Pella City Council Grants Open Street Petition
Regular session notes that a north Pella street opening was approved after petitions from residents. fire alarm system proposals were referred to the Fire Department committee. paving petitions were referred to the street and alley committee. sewer survey findings discussed. temporary cross walks and drainage measures approved. a new safe for city records purchased. miscellaneous bills paid. hose cart relocation proposed. council adjourned after routine business and rural road concerns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundman
G. J. Hoogenakker
W. Roorda
A. van Dyk
John L. Eysink
John A. Pos
T. Vander Ploeg
North Pella
North Street
Extension Street
Fire Department
A. P. Vander Meide
F. J. Kester
L.A Sents
Plender
Committee On Fire Department
University Street
East First Street
J. Plender
E J. Faassen
Iowa Engineering Co
Clinton
Hasselman
T. van der Ploeg
A. T. Klein
Simon de Haan
Star Auto Co
Pella
Faassen
de Bruin
Miss Leona Hunt and Miss Harriet Laren Win Guitars
Miss Leona Hunt and Miss Harriet Laren of Harvey won two handsome guitars last week for securing the most votes during the week. The prizes pleased the winners who expressed happiness with their awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Hunt
City
Harriet Laren
Harvey
Pella Vows Paving On East Franklin Street
City council unites to advance a petition for paving three blocks on East Franklin street starting at the Square. The work cannot begin until spring, with three to four months needed for preparation and ordinances. Property owners anticipate formal action at the December 21 meeting. Next year is expected to be the busiest in Pella’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Franklin Street
Pella
Still Some Hope for New Railroad Project
Hope remains among locals that the rumored new railroad is not dead, with reports of new men taking up the propos it and encouraging progress. Talk of an inter urban line through the territory is also ongoing, and full details are expected soon.
The College Widow at Atwater College Auditorium
The Alethian Literary Society and Philo boys staged The College Widow at Atwater College Auditorium. The plot centers on a football game against Bingham College, a visit by a Bingham half back, and Miss Laura Kramer as the witty college widow who wins him over, ending with plans to start life together on a ranch. The cast delivered many laughable situations and strong performances to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alethian Literary Society
Philo Boys
Atwater College
Bingham College
Atwater
Laura Kramer
Bingham
Get Busy Contest for Girls Subscriptions Ends Soon
Two days remain for girls to submit reports in the double count contest. All entries must be in by 6 o clock Saturday night to qualify.
Horton vs Mammoth Vein Coal Co trial in district court
A jury was completed yesterday in the case of James Mitchell administrator of the Charles Horton estate versus Mammoth Vein Coal Co for damages arising from Horton's death. The company is represented by Powers Way Everist and Hollingsworth. The docket shows several other cases including Deplace and Crane demurrers, Mulky damages, and a liquor permit matter. The court has been in session over a week with limited notable activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State
Henry Deplace
Flagler
Herbert Crane
Bussey
Flora I. Mulky
D. B. Mulky
Beatrice Johnson
Lee E Johnson
Abraham Walton
Tracy
W. W. Harris, Jr
James Mitchell
Charles Horton
Mammoth Vein Coal Co
Horton
Messrs
Powers
Way
Everist
Hollingsworth
Express
Henry Klein Improves Hopeful Recovery Outlook
Mrs. T. Klein reports a letter stating Henry Klein is slightly better and recovery prospects are more hopeful. The family clings to the good news and hopes he passes the danger point safely and recovers soon.
