeway Concert, Friday football clash with Parsons College, and a silk flag pledge for debating societies Advance vs Phi lomathians.
Chester Items notes Mrs J W Versteegh and baby visiting relatives in Pella last week while Mr and Mrs Henry Welle of Sully visited G Kruseman home. G Goedhart of Pella helps Jonas Versteegh turn sugar cane into sorghum. Mrs Walraven of Oskaloosa and Mrs Van Tice of Pella spent days with sister Mrs W Hulser. Charles Renaud of Pella visits Rev Charles Renaud’s family in Lynnville Star.
Central College defeated Lynnville 6 to 0 last Saturday in Lynnville. Central moved to Lynnville’s ten yard line twice, fumbled once, and Reece kicked a goal in the final minutes. The crowd’s interference and rough play marred the game, with critics urging Lynnville supporters to learn what real football is. A Spectator.
Joseph Slaughter was awarded 10615 dollars plus accrued interest from Jasper County for injuries suffered when his engine and separator passed the Metz bridge. He was severely injured and paralyzed from the waist down, with permanent injuries. The award covers the full amount he sued for.
Disordered stomach blamed for Slok headache and claimed quick cure with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets For Girls and Hollister's Roky Mot talon Tea advertised with questionable health claims and odd typography.
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