Monthly Council Meeting Deliberates Public Works Petitions
The Pella city council met at city hall with all members present. Petitions sought removal of telegraph poles in front of the new bank and Veenschoten property, cement walks along Kuyper lumber yard, and a walk by Mrs Welch’s street. some petitions were granted or refused. The council approved street grade and walk for Lankelma and Wheeler, declined others, and authorized roof repairs for John LeCocq. tax levies were set for corporation, grading, water, sinking, and library funds. A curfew ordinance and a ban on giant fire crackers were discussed as future measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rietveld
A. N. Kuyper
Kuyper
de Bruyn
Forsythe
van Wyngarden
Welch
First Christian Reformed Church
M. van Cleave
South
Pella
Brand
Lankelma
Wheeler
Steven de Kock
Fire Department
John F. LeCocq
Corporation
M. C. Slob
Water Works MD Oo
Board of Trustees
Murdered Man Brother of Mrs Howell Linked to Westbrook killing
The Des Moines Capital reports Fritz Westbrook, killed after a nighttime assault, was the younger brother of Mrs. Geo W Howell. Mrs Hanger places the shooting near 1200 Thirteenth Street, describing two or three assailants and a fleeing suspect, with a buggy taking the wounded man to Rev. Proper’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Fritz Westbrook
Geo. W. Howell
Des Moines
H. I. Hanger
Thirteenth Street
Westbrook
Mr. Manger
Rev. D. D. Proper
University Avenue
Ver Steeg Lovers Tie In Quiet City Ceremony
Anne Ver Steeg of Ver Steeg Bros. wed Elizabeth Ver Steg sister of John W. Ver Steeg in a quiet homelike ceremony held last Thursday evening in this city. Both parties are well known here and many friends extend wishes for a long life of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Ver Steeg
Ver Steeg Bros
Elizabeth Ver Steg
John W. Ver Steeg
South Dakota harvest lure draws local youth here
Local youths respond to promises of high daily wages in South Dakota harvest fields. Advertisements tout $3,000 earnings, but wages reportedly shrink by at least half once the arrival of workers from the area is complete. The piece notes a wave of interest among boys and young men seeking work in the grain season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Prue
Pella depot site settled after damages agreed
After weeks of discussion the railroad company and locals reached a settlement for the land and alley needed for a new passenger depot in Pella. Damages total 1200 for lots and 300 for the alley, plus 1300 paid to Suber for deed delivery, with depot construction to begin within sixty days. The episode ends ongoing disputes and avoids further litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Huber
Marion County
State Railway Commission
Knoxville
W. IT. Given
Carrol Wright
Snow & Tuber
Warren
Cox
Tuber
Suber
Des Moines Editor Stands Trial After Family Assault
The Des Moines Daily News reports Sherman beat his fifteen year old wife Eureka after she was seen with negroes on B street. He then threatened her mother on Sixth and Chestnut, causing her to faint. A police court filing followed, with Eureka showing injuries. Mrs Sherman intends to seek divorce as the couple have been repeatedly in trouble for months and a divorce suit is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Pella
Des Moines
Justice Livingston
Eureka
B. Street
Sixth
Chestnut Streets
Louis Mart
Consolidation and Teacher Certification Reform Debated
A Marion County meeting addressed school consolidation and pupil transportation, plus a plan to have teacher exam papers read by the state board. Votes showed strong support for consolidation, while only a few favored sending exams to Des Moines. State Superintendent Riggs explained benefits and tallied 103 Yes to 32 No. Harvey Van Gorp returned from a Lincoln, Nebraska trip for the Pella Stacker Company, noting a successful sales journey and ongoing road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Examiners
Teter
Supt
Farmer
Marion County Teachers’ Association
Lucas
Riggs
Knoxville Express
Harvey van Gorp
Lincoln
Nebraska
Pella Stacker Company
Ile
Harvey
Fourth of July Celebration Finances Reported in Pella Iowa
