Council to Fight Sceptic Tank Co Over Patents
City council met in regular session with Aldermen Verhey and Butt absent. Attorney G G Gaass sought permission to cover the stairway at the H D Wormhoudt store. petition granted. A resolution to appropriate 15 to contest Cameron Sceptic Tank Co. patent claims against cities using sceptic tanks was adopted. The firm claims patent rights were infringed. Electric department showed 1711.84 receipts and 1177.14 expenses. six new light customers added. Clerk to draw warrants for 1550 due January 1. Oil contract with Standard Oil for 1917 priced higher than the current year. Fireman D Wynna granted a week’s vacation. New Des Moines river bottom gallery provides abundant water. Discussion over accepting the new smoke stack at the power plant amid contract dispute with the company on specifications.
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Verhey and
Butt
G. G. Gaass
F.W. Brinkhoff
H. D. Wormhoudt
Cameron Sceptic Tank Co
Chicago
Cameron Company
Electric Department
Standard Oil Co
D. Wynna
Schreiner
Des Moines
Third Fire Reported in Pella Church Basement
Last week’s fires in Pella include a basement blaze behind the furnace at the Methodist church. The Evangelistic service had just ended when smoke was found and water brought in to extinguish it without the fire department. A hole in the floor was cut to ensure all embers were out, with speculation it smoldered for days. Strong pine odor noted the prior Saturday.
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Pella
Kruidenier Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Peter Kruidenier mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a quiet home gathering in their city. Married in Pella, they have spent their entire life here with Mr Kruidenier active in local business. Out of town guest was Mrs Kruidenier sister in law John Welle and husband from Newton.
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Peter Kruidenier
Kruidenier
Pella
Kruidenjer
John, Welle
Newton
Van Zee and Van Robkel Accounts Due at Pella Supply
The firm Van Zee and Van Robkel and each member must settle their accounts at the Pella Supply Co office before January first. Bring in your accounts against them as well.
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van Zee & van Ro2kel
Pella Supply Co
Oskaloosa Fire Destroys Barn and Adjacent Properties
A Friday morning blaze in Oskaloosa started in a bard barn at about 3:00 am, destroying a barn and 32 horses and spreading to nearby stores and lodge halls. The fire overwhelmed the city department, several nearby towns supplied aid, and Ottumwa and Grinnell sent crews to help. the flames were fought through the forenoon with debris burning into the day.
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Oskaloosa
Ivery
Johnson
Ottumwa
Grinnell
Pella
Overland Factory Convention Draws Pella Delegation
The Pella group led by H. P. Van Gorp and Ed Van Gorp attended the Overland Dealers' Convention in Toledo Ohio with about 200 other Des Moines area dealers. They toured the 193 acre plant, saw 1,000 cars daily capacity, and noted the vast administrative building, 17,300 employees in 1916, and millions in machinery and stock.
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Pella
Toledo
Ohio
H. P. van Gorp
Ed van Gorp
Dick van Gorp
Gary Vogelaar
H. H. Sadler
Overland
Des Moines
Overland Factory
Overland Auditorium
Chinese Scholar Heard in Pella
Carl Byers introduces speaker Chew at Central College lecture on China and her problems. The Chinese republican advocate outlines debt history, military needs, and foreign pressures, praising American audiences while urging Rooseveltian militarism to bolster China.
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Pella
Central College
Carl Byers
Carl
Chew
China
America
Japan
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Asia
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Central Loses to Ames in Season Opener
The Central College basketball team traveled to Ames for the first game of the season against the State College team. Ames led 22 to 7 at halftime, but Central improved in the second half, finishing 32 to 19 in favor of Ames. The lineup and scoring: Bragdon 5, Paige 2, Packer 3, Kimler 2, Morgan 2, Boyd 4, Jansma, Byers. Foul baskets: Bragdon 4, Brotherlin 2, Rhynsburger 4. Referee Hedges of Dartmouth. Also notes on music pupils hosted by Professor George Francis Sadler at Sunnyside with Santa Claus and a Christmas-themed evening.
