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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
5
Electrician E. E. Humphrey offers wiring services before the new plant starts. He guarantees best material and workmanship and has ample supplies on hand. Located opposite the Chronicle office.
The Citizens National Bank of Pella Iowa schedules its regular annual stockholders meeting to elect seven directors. The event will be held at the bank on the second Tuesday of January 1911, January 10, from 1 to 3 PM. H D Wormmount presides.
Pella public library reports November activity with 2267 books issued over 25 days, average daily circulation 90, and 161 books repaired. It notes 40+ books donated during the week, aiding history travel and fiction collections, with Julia Van Zante as librarian.
J O Mahaffey, who started a lunch room in the Opera House block at Pella, has leased the Arlington Hotel at Indianola and will relocate soon. He reports a good business here and expects to improve his prospects with the move.
Arie Klyn of Klyn & De Winter and his brother in law John Hagens spent most of last week in Chicago visiting Dr. G. J. Hagens. They attended the International Live Stock Exposition where Mr. Klyn said the stock show was fine and worth the trip beyond Chicago.
At the auditorium on Thursday night December 16 Laura Kramer will present a recital. Proceeds from the entertainment go to the Alethian Society. Kramer is a known figure in the community and is expected to draw a full house. Admission is 25 cents.
John Nollen of Pella, a respected pioneer, was seriously ill last week raising fears he might be mustered out of the army. He has since recovered and expects to regain his health soon.
The Kensington Club gathered Wednesday at Mrs B H Langeraks home and reported a delightful time. The next meeting will be led by Mrs Ed Cook at her home on Wednesday afternoon.
The Chronicle welcomes Henry De Geest a prosperous farmer on route 4 into full fellowship this week. The ceremony marks his formal joining of the Chronicle family with a warm right hand of fellowship.
Washington December 6 Special: The blind chaplain lost in a snow storm caused Speaker Cannon to open the house without prayer for the first time in years. President Taft’s message arrived at 12:20 and the reading began, drawing many members from their seats. By completion only about 15 remained in the senate chamber. Lafe Young was sworn in as U.S. Senator by Vice President Sherman at 2 PM, with congratulations after the oath. Treasury estimates show a government funding increase of 3,347,663 over the prior year. In Iowa, Jap De Cook husked 162 bushels and 25 pounds of corn in nine hours, claiming a statewide record, but Knowlton reports I E Stewart husked 231 bushels and 50 pounds in nine hours 55 minutes, with brief pauses. The Colfax Clipper notes the ongoing corn husking feats and a broken jaw in a joke about the reporter.
The article portrays Rev. Billy Sunday as a powerful but unruly force in the anti saloon campaign. His thunderous sermons spark strong reactions among adults, energizing locals to fight against saloons while leaving lasting memories and a magnetic, disruptive influence on Fort Dodge Des Moines and Oskaloosa.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Henry Da Geest was very ill last week with a suspected pneumonia attack. The danger has subsided and the baby is much improved and expected to recover fully.
Texas real estate investors from the Lone Star State plan a visit to Mission amid renewed interest in local properties. Van Rees and Me Near of Des Moines join Jett Tuesday to tour opportunities as northern winds bring a chill and anticipation of revival in the market.
Miss Powell and Miss Wilson vie in spreads this month while Mrs Van Wyngaarden hosts a Friday evening spread for the waiter. Faculty and students prepare for Pelican and Alethia serenade Philo. a mass meeting discusses football celebrations. Guy Winston Churchill impressed at chapel. Oliver Werner sang at the Baptist church. A formal reception for the Male and Ladies Glee Clubs was hosted by Mrs H P Scholte with red carnation decor and a six-piece program.
Students of Central College express thanks to H. D. Wormhoudt J. Vanderpol Langerak's Drug Store Keebles Drug Store Stubenrauch's Drug Store Warner's Grocery Van Zante Bros Y. T. Van Niewaal Co Faassen & Den Adel for taking boxes for the celebration. They also acknowledge M. Vander Linden for a $2.00 settlement by order Com.
