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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
6
A Republican delegation from the county seat visited Pella on Monday to urge Mr. Rhynsburger to run for the Legislature. They delivered nomination papers with about one hundred voter signatures and secured his entry into the race. Rhynsburger is described as a successful pioneer businessman with strong state political engagement.
Surveyors conducting the preliminary Des Moines River survey reached Harvey yesterday, marking a step in the project.
Memorial service at First Reformed Church honored Dr J A Otte noted as leading medical missionary in Amoy China for 22 years with two large hospitals. He died after contracting bubonic plague while saving a Chinaman. Otte born 1861 Flushing Netherlands, raised in Grand Rapids, educated at Hope College and Ann Arbor, married Frances Phelps. His hospital Ithelmina was supported by Queen of Holland. He treated thousands, performed 809 operations, and preached Christ to patients. His wife and five children mourn his loss.
A special line of white goods and gold items is advertised by Kuyper and Son. The notice highlights a curated selection including household appliances and jewelry, inviting customers to view the offerings.
A rustic furniture maker and suspected drinker died in a Pella jail cell after Friday arrest for intoxication. Two unhoused men shared a cell, one found dead. coroner and jury ruled death due to excessive alcoholic liquor use. Identity unrevealed, body sent to Iowa City for examination.
The Fairfield Presbyterians edged the Central nine 4 to 3 on the home field. The brisk, evenly matched contest saw Churchill and the Oberman boys set the pace, while late innings saw the Presbyterians take advantage as fans debated causes for Central’s slide.
The record lists several social calls and visits with local residents. Mrs Anne De Raad visited her sister Mrs P Van den Berg, Harry Moomaw and family spent Sunday at the Carpenter home, and other neighbors including Miss Telia Carpenter and Birdie Carpenter are mentioned among various calls and sickness.
Readable text shows lace curtains advertised at reduced prices with description of attractive designs offered by H Kuyper and Company. The fragment notes lace curtaining as a featured item and emphasizes new lower prices.
The Baptist church held a farewell reception for Rev A LeGrand after prayer meeting and baptism. Deacon H F Johnson presided as H J Vanden Burg, Dr J L Beyl, Mrs Myron W Haynes, and others spoke praising his 24 years of service and the church’s growth. An envelope of money was presented, with pastors Van Kersen and Monkman adding notes of appreciation. The event ended with songs and a closing prayer. Local ad notes market curtains at H Kuyper & Son.
Regular services will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday under the direction of Dr. J. L. Beyl. A cordial invitation is extended to all who wish to attend, Putrit Committee.
A local firm outlines plans to ship live poultry to top U S markets, open a station in Oskaloosa, and offer weekly or biweekly deliveries. They promise cash payments, exact weights, and fast service while boosting egg and creamery departments and targeting Jewish holiday consumer peaks.
A note cites Section 484 of the Postal Guide warning that knowingly concealing or sending matter at a lower rate than appropriate class is punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. The wording reflects enforcement of postal rate rules and mail integrity.
The Pelican board thanks Mr. E Hollebrands for his part in making the 1911 annual a success. They commend his workmanship and courteous treatment, noting the large scope of the project and pleasing business dealings. R C Speer, Business Manager, cites this book as containing more pictures than any previous edition.
The Clarence Pierce family decided to move to Audubon Iowa where Mr. Pierce has a good opening. He will go Saturday while Mrs. Pierce and their daughter will follow soon. The Chronicle laments losing this fine family from Pella and wishes them success in their new home.
Ad reads nostalgic verse about old sweethearts and suggests Chi Namel varnish makes a bright home. Mentions Mollie, Margaret, Ruth, and May, and notes wives and life choices. Promotes Chi Namel available in colors at Stubenrauch's Drug Store.
Towa Weather and Crop Service reports a harsh week ending April 24 1910 in Des Moines Iowa with four days 3 to 12 degrees below freezing snow and winds. Fruits and garden crops were largely killed grain vitality taxed and growth slowed. Corn planting paused while 70 to 80 percent plowing done warm rains needed to salvage hay crop. Geo M Curret Section Director
At last Friday's teachers meeting Mr Frush urged observing May 6 as Arbor Day with most of the day spent on cleaning the grounds and planting flowers and shrubs. Short programs will be held in most grades and teachers were asked to remind students that Mother's Day is May 8.
A private sale offers a complete bed room set with bed and springs, couch, dining room chairs, rocking chair, and heating stove in good condition. Inspect by calling the house at 16:17 RR Wee Franny.
A local committee releases final rules for a Good Roads contest awarding prizes for road improvements across a district including Oskaloosa Olivet Pella Knoxville and other routes. Prizes total 50 40 30 20 plus six ten dollar awards and a 20 prize for best five miles.
Mrs. A. T. Van Houenling aged 43 years 3 months and 29 days died suddenly of heart trouble last Monday morning. Funeral services at home at 1b a.m. and at 11 o'clock at Otley Reformed Church today April 28. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Obituary next week.
Pay up all persons indebted to me are asked to call at my office and settle by May 6. Unpaid accounts after that date will be turned over to the justice of the peace for collection. 16 17 Dr F W Frau. The note references a 1910 primary campaign and promotions from Des Moines Evening Tribune and Kuyper & Son for job printing offers and a special 10 cent pillow tops item.
Missionary De Haan describes Lintsing customs during the Chinese New Year season. He notes homecoming desires, school vacations, store closures, and the feast with meat dumplings. Ancestor worship includes burning paper money at graves and marking graves before New Year. The piece highlights debt settlement, extended family responsibility, and contrasts Chinese practices with American norms.
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