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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
5
A fragmentary timetable mentions passenger sections and eastbound service toward Ottumwa with an accommodation note. The snippet lists 1:59 p.m. as a departure indicator and credits Cox as the agent.
In a pointed critique of Secretary Shaw’s interview, the piece argues that despite claims of broad prosperity with abundant bank deposits, reserves and liquidity are misrepresented as money concentrates in New York and Chicago. It warns that tariff reform agitation could trigger a bank panic, undermining republican prosperity and exposing fragile financial foundations across banks and trusts. It stresses concerns over gold standard limits, watered stock, and the need for cautious policy.
The 48th Jasper County Fair at Newton promises the best ever. Cattle horses sheep and hogs will be judged in a Stock Pavilion seating 600 to 700. Amusements include balloon ascensions and races with prizes. dates Sept 9 16 and 11 1902. Free tickets for county children and excursion rates offered by railroads. C. W. Campnett secretary.
The Boston Bloomers faced the Pella nine at depot grounds last Friday. After a scoreless first two innings, Pella scored twice while the Bloomers answered with runs, finishing 16 to 11 in favor of Boston amid a crowded grandstand and enthusiastic spectators. The grounds were noted as rough, likely inflating totals.
Homeseeker's Excursions offer low rate tickets to nearly all points on sale by the Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesday of each month from June to October inclusive. For details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
County Treasurer Boydston will be at city hall on Monday and Tuesday for taxpayers who wish to pay taxes in Lake Prairie township. Remember the dates.
The Des Moines Des Moines Grand Lodge hosts a week of Odd Fellows events from September 15 to 26 with open entertainments, large attendance, and a major parade on September 17 featuring 30 000 members. Notable speakers include Hon Robert IT Daniel of Georgia and Hon John F Lacy of Iowa. The celebration marks the lodge’s 51st anniversary with diverse programs across multiple halls and venues.
The advertisement claims a tonic cures stomach issues and dyspepsia by purifying and reconstructing digestion. It cites Rev. John Holladay of Holladay Mississippi praising Kodol as the best remedy after physicians gave up, recommending it after meals.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company is erecting a plant near Hannibal Missouri with a projected cost around 500000 dollars. About 700 workers are employed now, and 1000 more are sought immediately. Workers will start in construction and move to manufacturing later. They seek steady sober men at good wages.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway provides through trains with dining car service daily in both directions between Des Moines and Spirit Lake. A list of Summer Homes for 1902 can be obtained by writing F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago and enclosing a two cent stamp for postage.
An 19th century style advertorial warns against unnecessary surgery and touts DaVitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick and permanent cure for cuts burns bruises wounds and skin diseases. It includes a testimonial from J C Phillips of Paris IL praising its effectiveness against bleeding piles and general recovery.
A letter argues against C R I & P imposition at Des Moines fair ticketing while urging support for a new railroad. The writer notes unequal fare practices, calls for rails expansion, criticizes Rock Island’s impact, and cites Lake Prairie taxpayers’ burden and Wabash depot growth as justification. An additional line requests a vote on a new railroad.
An old note promotes two cups of hot water before meals and after meals, plus regular outdoor exercise to cure chronic constipation without medicine. It mentions a laxative option and travel tickets listing Great Western routes to St Paul Minneapolis Cannon Valley Lakes Duluth and the Superior cities with sale dates and agent contact.
Citizens complain about neglect by the Amsterdam road supervisor as rh deteriorated sections along the road to county bridges remain impassable. They warn of lawsuits against the supervisor and bondsmen if repairs are not made promptly after the water recedes and the bridges become crossable.
FL Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recounts a long bicycle trip aided by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says two doses before and during the journey prevented illness and a later bout of dysentery was cured with one dose. Sold by Allen and Stubonrauch.
400 acre farm adjoining Pella with fine improvements offered at reasonable price. Enquire of J. S. Jelsma for further particulars.
Mrs G van der Welt died at Frank Hugens home two miles south of town last Sunday around noon aged 85. She leaves a large family and many friends. Funeral services will be held at the home today at 1 30 PM and interment follows at Oakland cemetery.
Last Saturday R Kuiper aged 68 living in West Pella fell from a house under construction, landing on his head and shoulders. He was revived briefly but died Sunday at 1 am. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held at First Reformed Church with interment north of the city.
A reader testifies that three years of bronchitis caused sleepless nights until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provided relief. W S Brockman of Bagnell Missouri credits his wife for obtaining the medicine, now sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
Merchants who were forced last year to remove sidewalk stands complain that city officials neglect sidewalk cleanliness. The Caronice urges equal enforcement of ordinances against obstructions like dry goods boxes, arguing that if one merchant is restricted, all should be. The city marshal should act impartially regardless of party.
W A Greer of McConnellsville Ohio reports three years of bowel ailment and piles resisted by doctors until Bucklen Arnica Salve healed in two weeks. It cures burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles or no pay. 45 cents at Keables drug store.
A series of land transfers listed by township and acreages includes W J Wyckoff and wife to John Demioss for 120 acres in Summit. H S Jones and wife to J M Jones for 4 acres in Knoxville. Mary van der Garde et al to Levi Dykstra for 12.1 acres in Lake Prairie. Thomas Kirton and wife to Grace Elliott for 60 acres in Dallas. Dorcas Le Harsin to S M Harsin for 18 acres in Clay. Andrew J Workman and wife to James F Yeo for 34.87 acres in Knoxville. Aaltje de Geest to Alexander de Geest for Lake Prairie tracts. Joseph Caffrey and wife to Daily Horsman for 166 acres in Union. Otley Coal Co by sheriff to William F Wyckoff for land and plant in Summit. John D Smith referees to Flora I MacDonald for 15 acres in Knoxville. Martha Sharon to Alma Davi for 8 acres in Indiana with life interest. Aalt de Geest sole heir to Alexander de Geest for 6 acres in Lake Prairie. John Shook deceased by executor to F Viers for 4 lots in Swan. Mary Buckley and husband to Mary R Viers for a lot in Swan. Frank W Vorso and wife to Alfred F Viers for a lot in Swan. Perry Walker and wife to L Kading and S E Kading for 6 lots in Pleasantville.
Those knowing themselves indebted to this paper are urged to call and settle their accounts at once. The publication states they have obligations to meet and must have money, and they are willing to carry balances as long as possible without harming their credit.
The band in Pella reports strong progress as private citizens fund a refined musical organization. The plan shifts this week to local business leaders to broaden support. Members will trade in old instruments for new international pitch gear, illustrating united effort for a premier city advertisement.
Attention Band Boys a special rehearsal will be held at the city hall tomorrow evening business of importance will be transacted all are requested to be present without fail by programs
Mrs. A M Lovell has moved into her property opposite H Fy Bousquet’s home and is ready to accommodate former customers and others in dressmaking of all kinds. Those wishing goods can secure by calling on her.
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