Automobilists report mixed road conditions across townships
Local motorists note good roads in most townships but Lake Prairie is in bad shape and the Pella to Otley state road is awful with deep gullies. County remarks claim Jasper superior to Marion for road quality yet taxes paid by 186 motorists in Jasper have not yet funded road improvements. Citizens urge Supervisors to spend funds on township roads and expect concrete bridges and culverts. Auto enthusiasts attended the Bohemian Girl performance in Oskaloosa. A T Boot bought a Ford touring car from Star Auto Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie
Pella
Otley
Nwith
Jasper County
Marion County
Board of Supervisors
Oskaloosa
Masonic Opera House
A. T. Boot
Star Auto
Star Auto Co’s
City probe urged on electrical profits in four Pella papers
A contributed piece argues city promises to sell electrical goods at 10 percent above cost were not kept and profits were mischaracterized. It notes city equipment yielded about 5 percent profit and urges fair inquiry before accusing city officials or overcharging consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lecurle
Tabor
Limpa
St Vours
SRB
Weather note and arrival of Mrs Brinkhoff in Pella
The Weather Report notes spring conditions reported by John H Ver Steeg, Cooperative Observer. Mrs F W Brinkhoff, visiting her Chicago son, arrived in Pella to stay with her husband before returning to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Cooperative Observer
Weather Bureau
U. S
F. W. Brinkhoff
Chicago
Pella
England
City Council Sets Busy Pella Session and Ordinances
The City Council met in a bi monthly session with Mayor Vanden Berg presiding. They approved fire limit construction rules for an oil shed and granted sidewalk grades for the First Christian Reformed Church. A peanut wagon license was issued, Clean Up Day declared for May 7, and water testing ordered. The street and water reports were reviewed with curb work and a grading project approved. A strict dry cleaning ordinance passed and a nuisance ordinance ordered removal of old street poles and wires by July 1 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanden Berg
B. H. Langerak
First Christian Reformed Church
Board of
Christian. Education
B. Brom
J. H. de Vries
Talbot
Committee On
Iowa City
Pella
Iowa
Pella Electric Co
W. H. Fowler
Henry Rhynsburger Jr
City of
Henry Rbynsburger Jr
BE. J. Vanden Bere
Candidate Notice for County Superintendent of Schools
S. M. Carr announces candidacy for Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Schools subject to June primary. The Chronicle also notes his bid for the Republican nomination for member of the board of supervisors for the term starting January 1918, pending June primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
S. M. Carr
Swan Schools
the Chronicle
Board of Supervisors
Wedding Bells for Nettie Van Gorp and Earl Black
Last Thursday at 8 o clock the marriage of Nettie Van Gorp of Pella to Earl Black of Valley Junction was performed by Rev. Father Gleason at the groom’s home in Valley Junction. The bride is esteemed in the local area and the groom, a popular Valley Junction man, recently became night foreman at the Rock Island round house. Chronicle extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie van Gorp
Pella
Earl Black
Valley Junction
Father Gleason
Rock Island
the Chronicle
Couple United in Oskaloosa Nuptials at Justice Office
Mies Louise Van Loon of Eddyville and George Cummings were married Tuesday afternoon last week in Oskaloosa, officiated by Justice C Woodruff. The couple, well known in our city, will make Pella their future home amid wishes for lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Louise van Loon
Eddyville
George Cummings
Oskaloosa
C. Woodruff
Pella
Pella Wallops Prairie City in One-Sided Baseball Game
Pella High School defeated Prairie City High 13 to 5 at the local athletic field last Friday. Pella piled up many bunched hits behind pitcher Lankelma, while Prairie City managed only a few hits. A fair crowd watched as the band performed and calls were made for stronger local support.
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Prairie City High
Pella
Prairie City
Lankelma
Kitchen shower honors Misa Dena Eysink
A kitchen shower was given to Misa Dena Eysink on Monday evening April 15 1912 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blommers by the M E Choir and a few special friends. Mrs. Blommers planned the event with care and refreshments were served by her. About twenty attended and many useful gifts were brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Dena Eysink
Ben Blommers
M. E. Choir
Man alleges wife deserts him in divorce suit
Henry Bruinsma claims his wife was not satisfied with poverty. She upbraided him as a liar and left home often staying away all day. She refused to accompany him from Bussey, Indiana to Tracey where he earned higher wages. He says she deserted him in 1907 under the Jews law, and he filed the divorce suit in district court yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
Tracey
Henry Bruinsma
HAND OF DEATH TAKES JOHN H VEENSTRA NEAR PELLA
John H. Veenstra of eight miles southwest of Pella died last Tuesday at 3 AM from heart failure at age 40. His passing surprised many friends and he is survived by one sister. Funeral services were held today at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. Vander Werf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Veenstra
Pella
Vander Werf
Death of John Bloem Jr. in Pella Iowa
Obituary notice for John Bloem Jr. longtime city official and store clerk aged 40 dies after pneumonia. Funeral held with Rev. De Leeuw officiating. consistory honors him as deacon. Card of Thanks from widow Mrs J Bloem Jr and relatives thanks neighbors, council, business men, fire department, and former coworkers for support during illness and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bloem, Jr
H. D. Wormhoudt
Bloem
C. DE Leew
John Vander Ploeg
Pella
Iowa
J. Bloem, JR
Sermon at First Reformed Church by Rev C Muller
Rev C Muller of Bethany Reformed Church will preach at the First Reformed Church on Sunday evening April 21. The event invites congregants and neighbors to attend the service at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. C. Muller
Bethany Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Stallion Law Inspections and Local Property Updates
Dr W W Talbot a veterinarian inspected the Van Nimwegen Bros stallions last week under the new stallion law and similar services for Mr A Kool's horse at Fifield. Stallion owners must comply as state law is strict. Nice strawberries at Pella markets 15 cents a box. Prof Chas Firth bought the east half of H H Severn's lot in south Pella to build a dwelling. Work continues on Adel Hendricks new house in northeast town.
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Pelli
van Dyke
West Pella
W. W. Talbot
van Nimwegen Bros
A. Kool
Fifield
Pella
Chas. Firth
H. H. Severn
South
Adel Hendricks
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the Weather Report
Central Ladies Glee Club
Aso
Fire Department
Investaent
A. C. Kuyper
Tota
Ite Place
van Gorp—Black
Pella Wallops
Jennings
Jones
Bolio
Mercer
Sherer
Fadan LF Kiel
Pella R. E
P Lankelma
Rhynsburger
Boyd
Kuyper
RF Sack
Buckingham
Braam
Ss van Gorkum
van D Linden
Hand OF Death
John Bloem Jr
de Leeuw
Oakwood Cemetery
J. Bloem
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