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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
6
The Home for the Age marks its first year with open house from 10 a.m. to evening on December 18. A short 2:30 p.m. program includes songs, prayers, and addresses by local leaders. Bring gifts to support residents, with money, groceries, or produce welcomed.
At the home of the bride's parents in Washington township Jasper county Iowa on Wednesday December 2 1908 Rev P H Fisk officiating occurred the marriage by Mr John Van Steenwyk and Miss Bessie M Brown The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Brown and the groom is a successful young farmer We join their numerous friends in extending congratulations Mitchellville Index
Harve Van Gorp and Nina Sadler wed Thursday evening December 3 1908 at the Baptist church in this city. Rev A Le Grand officiated as Hoge Sadler and Leland Sadler accompanied the couple. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and white roses. They will visit Chicago then return to make their home in Pella amid many gifts and a $500 check from H P Van Gorp.
Mr Henry J Vander Voort and Miss Anna M Klein united in marriage Wednesday at 3 pm at the bride’s parents home. Rev T Vander Ark performed the ceremony with close relatives present. A lunch followed and the couple will begin housekeeping in a renovated residence.
Mr Arnold Ver Beek married Miss Joanna Van Rees on Wednesday at 3 pm at Rev P J A Bouma Third Reformed Church home. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with relatives and friends. The couple will reside in a Van Rees house on West Columbus Street.
Judge John Van Zante of Portland married Rachel Van Domselaar at the bride’s parents home on November 28. Rev W J Van Kersen officiated with only immediate friends present. The couple planned a brief honeymoon route before settling in Portland.
W H Fowler bought the Veen schoten property south of Citizens Bank for a new telephone headquarters. A switchboard will arrive next week, with large underground cables planned to connect the building to nearby blocks. Copper wires are expected to improve service against sleet and rain.
A water color painting measuring 4 by 14 inches with a fine gilt frame sold for 5000 dollars. It was offered through Reavers' new ground floor gallery. The notice also promotes farm journalism and a bundled offer including the Register and Farmer and Kimball's Dairy Farmer with subscription details still to be announced.
Stockholders in the Pella Overal Factory have doubled their holdings and arranged for a working capital of 20000 dollars to sustain a large stock and meet orders without delay. Citizens are urged to support the local factory, a homegrown enterprise that will employ 25 to 50 people and boost town commerce.
The Pella Brush Factory plans to relocate to Ottumwa around February first due to cheaper freight rates from competition. Mr. Visser, a valued citizen, cites the move as beneficial for competition and notes the loss of the factory will be unfortunate for Pella but hopes for economic benefits in Ottumwa.
Central University conservatory held a Tuesday evening recital praised for quality though sparsely attended. Bass baritone Frederick Vance Evans, acting Dean of Drake’s conservatory, retained his strong popularity. Miss Rose E. Wilson’s readings drew praise and growing acclaim. Prof. R. Dean Shure received sharp appreciation for his leadership and compositions. Evans’s new public debut song Sweet and Low was highlighted as a masterpiece.
A notice invites listeners to the College Auditorium on Monday morning for a talk by Prof. Storm lasting about a half hour. If delayed, ladies meet at 10:30 a.m. in the basement of the Baptist church for home making cooking and baking teaching. A fuller program will be announced next week.
The Fair Association stockholders met at City Hall and renewed the charter for 20 years adopting the old articles of incorporation and changing article 13 to require 10,000 dollars worth of stock instead of 6,000. The note urged support for the institution.
The advanced students of Central's conservatory present a recital in the Auditorium on Saturday at 7 30 PM. Performers include Grace Berger Hattie Cox Fay Lankelma Francis Sheehy Helen Lankelma Leta Lankelma Alice Thomassen Guy Churchill Carrie Butts Anna Ossewaarda and Julia Dunn. Admission is free and the public is invited.
The Apollo Quartette held a Tuesday evening banquet at J. J. Bousquet's residence after a recital honoring Frederick Vance Evans and several friends. Guests enjoyed a dainty spread and select readings with music.
The message notes no new developments while a remaining sum of several hundred thousand dollars must be settled by the State executive committee. It is hoped the issue will be resolved soon so contracts can be let this winter and work begin in spring to finish before January 1, 1910.
The document lists prizes for yellow white and sweet corn with ten ear lots and prices for best and second best. It notes ownership transfer at show end, with corn returning to owners Wednesday afternoon. The wording reflects a vintage fair schedule and awarding system with multiple categories and dollar amounts.
Last week Tuesday Mrs. S. Van Zee marked her 88th birthday at her daughter Mrs. S. DeCook’s home where she resides. A pioneer of Pella she has nine children fifty four grandchildren and sixty nine great grandchildren. She remains in good health with sharp faculties for her age.
Cash Carrier Y. T. Van Niewaal this week installed the Barr cash carrier into his double store. The device promises great convenience and guards against mistakes in making change.
Mrs Emily Smith wife of Rile Smith died at her son John's home in Newton on Saturday December 7 1908 at 2 am aged 74. She had been an invalid for years and joined the Methodist church in youth remaining a faithful member. She leaves a husband one son and four grandchildren. Funeral held in Township hall at Peoria conducted by Rev W Robertson of Linnville and burial in M E cemetery.
Since the last report the clerk has issued licenses to marry: Jacob T. Van Zant and Lola William Mullins. Carl C. Mullins and Nellie Mae Quick. William King and Alma E. Smith Harvey. Van Gorp Nina M. Sadler.
The Pella Poultry Association schedules a meeting for members at City Hall on Saturday evening December 12 at 7 30 for completing show arrangements and other business. All members are urged to attend by officers or committee.
The Moonlight Mission Band hosts a bazaar December 11 and 12 at Weyerse and Kuyper Real Estate to sell handkerchiefs embroidered centerpieces pillow slips doilies and aprons. Call before Christmas purchase.
Ottumwa visitor John C. Visser. Pos & Co. hauled 260 hogs and shipped them Monday. Leighton figures Mrs. G. H. Gosselink and Mrs. M. A. Barnes visiting Pella. many residents listed visiting relatives. Descriptions include Mr. and Mrs. Van Nieuwenhuizen, Vander Zyl and Vander Maaten families, and trips to Des Moines, Chicago, Altoona, Ottumwa, and Otley. A bridge project, lumber shed extension, and a fur robe lost note closings. Mrs. Sherman Dennis heads back to Denver after a visit via Pella.
Dennis traveled to Des Moines with her. Mrs. A. E. Hurt leaves Tuesday for Stronghurst Illinois to spend winter with Mrs. M. A. Till. She will then go to Chicago on the 31st for her son Huber Hurt’s marriage to Miss Harriet Gibbs. Huber, a Oska loosa High School former principal, is a notable figure in Pella for five years.
A bulletin continuation reports on moisture in butter across stages and explores its relation to score, keeping quality with varying moisture levels, and practical control methods to keep moisture within one percent. Writings credit cooperation with a New York firm and guidance for creameries by director C F Curtiss at the Iowa Experiment Station.
Elizabeth N Phillips, president of the Philadelphia Santa Claus Association, imagines a world where the spirit of giving cures cold hearts. She envisions every orphan receiving shoes and a motherly love, clothing and shelter, and a daily living Santa Claus in every home, city, and heart.
A note lists annual rates for The Chicago Daily Journal at three dollars and The Pella Chronicle at one dollar and fifty cents, totaling four dollars and fifty cents, payable through the local office at two dollars seventy-five cents.
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