Campaign for $1600 Raises Donations Listed
A historical fundraising note shows various contributors rushing to support a $1600 goal. Names include Vanderpolt Stubenrauch Carpenter Fowler Vander Meulen Co Keables Gan De Bruin Scholte Vander Zyl Dykstra Kuyper Lumber Co Van Zante Bros Thomassen Vander Ploeg Puritan Drug Co De Haan Kuyper Van Beynom Van Gorp Garden City Feeder Co Veenstra Neuburg Klein Hollebrands Warner Porter Riddell Auto Co Overland Des Moines Ta W W Cook & Son Pella National Bank Net total reaches $500.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Vanderpolt
F. D. Stubenrauch
F. F. Carpenter
W. H. Fowler
G. A. Vander Meulen
Geo. G. Gan
J. C. de Bruin
Mrs. H. P. Scholte
G. Vander Zyl
Jno. Dykstra
Kuyper Lumber Co
van Zante Bros
Geo. J. Thomassen
W. H. Vander Pl
A. T. Klein
Jerema & Hollebrands
F. C. Warner
J. Porter
Riddell Auto Co
Overland Distributors
Des Moines
W. W. Cook & Son
Pella National Bank
N. van Viiet
Pella Weekblad
Dr. W. W. Talbott
Tra Bogaard
Slob Bros. & Co
Fanseen, den Adel & Co
Close game as Tiger Jrs fall 27 26 at Oskaloosa Y M C A
The Tiger Jrs lose by one point to the Oskaloosa Y M C A in a rough fast contest. They led 13 10 at halftime before Oskaloosa surged back to win 27 26. Curtain game saw Agency high school beat the Inter mediates. Field goals by Gezel, Linden, Brand, Pari, Cushing, McDonnough. free throws by Gezel and Pari. Referee Van Zante. umpire Dietrich. Score 27 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Jrs
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Y. M. C. A
Gezel
Boyd
V. d
Linden
Brand
Pari
Cushing
McDonnough
F. Gezel
Paria
van Zante
Pella
V. E. Dietrich
van Maren
Synhorat
Female help wanted for Minneapolis firm seeks stenographer
Minneapolist firm Northwestern Commercial Agency seeks a competent lady stenographer who can speak the Holland language, well educated, refined and neat in appearance. Address 731 Palace Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Northwestern Commercial Agency
Palace Building
For Sale Equity in 160 Acre Iowa Farm West of Tracy
Auction note offers equity in a 160 acre stock and grain farm located three miles west of Tracy Iowa. Cash sale preferred but a mercantile stock ranging 6000 to 10000 dollars could be considered. Contact Fred Hirsch Albert Lea Minnesota. Date line f 6-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy, Marion Co
Iowa
Fred Hirsch
Albert Lea
Minn
Weather Report by John H Ver Stoeg Feb 6–11
The weather report compiled by John H Ver Stoeg of the Weather Bureau covers February 6 to February 11. Data include temperature, precipitation, and notable conditions observed by the cooperative observer network for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Stoeg
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Fiftieth Anniversary Of Second Reformed Church Celebrated
The Second Reformed Church marks its fiftieth anniversary with a commemorative service. The Chronicle explains it sought a program announcement but did not receive one from the church, noting no bias in publishing church notices and that it publishes what churches furnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
the Chronicle
The
Chronicle
Bobbitt to Lead Baptist Church at Huron South Dakota
Rev L R Bobbitt and his family depart Pella in days to assume the pastorate of a Baptist church in Huron South Dakota a city of about 7000. He previously declined a first call but accepted the second. He has served as field secretary for Central College and earlier pastorates in Indiana Michigan and Webster City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bobbitt
Huron
South Dakota
Bobbitt
Baptist Church
Pella
Central College
Central
Indiana
Michigan
Webster City
Iowa
Central 38 Leander Clark 24 first meeting of rivals
Central College defeated Leander Clark 38 to 24 in Toledo on Friday. Russel Van Zante starred with six baskets while Closz and Dickenhart added key scoring. Clark's Dickenhart led the visitors. Referee was Hyland of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Leander Clark College
Toledo
Russel van Zante
Central
Boyd
Clarz
Dickenbart
S. C
Leander Clark van Zante
Beck Boyd
Muirbeck
Cloaz
Dickenbert Rempe
Henley Aschenbrenner
Ward
van Zante
Closz
Aschenbrenner
Rempe
Beck
Muirhead
Dickenhart
Henley
Hyland
Iowa
Profanity Fined In Pella For Bustling Outburst
Rex Hise of Monroe, a young married man, was arrested at Pella depot after accusing baggage agent Horace Buckingham of spying and cursing the Buckingham family. He paid a $15 fine and costs with a bounced check, but the check was rejected by a Monroe bank. A passerby later paid the fine, and he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hise
Monroe
Pella
Horace Buckingham
Horace
Buckingham
Hise
Carpenters Hurt As Scaffold Falls at Koopmans Home
Monday afternoon Joe Veenstra and Dick Koopmans suffered injuries while building a porch when scaffolding gave way. Koopmans hurt in the back with possible broken ribs, Veenstra landed on his right arm with painful injury and an unclear X-ray left whether the bone was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Veenstra
Dick Koopmans
First Reformed Church Sees Rev. L R Bobbitt Off to Huron
Rev L R Bobbitt will preach Sunday evening at First Reformed Church then depart for his new home in Huron South Dakota. This will be his last Sunday in Pella. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Bobbitt
Mr. Bobbitt
Huron
South Dakota
Pella
Otley Couple Wed In Morning Ceremony
On Tuesday morning February 11 at Rev Ruissard’s home in Otley, Ben Van Zante married Gertrude Van Zee of Otley. The couple immediately moved to their new home where a reception was held with relatives and intimate friends in attendance.
