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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
5
Rock Rapids Sheriff Wheatley tells of a July 4 incident at a farm near Little Rock where a large flock of blackbirds, nearly exhausted from heat, drank from his hand and a water tank despite his approach. The 107 degree shade reading underscored their dire thirst before they flew to the trees.
A sleepy double quartet returns to town after a week in Sleepy Hollow camp on Henry Renaud farm. For more camp life details, inquire Nelle Johnson, Lottie Boyd, Madge Van der Zyl, Lyda Grandman, or Dave Renaud, Harry Boland, Geo Boyd, Teunis H. Klein.
Autocists complain of dangerous approaches and rough bridges in Mahaska county between Pella and Oskaloosa. Calls for action by auto clubs to pressure county supervisors. Municipal matters note new superintendent R J Muth to run the municipal plant, starting September first, with a $125 monthly salary.
The paper pledges stronger backing for the town schools in the coming year. It lauds Supt. Frush for five years of steady progress, calling the staff diligent and the curriculum solid. The school year runs from September fourth to June twelfth with graduation memories guiding the community.
The Holland Reformed church family held a farewell dinner on the lawn near L. Jabaai three miles south of town for Theo logical student Henry K. Pasma who served the congregation through the summer. An organ song service followed with Miss Mary De Graaf at the piano and Gerrit Van Sante on violin. Jabaai framed the gathering with a warm farewell and presented Pasma a monetary gift. Pasma thanked the group for their support and the token. J. Van Wyngarden offered advice to the church as the afternoon continued with social games and mingling.
A historical notice itemizes salaries for school staff across Lincoln and Webster buildings. Names include F. M. Frush principal Marie Zaelke and teachers from 1st through 8th grades plus a music teacher Cornelia Rhynsburger with monthly and total figures such as 1500 for yearly pay and 75.00 monthly rates.
Kansas judge cites Caesar to praise road building and local development. The piece urges towns to build good roads to attract people and commerce, aligning ancient Rome with modern infrastructure expansion.
A letter from D. M. Sechler Imp. & Car Co. asks permission to ship 1912 Sechler Buggies to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines for exhibition, with delivery back to Pella after the fair. A reply confirms permission and notes visitors from Pella will be shown the buggies, praising the Sechler line.
Apples wanted to supply the canning factory. Bring your apples to the plant for purchase. A Ver PLogG, Manager.
The Weather Bureau cooperative observer John H Ver Steeg reports the weekly period from August 16 to August 22. Data summary covers temperature, precipitation, and general conditions observed at the indicated station under USDA auspices.
Excursion fare to Des Moines and return will be 1.45. Rates start Monday August 28 and are good for travel to the fair and back until September 4.
The Central College Concert Company of Pella presented a notable program Wednesday evening at the Baptist church. Herbert M. Bailey, Anna M. Bailey, Grace Finley, and George Francis Sadler led performances with acclaimed vocal duets, piano and pipe organ pieces, and several encores.
The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report William Howard Hayes Lela Hazel Schlooser Delbert B Craven Marie Lois Haysom Ivan Matthew Ellefson Mary Viola Garrey.
Early morning, members of the Sunday school gathered at the First Reformed church. Conveyances took hundreds to Ver Meer grove east of town for a full day of picnicking with heavy lunch baskets watermelons lemons and plenty of lemonade.
The Grand Lodge encampment of the K of P will meet in Dubuque during the last week of September. Delegates J H Reuvers and J A Hearney represent the Pella lodge. A Burlington to Dubuque boat trip has been chartered at a round trip rate of 15 dollars including birth and beard. Additional delegates from the Pella lodge may join for the outing and boat ride.
The pastor has returned from his vacation and will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning and evening.
A gasoline spill while lighting a stove sparked a small blaze at Bert Stegeman's home about 7 am last Monday. The fire was put out before firefighters arrived. they were alerted promptly but found no blaze on arrival.
Rev. Brinkman and wife left for Chicago Monday evening. Dominic Brinkman officiated a wedding yesterday with his eldest son as a contracting party. Today the family travels to Holland Michigan for a month long summer outing at their home.
The Kensington Club hosts a lawn party this afternoon on the Stubenrauch and Wilson lawns, inviting members to enjoy an outdoor social and light refreshments in a casual garden setting.
A quiet home wedding united Miss Lela Hazel Schlosser and Mr. Howard Hayes at the John Van der Wal residence at 2 PM on Tuesday. Rev. Cornell of the Church of Christ in Prairie City officiated. The ceremony was intimate, with out of town guests W. C. Gilman and wife, James and wives, Kaun and Miss Powers and Perry from Prairie City. The couple will visit Martinsburg before heading to Canada to establish their home. Gifts were numerous and substantial.
On Sunday afternoon at 20 o'clock at his home seven miles northeast of Pella, Ryk Van Heukelom died aged 56 years and 8 days from tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and several children and grandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at his home conducted by Rev. Brink of Peoria assisted by Rev Bouma of the Third Reformed Church. Interment followed at Van Donselaar Cemetery.
Rhynsburger Mrs. Cornelius Rhynsburger died Tuesday morning after months of illness. Born in Kedichun Holland July 20 1841 she passed away at her Pella home August 22 1911 aged 70 years 1 month 2 days. Funeral services at home this afternoon at 2 then at Second Reformed church at 2 30 conducted by Rev Vander Werf.
J. J. Beyers died last Monday morning after a short illness at Mrs. Ashton's home near Prairie City. Remains were shipped to Peoria for funeral services at 11:00 AM and interment in Peoria cemetery. The I. O. O. F. of Prairie City conducted the funeral with many brethren in attendance.
Sunday evening services at the First Reformed Church will be conducted in English with the pastor in the pulpit. All are invited to attend.
An excellent 80 acre farm three miles from Otley offers well improved land, good soil, proximity to a school and market, and access via rural mail route and telephone line. Sold soon at under 100 dollars per acre. for details contact 80 Box O Pella or the Chronicle office.
D Swift & CoPatent Lawyers Washington DC offer copies of listed patents for ten cents each. Names shown include Isaac A Bell Ottumwa Mary M Clark Des Moines F J George Pulaski William C Post Estherville and items such as a photo graphic camera fish scaling tool spring hinge reversing valve mechanism. Also notes ordering peaches and pears from Plette's grocery.
A traveler recounts leaving Philadelphia March 11 1911 for the Sunset route to California. The narrative follows through Alabama Texas New Mexico and Arizona with notes on desert scenery billboards and railroad bridges. Arrival in California features Los Angeles and San Diego sights including Fort Rosencrans Balboa Park and Madam Tingley Theosophist.
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