General J B Weaver Dead at Des Moines Home
General James B. Weaver, longtime Iowa politician and Civil War officer, died at his daughter’s home in Des Moines on February 6. Born June 12, 1833 in Dayton Ohio, he served as lieutenant colonel and colonel in the war and later served three terms in Congress. He ran for president twice on Greenback and Populist tickets and was famed for his frontier spirit and advocacy for the oppressed. He is remembered for bravery at Shiloh and Fort Donelson and for promoting the square deal era values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Weaver
Pella
Harry Evans
Des Moines
James Baird Weaver
Dayton
Abram Weaver
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
Davis County
Colfax
Bloomfield
Cincinnati
Hia
Mise Clara Vinson
Union
Town
Fort Donelvin
Corinth
Mills
Baker
Weaver
Ito
A. A. Stuart
Lowa
Shiloh
Moore
Evening Tribune
America
Patriots
Aty Council Debates Tax Remission And Staff Change
The city council met in regular session and discussed remitting taxes on the Peter Vander Ley trust fund petitioned by trustee C Rhynsburger. A $1953.10 sewer outlet balance was moved to other funds with $900 to sewer, $1000 to general, and $53.10 to outlet. A Finance Committee resolution proposed transferring general management of light and water works from A C Kuyper to A J Muth while keeping Kuyper as city clerk. The change aims for more efficiency and takes effect April 1, with Mayor Gesman resigning effective March 1. council deferred action on the resignation. The city treasurer and clerk gave monthly reports, followed by minor committee notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Peter ‘Vander Ley
C. Rhynsburger
Office of General Management
Light and Water Works
A. C. Kuyper
A.J. Muth
Kouyper
Gesman
China shower honors Miss Borgman before wedding
On Monday evening last week Misa Reino Borgman received a china shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Zee north of Pella. The event celebrated her forthcoming marriage to Wigert Roorda. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments after the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Reino Borgman
John van Zee
Pella
Miss Borg
Wigert Roorda
Miss Borgman
Teachers certificates awarded to Lincoln school trio
The Chronicle reports that three Lincoln school teachers, Miama Lautenbach and Lily Viersen, have been issued teaching certificates. The certificates recognize their efficiency and popularity as educators at Lincoln school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Miama
Marie Lautenbach
Lily Viersen
Lincoln School
Notice of Changes in Pella Stock Company to Garden City Feeder
Special meeting of stockholders held January 17 1912 at Pella Iowa adopted amendments to Articles of Incorporation. Company renamed Garden City Feeder Company. capital increased from 100000 to 200000 with 50000 preferred stock bearing 7 percent interest nonvoting and retireable after three years. Annual meeting moved from December to February. P H Van Gorp Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Garden City Feeder
P. H. van Gorp
Boy crushed by barn door near Sully in 6 year old tragedy
A small boy about six in the John Maasson home four miles north of Sully was killed instantly when a barn door blew loose in strong wind. The accident occurred last Thursday with a funeral held Saturday. The Maasson family, Hollanders recently settled on the Alex Las kewitz farm, homes about twelve children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maasson
Sully
Maassons
Alex. Laskewitz
America
Mayor Gesman Resigns To Move To Montana
Gesman resigns as mayor of Pella at Tuesday council meeting effective March 1. He and his Oskaloosa-based brother have bought land in Montana and will relocate. Reputed for two terms of service, reform efforts and moral town standards marked his administration amid health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Gesman
Pella
Geaman
Oskaloosa
Montana
Hhis
The Automobile Helps the Farmer Gains in Horses and Prices
A Washington bulletin counters the belief that cars harm farming. It shows horses rose in number to 21,040,000 in 1910 with an average price of 10.20, more than doubling since 1894. Mules also climbed about fifty percent, and states with many autos, like Indiana and Michigan, report higher horse values. The piece argues autos free farmers to expand work and improve life on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Wilson
United States
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
New Jersey
Tax notice and local visit to banks for taxes
A. Phelps announces tax collection at Citizens National Bank on February 19, Security Bank on February 20, and Pella National Bank on February 21. Miss Cecil Sheehy visited the Clifton home in Monroe Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
The
Security Bank
Pella National Bank
Cecil Sheehy
Clifford
Monroe
Unusual January Cold Sets State Record
Dr George M Chappel reports January was the coldest on record with a 6 2 degree mean, 142 degrees below normal. The month featured 20 days at or below zero, six days never above zero, record low and high, and snow depths ending at 7 7 inches after 1 54 inches earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Chappel
United States Weathers Bureau
Weather Bureau
Miss Harriet Yeater Weds R E McDonald in New York
Miss Harriet B Yeater and Mr R E McDonald wed January 27 in New York City. Yeater, known in Pella circles, is a state lecturer for the anti saloon league and a noted traveler. The couple plan a West Indies trip and will reside in Danville Illinois after homeward arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Harriet B. Yeater
R. E. McDonald
New York City
Anti-Saloon League
McDonald
West Indies
Danville, Nl
Obituary of Arnoldue Doedyns in Omaha Nebraska
Arnoldue Doedyns aged 69 died at home in Omaha on January 23 1912 at 6 30 am. Funeral services were held January 25 from 2597 Fort Street. Born in Werkan dam Netherlands March 13 1842 he immigrated to America in 1855 and settled in Pella Iowa. He married Peter na Haze July 6 1864 and had eight children four sons and four daughters. Surviving are four sons three daughters and three sisters. The family moved to Omaha in 1910 after years in Pella. He had enjoyed good health until three months before death.
