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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
5
Our town honors Abraham Ver Ploeg as the local manager of the Canning Factory for 1910. Warfield and Pratt praise the 80 efficient men hired to handle Pella interests. Ver Ploeg, long identified with the business, is deemed fully competent to lead the work and attract tomato contracts for the year.
Mrs. H P Van Gorp entertained friends at a handkerchief shower last Thursday evening for Miss Delia Muntingh. The evening featured games and guessing contests with Miss Nell Johnson receiving the prize. The guest of honor was presented with several beautiful handkerchiefs.
The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church will meet on Tuesday afternoon March 1 at Dr Mrs Boyle Dunn Cottage. Miss Lorilla Bushnell from Chicago will speak on Home Mission Work. All church and community ladies urged to attend.
Tam now ready to write contracts for growing tomatoes for the Canning Factory. Will be at The 2 Vans Shoe Store on Saturday. Abraham Ver Ploeg, Manager.
A Happy Man Hero Suidaweg, a tinner with Van der Meuleh & Cos., celebrated Saturday night as his wife and child arrived safely from Holland. Since his arrival months ago he prepared a home for the family in the Van Andringa property in West Pella.
Under date of February 22 a Kool of near Fifield writes that it is with reluctance he sees the imported Black Percheron stallion Tampler leave their place. The stallion is described as large and true to type with straight going action, deep body, narrow shoulders, wide between eyes, and long neck. Pipper and DeCook of southeast Pella persuaded sale to farmers beware there are few real good stallions.
A correction appears in last weeks Chronicle clarifying ad payments per dozen eggs. The name H. D. Wormhoudt should replace H. Wormhoudt, and Copes case of tangled initials is noted for accuracy.
The paper thanks friends who generously gave time and ability to make Scenes in a Union Depot a success in every way. Sante Auxiliary.
A special examination for teacher certificates will be held at the County Superintendent's office, with details tied to the local arrangements and scheduling. The notice indicates instruction and testing location, inviting qualified candidates to participate in the certificating process.
Ex governor William Larrabee told Iowa State University students that saloons in the state will be abolished and never brought back, recalling past revivals in 1851. He warned against railroad ownership by government, suggesting eventual regulation may be needed, and blamed high prices on redundant currency.
The J. N. C. basketball team defeated the Tigers 24 to 19 last Friday night. The Tigers charged that opponents fouled or blocked their play, arguing the outcome would differ if there had been different officiating.
The moving pictures at the Electric Palace ceased to move last night when the engine balked. The incident left the show out of business for the evening.
The westbound passenger train on Monday shifted to an earlier schedule, arriving at 1:12 PM, 34 minutes sooner than the previous timetable. The adjustment affects the afternoon service and reflects a change in arrival times for travelers.
Rev Vander Ark resigns after five years as pastor at Pella Christian Reformed, accepting a call from the Christian Reformed church in Drentre Michigan. Work to close in about four weeks with deep regret from parishioners and the congregation.
Richard Sbenga, manager of the Sybenga Co, shipped his paper bag manufacturing operation to Des Moines last week. The Sybenga Co was incorporated at Des Moines recently and will be located on 6th Street. Here’s success to the new company and Richard.
Dean Severn buys Garrison property east of the college and will clear the old building to build a home. The college acquires the Stoddard property north of the campus, gaining all property along that street to the Auditorium. Let the good work of improvement go on as Pella anticipates a springtime boom.
A nine room house and barn in West Pella known as the Vander Lye property will be sold to the highest bidder on March 10, 2010. Sale occurs at the residence. Jersma is the agent and Baanp Auctioneers handles the sale. Viersen acted as business official at the event.
In reply to a Booster article, A D Verstee clarifies claims about creosote wood blocks used in Knoxville paving. He argues judgment should wait until post‑traffic testing, questions bleaching theories, explains treatment levels from 8 to 20 pounds per cubic foot, and cites durability comparisons between yellow pine and oak ties while noting real-world block performance over years.
The writer argues creosote block paving offers superior durability and maintenance compared with brick, noting edge fibre contact and overall density during settling. He cites Kansas City and Mobile installations, claims blocks resist decay better, and that creosote blocks rival cobblestone for longevity while remaining easier to clean and quieter.
The Boston Teamsters union votes unanimously against wooden block paving of downtown streets, arguing it makes teaming hard and dangerous and is cruel to horses. They warn additional paving would burden merchants and freight transport in Boston. No creosoted blocks appear in the text.
Miss Lorilla Bushnell of Chicago representing the Women's Missionary Society will speak at the Baptist church next Sunday morning. She will lead the Young People's meeting at 6 45 sharp. In the evening the pastor will deliver another character sketch of a Woman of the Bible titled The Superior Wife of an Inferior Husband.
In Des Moines two Monroe couples appeared before Judge DeGraff for a double wedding. Frank Worth and Anna de Bruin wed, while Harold Sorth and Jennie Howell could not marry because Harold was underage without parental consent. The Mirror extends congratulations to the newlyweds and hopes to record the second wedding soon.
Pastor W B Riley of First Baptist Minneapolis critiqued Russell of Pillsburg Pa, asserting Russell's writings misrepresent Christ’s divinity and resurrection. He argued their view denies Jesus’s body after the resurrection, endorses a second chance and annihilation, labeling them enemies of the church and urging to abandon it. Also mentions Vanderpol’s retail ads.
The ceremony took place February 17, 1910 at the groom’s parents’ home with Rev. Bauma officiating. Jacob D. Van Zante wed Pauline Van Steenis in a white dress under a ribboned arch. 81 guests attended a 7:30 reception with games and gifts. They will reside three miles southeast of town on the groom’s father’s farm.
Johan Gerdis Oosterbeek died at his Chicago home 513 West 62nd Street on February 6 after a lengthy illness. He was 68, born in Holland and came to America as a youth. He worked with the Merchants Loan and Trust Co. for over thirty years and leaves a wife four daughters and one son.
Miss Marie Vander Busse closed a successful term at Richland school three miles northeast of Otley last Friday. Teachers and students begin a vacation as the term ends.
While taking his children to school in a bob sled, Van Zee lost control when the sled tongue dropped. The run ended with the children spilling out and one girl sustaining a gash requiring stitches from Dr. Carpenter. The girl is recovering and expected to return to school in a few days.
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