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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
5
A historical primer argues that employment drives prosperity and that human power is the earth's most valuable asset. It emphasizes year round industry, productive labor, and the link between work, wealth, and debt repayment, warning that idle populations grow poor.
A weather balloon from the Local Weather Bureau office at Omaha landed in Tom Wilson’s barnyard after a Saturday climb into a tree. Andy Wilson and others found a clocklike instrument in the basket and a note requesting return of the balloon and offering a $2 reward. The balloon was launched from Omaha at 7 am and found by 6 pm with southeast winds suggesting strong upper air currents.
The following licenses have been issued: G. A. Fee, Jessie Branson Stoope, Ora Bayless, Mamie Hulgan.
North country snowmelt and late rain send a big flood toward town. Monday night rain swelled streets while the Colfax Telephone Company building near this office flooded to eight feet in the basement. Water rushed through a frozen ditch and sewer pipe, but the employer pumped it out and the building was restored with no damage to structure or contents.
The local editor faces two fires when deciding what to report and what to omit. He bears harsh scrutiny for perceived cowardice or favoritism while aiming to protect the town’s good name and reputation.
A garbled weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau notes a routine update on meteorological conditions. The text mentions agricultural timing and routine forecasts without clear specifics. Entities are not clearly identifiable due to corruption.
Pella reports 1900 population 2623, 1905 2946 after annexation, 1910 census 3020, a gain of 126 since 1905. Knoxville lists 1900 3131, 1905 3194, 1910 3146, down 48 since 1905. Pella invites Knoxville residents to move, urging focus on business and growth for five years to become Marion County’s leading city.
Early Friday morning a West Pella residence owned by Wm Pardekoopers was destroyed by fire. Neighbors woke to flames enveloping the roof as the home and household effects burned completely. the owner had been away since Monday and the cause remained uncertain. Insurance partially covered the loss.
A printer's error caused Mr Plette to be shown selling I H flour at 1.25 per sack instead of 1.55. The paper states the fault was ours, not his, and customers are informed he is not to blame for the quoted price.
The Express argues Representative Bybee voted against reducing open saloon hours, noting Marion county preferrs curtailment and deeming saloons a societal menace. It suggests Bybee sided with saloon interests over temperance sentiment and may face questions before the next election.
The mail carrier on rural routes faced a short layoff last week due to almost unspeakable road conditions. The event was rare in the past two years, and its occurrence was notable for the area.
The piece urges voters to participate in the upcoming March sixth primaries to choose city leaders. It lists potential mayoral contenders led by N. J. Gesman and others, and it names alderman hopefuls including M. C. Slob and Nick Boland. It argues for capable, conservative leaders to manage municipal finances and the new light and water plant, stressing prudent selection by voters.
A clipped note mocks immigration aims and hints at a sinister plan to abduct Mike Langerak. The Pella Chronicle clipping invites readers to watch associates who might lure him out behind buildings. The letter expresses fear of a conspiracy against Mike and praises anti immigration sentiment in Knoxville and surrounding towns.
The item lists multiple local residents affected by illnesses. It notes measles in the Satberg baby, scarlet fever in Van Akren and Vander Kamp children, pneumonia in H Ter Louw and Wm Stursma, ptomaine poisoning from canned tomatoes affecting Mrs Klein, neu ralgia for Mrs Garrett, and a recent appendicitis attack on Harve Van Gorp. It also mentions a hunting season for auto buyers and H P in bed.
The Democratic convention scheduled for March sixth will convene at the Opera House after the Fourth Reform Church could not be leased. The move follows concerns about fire safety and the gallery without a fire escape, with assurances that the Opera House will be heated, lit, and suitable for public meetings.