Reddy Colett, a Howerton farm helper, visited town with companions and a hauled-up horse demo. He grabbed the horse by hind leg and tail to prove it was gentle. the startled animal kicked, striking Colett in the face and chest. He was taken for medical aid and returned home by Monday morning. The incident happened at the fair grounds.
Martner Steey and his sons Nic and Nathaniel moved from their prior home last week to Oklahona. The family plans to spend the winter in Ralston. The two boys left yesterday morning to join their parents.
A. N. Kuyper died after a seven week typhoid illness. Physicians and nurses gave their best effort as death claimed the victory Tuesday morning. The community of Pella mourns a man of strong influence and cherished deeds. Funeral services will be held at the Second Reformed Church this afternoon conducted by Rev. Van Kersen. Obituary to follow next week.
Obituary notices honor Mrs Johanna Catherina Faassen born April 29 1822 in the Netherlands who died December 5 1910 aged 88 years 7 months and 6 days in Marion County after 40 years here and her Christian life and family legacy. Also memorials to Mr Sheesley longtime Peoria church member noted for his quiet character and charity with funeral at Peoria church and interment at Peoria cemetery.
George Sheeslay a long time resident of Mahaska County Richland Township born July 14 1827 in Bairfield Ohio died November 28 1910 aged 83 years 4 months and 8 days married October 10 1850 to Eliza Peffers born in Licking County Ohio who died August 8 1910 ten children were born to the union seven still living the obituary notes his long life in the township and family details.
Card of thanks to friends for sympathy and services during bereavement extends sincere gratitude from John Faassen and family.
Fred Apple of Kellogg was badly injured when his glove caught in a corn fodder shredder on George Moore’s Kellogg farm during Thanksgiving day. His left hand was crushed to the wrist and amputated later by Drs. Smead and Boyd. He was reported recovering.
The PILS basketball team meets H. team Friday night and ME Pleas ALL squad Saturday night. Under Johnson's coaching the boys have shown rapid development and play with rising confidence. Fans hope for wins in both games.
At the gym Friday night the Tigers will battle Indianola in a likely competitive matchup. Local fans are urged to attend for a strong high school basketball showing.
Dr Myron W Haynes after declining calls in the West and from La Salle Avenue church Chicago has engaged with Franklin College Indiana trustees to raise a half million dollars and will begin January first. He has done excellent work for Central College recently and trustees release him with best wishes to respond to this larger call.
Rev. Brinkman of Chicago has accepted the unanimous call to become pastor of the Second Reformed Church here. The church had been without a pastor for months and rejoices at the prospect of a shepherd. He spoke here recently and convinced the congregation, planning to arrive to begin the new pastorate with the new year.
Mr Fowler the Pella exchange manager leads a crew of linemen in months of work upgrading poles and wire. They are building a new extension for R F D No 4 to split the line and improve service for old subscribers while adding new patrons.
Dr Myron W Haynes will occupy the pulpit at the Second Reformed Church next Sunday morning and evening. All members of the church and friends are cordially invited to be present.
Mr. A. Bernstein returned Monday from Mt. Pleasant where he visited his wife at the sanatorium. He reports Mrs. Bernstein much improved and the doctor sees a bright prospect for a full recovery soon.
A. Ver Ploeg A. Vander Zee and G. H. Wormhoudt left Tuesday evening for a 10 day business trip to the sunny South. They have business interests in Hartley County Texas which demands their personal attention.
Rev. C DeLeeuw named new pastor of Second Christian Reformed Church and added to Chronicle subscribers list amid recent church community updates and new reader enrollments.
The city council met in regular session at city hall on Tuesday night and adjourned due to the death of Alderman Kuyper and Alder man Faasgen's mother. They will reconvene Friday night to transact any business that may arise.
Dick Den Adel and James Vanderpol led a petition among city business leaders to close shops Thursday afternoon during A. N. Kuyper's funeral. Nearly all local merchants signed and pledged to observe the rule for future deaths as well.
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