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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
5
This week proved disastrous for Pella high school as the boys lost 23 to 9 in Eldon and 50 to 6 at Keokuk, while the girls fell 20 to 5 at Colfax. Coach urges no discouragement and confidence remains that no team wins every game.
Central College defeats Parsons College 34 to 24 in a defensive struggle. Gates leads Parsons with field goals and two fouls, while VanderLinden adds six for Central as poor foul shooting diminishes both sides. Tigers curb Boone 55 to 9 with sharp passing, restaging the home court clash.
In a packed Penn gymnasium Central College of Penn defeated Penn College 32 to 27 in a hard fought season opener. F Rhynsburger starred for Central with 20 points while Penn, led by a balanced effort and strong defense, struggled in the final minutes. Cadwallader and VanderLinden anchored Penn’s front line as both teams traded leads most of the game.
The city council met in regular session February 10 with the mayor, clerk and all councilmen present. Actions included approving a cement walk permit for J Bruninekool, adjusting power house staffing to three shifts at specified salaries, reporting fines and licenses, a treasury balance of 9863.35, outstanding warrants 591.61, and January water sewer and street work reports. An ordinance to regulate train speed and blocking streets was assigned, weed law enforcement to be studied, leaks and vibration at the power house to be addressed, and a one month leave of absence granted to James Van Dusseldorp. Adjourned to February 20 for paving plans.
The male choral club held its annual banquet at the First Reformed church parlor amid a stormy evening. A chosen menu featured fruit cocktail Es scalloped oysters chicken patties mashed potatoes green peas sandwiches pickles olives M C C salad nuts coffee ice cake Lincoln rails. A program followed with Toastmaster Jas G VanderPol and several performances by Tunis Kempkes Ralph Grundman Joe Faassen James Verhey and P Groet with titles such as They Open Now the Cage Walk a Little Talk a Little and Crescendo.
A school board member says architects have visited Pella to discuss a possible new school building. They plan to review several more proposals before a voter decision. If approved the project would not be built this year due to time constraints.
Virgil B. Mays of Chicago filed information against two Pella men charging gambling before Justice G. Van Vliet. Mays says life agent S. C. Lyons of Missouri lost about $400 gambling with them. Trial set for February 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Kolyn Albert Kolyn died at his Monroe home on February 8 1914 from consumption after an earlier accident. Funeral in Monroe then burial at Oakwood cemetery in Pella. John Sterrenburg died February 1 1914 in Pella at 49. survived by wife Marie Willemsen and daughter Jennie. services at American church. Mrs. D Tollenar, long-time Pella resident, died February 8 1914 at age 71 9 14. bowels analysis listed as cause. body moved to John Brand home. funeral in First Reformed cemetery conducted by elder A Van Stigt.
Matthew TenHagen died at his home after a long tuberculosis illness on February 7, 1914, aged 40 years and 6 days. A hard working man beloved by neighbors, he leaves a wife, two young daughters, and his extended family. Funeral services were held February 9 at the home and at the First Christian Reformed church, with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to community neighbors and friends for help and kindness during illness and death of husband and father, signed by Mrs Tate Ten Hagen and children.
A playful verse warns that money spent cannot buy autos or rent peace, carelessly chasing pleasures leads to grave consequences. It mocks social vanity, politics, and risky liaisons, urging prudent living to avoid a grim future.
I will sell all my household goods at public sale on Tuesday February 17 at 1 30 pm at my home one mile west of Leighton G Ver Plobg. Nic Boland auctioneer.
Government law bans spring duck shooting and may be enforced after the year ends. Iowa State Department says it will not block hunting and will not offer relief to those prosecuted under the national law. Hunter risks government prosecution if ducks are hunted this spring, warns B C Hinshaw, State Fish and Game Warden.
Deputy Revenue Collector John Conolly toured Pella examining income tax subjects. The Register and Leader notes taxes due March 1 and penalties for late reporting by June 30. Married filers with under 4000 dollars income exempt, but must report. anyone earning around 3000 dollars should file blanks to avoid penalties. Blanks available from the internal revenue collector.
A 1914 letter from Golden City Missouri asks the editor about the death of Joseph Peninger found near Pella Iowa. The unsigned note asks for full details of his death and remains. The paper says no such case is known and invites readers to contact John L. Wright in Golden City if they have information.
County Treasurer will visit Pella to handle Lake Prairie and Pella City tax books and the Pella sewer assessment book. Sessions are at Citizens National Bank February 17th, Security Bank February 18th, and Pella National Bank February 19th.
The wedding of Miss Johanna VanOmmen and Mr. Dielis Vander Waal is set for this evening at seven at the bride’s home east of town with Rev. Wm. Beckering officiating. Family and friends will attend as witnesses and the Chronicle offers congratulations.
Baptist Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m The evening sermon begins a new series on Sin the Penalty of Sin next Sundays morning theme The Fruits of Missionary Effort in the Foreign Fields for information for the every member canvass beginning February 18 and the evening theme Witnessing for the Master All invited Special orchestra music Teacher Training Class lessons 2 and 3 February 12 Beginners ages 3 to 6 Bring problems for discussion Mr Frush leads the lessons Rev Wesseling to drill next week on The Gist of the Book pages 129 136 with Mr Frush
Madame Marie Von Unschuld, court pianist to the Queen of Roumania, gave the best concert yet heard in Pella. A small audience showed great enthusiasm as she delivered flawless technique and keen musical insight in every number. The event earned lasting praise for its artistry.
The Ladies G A R Circle will host an oyster supper on Thursday evening February 19 at the Dennis Candy Kitchen room on Franklin street. Oysters sandwiches coffee and doughnuts will be served. Miss Etta Ross is ill at her sister Mrs L D Schakel's home. Mrs Eliza Parker has lagrippe and is ill this week, cared for by Mrs Fred Parker of Otley.
A Chronicle editor deflects curiosity about his eating habits by joking that he consumes three square meals daily and sometimes snacks. He notes a gained twenty five pounds since starting, credits ad columns for guidance, and invites boarding houses to profit from his dietary secrets without naming exact sources.
Camp Fire girls cooked and served a Saturday dinner with menu items like Beet Loaf and Waldorf Salad. Miss Marguerite Tracy leaves due to her uncle’s illness, and the Y M and Y W C A fundraiser nets about sixteen dollars. Prof Sadler to speak on La Gioconda February 21 with twenty eight seats ordered. Mme Von Auschuld hosts a Camp Fire dinner and Mrs G F Sadler receives a Wyoming Indian battle axe. Washington Banquet set for February 20.
Jacob Colyn fell Tuesday while walking at home and suffered a broken leg between the knee and hip. His age and frail health worsen the injury, hindering recovery prospects.
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