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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
5
City convention rules decide holding a primary instead of a caucus for nominations. Primary held at the Star Garage Co building on Main Street with polls 9 am to 8 pm. Nominations require ten party electors or a candidate filing with the City Clerk by March 1 1913.
Notice declares a Democratic convention in Pella Iowa on March 17 1913 to nominate candidates for mayor treasurer assessor two aldermen at large and one alderman per ward. Polls open 9 AM to 8 PM at the Star Garage 719 Main Street. By order of Committee H Bootsma chairman.
Notice states a Republican convention will meet in Pella Iowa on Monday March 17 1918 at the former Star Garage building No 719 Main Street to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor two Aldermen at Large and one Alderman per ward The convention uses the primary plan with polls open from 9 AM to 8 PM by order of Committee Jas G Vander Pot Chairman
The Monroe Mirror reports a Wednesday evening stag party hosted by Mr and Mrs H L Churchill in honor of Reverend H Sisson. The event included many gentlemen, with an unruly moment as several young ladies ventured onto the back porch and dabbled in fruit salad, prompting debate on propriety and legality of the misdemeanor.
Campaign progress stalled this week while awaiting turnout at the Joe L. Long lecture on road making. Enthusiasm is expected, with a $1000.40 target and a recorded total of $660.00 from contributors including J Blomimers & Co 10.00 G N Bos 10.00 H Rhynsburger 10.00 Albert Van Houweling 10.00.
The South Pella Birthday Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs M J Kennedy to celebrate her birthday. The group surprised her and she soon felt at home. Members brought refreshments and shared an enjoyable afternoon. Mrs Kennedy received several tokens of remembrance from friends.
Mrs G Popma dies at her daughter Mrs Gerrit Ringeleetias home in southwest city area on February 21 1918 at 800 pm aged 86 years 2 months 17 days pneumonia the funeral held February 24 at the daughter’s home then at First Christian Reformed Church conducted by Rev C De Leeuw burial at First Reformed cemetery north of Pella she leaves three sons L Popma of Pella Albert Gerrit and Francis of Orange City with her at death plus the daughter
Central College outworked Eeander Clark in a midweek afternoon game, edgeing them 46 to 28 as Rempe led scoring with four field goals and Beck added eight. Out due illness were Cloez and Boyd, while Colfax H S girls beat Pella 8 to 7 in a separate action. A planned Central College versus Iowa Wesleyan game was forfeited by Wesleyan, and a Central Des Moines College matchup looms this Saturday amid growing interest.
Central College faculty and students held a Washington birthday banquet at the Baptist church on February 20 due to the 22nd landing on a Saturday. The event featured red and white decorations, an American flag, a red hatchet keepsake, Hollandsche orchestra, and performances by the Ladies and Men’s Glee Clubs. Toasts included remarks by President Beyl, Prof Sadler, and others, with readings by Miss Orpha Webster and Miss Dorothy Horning.
The annual Jefferson Banquet will be held in Des Moines at the Coliseum on Thursday evening March 20. About fifteen hundred seats will be available at 150 each. Hon W S Bryan and Governor James Hawley of Idaho will address the club. Seats are reserved for outsiders until March 10. Tickets have drawn strong demand as Democrats celebrate their fall victory. Apply to John A. Holland 408 Youngerman Block Des Moines.
The Central College Glee Club performed in the college auditorium Tuesday evening despite stormy weather. A large crowd praised all numbers with applause and encores while Prof. Herbert Bailey directed and Miss Grace Finley accompanied at the piano. New instructor Miss Dorothy Horning introduced readings from humorous to tragic, signaling growth in the elocution department.
Saturday cake promotion highlights two layer white cakes, two sizes 20 and 50 count, with the larger 50 ct version featuring a jam filling and walnut sprinkled frosting. Orders for the 50 ct must be placed by Saturday morning. small cakes should also be ordered by then to avoid unavailability. Call Phone No 29 to order.
Nicely lying building lot in Pella's finest residence district. a very choice property. Inquire at this office for details and inquiry.
Henry Kuyper hosted a Friday farewell gathering for Horace Buckingham who will move to a Montana ranch. Attendees enjoyed refreshments as the guest declared his host a royal entertainer before departing for his new home.
A help wanted notice seeks a good ready boy. Applicants should send a signed letter or apply in person during the evening from 7 to 8 o'clock at Coun's Semp Store.
Miss Anna Van Baale and Mr Dirk J. Rietveld were married February 25 at noon in a ceremony conducted by Rev B F Brinkman of Pella. A reception followed with relatives and neighbors attending. The couple will reside on a local farm. Chron offers congratulations.
