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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
5
The Oskaloosa Times reports that Rose and Hill are tracking wolves seen near the North Skunk River and Middle Creek. Hunters plan a general round-up to exterminate the predators. a $25 reward is offered for each wolf carcass, with locals urged to help protect livestock.
Henry Aoorta nurses an eight bruised finger after last Saturday. He was helping C. H. Brimmer set up a large monument when the finger on his left hand was caught between two pieces at the wrong moment.
The Chronicle fold greets Mr P Van Halen, described as a prosperous farmer living on route five, highlighting the community welcome and local residence details.
Will Visser of Knoxville predicts river survey progress and a straightened channel. He expects the project to boost land values along the river bottom and enhance state real estate worth. Chronicle plans to visit his home regularly to cover developments.
The Baptist church reports strong congregations at Sunday services and a plan for evening worship next Sunday at 6 45 on the college campus if weather allows else in the church at the naval hour. Delegates chosen Wednesday to attend the Eddyville Bi tion include H F Johnson Dr J L Bey H H Houten Dirkie Highland Minnie Van den Berg Jennie Harmson Hattie Harmsop with the pastor attending by virtue of office.
On Wednesday at 3 30 pm the Meteors face the Oskaloosa Cubs on the home diamond. Spectators are urged to attend with their ladies, as one lady is admitted free with each paid gentleman and one or two ladies may enter on a single ticket. The game is billed as a top contest of the season.
The Groet of thet Music Sacrum program secures a major project to rebuild the belpice organ at the First Reformed Church. The organ will be moved from the church end to the North side of the Baptist and contracted with Mr. repair thelx for pipe work.
Hans P. Preece, born in a Mormon family and a noted Presbyterian lecturer, will speak at the First Reformed Church service in Pella next Sunday evening. He will discuss the Mormon system, sharing insights from his extensive study and experience. The article urges all citizens to attend.
Mr and Mrs H J Hasselman left for Orange City this morning to visit Gerrit De Young's seriously ill sister in law Mrs Hasselman.
Mrs. Kooyman who underwent an operation two weeks ago last Tuesday for gallstone was able to leave the hospital last Tuesday evening and return to her home in north Pella.
A baby boy was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Gerrit van Wyk. Earlier Monday a boy was born at the home of Mr and Mrs C Van der Wal. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
The Baptist Church invites members and friends to a 7:45 pm reception tomorrow with a prepared program and light refreshments.
Nora E Watts county superintendent states teachers certificates will be issued after a special examination to be held at the County Superintendent's office on August 30 and 31.
Merchants in Pella will give away a large Overland touring car from Star Auto Co to a purchaser of their merchandise. Inquiries should be made at participating local merchants to learn details and eligibility.
A local funeral for a long time resident remains unscheduled as officials await family guidance. The obituary notes years of community service and ties to nearby organizations. Remaining details will be announced when arrangements are confirmed.
Last Monday morning the spirit of life took flight from Henry Bruinekool’s five month old baby boy after only a few days of illness. The infant died at home on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock.
Mrs. P J Van Gorp died at her mother's home in the city on a Saturday at age 31.8. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p m at the First Christian Reform church with Rev Brink of Pet officiating. Burial followed north of the city in the cemetery.
Eliza Peffers Sheesley of Licking County Ohio born July 19 1832 died August 8 1910 aged 78 years 19 days after three years ill. She married October 10 1850 and with her husband had ten children three preceded her. They moved to Iowa in 1854 settling in Mahaska County Richland Township. A Christian church member and charterer of Peoria Iowa church. Funeral at Peoria church led by Rev J D Guthrie. Interment Peoria Cemetery.
Mrs Jennie Dearinger born 1888 Indianapolis died August 18 1910 aged 74 by memorial note. She married M Dearinger in 1877 in Indianapolis and moved to Pella Iowa where she resided ever since. Surviving relatives include a brother in Denver and sisters in Dayton Indianapolis. Community remembers her retiring modesty and consistent kindness.
Morning services conducted by Rev Geo By Monkman pastor of the M E Church. The remains laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. A D.
Local notices recount a series of mishaps including 13 year old John Roorda injuring his right wrist while near a wagon, Gerrit Van Gorp slashing his left hand with a knife during sausage cutting, Mrs Jacob Todd fracturing a rib after a cellar fall, Peter Bloem maiming fingers with a sausage grinder, Dirk Versteeg losing a tooth and splitting his lip from a falling iron bar, Jim Edmands wearing finger splints after a saw leg incident, and DF Jacob Sybenga treating a fracture.
Mayor and councilmen meet with most members present excluding Kuyper. Petition seeks extra street lights on Columbus street and is referred to the light committee. Reconsideration of Franklin street passage blocks 22, 23, 42, 43 referred to street and alley committee. L. M. Donai named sewer inspector and Geo W Kimmell named for additional inspectors. Water works superintendent W Shriner appointed. Bond sale ordinance passed and bids call for materials and construction of water and lighting systems. Screens requested for City Hall to deter flies.
Public sale to be held Saturday August 20 at 2:00 PM at the former residence of Mrs. Dearinger west of A N Kuyper's lumber yard. Items include bedroom and parlor furniture beds bedding seven heating stoves cook stove tables chairs carpets and other goods. The entire lot must be sold to close the estate. Three residences belonging to the estate will also be offered for sale.
A fragmented notice describes a city property for sale with a single room and exterior notes. The readable text mentions a good given room and an item titled Jota, but details are incomplete and no deadline or contact are provided.
A traveler shares vivid observations from stops in India and Egypt detailing caste oppression and child marriage in India, early medical care by a female native doctor, and stark contrasts in Egypt with desert life, Nile farming, and biblical parallels. The narrative ends en route to Naples and Vienna for further study, hoping to study medicine for six weeks.
Bids due at City Clerk by 6 pm Sept 6 1930 for street lighting and related works in Pella Iowa. Separate bids cover hauling and laying main and branches, cast iron pipe and specials, filter gallery well and pump house at Howell Station, power house, electrical equipment, stationary engines, pumps, boiler plant, transmission line, street lighting, and lead and jute. Ten percent bid deposit required. Plans available from City Clerk Mayor or engineers for ten dollars.
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