The Vanderzee Jewelry Co begins business occupying the former Burridge Connell stand on the south side. A. Vanderzee, from Pella, heads the venture with P. Lynhorst as associate though not active daily. Vanderzee, previously a watchmaker in the old country, moved to Pella twenty years ago and built a respected jewelry business. The Oskaloosa Globe notes the store offers a large, varied, carefully chosen stock and urges patrons to visit to see the up-to-date jewelry world in Os kalooosa.
On Tuesday evening March 6 at 7:80 o clock a Republican convention will be held at City Hall. Delegates will nominate candidates for city mayor assessor treasurer two aldermen at large and one alderman for each of the four wards by order of committee.
A Democratic convention will be held at the Opera House in Pella Iowa on March 6 at 7 30 pm to nominate candidates for mayor two seats on the city council and two aldermen by order of the committee.
Francia M Welch born August 8 1841 in Morgan County Illinois died February 15 1911 in Dallas County Iowa after a short illness aged 69 years 9 months. Remains brought to Pella for burial at Oakwood cemetery February 16 1911.
Mrs. B. T. Lounsbury expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during her brother's illness and death.
Derotter aged 68 years 1 month 3 days passed away Friday February 17 at his son’s home in Ellis Oklahoma. Remains returned to Pella and funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM from the First Reformed Church with many relatives friends and neighbors in attendance.
Mrs John Verwers, aged 82 years, 9 months and 27 days, died at her city home Tuesday night at 11 o'clock. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon, Friday, at 4 o'clock.
Harlan Lee Bauman aged 6 years 7 months 25 days died Sunday February 19 1911. Funeral was held at the Baptist church yesterday at 9 30 o'clock. interment at North cemetery. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Herman Bauman who mourn his loss with public sympathy.
John Barneveld aged 76 died last Saturday after a long life largely in Pella where he ran an early hardware store later moved to Minneapolis with his daughter Mrs Vos. The body returned to his daughters home Mrs Jacob Van Dalen for funeral Tuesday led by Rev Brinkman with interment at Oakwood.
Simon Van der Meide died at age seventy after a stroke at the Goulooze home where he had been living. The death occurred Sunday evening. Funeral services were held at the Goulooze residence on Wednesday at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. Bauma, with interment in Porterville Cemetery.
Rev J C Kendrick pioneer Iowa Methodist preacher will arrive Saturday for a short stay in Pella and occupy the pulpit at the M E church Sunday. His return brings warm greetings from many friends who value his soul stirring gospel messages and note his work funding an endowment for aging worn out preachers.
Readable text shows First Reformed Church Dr Boyle to occupy. Krat Reformed Chy appears as fragmented item. The brief notes suggest a church assignment or occupancy of space by Dr Boyle, with Krat Reformed possibly indicating a denomination or neighboring entity, though the OCR text is incomplete.
The wedding of Helene Boat and Cornelius De Jong took place Thursday at the bride’s parents home near Sully. Rev. C Muller officiated with a one o clock ceremony. A five course dinner followed and over one hundred guests attended from Sully Pella and nearby towns. The couple will reside on the old home farm and received many warm wishes from friends and neighbors.
Friday afternoon February 17 Edward Gaass of this city married Miss Henrietta Van Waardhuizen daughter of Mr and Mrs Anne Van Waardhuizen Otley The ceremony was performed by Rev Risward of Otley The couple will reside at Prairie City Iowa after April 1 and host friends there.
Poetic memorial by W. J. Clark honoring Charles Welch with reflections on life, death, and the soul's immortality. The piece contrasts Deist and Christian views, cites Matthew 18:10, and urges faith in a savior as angels welcome a newborn seraph.
To dear friends and neighbors who aided us in our sorrow with kind words and acts we extend our heartfelt thanks. We also thank the K P Lodge for the floral piece they sent. Cras. Welch and Family.
Fragmentary clipping notes a discussion on genuine pleasure tied to Knoxville and a phrase about enjoying and cooling an idea. No clear people or organizations identified. Context suggests editorial or ad-like snippet with uncertain quotation marks and incomplete sentence.
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