City Council Hears Routine Business and Staffing Demands
The council met in regular session with the mayor and foremen present except Waechter. It approved temporary sidewalk permits on Hazel Street and North Street grade work, denied H C Verploeg’s $500 contract claim, and referred wage and water meter items to committees. Purchases for mayoral office furniture were ordered, and discussions on city fund placement and tax refunds continued, with an ordinance to address treasurer duties and deposits. The session adjourned to board of equalization with paving resolution expected soon.
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Foormen
Waechter
Hazel Street
Washington
Columbus Streets
North Street
H. C.verploeg
Groo
Com. On Water Works
Com
Awtry & Lankelma
G. H. Wormhoudt
Geo. Heeren
Faassen
BH. van Spanckeren
Citizens National Bank
Atty. van der Ploege
Gaass
Rme
Peter and Willis Johnson
Finance Committee
Termence Pal Oh Aldrich Ovis
Board of Equalization
High School Declamatory Contest Draws Wide Regional Attendance
The South Eastern Iowa High School Declamatory Association met in Pella with Prairie City Albia Sigourney Pella Bloomfield Wilton Monroe Centerville Grinnell Mol ton Colfax and Winfield sending representatives. Visitors toured the city by auto, then enjoyed a ball game Prairie City beat Pella 11 to 3, followed by a large reception and program in the auditorium and Baptist church. Top prizes went to Julia Swisher Sigourney in oratory Kamp Wormhoudt Pella in oratory, Ruth Phillips Centerville in dramatic, Elizabeth Cronin Wilton in dramatic, Bessie Wood Colfax in humorous, with some dissatisfaction over judges' decisions.
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South Eastern Iowa High School
Pella
Prairie City
Albia
Sigourney
Bloomfield
Wilton
Monroe
Centerville
Grinnell
Moulton
Colfax
Winfield
College Town
Prairie City 11
Baptist Church
Bess Vander Zy
George Gaass
Carrie Cox
Julia Swisher
Kamp Wormhoudt
Ruth Phillips
Elizabeth Cronin
Bessie Wood
Icel Marshall
Maulton
Pella Hospitality Impresses Visitors At Large Event
Large audience entertainment drew praise for hospitality in Pella Iowa as visitors report great reception and plan to return. Alicia chosen as next year's meeting site. An Albia contestant’s mishap in the church rostrum supplies comic relief, while late performers miss two numbers due to stage nerves.
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Pella
Iowa
Alicia
Kicked by Horse Hurts Woman in Stall Incident
Edna Ver Ploeg rushed into a horse stall to hitch her driving horse but was kicked out as the animal toppled her, tearing her skirt and bruising her hip. Her father blamed Edna for failing to speak to the horse and startling it with her sudden entry.
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Edna Ver Ploeg
Edna
Surprise for Grandma as Aid Society Gifts Photo
A group from the Ladies Aid Society of the First Reformed Church surprised Grandma Haze Doedyns Tuesday evening before she moves to Omaha. Twenty three members attended at the Reuvers Studio to pose for a 16x20 framed group photo and tokens of friendship were given.
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Grandma Haz
A. Doedyns
Ladies Aid Society
The
First Reformed Church
Mrs. Doedyns
Grandma
Omaha
Aid Society
Aid
Reuvers
Doedyns
Bids Wanted for Building New Post Office
Bids for constructing the new Post Office are invited until April 18 1910 at 6 pm at my store where plans and specifications may be viewed. The successful bidder must sign a contract to complete the work in the specified time. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. GH Worsnop printed stationery at the Chro fligey.
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Worsnoupt
A Card of Thanks From McDanien to Local Churches
G H McDanien expresses gratitude for support given by seven area churches and consistories in Pella for the Enterprise Institute in Chicago. He notes generous offerings from First Christian Reformed Second Christian Reformed First Reformed Second Reformed and First M E churches plus the First Baptist church.
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Eorror Baptist
Pella
Enterprise Institute
Chicago
Holland
1St Christian Reformed Church
Second
Christian Reformed Church
1St Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
8Rd Reformed Church
1St M. E
1St Baptist Church
Misses Van Aaken to Play in Pella Concert
Henry Nollen writes from Des Moines on April 5 1910 praising the Misses Van Aaken for their Des Moines trained musicianship and Holland heritage. He urges the people of Pella to warmly welcome them Friday evening April X noting national ties and high quality program values.
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Des Moines
Pella
van Aaken
Holland
Henry Notten
Will Tice Hurt In Barn Accident Near Sully
Will Tice near Sully suffered a serious head injury after an incident in his barn while checking on recently brought mules. A heavy hemorrhage raised fatality fears, but doctors now anticipate recovery as his family aids in care.
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Will Tice
Sully
Will
T. D. Tice
Pell Iowa sewer hearing set for May 17 1910 at city hall
City Council of Pell Iowa fixes May 17 1910 at 8 pm for hearing the proposed sewer and disposal plant resolution. Notice to property owners subject to assessment to appear and object. four public notices to be published in the Pella Chronicle. Detailed sewer routes listed along West and East streets, alleys, and mains with outlets A and B and related tanks. City engineer ordered to file plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
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Pell
Marion County
Iowa
City Hall
Pella
Iowa Engineering Company
Clinton
Peace Street
City of
Pence Street
East Third Street
Independence Street
Main Street
Union Street
Broadway
Oskaloosa Street
Peace Streets
Peace
West Second Streets
West Second Street
Franklin Street
Franklin Streets
West First Street
Union Streets
East First Street
Main
Independence Streets
Main and
South Street
East Third
Hazel Street
Independence
East Third Streets
Addition Streets
Addition Street
Scholte Leaves City for Denver for Health Reset
Paul Scholte departed for Denver yesterday afternoon seeking a climate change to restore health. If Denver fails, he will go elsewhere. Friends note his four and a half years in the mountains brought him perfect health and expect his return to duties at the Pella National Bank after a welcome home.
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Chronicle
Paul Scholte
Denver
Colorado
Scholte
Verhey Wins Eddyville Church Contract Bid
The Eddyville project for the new Reformed Church was awarded to K. Verhey of our city. Bids totaled 3875 from Earl McElroy of Eddyville, 3530 from J. W. Visser of this city, and 3300 from K. Verbaey of Pella.
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Eddyvile
K. Verhey
Our City
Earl McElroy
Eddyville
J. W. Visser
This City
K. Verbaey
Pella
Wildman Elected Mayor of Lyanville
C W Wildman editor of the Lyansville Star and real estate dealer was elected mayor of Lyanville last week. The piece notes his noted influence and implies he may have a ready audience with the local press.
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C. W. Wildman
Lyanville
Wildman
Public Schools Meeting At High School Apr 12
Be there if you are interested in growth and development of our public schools. Attend the meeting at the high school building at 4 o clock on Friday afternoon April 12. This means you.
Not Much Better and Chas Dillon’s Hospital Watch
Chas Dillon who underwent an operation at the Omaha hospital weeks ago does not seem to tag along. X Ray treatments are noted as part of his care.
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Chas
Dillon
Omaha
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the Weather Report
John H. ‘Ver. Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculties
Wednesda Areay
Nuove
Agiay
Haze
Henry Nollen
Verhey
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