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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
5
Des Moines visit by a Chronicle representative found division superintendent W B Givin saying the proposed new depot will begin as soon as spring weather permits. He noted Pella business demand justifies the cost and that local citizens and merchants are cordial and supportive of the project.
Washington February 10 1905 post office appropriation bill passes house with no rider on local parcel delivery plan sparring over rural service amendments. Chairman Overstreet blocks proposals for newspaper carrier agency and fifteen day carrier leave of absence citing added costs and new legislation. The bill advances to the senate amid lively debate and sustained rulings.
In Holland, Rev Kole of the local church has been praised for clearing paths during a severe snowstorm. He led his team with a plow to keep streets and school routes open for children. Postmaster Dennis reports a poster thanking him for his kindness. Neva Harvey.
The past week brought extreme cold across the middle west with Kansas and Nebraska ranches reporting heavy cattle losses from blizzards. In Iowa, Des Moines saw lows of 7 below to 22 below zero, with Pella recording minus 38. Officials note thrift among Hollanders limited suffering in town. Local events reference flour branding and college welcomes, ending with L. A. Gar’s remarks.
From Des Moines Regis ter and Leader’s Friday edition, Edward F. Sherman editor of the Barnum Banner, aged 45, of Wort Dodge, Iowa, was saved by a physician after an attempted self harm. The incident occurred February 10 and details indicate a perilous moment early.
Indianola parishioner praises Rev Myron W Haynes pastor of Belden Ave Baptist Church Chicago as the ablest Baptist preacher in the west noting his handsome presence pleasing manner and oratorical grace that draw offers from strong churches. George S Simons, Pastor First Baptist Indianola.
The executive committee greets the arrival of Dr Haynes in Pella and plans to use his preaching and counsel services. They emphasize his prominent status and expect his advice on local matters during his stay, indicating a strong endorsement from Garrison and Pell.
Storms bring deaths and coal scarcity in large towns while Pella reports no coal trouble and snow about twenty inches deep. Dr. Haynes of Chicago preaches at local churches stirring interest in Christian education. A Pella man ends his life with laudanum, and a newspaper editor plans a second issue after a suicide attempt. the Banner homecoming is noted.
A public notice warns to avoid the coal pile behind the office as a thief has been seen near it. People are told not to ride walk run or drive near the pile to prevent risk of an explosion from dynamite used to locate the culprit.
The Moonlight Mission Band will meet with Miss Noliie on Doddyngs at her home tomorrow evening.
The Central College executive committee led by A. Hawley appeals for support to build a science hall. They report assurances of a large gift from a wealthy state figure and plan to invite him to stay over Monday to lecture or preach and help launch statewide fundraising.
Luther and Herndon Sadler sons of Mr and Mrs B Sadler of South Pella have been quite sick with ailing health recently according to local report from South Pella community.
Portraits on this page honor individuals closely tied to the Central University of Iowa and to whom the town owes much for the institution's growth. The text notes a continued effort to carry forward the Christian education work started by these devoted elders, sustaining community influence in Pella.
Last Friday at the opera house the Ballengee Concert Band delivered the most successful show yet with a hearty audience. Players improved notably with Gerrit Stegeman mastering the BB-Hat bass, Andrew Wormhoudi earning praise on clarinet, and W A Cormany delivering a well received cornet solo while a ten minute farce by Stegeman and Gladstone drew a big laugh.
Des Moines Daily News reports W A Richards, convicted of robbing the Sullivans at Hamilton, has filed a motion for a rehearing. The notice has been served on the attorney general. A May term hearing requires court order. If denied, Richards gains months to adjust finances before Fort Madison. If granted, another year before further court action.
The article notes two special meetings in support of Central University with Rev Myron W Haines of Chicago arriving Saturday to conduct services at the Baptist church Sunday morning and the First Reformed church Sunday evening. A plan to build another college building is discussed for Monday evening as a revival of college spirit and enthusiasm. Also featured are portraits of esteemed former students and Rev Richmond Monroe is mentioned in connection with the college.
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