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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
5
John Stubenrauch of Pella visited Chariton Tuesday and spoke with Chariton Leader about his trip. He claimed to come to sell wooden shoes but took to water and discussed old political fights in Marion county and other topics, offering engaging conversations more than a formal lecture.
Mrs. A. G. Lewis recounts a German legend explaining the Easter rabbit. A kind rabbit shelters a nest after a fox seizes the mother hen, guards the eggs through the night, and feeds the hungry chicks until they are grown. Since then the Oster Hase is linked to Easter, with nests filled with favors as a holiday custom.
The passage argues that advertising proves profitable for merchants across scales from local grocers to large department stores. It notes use of newspaper pages, mail order reach, and gradual space expansion as evidence that advertising drives sales and business growth.
A man emerged at 4 PM carrying a hoe, spade, and wheelbarrow. He has a garden underway and hopes to harvest by the end of May including an aquashvine, an egg plant, a radish, and other plants near Washington.
Businessmen and band members discussed whether to hold concerts this summer. They agreed to hire Cox's C R I and P Band for Saturday night park performances if sufficient funds are raised. Committees canvass shops for subscriptions, aiming to exceed $500 before Saturday night, reflecting merchants' progressiveness and generosity.
The Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A Van der Roovaart was celebrated last Saturday with a large gathering of friends and relatives from Paonia Wagner Quinn Des Moines Os kaloosa Rose Hill and Prairie City Pella and Orange City. A wedding dinner and many gifts marked the joyous event and the couple were wished many future celebrations in their long marriage.
Public library activity for March shows 2274 books issued from 4 days open for issue 26 average daily circulation 86 with largest 221 and smallest 45. Adult fiction circulation 81 percent. Periodicals 196. Books repaired 188. New readers registered 20. Receipts list fines for overdue books and charges to non-residents. D Wynna and wife returned Friday from a visit with friends in Newton. House cleaning will be an easy task via Vanderpola vacuum cleaner.
The Male Glee Club returns home tired but happy after a successful trip. Baseball travels to Des Moines Friday to play Still College. Robert Williams mourns an uncle in Cedar Rapids. Auditorium stage enlarged. Rev. Hoffman of Missouri visits and praises a First Reformed sermon. Junior Pipe Organ Recital set for April 17, and Guy Churchill hosts a Junior Recital on April 17. Pelican Board reports progress. College music programs and Oratory play advance. Summer School plans in progress with expected strong turnout.
Harvey may gain a gas plant as Gate City Acetylene Light founder Tennis Visser proposed a city gas system at a Monday meeting. The plan envisions the city paying pipe costs of about 800 dollars while charging homes five dollars per toppage for gas, with a citizen vote to decide after a public explanation at the factory.
A nostalgic verse celebrates Iowa State pride with imagery of corn plains and prairie sunsets. It praises Iowa as the fairest land, notes townsfolks and maidens, and urges remembering thy past and patriotic deeds as time endures. The oblique lyrical lines honor the land, beauty, and heritage with a pastoral tone.
Presidio Texas April 11 Jose de la Cruz Sanchez Insurrecto commander said insurgent army would enter besieged Ojinaga Mexico within five days The rebels pressed forward last night trenches reached water at the new ford supplying garrison Braulio Hernandez Chihuahua secretary of state heads camp and dismisses peace talks The war is a people’s revolt not tied to Diaz or any single leader A reinforcement of 150 horsemen arrived at Sanchez camp with a veteran commander leading troops and two field pieces expected soon from the north
Henry W Harvey a Marion county native died at his Harvey home March 30 1911 at age 88 years 26 days after valvular heart trouble. He sought care from noted state specialists and Kirksville Missouri a month before his death with only temporary relief. Survived by widow three sons and aged father brothers sisters and many relatives. Funeral 2 PM Saturday Salem church conducted by Rev Hill Oskaloosa with Rev Smith Harvey M E church. Burial Tracy cemetery.
Mrs Gerrit Van de Kamp died Friday April 7 at her East Pella home after a battle with tuberculosis of the bowels. She was 62 years, 2 months and 12 days old. Survived by husband three sons and two daughters. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at home conducted by Reva Monkman and Brinkman. Interment in Oakwood.
Rhynsburger died Thursday evening at age 70 years 11 months and 22 days after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at the Third Reformed Church last Monday at 10 30 AM with burial in Oakwood.
Cedar Rapids Canning Company buys Gilman plant and plans to operate it. The new firm seeks contracts for at least 1200 acres of sweet corn to boost capacity. Local producers previously found sweet corn profitable even during high corn prices, aiding the deal.
Up to May 1 bids are invited for cleaning and care of Garden Square for the 1911 season. Communicated by Jacos Plender, Underwood Accommodation? Noted as B & G. Submitted bids should reflect seasonal maintenance duties and costs.
Otley pastor Rev M C Russard will occupy the pulpit at evening services in English. Miss Cornelia Rhynsburger just returned from Keokuk where she attended the Southeastern District Teacher's Association annual meeting, finding the sessions well attended and useful. Next year's meeting will be in Burlington. Miss Henrietta Verheul returned to New Sharon after a week at home.
A wide ranging column reports William Thomas of Alexandria Mo dying after a head blow from his wife during a quarrel. Other items note Dr C E Wallace named New Sharon postmaster, A W Dickey found dead at his Grinnell home, M C Maple killed by an accidental shotgun discharge near Fort Des Moines, a Dayton bank robbery yielding 350 with 10,000 missing, Amasa Hickox’s body found in Whitebreast creek after killing William Hortiks, Mason City detective William Patterson sues Slauson over defamation after Slauson’s liquor case indictment, thefts in Des Moines area, a Decorah oddity of a neighbor’s child dreamscape, and a Keosauqua suit by Mary Wolfe for 15000 against Harry Lightfoot, executor of John Lightfoot’s will, amid an estate valued around 80,000.
A group of students returned to Central Monday after vacation at home. Miss Goodall, guest at the D. Huber home last week, went home on Ottumwa Sunday evening. The Baptist Ladies Aid Society was to be entertained by Mrs. Joby De Cook this afternoon. Mina Grace Garton attended an event noted in the text.
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