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Central College
Ame Ti
State “College
Ames Boys
Ames
Bragdon Woodward
Boyd Packer
Jansma
Morgan den Adel Boynton
Byers
Feldbaskets
Bragdon
Paige
Packer
Kimler
Morgan
Boyd
Foul ‘Baskets
Brotherlin
Rhynsburger
Hedges
Dartmouth
George Francis Sadler
Sadler
Sunnyside
the Chronicle
Santa Claus
Bethlehem
Germany
Misslizabeth Graham
Fern Smith
M. D. McWilliams
Europe
Santa
Poortinga and Hiemstra Wed at Otley Home
At noon on Wednesday December 20 1916 Sam F Poortinga and Tillie Henrietta May Hiemstra united in marriage at the bride’s parents Otley home. A large guest list witnessed the ceremony and a reception followed at 6 30 p m. They will reside in Otley after January 16.
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Otley
the Chronicle
Notice by former proprietor of White Way Auto Co
John van Hemert announces he has sold the White Way Auto Co and will collect all accounts before January 1, 1917. He can be found at the old stand and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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White Way Auto Co
John van Hemert
Pella Corn Growers Exhibit Awards Drawn in Local Fair
The Pella Corn Growers Association held its exhibit in a former plumbing shop. Six prizes per class across five classes, with judging by last year's judge and broad participation from area farmers and merchants. Winners include W. A. Roorda in multiple classes and J. M. Rietveld for Boys and grand prizes.
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Pella Corn Growers’ Association
Vander Syde
W. A. Roorda
D. A. Rietveld
M. J. Thomassen
Dan Rietveld
J. M. Rietveld
H. D. Rietveld
Central Beats Indians In Domination At Cheyenne
Central College routed the Cheyenne Indians 52 to 6 in a state tour stop. An Indian starter was sidelined by sickness, while Central outplayed the visitors from the opening tip. The Indians did not break through with a field goal.
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Central
Central College
Special Premiums Draw Large Crowds at Local Store
More than 150 dollars worth of merchandise will be given away free by H D Wormhoudt before retiring. Recipients include G H Core, C N Hagens, B H Sheesly, and George Wilson on specific December dates. Upcoming premiums list includes hats, coats, and overcoats on December 21 through 30 with various free items. Christmas day closure noted.
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H. D. Wormhoudt
G. H. Core
Pleasantville
Iowa
C. N. Hagens
Lovilla
BH. A. Sheesly
Pella
Iowa to host French Belgian art exhibit for Iowans
Iowa public-spirited leaders back a Des Moines exhibition of the France and Belgium art treasures from the San Francisco fair. The free display, supported by the Greater Iowa Association and Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs, will run late March through April at the Des Moines Public Library.
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Belgium
France
Europe
Iowa
San Francisco
Des Moines
Anythiig
Buffalo
N. Y
Parsonage Burns at Peoria Church Site
The Peoria Christian Reformed parsonage for Reverend Weersing burned Friday morning. Estimated loss is $3,500 with no insurance. The congregation will rebuild on the same site. the same building committee is retained and a January 1 meeting will discuss plans.
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Peoria
Weersing
Christian Reformed Church
Christmas Closings By Local Merchants List
A list of businesses announcing Christmas closure for the day with many names including L. Wielaard & Co F. R. Gambell Slob Bros. & Co John A. Pos F Paassen Den Adel Co D. G. Gosselink C. Boat Y. T. Van Niewaal Awtry & Lankelma C. Rhynsburger H. S. Rhynsburger & Co Globe Plumbing & Heating Co Van Der Wal Bros C. N. Cole Pella Plumbing & Heating Co De Boer & Braafhart Pella Produce Co Van Den Over & Van Den Berg J. H. Kuyper & Co H. D. Wormhoudt L. Van Rees G. H. Wormhoudt & Co G. G. Thomassen plus a noon closing list including Holland Meat Market John Van Der Ploeg John Ulrich Klyn & De Winter Sybenga's Bakery Foc Warner.
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L. Wielaard & Co
F. R. Gambell
Slob Bros. & Co
John A. Pos
F Paassen
den Adel Co
D. G. Gosselink
C. Boat
Y. T. van Niewaal
Awtry & Lankelma
C. Rhynsburger
H. S. Rhynsburger & Co
Globe Plumbing & Heating Co
van der Wal Bros
C. N. Cole
Pella Plumbing & Heating Co
de Boer & Braafhart
Pella Produce Co
van den Over & van den Berg
J. H. Kuyper & Co
H. D. Wormhoudt
L. van Rees
G. H. Wormhoudt. & Co
G. G. Thomassen
Holland Meat Market
John van der
Ploeg
John Ulrich
Klyn & de Winter
Sybenga’s Bakery
Foc. Warner
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