Gasoline Explosion Burns Mrs Ver Ploeg at Home
Mrs C Ver Ploeg sustained severe burns to hands and face when gasoline in a copper wash boiler ignited after three electric sparks. At No 410 Third Ave E, the boiler exploded, setting liquid on her skin but not burning the house. She had recently recovered from typhoid fever and gains attention as a self generated electricity source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Ploeg
Oskaloosa Herald
Morning service features soloist and Messiah selections
At morning service solo by Mr Werner singing Soft Southern Breezes. In evening Mrs Bailey and Miss Lautenbach perform He Shall Feed His Flock and Come Unto Me from the Messiah. Pastor preaches on Job titled Friends Pain as Penalty. Professor Sadler calls choir meeting Saturday at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner
Bamby
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Sermon
The Sunday school meets at 9:30 followed by a morning service at 10:40. Epworth League gathers at 6:30, Mrs Pettit leads. Evening worship at 7:30 features the sermon The Lost Crown and special music. Come and feel at home. Big Brothers! program continues to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brothers
Epworth League
Local Physician Performs Skin Graft on Burn Patient
For the second time last week a physician grafted skin onto Miss Anna Hollebrands, whose severe September burn would not heal. Thirty five skin pieces were transplanted from donors Mrs Nina Blommers Miss Jennie Van Noord Miss Nellie Veenman and Mr Bert DeBruyn. A further operation may be needed before a full recovery is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hollebrands
Nina Blommers
Jennie van Noord
Nellie Veenman
Bert DeBruyn
Misa Hollebrands
School notes prompt city water, new high school plan
The board aims to bring city water to buildings, add drinking fountains and sewer connections. A March 10 school election will decide bonds for a new site and construction, plus $1000 to cut debt. Horning teaches elocution for an upcoming contest. the senior class grows to twelve girls and fifteen boys as commencement nears. A farmhand ad seeks a man and wife for year-round work at $50 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everomemep Tt
Misa Horning
Abnior
Measers J.S. Rhynsburger
P. van Sittert
Sigourney
Gaass and Van Steenia Wed at Baptist Parsonage
Last Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock Arthur D. Gaass and Miss Ida Van Steenia united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. A W Baile y. Witnessed by Mr and Mrs Martin Klein they plan to live on a farm near Eddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Gaass
Ida van Steenia
Baptist Parsonage
A W. Bailey
Martin Klein
Eddyville
Van der Beek and Van Helten Marry in Home Ceremony
Tuesday February 11 at 2 30 pm Miss Tunie Van der Beek married Mr Martin Van Helten at Rev C De Leeuw home with the bride’s siblings present. They left for Humeston the next morning to visit the groom’s brother and will settle on a farm near Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunie van der Beek
Martin van Helten
C. de Leeuw
Humeston
Double Wedding Near Pella Unites Grandia and Kin Couples
Two marriages occurred Wednesday February 2 at the home of Abram Grandia southeast of Pella. Mary Alta Grandia wed Louis Van Toorn and Josena Klyn wed John A Grandia in a small ceremony led by Pastor S Van der Werf of the First Reformed Church. The newlyweds plan farm life near Prairie ity and west of Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Grandia
Pella
Mary Alta Grandia
Louis van Toorn
Josena Klyn
John A. Grandia
Abram Grandin
S. van der Werf
First Reformed Church
Public Explanation On Damaging The Piano At First Reformed Church
A letter from Milwaukee piano makers disputes claims of damage to a piano at the First Reformed Church as a revenge act against the seller. They state bass string breakage is impossible and offer repair or return options. The firm urges Kuyper to identify the culprit, asserting the act was malicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
MR. Kuyper
Miss Clara Mann Shower With Hugo Kuyper Soon
A miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Lucile Gaass for Miss Clara Mann and a few friends. The gathering featured elegant refreshments and a pleasant evening as Miss Mann prepares to marry Mr. Hugo Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mann
Lucile Gaass
Misa Mann
Hugo Kuyper
Free Seed Testing at Pella Bank Before Feb 22
