Pella Declares May 5 1909 City Wide Clean Up Day
Mayor N J Gesman proclaims May 5 1909 as a general cleaning up day for Pella Iowa. Residents urged to place refuse on curbs and alleys for city collection, with manure piles exempt until removal. A four citizen committee per ward will aid officials in beautifying the city by trash removal, planting, trimming, and efforts to make Pella the state’s cleanest city.
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I. N. J. Gesman
Pella
Iowa
N. J. Gesman
Short Talks on Picture Making by Bye Hollebrands
The piece urges quality over cost in photography and art, comparing passable eggs to passable materials. It argues that success depends on the craftsman, not just the materials, and mocks cheap “genuine” oil paintings advertised for sale.
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Hollebrands
Whistler
Hand of Death and Local Obituaries in Pella Area
Obituary notices detail Mrs. Cully born 1842 in Noble County Ohio who died in April 1909 after paralysis, with Baptist church ties and Oakwood burial. funeral led by Rev. A LeGrand. Also notes death of Mrs. T. C. LeCocq in Pella, Iowa and Mrs. Lizzie Herbig in Kansas City with funeral details. Rummage sale at Versteeg store and a Reo purchase by Pella Auto Co referenced.
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C. A. Cully
Toppenish
Wash
Noble County
Ohio
Nora Day
Oregon
Cully
The
Baptist Church
Dora Smith
Washington
Oakwood
A. LeGrand
T. C. LeCocq
Pella
Iowa
Ossewaarde
Oakland Cemetery
Lizzie Herbig
W. H. Herbig
Kansas City
S. G. Vander Zyl
J. H. Reuvers
J. M. Cox
Versteeg
P. G. Gaass
Pella Auto Co
City council meeting backs sidewalk cleanup and water works talk
The council discussed removing obstructions from sidewalks and granted a petition for north side walk access. It approved grading, lighting, and park care bids, referred water works and bonds petitions, and set bill auditing dates. The board of review announced property increases for several properties.
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Waechter
John van Klootwyk
Faassen
Water Works Committee
Fasssen
Pleasantville mayor defends local marshal over arrest reports
A letter from the Pleasantville Iowa mayor denies sensational claims about the town marshal’s arrest. The note notes the writer’s unfamiliarity with Pleasantville and asserts the marshal is above reproach. It also mentions A. T. Klein buying a Reo from Pella Auto Co and welcoming a baby boy to the family shortly after.
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Marshall
Pleasantville
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
New York
Wedding Bells at W G Klein Home
A home wedding was solemnized at the W G Klein residence on a Wednesday evening with Miss Bertha Klein and Mr Dick R Gosselink as the couple. Rev Vander Ark officiated. After a dinner the pair departed to their Franklin Street home, receiving best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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W. G. Klein
Bertha Klein
Dick R. Gosselink
Rev. Vander Ark
Franklin Street
Mothers Day Observance Adopts May as National Observed Day
The article outlines Mother's Day traditions and aims including honoring mothers with acts of kindness and wearing a white carnation. It notes a request from the Ladies G. A. R. Circle to observe the second Sunday in May and wear a white flower, plus reports on local receptions for Prof and Mrs Shure and the Endeavor opening in a new church home. It also mentions R. L. Sadler family improvements and a sugar sale at G. G. Thomassen's for 25 pounds at $1.00.
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United States
Ladies
G. A. R. Circle
E A. Dennis
Grace RaynspurGer
A. le Grand
R. Deane Shure
C. E Society
Second Reformed Church
Sunday School and Y P U Convention at Pella
The Oskaloosa Association gathered at the Pella church April 15 and 16 despite rain and small attendance. Dr. Howland Hanson spoke on A New Grip on Old Truths, stressing Jesus Christ as Redeemer and the church as God’s means for expanding His kingdom. Chas H Young was elected president, John Hansel vice president, and Arthur Pickerell secretary. Walter Fowler led the young people with Jessie Dubock as vice president and Mrs. Menifee as secretary. The event featured strong addresses, a Round Table, and music from the Pella choir, leaving attendees inspired and pleased.
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Oskaloosa Association
Pella
John Hansel
South Ottumwa
Myron W. Haynes
F. G. Davies
Wilson Mills
L. A Garrison
Howland Hanson
Jesus Christ
Church
Hanson
Chas. H Young
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Arthur Pickerell
Eddyville
Walter H. Fowler
Jessie Dubock
Menifee
Huggins
Decoration Day Observance and Monument Fund Appeal
The Chronicle urges reverent Decoration Day observances for Civil War fallen soldiers buried nationwide. G A R ladies lead a drive to erect a town monument honoring those soldiers, calling on Pella residents to contribute generously to the project. The piece also notes recent unrest at Prairie City tied to John Buckingham’s departure.
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the Chronicle
Pella
Robbers Force Entry at Prairie City Post Office
Special to the Chronicle reports robbers forced an entrance to the Prairie City post office last night and made off with about 1000 dollars in cash and stamps. No clue to the culprits.
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The
Chronicle
Prairie City
The Weary Willie of Centerville Brought to Pella
Frank Dean of Centerville arrived in Pella intoxicated and asked a marshal for a match. He was found with liquor and jailed, then fined 2975 suspension if he left town. He departed eastward, with authorities noting he had a strong urge to flee.
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J. E. Lee
South Ottumwa
S. G. Rutherford
Orion
Ill
Davies
Ottumwa
Loughridge
State Inspector of Colleges
Commercial Hall
O. K
Pres Garrison
Dean Severn
Central College
Frank Dean
Willie
Centerville
Pella
Marshall
Junk buyer in Pella seeks scrap metal and hides
I buy all kinds of junk with no excuses to turn down. I pay the highest market price for iron metal rubber and rags plus hides. I live here in Pella and am always available. Phone 97 Red. A Bernstein Pella Ia.
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Pella
Bernstein
Gladstone Family Leaves Pella for Des Moines Home
Pella loses another citizen as J. S. Gladstone moves his household goods to a Des Moines car for a new home. Mrs. Gladstone and the children departed today. Best wishes linger for success in future undertakings.
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Pella
J. S. Gladstone
Des Moines
Gasoline Engine 3 Horse Power For Sale
Keables Drug Store advertises a second hand gasoline engine rated at 3 horsepower in good condition offered at a low price. Local shop notes the item is available for immediate purchase.
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Keables Drug Store
Busy lumber yard expands with large dry shed
At the A N Kuyper lumber yard seven or eight carpenters are building a 75 by 105 foot dry shed on the south part of the lot. When finished the yard will hold dry lumber, with fencing around the remainder and a roof using over 19 000 feet of roofing material.
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A. N. Kuyper
Kuyper
Iowa
Tam
Special Train Service for Odd Fellows Arrangements
Arrangements made for a special train from Oskaloosa to Colfax and back via Monroe and Newton on Monday April 26, leaving Pel la at 9 00 am and returning from Colfax at 10 00 pm. Round trip fare is 1 70. Call on us for Job Printing.
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Oskaloosa
Colfax
Monroe
Newton
Pella
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LeCocq
Herbig
Board of Review
R. Vander Ploeg
A. van Houweling
H. H. Geelhoed
van Zante
Central College Notes
A. T. Klein
Reo
R. L. Sadler
G. G. Thomassen
B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School Convention
John Buckingham
the Mills of Justice
Odd Fellows
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