Great White Way plans hire engineer for road upkeep
The Great White Way association seeks a graduate engineer who will devote full time to inspecting road conditions across the state. He will ride weekly by car, note holes and defects, then report to directors to guide improvements. The project aims to place the dirt highway under engineer care as frost ends. A $4,000 campaign in Pella advances, with numerous local donors listed amid event attendance at Chicago auto show.
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Great White Way Association
Youte
Dafty Press
George B. Lynch
Adair
Lynch
Pella
Chicago
J.g.vanderpol
F. D. Stubenrauch
G. A. Vander Mewlen
Geo
G. Ganss
J. C.de Bruio
Mrs
Pella ‘Weekblad
W.vw. Talbott
Sunday Blaze Damages Home for Fourth Time in Two Years
Firefighters responded at about 8 30 am to 316 Mein Street where a roof sparked from a chimney. The blaze was controlled on arrival and small amounts of chemical extinguisher work sufficed. Damages estimated at fifty to sixty dollars, covered by insurance. This is the third fire at this property in two years.
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L. Sadler
Mein
Piano Vandalism at Rixer Reformed Church Reported
The Rixer Reformed Church bought a new piano by Prof A P Key. Last Sunday someone entered the church and damaged the piano twenty seven bass strings broken and other damage. No motive known and instrument may need complete repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixer Reformed Church
A. P. Key Perforse
Weather Report January 29 to February 4
John H. Ver Steeg of the Weather Bureau reports the week’s meteorological data. The report covers temperature ranges, precipitation, and notable weather events observed by the cooperative observer network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hand of Death Claims Perry J Platt at Pella Iowa
Perry J Platt died February 1 1918 at Pella Iowa from heart disease after years of suffering He was born March 17 1835 in Denmark Ohio and married Eliza beth Bassett in Espaville Pennsylvania on October 6 1869 Ten children survive him all listed with residences in Ashtabula Ohio Leon Ohio Akron Ohio New Philadelphia Ohio Whitehall Montana South Bend Indiana and other cities The family notes 58 years of married life with 25 years on a farm in Ashtabula and eight in Merrick Nebraska He joined the M E Church seven years ago He funeral was held Tuesday at 2 PM at the M E church with Rev G J Pettit leading burial in Oakwood cemetery The family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for support during sickness and death
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Perry J. Platt
Pella
Denmark
O.end
Elizabeth ‘Bassett
Espaville
Penn
Net‘tle
Xobdell
Ashtabula
C. H. Barr
Leon
Plate
Akron
J Stephenson
New Philadelphia
Richard ~ Mitchell
Whitehall
Mont
Mre
Minnie Bodine
Merrick Co
Neb
M. ‘E. Church
Hl. F. Pugt
M.E
G. JE. Pettit
Oatcaood
Willige John G Williams Dies in Harvey Iowa
John G Williams formerly of Palla township Har vey Iowa died at his home Friday January 3 1922 of apoplexy aged 69 years 13 days born in Connecticut lived there until 19 moved to Illinois and then Iowa on foot to Yahaska county enlisted August 18 1862 in Company C 40th Iowa Infantry served until September 2 1865 funeral at Harvey M E church conducted by Rev K V Hulse nine pallbearers interment Apple Cemetery nine miles east of Pella.
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John G. Williams
Palla
Harvey
Mems
Connecticut
Chicago
Yahaska County
40Th Town Volunteer (Infantry
Pella
Williame
iRev
K, V
Hulse
Apple Cemetery
vPella
Willehaerdee Mra. . Andreas Dies at 95 Near College
Willehaerdise diet at her home west of the college Wednesday morning February hth at clock aged 95 years. The deceased was the eldest person in Pella. She was survived by her son, the only near relative, who lived with her until about fifteen years ago when he moved to the home where she died. Funeral held this afternoon at 1:90 o'clock from the same church conducted by Rev. C. DeLeeuw of the First Christian Reformed Church.
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Andreas ‘Willehaerdise
Pella
Sbe
C. DeLeeuw
Reformed Church
A Work of Thanks and A Suames Tion
We have closed our year's sineas and completed our inventory. The business of the year exceeded our greatest expectations. We thank our patrons for the splendid business during the year just closed and hope to serve you even better next year. We offer the heat of goods and a large variety. Many customers pay cash or have short accounts. To avoid misunderstandings and allow lower prices, we extend a maximum credit of thirty days to city customers. We ask for your trial and cooperation. Yours for business, J.G. Vander Pol
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Busine
Pol
Wedding Bells Temple Bird Omaha Nuptials in Whitney Duo
Word has arrived of the marriage at Omaha on January 28 between Obed D. Temple and Lula Bird, both of Whitney Nebraska. Obed is the son of Rev Ezra Temple who left Pella years ago. The couple, long associated with ranching in western Nebraska, wed as Obed and Lula begin their life together.