Y M G A S NOTES ON A Y M C A MEETING
A report of a Sunday 4 15 pm Y M C A meeting praising Roy E Lewis for his Crusaders talk and temperance address. It notes rising Bible class attendance, vacancy in chairs, and plans for a gospel series led by local businessmen starting in the new year to reach young men. It urges parent awareness and asks if boys attend church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Lewis
Mr. Parent
Fourth Reformed Church
M. Vander Linden
Mrs Engle Verploegh Breaks Arm After Ic y Fall
Mrs Engle Verploegh suffered a broken arm from a fall on an icy sidewalk last Monday. Dr Bos was called and reduced the fracture. The patient remains in pain but is progressing as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle Verploegh
Winners of Prizes for Corn at National Exposition Omaha 1909
Ohio handwritten list details Iowa entrants at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha December 6 to 18 1909. It names winners by category for yellow dent white dent other corn and various grains including wheat oats and barley with names towns and prize amounts such as E B Glenny Union first 6500 H M Wood Iowa Falls first 5000 and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Omaha
E B. Glenny
Union
H. M. Wood
Iowa Falls
C. R. McLean
E. B. Glenny
H. George
West Union
Ripley
Bassett
C. W. Swindell
Ryan
C. E. Wilson
Silver City
E. D. Roberts
Red Oak
Frank Sar
Essex
Henry Hilton
Malverne
Walter Hilton
Otis E. Sims
Newton
Jas. C. Jensen
Weston
Wm. A. Hook
Packwood
Lewis Hagghead
CE. Wilson
Malvern
Harry Hilton
Frank Harker
Milford
John Mulvihill
Woodbine
L. Thompson
Wadena
M Wood
Ludwig Bengston
F. McCullough
Hardwick
A. J. Doore
Greene
George Minear
Vinton
Lowa
D. G. Clute
Manchester
A. Swindell
J. W Robinson
Chas
Chas A Swindell
Malone
Atlantic
What a Difference What Cheer Patriot Corn Tale
Fifty years ago this fall farmers faced a large corn crop with little stock and no railroad facilities. They offered to deliver in town every third wagon load to the man who would help gather it, paying ten cents per bushel delivered. Many acres were not gathered until winter and some fields were allowed to waste.
The Hand of Death Strikes Mrs Vander Linden
The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs. June Vander Linden on Monday after dinner apoplexy. Born August 23, 1856 in this city, she was 53. Survived by husband A D Vander Linden and children in Iowa and beyond, she left a grieving family and a large church community. Funeral services were held December 2 at First Reformed Church with Dutch and English addresses and choir music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Vander Linden
Jane Vander Linden
Bastiaan Andeweg
John
Jacob
Leonard
Hallf
William
Henry van der
Kraan
A. D. van der Linden
J . Sheehy
Jamaica
Iowa
E. Bemis
Denver
John van der Linden
Ottumwa
James Vos
Pella
Leona
China
Gertrude
Artie
Bernard
Roy
Mary Helen
Edward
Vander Linden
A Vander Kraan
First Reformed Church
van der Werf
W. J. van Kersen
Second Reformed Church
P. Kuyper
Bess van der Zyl
Agnes Bousquet
Louis Bousquet
Isaac LeCocq
Central College
Moonlight Mission Band
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Ladies Missionary Society
S P. I
Delta Alpha
Earth
Sympathy From Friends in Time of Sorrow
Expressions of sympathy flowed from many friends in diverse ways as support was offered during these days of sorrow and loss.
Mrs W R Dieleman Dies Near Pella at 35
Mrs Wm R Dieleman died at her home west of Pella on Tuesday December 7 1909 aged 35 years ten months and fifteen days from a paralytic stroke suffered last spring. Funeral from the house Saturday December 11 at 10 oclock and from the First Reformed church at 2 oclock p m with Rev Vander Wert and Rev Monkman. Burial at Oakwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R Dieleman
Pella
First Reformed Church
Vander Wert
Monkman
M. E. Church
Oakwood
Mrs J van den Noord Dies After Long Illness at 68
Mrs J van den Noord, born in the Netherlands, died Friday at her West First Street home after months of illness. Aged 68, she leaves two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at Third Reformed Church with Rev Bouma, on Monday Dec 6, followed by interment in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van den Noord
West First Street
van den Noord
Netherlands
Third Reformed Church
Bouma
North Cemetery
Death of Robert G Nolin Strikes Close to Home
The Newton Record notes the sudden death of Robert George Nolin aged 26 near Killduff Iowa on November 24 1909 after a morning chores incident. Born June 3 1883 near Monroe Marion County he married Elsie Butin December 23 1908. Funeral held November 26 at Reasnor M E church with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nolin
Robert George Nolin
Cyrus Nolin
Monroe
Marion County
Killduff
Reasner
Robbie
Elsie Butin
Marion Butin
Galesburg
Iowa
M. & Church
Reasnor
C. J Watt
Des Moines
Henry Millice
M. EB
Newton Record
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Main Street
Horton Vs. Mammoth Vein Coal Co
Henry Klein
WM. R. Dieleman
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