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Omaha
Neb
Arnoldue Doedyns
Fort Street
Doedyns
Werkandam
Netherlands
America
Pella
Iowa
Peternella Haze
P. Kuyper
F. J. Hesselink
Nebraska
Meeting Old Friends Brings Tennessee Immigration Official to Pella
John Dekker meets J. J. B. Johnsonius, once aboard a Rotterdam to New York voyage, now assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Bureau of Immigration. Johnsonius will stay in Pella all next week to demonstrate Tennessee immigration resources at the Van Stigt building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dekker
J. J. B. Johnsonius
Rotterdam
New York
Mr. Johnsonius
Tennessee
Tennessee Bureau of Immigration
Pella
van Stigt
Weather Report January 31 to February 6
John H. Ver Steeg reports weather data for the period January 31 to February 6 from the Weather Bureau cooperative observer network. Readings include average temperatures and precipitation as compiled by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pella Stacker Co. Changes Name and Expands Capital
The Pella Stacker Co. increases capital from 100000 to 200000 and renames to Garden City Feeder Co. of the U S with a Canadian plant to follow. Preferred stock of 50000 sold to Os kaloosa investors. Plan to boost output, explore Texas rice fields, and worry over possible loss of the plant to rivals as capitalists from other towns gain influence.
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Pella Stacker Co
Garden City Feeder Co
U. S
Canada
Oskaloosa
van Gorp
Pella
Texas Rice
Pella Stacker
Pella High Defeated by Newton in District Basketball
Pella High traveled to Newton last Friday and lost 41 to 16 as Newton dominated with sharp teamwork and steady play. Raymond led Newton with 27 points, Kuyper and Kinyon also stood out while Bell hampered Kuyper at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Newton
Newton Boys
Pella
Raymond
Kuyper
Bell
Newton Pella Raymond
Lankelma Farnham
Library report for January highlights local staff
January library report notes librarian Julia Van Zante and Pete Van Rees as patrons or staff. It records a passenger event involving Oskaloosa Tuesday evening, indicating activity linked to local transportation or visits. Further specifics are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete van Rees
Oskaloosa
College Notes Recital and Glee Club Highlights
Advanced piano students present a recital in the auditorium on Saturday evening February 17. Alumni editor Miss Graham named for the Ray. Glee club members praised for performances including the Owl and Pussy-cat, with refreshments served afterward by the ladies. February events include two recitals and Washington’s birthday banquet preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Glee Club
Nyeum
Harvey
Herb
Carlos
Sadler
Boyle
Pussy-cat
Central
Bailey
Dudgeon
Finley
Lincoln Birthday Features Highlight Chronicle Pages
Next Monday marks Lincoln's birthday with a short story on page two titled How Lincoln Solved Problem by Strategy. Special features on Lincoln appear on page six, including character sketches by Taft Roosevelt Watterson Hughes and Washington. St Valentine’s Day falls next Wednesday with a full page on page three aimed at young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Chronicle
Taft
Theo
Roosevelt
Henry Watterson
Chas, Hughes
Booker T. Washington
First Reformed Church Evening English Service Invited
An evening preaching service in English at First Reformed Church invites all to attend. The notice extends a cordial invitation to the community for the worship event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Weaver
Iowa Statesman
Congress
ATY Council Meets
A. Phelps. Co. Treat
Dr. Chappel
the Weather Report
Garden City Feeder Company
Marion le Cocq
Leona Hont
Paul van Zante
Bees Berg
Grace van Gorp
Gerrit Brand
Everet van der Wert
Beacon
Beacon Purdekooper Rysdoms
Williams
Bernie v. d
Linden
Library Report
JuLia van Zante
College
John Bourquet
Miss Lively
Roney
Tracy
Nycum
Pearl Philip
Dr. Bailey
Tiger
Central Academy
Tigers
Tigers Lineup Academy B. v. d. Linden R
Stegeman
Brand LF
Baitsell Keables Co
G.v.d. Linden
Ten Adel RG
Scholte En Versteeg LG
Byram Hendricks
Baiteell
G. v. d Linden
Byram
Hendricks
Keables
B. v. d. Linden
den Adel
Versteeg
Brand
Academy
Ed van Zante
Walker Sadler
First Reformed Church
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