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Omaha
Obed D. Temple
Mies Lula
Bird
Whitney
Nebraska
Temple
Ezra Temple
Pella
Obed
Ray
Kinkaid
Chronicle
De Graaf Bieler Couple Wed In Victor Iowa
On Monday morning Mr France De Graaf and Miss Margaret Bieler quietly left for Victor Iowa where they were married on Tuesday The groom a young farmer has been in America two years working east of town The bride has been in the country about a year working in Boland millinery They have rented a farm near Victor and will reside there The Chronicle extends congratulations
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France de Graaf
Margaret Bieler
Victor
Iowa
de Graaf
America
Boland
Rus-Ryswik Wednestey Marriage in Prairie City
Mr Cornelius Rus of Pella married Miss Jennie Byowyk in Prairie City on February 5th at the bride’s parents home. Rev Mr Vissia officiated with close relatives as witnesses. The couple plan to live on a farm near Knoxville as congratulations pour in from the community.
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Nosnati
Prairie City
Cornelius Rus
Pella
Mies Jennie
Byowyk
Vissia
Knoxville
Guronide
Double wedding at Second Reformed Church of Scoobie
In Scoobie this week end, John Liter and Hattie van der Krolw united in marriage at the Second Reformed Church, with Gerrit Hugens marrying Frances Mabel Liter. The Liters are siblings of Mr George Liter, who resides east of town. The couple will live on farms east of Pella and the ceremony was followed by congratulations from the community.
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Wuestey
Second Reformed
John Liter
Mies Hattie van
der Krolw
Gerrit Hugens
Mins Frances
Mabel Liter
Wade Man Ant
New Teacher at Central College Welcomed
The Chronicle reports the resignation of Prof A L Babb from the elocution department and notes plans to replace him. Dorothy Horning of Evanston Illinois is hired as the new instructor after Northwestern University and Curmmock School of Oratory training.
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A. L. Babb
Cennd
Dorothy Horning
Evanston, Ill
Miss Horning
Liberal Arte
Northwestern University
Curmmock School of Oratory
Central
Wilson
For Sale Equity in 160 Acre Farm near Tracy Marion Co
Classified notice offers sale of 160 acre stock and grain farm equity located three percent miles west of Tracy in Marion County. Cash purchase sought with favorable terms. Alternative offer includes mercantile stock valued between six thousand and ten thousand dollars. Seller contact appears as Prep Hinson of Albert Lea Minnesota.
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Tracy, Marion Co
Laws
Hinson
Albert Lea
Minn
Church Notes Public services and sermon series
The public is invited to all church services including Sunday school and midweek prayer meeting. Next Sunday evening the pastor begins a sermon series on Job. Dr Bailey’s studies have been valuable to followers. Morning service features Miss Mincke and Miss Thomas in a vocal duet. evening offers a duet by Miss Webster and Miss Ketman. Organ played by Miss Mary Livingston in Professor Sadler's absence.
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Bailey
Mincke
Thomas
Miss Webster
Ketman
Sadler
Mary Livingston
First Reformed Church Sermon Next Sabbath Evening
Reverend S Vander Werf will preach at the late church next Sabbath evening. Special music provided by the choir. All are cordially invited to attend.
Remembered Their Employer at Egg House Dinner Gift
The men at the egg house surprised their employer H. Rhynsburger Tuesday evening by presenting a gold watch fob and clasp for his 62nd birthday. The event highlighted harmonious relations between employer and workers in Pella amid strikes elsewhere.
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Egg House
H. Rhynsburger
Mr. Rhyneburger
Pella
Central 29 Penn 22 basketball game report at Centra
Central College defeated Penn 29 to 22 in a Thursday basketball match. The article notes uneven play and praises referee Hoffer of the Des Moines YMCA as pivotal, with controversial foul calls impacting Central early and later in the game. Lineups list Gentral Boyd Millard Bogaard Hilleary Cloez Cadwallader Rempe Brown Aschenbrenner Lichenheld and substitutes Van Zante. Free throws totals and field goals are recorded for both sides.
