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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
7
South city robbery tale centers on Gerrit Dykstra of Monroe who says he was robbed of 45 in cash and 180 in bank paper after drinking with friends near the depot. He slept in a waiting room, was found unconscious, jailed, and the bank papers may be redeemed but the cash is likely gone.
The Park school building, a long occupied brick structure, was sold to Mr. Niewenhuiser for $2,400. The article notes no disclosed plans for the property, and says the transfer avoids any risk to Mr. Jansen tied to use of the school district property.
A message from Dallas dated December 20 reports Bert Van Vitet married tonight at 8 to Miss Helen Evans. The groom is G. Van Vitet of Pella Iowa and a purchasing agent for the Dallas street railway. The bride is from Chicago. Both parties are strangers to the sender.
Des Moines Register and Leader reports C G Van Vilet, son of G Van Vilet, alleging fraud in selling stock of Aetna Indemnity Company Hartford Conn. He seeks 8750 claiming deception in buying ten shares at 125 each while led to believe par value 100 and that Morgan G. was involved in misrepresentation.
George L Buckley and William B Clark were said to sit on the Aetna Indemnity board, but the investor found they were not directors. He claims directors are Lindley appointees, plans to double capital stock, and seeks 750 in damages for alleged misrepresentation and fraud in stock sale.
Central University regains membership in a state organization of Iowa colleges. President L A Garrison of Central University attended the annual meeting in Town City and secured reinstatement, restoring Central University to the list of standard colleges in the state.
Delilah Fails, once paroled after a murder sentence, moved to Cedar Rapids and stayed with friends before being arrested again on the instigation of supporters. She now faces another lengthy term in prison. The case remains one of the state’s most noted chronicles in modern criminology.
The Ministers' Association met at the Second Reformed church parsonage in Pella for December. Officers were reelected for six months: President Rev. HH. a. Pietenpol, Vice President Rev. R. J. Dykema, Secretary and Treasurer Rev. W. J. Van Kersen. Rev. A. G. Zigeler presented a paper on Melchisedek. next gathering to be at Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Niemeier's home.
Richard Burke disposed of his interest in the Oskaloosa Daily Times Journal to O H B Dickens of Chicago. The terms are undisclosed but the sale is understood to be for 10000 dollars. Burke will remain as editor of the paper.
At the Lake Prairie District Fair meeting last Thursday the constitution was changed to seven city members and eight from outside. Directors for three-year terms include T. D. Tico George Liter H. G. Vander Zy C. M. Van Cleave and N. J. Van Vilet Aut. Van der Wal chosen for a two-year term to fill the vacancy from the death of C Ver Ploog. The annual officer election was in session that afternoon but results were not available for this paper extr a all of the old officers were re elected to succeed themselves meeting next Thursday to set fair date and appoint officers and committees.
Since the last city council meeting debate over remodeling the old fire alarm tower or erecting a new one has continued. Some favor upgrading the present tower while others push a compact steel tower near the square for central location and cost efficiency. The preferred plan would be a new tower, allowing telephone office operation without wiring, reducing the need for costly electric call buttons in each ward, and offering greater safety.
The biennial election amendment, favored by a large majority at the recent election, will probably become law. Critics who challenged its construction were reassured by a prominent judge, who found no flaw. If enacted, elections will occur every two years, sparking regret among many supporters.
In Knoxville district court last week and to start this week only notable case was the Bridges trial. Monday and Tuesday handled minor matters then adjourned to Saturday. State v Jonk Doud and John Guthvie liquor nuisance pleas guilty with $300 fines and costs. State v Charles Saylor adultery appearance bond forfeited. Maria Rhynsburger v Cornelius Rhynsburger divorce dropped from docket at plaintiff’s cost. Bessie Tugker v Walter Tugker divorce dropped from docket.
Mary E. Riley versus J. A. Riley ends in dismissal at plaintiff’s cost. Dane Phillips Parsons and S. Parsons receive a decree in the divorce action. Judge Gambler adjourned court yesterday until Tuesday at 10 p.m. in Jasper.
A special Classis of Pella convened Monday at 10 a m in the Chapel of the First Reformed church. Bethel church called Rev F B Manson of Rariton Illinois as pastor. call approved. Bethany church difficulties discussed. a committee including Rev I Dijkhuizen Rev J Webenga and Elder T Vogelaar was formed to advise and help restore peace and harmony.
The current session mostly produced only holiday adjournment. It passed some resolutions of regret and generated much newspaper fodder from investigations into Mormon Smoot of Salt Lake. The matter is likely for the Ways and Means committee.
An October blaze in Brown's millinery shop caused over 30000 in damage to M K Hennion, M F Weber, Brown's, Le Vans, Singer, and Clark's offices. The Hennion Block two story brick buildings burned after 75 minutes when water could reach the fumes. Albia has suffered two prior fires in 1903, totaling about 180000, amid inadequate fire protection and a pending wits works franchise awaiting installation.
At his home in South Pella Yeunis Burgraaf died at midnight Monday from pneumonia after about a week of illness. He leaves a wife four sons and five daughters. Funeral services were held at his home then at the First Reformed church and he was buried in North Cemetery.
The fragment praises a monthy publication for freshness variety and compactness and mentions a person named Termon and Severn in a non-specific context.
Local reports confirm the new passenger depot will be built next spring once frost leaves the ground. S. B. Grant asserts the project is decided, with ten thousand dollars in improvements planned for Pella including a building and street updates on South Main. Residents are urged to await progress calmly as changes unfold and the town prepares for better railway service.
In Marysville, William Little and Samuel Barnhill hunted rabbits over eight hours to win a $100 wager. Little bagged 239 rabbits to Barnhill’s 2, with each hunter aided by a helper. Only guns were used, and game remains abundant around Marysville, notably cotton tails.
The township clerk instructs to receive bids for highway work in Prairie Township for 1905. Contracts to be let by eight hours work for man and team or two men and two teams and man only to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject all bids. Bids due by January 1, 1905. Chas Portes Township Clerk.
Millard W. Buck stands trial in Newton district court for the January 9 Prairie City shooting death of William Porter, an old soldier. The defense seeks to prove Buck was mentally insane at the time. testimony so far suggests insanity, but jurors remain the question as expert witnesses have not yet begun.
Dr Robb of Newton and Jasper county insanity board testified Buck was insane at the time Porter was shot. Miss Bell Warner of Prairie City testified she saw the men enter the park, heard cries, and noted three shots as Porter fell, confirming Buck’s involvement but not sure who fired first.
A senior client describes months of eye trouble from a water injury that left him blind in one eye. After consulting two doctors with no relief, he visited Dr. Weber who cured the eye in weeks, restoring vision without glasses at age 70.
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