The treasurer presents a paid in full report of the 1904 celebration finances showing receipts of 321.50 and a balance on hand of 810.71. The statement, approved by the Executive Committee, is signed by F. D. Stabenrauch, Chairman, Pella Iowa, August 1, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J
Executive Committee
F. D. Stabenrauch
Pella
Iowa
Rev D C Smith to Seek Superannuation in Pella Charge
The Bulletin notes Rev D C Smith will ask the Iowa Conference to grant a superannuate relation in the fall after two years of faithful service at Pella. His pastorate is praised for its fruitfulness and the Fourth Quarterly Conference adopted a strong resolution commending his work and helpful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Iowa
D. C. Smith
Pella
Tia
Brethren
Smith
Methodist Church
Sale of Isaac Roorta land estate at Stubenranch auction
The estate of the late Isaac Roorda was sold at the office of J.11 Stubenranch last Monday with auctioneer P. Gaass. The 106 acre old home farm went to Charles Van Zante for 406.00 per acre totaling 810 253. The 112 acre Mahaska county tract sold to Lena Henry for 09.00 per acre totaling 7,746. The remaining eighty Marion county acres were bought by Van Zante at 952.00 per acre totaling 4,160. The estate's grand total reached 822,519.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Henry
Marion County
Charles van Zante
Library Trustees in Session First Free Public Library meeting
Executive board convened Thursday evening to organize and elect officers. R. R. Beard was named president, P. G. Gnass vice president, Mrs. P. TH. Bousquet secretary, and H. P. Scholte treasurer. The proceedings indicate the initial setup of the library’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Public Library
R. R. Beard
P. G. Gnass
P. TH. Bousquet
H. P. Scholte
The Churches Under Unis Sunday Services Notice
The Churches Under Unis announce Sunday services with pastoral changes. Regular service at 10 30 a m includes the Lord's Supper and an 7 45 p m sermon on The Barren Fig tree. Sabbath school at 9 30 a m prayer meeting 6 45 p m First Fruits for God. Mrs Rev Smith lecture Tuesday Aug 8 at 8 pm at the M B church admission 10 cents. Epworth League event and library note follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lewis
Wm. J. van Kersen
Rev. Smith
Epworth League
Librarian Appointment Amid Carnegie Funds Worries
At a board meeting the Carnegie funds will be placed with the city treasurer while Viersen funds go to trustees chosen by Miss Viersen. Papers on the Carnegie matter were lost but duplicates are being sought from Mr. Carnegie and are expected soon. Miss Hannah Nollen was appointed librarian at 30 per month after the only applicant was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Hubervis
Hannah Nollen
Business Men Picnic Date Set At City Hall
A mass meeting of citizens and business men is planned for next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall to fix the date and organize committees for grounds finance transportation music stand privileges and other details. The annual picnic, begun last year and deemed a success, invites merchants and their families to spend a care free day. stores should close early for the event.
Stores Close at 7 O'clock In August
Merchants of Pella sign an agreement to close all businesses at seven p m daily in August except Saturday evenings. The list includes Boat, Van Niewaal, Vanderpol families, Klein & Co, Van der Linden, Renaud & Son, Van den Berg, Popma, Rhynsburger, Van Spanckeren, Gass, Stegeman, Slob Bros, Ver Steey, Kuyper & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
C Boat
Y. Ft. van Niewaal
D. Vanderpol
James Vanderpol
J. P. Klein & Co
A. N. van der Linden
PD. A. Renaud & Son
van den Oever & van den Berg
L. Popma
CG. Rhynsburger
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
J. 1D. Gass
L. Ste
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Howell
LL. Stegeman
van Zante Bros
J. Ten Hagen
P. van Sittert
Abe Walton
John Hollander
A. Nh. Wormhoudt
F. D. Stubenrauch
de Bruyn Ros
Isaac Roorta
Unis
First Baptist
Second Reformed Church
Ina de Gooyer
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