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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
5
The piece endorses De Bruyn as a hustling hardware merchant who will make a strong alderman. It reflects on the mayoral race and the Citizens ticket, noting Democratic strength and Republican influence in Pella. The author urges unity, warns against anti party moves, and praises the Democratic organization as capable and upright.
Plender, likened to Lincoln the rail-splitter, is praised as a man of the common people whose years of cement work equip him for sidewalks crossings and curbings. Jacob is ready to serve the city well.
The third ward favored Faassen for the council, noting his prior service as a clerk, his role as senior partner at Faassen & Den Adel, and his active merchant status. Voters appear to have chosen him confidently based on his duties and experience.
Joe Rhynsburger spent Tuesday in Des Moines visiting the Capitol and viewing the Senate in session. Alf and Kamp Wormhoudt spent the latter part of last week visiting friends at Delta. About a dozen or fifteen are placing for the coming ball season. Our_market game is with Monroe High at Monroe on the 16th. We will have a eating tees this year. Watch us.
The dedication of the new Second Reformed Church will be held next Sunday with a 10 30 a m service. A fraternal service with Baptist and Methodist churches is at 3 p m and a union service with Reformed churches of Pella and vicinity in Dutch and English at 7 30 p m. Beulah Boat daughter of Mr and Mrs C Boat died at home last Friday after a three week illness from pneumonia. Funeral were held Monday afternoon by Rev W J van Kersen with burial at Oakland cemetery. The bereaved parents express community sympathy. Care of Thanks We thank neighbors and friends for help and sympathy after the death of our little daughter Beulah. May the kind Father reward you.
Mrs Beesel Van Lissel died at her home five miles northwest of Pella last Friday night aged 43. Funeral services were held at Third Reformed church on Tuesday afternoon and the body was laid to rest in the North Cemetery.
Public Auction 1 will offer at public auction my residence property in East Pella on Saturday April 3 at the house. A. J. Scuippers.
Notice Faansen and Den Adel H D Worm houdt and Y T Van Niewaal will continue to close their stores at 6 30. Hon G A Gearhart delivered a fine lecture at the auditorium Tuesday evening. It was one of the same that he delivered here during the chantau but it was worth hearing twice.
N J Gesman the new mayor elect is described as a home production and civic mainstay. Born in Pella November 1 1865 he spent his youth there, left in 1888 for Beatrice Nebraska and later Des Moines and Oskaloosa before returning in 1900 to Pella where he remained active in local progress and welfare.
C M Van Cleave and Henry Grundman act as solicitors and raise over one hundred dollars for park seats. Twenty five seats will host three people each, with more subscribers welcome. Farmers and families are urged to use the shade seating in town. Dr Weber will be at Keables on Saturday April 3 for free eye and ear examinations.
Eddyville assessor Isaac Wormhoudt was in Pella this week on official business, coordinating property records and discussing local assessment procedures with city officials.
The treasurer candidate racks up a large majority not for shrewd tactics but for being “Bill,” beloved by the people. Nominated on the democratic ticket, endorsed by the citizens ticket and unanimously supported at polls, the result reflects strong public affection rather than political maneuvering.
A political note from A Satt River Passenger consoles defeated candidates. March 29 dispatch recounts effort and hopes for future, urging unity with elected officials and focus on city improvements. The writer minimizes blame, urges consolation, and calls for cooperation to boost the administration.
The regular monthly business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Riddle last Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served and a delightful afternoon was spent at this hospitable home.
Our town will shift to seven o clock closing from the current six thirty starting April first, keeping stores open half an hour later to allow after dinner shopping. Merchants argue the change is fair and prevents excessive daytime hours, while some residents protest early closing. Also notes include John Hollebrands trading South Dakota land for the P A Renaud building housing Bell Clothing, John S Keables returning from San Francisco to work at Keables Drug Store after surviving the earthquake, and a south of M E Church house for sale renting at 1500 per month via H Van Maren.
A Democrat notes Kuyper’s self made success in the lumber trade and strong public trust. He is described as highly capable with clear duties and obligations, and expected to serve effectively as alderman, delivering tangible results.
The race pitted P. A. Van der Sluis against Adolphus Waechter, a Democratic businessman. Voters chose new leadership, delivering Waechter a solid majority of 37 and signaling a push for civic progress.
L P Grundman, manager of the Pella Brick and Tile Works, is welcomed as a capable young business man by the new council. He expresses confidence in the east side's support and his readiness to handle upcoming issues.
Geurt Van der Meulen and Arnold Schippers have purchased the Monroe meat shop at Wolcott and Son and will assume control next week. The pair were longtime employees at Plette and Van der Linden's shop and are described as energetic and capable. Local confidence hopes they will please Monroe and receive a hearty welcome.
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