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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
5
In Pella a housing shortage worsens as student demand grows and available rooms fill. The piece urges a local mutual home loan and savings association, modeled after Grinnell, to grant fair loans for small savers to buy homes and fund extra-room rentals for students, boosting home ownership and housing stock.
The public will be invited to view a portraiture demonstration by Steeg Bros. & Co. as Mr Hollebrands’ demonstrator calls on attendees to show the latest and finest portraitures offered in this issue’s advertisement.
Tooth Brush Sale offers brushes priced 20, 25, and 30 cents with a guarantee on every item. Choose from a range of styles and sizes, with emphasis on value and reliability for daily use.
A brief sales alert urges readers to act quickly as stock levels dwindle and limited quantities remain, prompting timely purchases before products sell out.
During the winter term the college hosted talks on Choosing a Life Work with Dr S A Spillman Ottumwa speaking on Medicine as a Profession and T D Foster Morrell Packing Company sharing Business as a Profession. Foster urged Bible-based ethics and service mindset for business success. Rev John Tallmadge Bergen of Dubuque spoke on the Call of the Ministry, praising Christian service. The events drew local ministers and guests, including luncheon with President and Mrs Garrison, and Bergen's visit to the Rhynsburgers home.
The Big Store of Newton owned by the Iowa Mercantile Company reported a robbery in the drug department where a cash register vanished. By ten o clock it reappeared behind the old chickenhouse, its bottom and front damaged. The $1000 in change was missing and no clue to the thief was found.
Notice from Marion County District Court Iowa that the written will of Thomas W. Cox deceased is on file and will be heard in the May term 1909 on May 4 at the court in Knoxville. Clerk B Kersbergen and Deputy Meyer Langerak announce the hearing date.
M Porter will buy anything in the stock line except hogs which he will buy only by the carload He wants horses cows and steers fat lean old or young Has on hand at all times plenty of stock to sell Also souvenir Stockmans Canes and Jackknife Bens famous Stockmans Knife Phone 14 Pella Ia See M Porters ad on second page.
Leighton defeated Pella High School 16 to in a hard fought game led by Rempe and Van Zante. Gezel and Synhorst contributed points for Leighton as Pella fought valiantly but lacked size against the tall farm crew. Rempe's skill stood out throughout the contest and both teams showed effort with hopes for a rematch.
In a hard fought late moral, Central University defeated Capital City Commercial College 35 to 25 at the local YMCA floor. The game remained close until the final minutes when Central pulled away with a decisive spurt to secure the win.
Mr Bryan resumes editorial charge of The Commoner and plans active personal involvement through lectures, interviews and his paper. The notice urges support for the public welfare and democratic ideals while promoting a special subscription rate of 2.00 for one year to encourage wider circulation.
Fern Young daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Young of South Main Ames will wed Dr Howard Garberson of Deer Lodge Montana. The bride a former Central student and nurse trained at Wesley Hospital Chicago graduates in June 1908. Dr Garberson a Northwestern Medical School graduate, did a Cook County Hospital internship after competitive exams. The ceremony will be performed by her brother President L A Garrison at the bride’s sister Dr D M Christ home in Ames Iowa.
At the home of Mr and Mrs L van Mersbergen Jennie van Mersbergen married Blees van Wyk of Luctor Kansas. Rev T van der Ark of the First Christian Reformed church performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. The couple will reside in Kansas. Chronical joins friends in congratulating them.
Miss Emma Boat and E. Roorda were married at high noon yesterday at the bride's home with only close relatives present. They plan a wedding trip to Orange City and will settle on a farm near Otley.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Tool near Reasner on Wednesday February 10 1909 Nora E Tool married Bell T Ross with Rev H C Millice officiating. Only relatives attended. A wedding supper followed and a housewarming was held the next day at the groom's parents home. The couple will start housekeeping on the Ross farm as family and friends wish them well.
The clerk issued marriage licenses to Epke G. Roorda and Emma Marie Boot, Ralph W Fry and Mamie F. Reynolds, and many others. Licenses were granted in Oskaloosa and Pella to numerous individuals including Edward Conrad Krusemann, Louetta Pothogen, Herbert Breuklander, Margaret Pethoven, John van Zee, and Jennie Vroom.
Jonkers Herbert Jonkers died at 7:00 am after a brief illness. Born in Holland on October 23, 1822, he came to the United States about 18 years ago and lived with his children near Leighton. He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral at his Leighton home with Rev. T. van der Ark officiating, interment at Van Damselaar cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Forrest wife of Professor John Forrest head of the mathematics department at the Normal died suddenly at 7 30 this morning after several weeks of pneumonia improvement and a rapid decline. She was born in Knoxville Iowa New Year 1859 and leaves a husband three children Veda Earl and Jorn Jr four brothers and a sister all in Iowa. The Forrests came to Whatcom nine years ago from Chehalis where he had been principal of the high school. Mrs Forrest was active in P E O Chapter and widely known among friends as a progressive worker at the Normal.
Harrington born January 11 1862 in Kirksville Missouri died February 11 1909 at home ten miles southwest of Knoxville at 2 30 pm. She married J W Sherwood July 13 1879 and had three children Mae Smith Nora J W Plain View Texas. Her first husband died November 19 1884, she remarried G D Harrington June 20 1888 and bore Stella. A devout Christian, services at Zion church were led by Rev Gillette Knoxville and others. many friends attended.
After long trial costs, the jury acquitted Van Gorkum but urged three months in jail and a fine. The Grand Jury will now review the case, hoping for action and to avoid winter dragging on. County opinion splits over disparity between harsh punishment for forgery and leniency for sexual misconduct.
Referee A. H. Brous will offer for sale at public auction in Prairie City Iowa on February 27 1909 at 1 pm the east half of government lots five and eight section two township 78 range 21 west containing about 80 acres plus Lots one two three in block two Elliott and McMurray addition and Lots one two in block six Norris second addition all within the town. Twenty percent cash at sale with balance due March 1 1909 bearing 1 percent interest after due and subject to court approval. Referee reserves right to reject bids.
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