Seed owners may have germination tests conducted free of charge by leaving samples at the Pella National Bank before Saturday February 22. The notice urges timely submission to receive testing services at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella National Bank
Tax collection dates by W J Wilson in Pella
County treasurer W J Wilson will visit Pella to collect taxes on February 18 and 19 at Security Bank, February 20 at Pella National Bank, and February 21 at Citizen's National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wilson
Pella
Security Bank
Feeder Company Reports Big Year In Garden City
The Garden City Feeder Company held its annual meeting on February 11 and announced a prosperous year with about 300000 dollars in business. A 12 percent cash dividend and a 50000 dollar stock dividend were declared as the plant stays busy shipping goods to branch houses for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Return visit of Hunt Mont farmers Ben Koyk and Adam Hasselman
Ben Koyk and Adam Hasselman, who have farmed near Hunt Mont for five years, arrived in Pella on Tuesday evening for a three week visit with relatives and friends who welcome the boys back home after their long absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Koyk
Adam Hasselman
Hunt Mont
Pella
Pella Board of Health Adopts Water and Privy Rules
The local Board of Health of Pella Iowa adopted Rule 39 prohibiting privy vaults cesspools or reservoirs draining into any privy water closet sink or stable on Lot 5 Block 13 within 90 days of adoption. Rule 40 makes violations a nuisance and subject to state and city penalties. The measures were approved February 4 1913 by Mayor H J Vanden Bern and Health Officer Carl Aschenenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Board of Health
Pella
Iowa
Board of Health
City Primaries debated in Pella for city offices
Alderman Plender pushes plan to let residents vote in a general primary. Two top candidates for each office would advance, with Republican and Democrat meetings set for Feb 17 and Feb 19 to discuss the plan. The paper seeks broad voter input and weighs merits and drawbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Plender
Pella
Pellar High School Defeats Oska Loosa In Basketball
Pella High School overwhelmed Oskaloosa 53 to 19 on Friday night. Rhynsburger hit 11 field goals and Synhorst 8 to pace the Pella attack with Braam and guards contributing strongly. Next week Pella hosts Newton in a fast, expected tight matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loosa H.S
Cekaloosa Boys
Pella Boys
Oskaloosa
Rhynsburger
Pella
Lynhorst
Pella Guards
Braam
Pella H. S
Newton
Pella Oskaloosa
Lorimer
Synhorst
RF Masters
Oldham Lautenbach
Utterbach
Gosselink
Roberts
Lautenbach
Mantera
Oldham
Utterback
Central College Glee Club Delights Muscatine Audience
The Central Baptist College glee club from Pella gave a well praised program at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine, drawing encores and praise for four standout songs. Grace B. Finley gave acclaimed piano renditions, including Racozy March, with George Francis Sadler’s readings also drawing encore requests. The troupe also sang at Davenport to a thousand listeners in Rev. P H McDowell’s church, with Prof. Sadler on organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Grace B. Finley
Liszt
George Francis Sadler
Davenport
P.H. McDowell
Prof. Sadler
Jas DeWit Visits Des Moines for Business
Jas DeWit, a business visitor, traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday for meetings and potential deals with local firms. He met with several executives to discuss investment prospects and expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. DeWit
Des Moines
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Tigers
Jes. Oaka
Paris
D. Linden
McDonnough Brand Cc
Cushing Boyd
Wright E
McClelland Barard
Femlae Help
the Weather Report
Leander Clark
Carpenters
Ijno
Addreas G.eare
Lincoln
Webster
Gaass—Van Steenis
van Helten—Van der Beek
van Toorn—Grandia
Grandia—Klyn
Arie G. Klein
Grace B. Vander Linden
Cecil Wirt King
Edna May Spaur
Martin van Heilen Tunie Vander Beek
Benjamin Vogelas
Gertrude van Ommen
John C. DeBruin
Hendrika DeWild
John H. Beebout
Marcella M. Stella
J. Franklin Beebout
Hattie Lee McCollister
Henry van Zee
Anna Huegens
Frank van Essen
Annie Keuning
Milwaukee
Wis
A. P. Kuyper
Gram-Richtsteig Piano Co
Dict. M. R. T
Board OF Health Rules
H. J. Vanden Bern
Local Board of Health
Carl Aschenenner
Pellar High School
College
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