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Gentral College
Penn Allege
Hoffer
Des Moines Y. M. C
Des Moines Y
Penn
Warren
Central Boys
Ke Penn
Gentral Penn Boyd
Millard Bogaard
Hilleary
Cloez
C Cadwallader
Rempe
Brown
Aschenbrenner
Lichenheld
Central
van Zante
Bogaard
Bopd
Closz
Mullard
Millard
Cadwallader
Clase
Tigers Rally To Take Narrow Victory Over Tigers Juniors
In a fast hard fought basketball clash last Friday the Tigers beat the Tiger Juniors 11 to 9 after a late center court shot by Captain Versteeg. Guard Welle starred for the High School as both teams eye a possible curtain raiser for the next C U S game. The Tigers travel to OsKaloosa Friday to face the Y M C A and aim to show well.
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Tiger
Tigers
Capt. Verateeg
Guard Welle
Tigers High School
Brand R. F. R. v. d. Linden
B. v. d. Linden
L. F. LeCorq Onatein Co. Hospers Versteeg
R. G. DeGooyer Holtz LG
Welle
Fieldgosse
Brand
B. van der Linden
Versteeg
R. v. d. Linden
Hospers
Hospera
Scholte
den Adel
Oskaloosa
City Council Minutes Reflect Surplus, Sewers and Library Report
In a regular session the council approved a sewer connection for Mrs. DeBruyn, granted lowering sewer manholes, and ordered improved sanitation on Rock Island Railway property. The treasurer reported 9275.85 in bank and warrants totaling 11613.39. The public library filed 1912 figures with 5149 books and 58 average daily circulations, plus a 696.89 year-end balance. Additional actions included amended vehicle rules, pending bills of 1691.21, a 1000 sinking fund warrant, power plant improvements, and various departmental Authorizations.
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City Council
Net
Wm. DeBruyn
Rock Island Railway
Board of Health
John Sybenga
Hhis
Public Library Board
Library Fund
Belance On
Commercial Association
Fire Department
Valentines and the parcel post restrictions
The Oskaloosa Herald notes parcel post blocks valentines printed on non paper materials such as celluloid, requiring sender names on packages. It urges valentines either go by parcel post with names or pay two cent letter postage, hinting at a workaround for romance by the Chronicle force.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Parcel Post
the Herald
Chronicle “Force Wony
P. E. O. Library Benefit Delights Pella Audience
A Pella benefit by the P. E. O. society boosted the college library funding. Though Laura Kramer could not attend, Una Appleby of Oskaloosa delivered two well received readings with encores, drawing praise for her debut in Pella. The program featured a mosaic of local and out of town talent including Miss Appleby, Mr. Rollie Springer, and Mrs. Bailey among others.
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College
P. E. O. Society
Laura Kramer
Kramer
Una Appleby
Oskaloosa
Miss Appleby
Pella
Mosaic Hollandsche Orchestra
Nevin
Cecil Minck
Merna Thomas
Scene de Ballet DeBeriot
George Ramsey
Man In
Ashes of Roses
Woodman
Lark Schubert
Herbert Bailey
Rollie Springer
Brandy Mr
Werner
Council Meeting Embraces Aluminum Cups At Feb 4 Session
A city council meeting article recounts the February 4 session where a rule banning the common drinking cup was referenced. Council members and officials avoided the glass tumbler, with Van Dusseldorp producing an aluminum cup from his pocket to take a drink, while others followed suit or searched for cups. The meeting ended with adjournment and a return to refreshments.
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the Chronicle
Marshal Buckingham
Plender
van Dusseldorp
Statesman
Jake
Wilson
Fourth Ward
Santa Claus
Kuyper
Trumps Boland
Weekblad
Cockerels for Sale at 407 Main St Pella
A few Barred Rock cockerels left for sale priced from 1.00 to 2.50. They are described as beauties. See them at 407 Main St. Pella.
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Main St
Pella
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Perry
J.’Platt
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Willige
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TION
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Rus
Scoubee Wedding
Hattie van der Krol
Gerrit Bingens
Frances Mal Iter
William H Clingman
Lola Lovina Matdy
Charley Mason
Lydia Heselhahn
Arthur D Gaasa
Bida van Steenis
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Gertie van Zee
Woody Tamevilla
Netie Kimler
Express
Gentral
Church
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Council
Valentines and the Parcel Post
P. E. O. Library Benefit
Mise
Calm As the Night Goetz
Mr. and
Mrs. Bailey
Trish Diamonds
Pope Mias
Marguerite Tracy the Rosary
Nevin Tunis Kempkes
Hugo Kuyper
Ralph Grundman
Lon Wormhoudt
Pry Council
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