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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
5
A large committee announces a free social for the public on Tuesday evening at the Methodist church lawn. A short program will be followed by refreshments and games. The aim is an evening of pleasure for all, with new amusements promised. All young people in Pella and vicinity are invited.
A baby girl arrived at the Antone Klein home last Monday. The couple welcomes their first child and expresses pride. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Antone is handling the news well under the circumstances.
The report notes the stage of water on the Mississippi River from St Louis to St Paul was measured against the 1964 low water mark. That year the river reached an unprecedented low level within living memory, shaping the readings along the upper river.
Reports detail Henry Horstman injured when his buggy struck a telephone pole near Caloma. He suffered a severe thigh bruise, a draining abscess, and signs of tetanus prompting anti toxin orders from Dr. Rare in Moines. The patient’s outcome remains awaited as family prepares to visit Ware Town. For sale: a 120 acre farm.
A building committee is announced with members H Wormhoudt A Waechter C De Geus Paul Syrificrat and Jacob Plender. Those seeking details can call C De Geue Nicholas Hospera or Geo Thom Assen to secure information before proceeding with the project.
The church welcomes a new pastor and his family from Oshkosh Wisconsin arriving Thursday morning. Dr Bailey will preach next Sunday morning and evening, a friend of President Beyl and Dean Severn. He and his wife studied at top schools and are well prepared for the role. The public is invited to attend. R R Sadler servant pulpit committee.
The next regular meeting of the G A R Circle will be held at the Masonic hall next Tuesday afternoon. Members are urged to attend as there is important business to discuss.
A lady's umbrella was found and the notice states the owner may claim it by paying for this notice at Keabers Drug Store.
Nearly one hundred Methodist Sunday-school scholars gathered at the church last Tuesday morning with cheerful faces and well filled lunch baskets for a woods picnic south of town. They reached the grounds by 10 A M and spent a day of lively competition and merriment, returning home tired but happy as daylight faded and they wished for more frequent outings.
The fourteen year old son of Cy Sturema was injured Monday after slipping while mounting a horse. The animal stepped on his leg, removing much of the knee to ankle tissue. Despite the painful wound, officials believe he will recover.
A fragmentary report notes the Martha Society of the Third Reforming group entertained guests last evening at the home of Mrs Mary and Margaret Voegliar. Details are incomplete due to broken OCR text.
Henry H De Haan died Friday after a four year illness from rheumatism and pneumonia. Born in Hattem Netherlands in 1826, he married Gertie Van der Maaten in 1853. They emigrated to the United States in 1867 settling at Pella before moving to a farm near Sioux County and later Orange City. Survived by eight children, three sons Frank Bert Gerrit and daughters Mary Jennie, he served as deacon or elder for the First Reformed Church. Funeral held Saturday at the First Reformed Church with Rev Douwstra officiating.
After a week's illness of pneumonia Miss Georgia Whitney of Plainfield died this morning. She was a longtime teacher and last year taught in a public school in New York. A native of Bridgeport she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett Whitney. The family moved from Bridgeport to Pelham Township and later lived in Rahway before settling in New Jersey. Survived by three brothers Captain Eben Whitney Henry Whitney who married Bertha Stoddard of Pella Iowa and Bennett Whitney. a sister Miss Jennie Whitney and Mrs Sarah W Brown of Vineland. Funeral Tuesday morning at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev Dr J A Chambliss. Burial in New Brunswick.
Fragmentary report from Rose Hill notes a close game with misplays and credit to a visiting pitcher Cowan. The excerpt mentions 11 strikeouts by a player and an 8 strikeout tally for Cowan, with unclear context and incomplete sentences.
Rev R Douwstra of Chicago will occupy the pulpit next Sunday evening at the First Reformed Church. The service will be in English.
A local message states he could not accept the call to leave their church. The announcement pleased his people very much.
Thirteen Cathro workers began returning to home base on east Franklin street as digging and new pipe laying proceed. A break tonight at an open window led to an impromptu chicken supper before the home owners forgave the culprits. Weather forecaster Ben Grant’s rain miss the mark drew comment at the depot. Tomato canning season opens earlier with better quality. The Chronicle seeks 1,000 new subscribers and promotes two Klein properties on South Main. Dr. Fred Carpenter buys an Overland and visits patients rapidly. Mrs Ver Ploeg and Mrs E Ver Ploeg visit Mr Pleasant to see John Ver Ploeg, a business associate.
The 66 acre farm of H Van Dyke three miles northeast of town was sold early this week to H Ver Meer for 225 per acre. Van Dyke had bought the property five years ago at 135 per acre, yielding a $4940 profit on a $7560 investment in five years.
A. N. Vander Linden as Administrator of Jane Vander Linden deceased has filed a petition in the District Court of Iowa Marion County seeking authority to sell the North three fourths of Lots Three and Four in Block Twenty Four in Pella Iowa to pay debts. The sale may be private or public as decided by the court. If no defense is entered by September 10 1910 a default will be entered and judgment decreed. Dated July 11 1910 at Pella Iowa.
Notice states a purported last will of H C Van Weelde is on file in the District Court of Iowa Knoxville for hearing October 1, 1910. Clerk B Kersbergen and Deputy Meyer Langera sign. Includes unrelated local social notes about visits, travel, and fund drives in Knoxville and Osceola with names such as N Brouwer, Dr Carpenter, Fred Lankelma, Mamie Hynes, and E Holsbrands.
Local notice indicates the Old Settlers meeting will be held in Lynnville next week with plans to gather community members. Details on date time or agenda are unreadable in the fragment.
Exposition copy invites Quarter Million town folks to the annual Great State Fair. Seven days of profit and pleasure at a 280 acre State Park with buildings valued at a million dollars devoted to agricultural and industrial welfare.
Prize winning animals from all breeds showcased under ideal conditions at the exposition. Contests and crop exhibits accompany the event with camping facilities and plowing demonstrations highlighting quality herds from the finest farms.
An ad promises an “Ant Chaser” service to rid premises of all ants. Claims include rapid action and sure death to the ant, with statements about how the product will target and eliminate the infestation.
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