Misa Hattie Hoksbergen of Pella and Gerrit C Van Zee were married February 25 at 2:00 P.M. at the bride’s east town home. Rev. Wm. Beckering of Third Reformed officiated in the presence of a few relatives. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm north of town.
A list of marriage licenses issued includes Cornelus Stam and Johanna Hendrika van de Kieft, John D. van de Kieft, Johanna van Haaften EA Elliott, Mary L. Thomas, Cornelus Huuman Meggie Leiden Teunis Gosselink, Goldie van de Krol, Austin L Brown, Verna M Duncan, Gerrit C Van Zee, Hattie Hokebergen, Jesse Glenn Vera Neifert Peter J. Dyketra Zwanetta Visscher EH Branat Wenuma Huzaire Clarence Parker, Bessie Wendal John Groeneweg Louise Cox, Robert Pierce Boyer Ruby Eleanor Wales Dirk Jefferson Rietveld Anna Johanna van Baale August C Horetmann Fern Cambron Ernest Leslie Brees Vinnie A Moffatt George Waddle Merle Clevenger MP DeJong Maria Van Wyngarden 24 Bastian Bolsom Minnie Van Arkel.
Five acre city tract in Des Moines featuring four small houses ideal for a gardener. Located one and a half miles from Court House and three blocks from the streetcar line. Will exchange for Pella property. For details contact Dr. W. F. Crew in Pella, Iowa.
The Schools Board met Monday night and reconsidered proposing bonds to build a new high school at the coming election. There wasn't enough time to provide proper notice to raise the needed funds, so a special election may be held later. Only one board seat will be on the March ballot.
The Scientific American column argues disease blamed on mosquitoes helped France lose 60,000 troops at Panama, while success came from eradicating flies. It urges early spring fly traps at kitchen doors to reduce summer peste and improve livability.
Misa Jennie De Heer of Leighton returned home Tuesday following a several week visit in Pella with friends.
Notice records the incorporation of Star Automobile Company under Iowa law with principal office in Pella Marion County. Authorized capital stock $10,000, 100 shares, stock to be subscribed and paid for by $8,000 with $7,000 in treasury. Duration twenty years. purpose motor car garage, buying selling repairing and related activities. Board of 2-7 directors, annual meeting first Monday in January. indebtedness limited to two thirds of capital. stockholders’ private property exempt. Dated February 8, 1913.
The Sixth Seventh and eighth grades presented the Lincoln Washington program in the high school assembly room with many visitors despite a storm. Dr Bailey spoke on Lincoln and Washington to the High School. A fire drill caused brief alarm from a nearby blaze. Tobacco use among Pella High students is low, with under one in five boys using tobacco and only a few cigarette smokers, though higher than in some years.
Persone turning in fire alarms are urged to provide both the name of the building owner and the exact word indicating the building’s location to save valuable time in reaching the fire. Teunis Smorenburg, Chief, Fire Dept.
A daughter was born Saturday February 22 to Mr and Mrs Henry Ver Meer. The baby joins the family with no further details provided.
The pastor will occupy the pulpit in the evening with a sermon titled The Making of a Prophet.
A College Glee Club quartet from the Baptist Church will sing Sunday night at 7 30. The pastor continues a Job series with the sermon topic God Pain as a Part of the Mystery. All are welcome at services.
The Sunday school meets at 9 30 with a morning service at 10 40. The sermon theme The Door of the Kingdom and the Epworth League gathers at 6 30 with evening worship at 7 30. The pastor will speak on Three Fools and Their Folly. Special music will enhance the service. Follow the happy looking man to the Big Brother's Bible Club.
Professor and Mrs. George Francis Sadler hosted the Baptist choir at their home on Broadway last Saturday. The informal evening featured Rhyming Charades, with enjoyable participation and substantial refreshments. Reportedly a decided success and open to future engagements by other church members. The Chronicle noted unusually good choir singing the following Sunday.
College notes praise a well attended Glee Club concert with Miss Finley and Miss Horning as featured performers. Lunch was served by YWCA girls, plans for sending 10 girls to Simpson Missionary Conference, and Pelican Day preparations mentioned along with social events at the Chronicle office.
An old promotional notice for Today s Magazine promising to be the largest and best edited periodical. It offers a free sample copy and premium catalog, states a price of 50 cents per year and five cents per copy, and asks readers to send for the sample at Canton Ohio.
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