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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1906

Page

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Hunkydory Stock Farm Nar Northeast City

Fragments describe Hunkydory Stock Farm located northeast of the city, with unclear details about land, ownership, or operation. text notes a gentle tone but provides few concrete facts.

Snowstorm's Lasting Grip Across Town Subdues Heat

Fragmentary OCR shows a heavy snowstorm with several days of precipitation. Most of the area remains damp as snowflakes and sleet cling to telephones and electric lines. The text notes unusually warm periods followed by renewed cold, delaying melt and causing continued travel difficulties.

Regular meeting considers anti spitting ordinance

The town council met last Monday to discuss a new anti spitting ordinance. It would bar spitting on walks and inside pubs and was read for the first time with expectations it may become law in months. Interested residents attend to support sanitary measures for the town.

Glys “ouKgalt

Clark-Logan Wedding in South Dakota Home

Miss Clark and Mr Logan wed at a South Dakota home in a small ceremony attended by immediate family. The couple, recently from Ayr Iowa, plan to reside in South Dakota and begin married life amid holiday news of their union.

W. J. ‘Ola K South Pella Nettie Kirk C. Logan Balati South Dakot Clark Ayr Iowa Baith South Dakota Clyde Clark Orn F

Fragmentary Names from News Item Listing

A partial OCR fragment includes scattered names such as Jeannette Ethel Clevels and Pearl, with stray numbers and incomplete phrases, lacking clear context or a coherent event to summarize. The readable elements suggest a roster or notice but do not present a definite action or outcome.

Waechter & Son Lumber Yard Shown on South Main

On the Chronicle's front page a detailed view of A Waechter and Son lumber yard displays a large complex on South Main Street. The main shed measures 62 by 128 feet and a smaller end shed 20 by 145 feet. The larger shed was finished last year and the yard features electric lighting and evident pride in a first class lumber operation.

A. Waechter & Son South Main Street

Change in Business Firms Messis Renaud & Son Buy Stock

Advertisers announce the firm of Messis Faassen and Den Adel have bought the stock and business of Renaud & Son and will go out of business February first. The new firm Fassten and Den Adel plan to expand with new goods and additional stock from Chicago. Mr Renaud stays in Pella with future plans undisclosed.

Messis A. Renaud Chicago Renaud & Son Wormhoudt Fassen & den Adal Renaud Pella

Vanderzymet Market Change Brings New Proprietors

M P Van Gorp and Arle Klyn take over Vanderzymet market successors of the retiring team. Both are longtime employees and skilled in the butcher’s trade. Vanderzy Bros will keep their livestock office and continue dealing in live stock. The new firm began operations at the start of the new year.

M. P. van Gorp Arle Klyn Tem Tha Vanderzy Bros Ta Dew Ayst

Dr Will L Allen to Leave Pella for California Transfer to Dr Carpenter

Reliable reports indicate Dr Will L Allen plans to sell nearly all his Pella property and medical practice to Dr Fred Carpenter of Galesburg Iowa. The deal reportedly awaits signature, with Allen planning to move to California next fall after completing the Carnegie library project and other mayoral goals.

Will L. Allen Pella Fred. Carpenter Galesburg Iowa California Carnegie Library Far West Doe Wall Alien Carpenters Carpenter

Church Services and Week of Prayer Schedule

The notes summarize multiple church activities with sermons, Sunday school times, and evening services. Rev Le Grand is to fill pulpit next Sunday. The Second Reformed church announces the annual week of prayer with daily meetings in the coming week, inviting all to attend.

le Grand Vem van Kersen Second Reformed Church

Open House At Mr and Mrs Rietveld Residence

O s P E O s Keep Open House at the home of Mr and Mrs A1 Rietveld last Monday afternoon and evening New Year day. A very large number of guests visited. goodwill prevailed. Fine refreshments and music enhanced the occasion. A mandolin club with Ganss Bousquet Stennker and Gladstone performed.

A1. Rietveld Ganss Bousquet Stennker Gladstone

Mr Holland Imitator Impresses Oska loosa Audiences

A Chicago reader J W Soltana presented The Singular Life by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps at Central M E church last night to a large crowd. Critics praised Holland's character portrayal and bird and steam whistle impressions. The Ladies Aid Society of the M I church booked him for Thursday January 11 at 8 pm, admission 15 and 25 cents.

M. E J. W. Soltana Chicago Hils Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Mr. Holland Oskaloosa Burlington Gazette Holland Ald Society M. I. Church M. By

Pella Plans Ice Plant At Eight Or Fifteen Ton Capacity

At a stockholders meeting of Pella Creamery Company a new ice manufacturing plant will be built with a capacity of eight or fifteen tons per day. The move aims to improve public health by providing cleaner, purer ice than pond or hauled ice. The company anticipates stricter sanitary laws and positions the plant as essential to community needs.

Pella Creamery Company Creamery Company

Obituary and local Christmas entertainment noted

Mrs A Van Stigt died at her home near the square on December 24 1905 at age sixty nine after long illness. Funeral services were held at First Reformed church with burial in Oakland cemetery. A stereopticon Christmas entertainment was held December 24 at 7 30 pm in Second Reformed church, described as unusually instructive and well attended.

Mis. A. van Stigt van der Werf First Reformed Church Nodn Oakland Reformed Church Woranshour Apt Audiéa

Pella Man Arrested in Des Moines Fur Overcoat Theft

Asa Bartlett and two others were arrested after a fur overcoat stolen from 304 Mast Court Avenue and $25 taken from J Wickhart of Pella. Bartlett faced charges in Justice Rowe's court on an information signed by Detective Iedrix. The overcoat was recovered at the Globe hotel rooms of Frank Garrett and Jack Malott.

Mast Court Avenue Asa Bartlett Bartlett J. Wickhart Pella Better Avenue Justice Rowe Iedrix Frank Garrett Jack Malott Globe Hotel Daily News

The Telephone Girl at the Opera House Delights Audience

A moderately sized audience watched the Telephone Girl and a German comedian perform last Tuesday evening. The revue drew strong laughter from the crowd as the duo delivered funny songs and witty sayings, with praise for the comedian and the vocalist.

Opera House

Disastrous Chariton Fire Destroys Local Blocks

A major Chariton fire Saturday morning caused at least 40000 in property loss with the origin unknown. It started in a north side restaurant and wiped out several downtown blocks. Albia and Osceola sent aid, and publisher EH J Gittenger of the Chariton Leader lost his plant valued at 2500.

Chariton Albia Osceola The Dames EH. J. Gittenger Chariton Leader Fis

Seven Years In The Pen For Sapp Restaurant Bombing

W J Davis convicted of wrecking the Sapp restaurant at Hamilton by a dynamite bomb and sentenced by Judge Gamble to seven years in the penitentiary. After a motion for a new trial was overruled and an extended self defense address, he began serving the term at Mt. Madison. Court adjourned for the day with minor matters to be taken up next. Mrs Jaillite visited Kansas last week to see her two sons. Jennie Vander Sluis hosted a party last Friday evening for the Migses Jennie and Quirie de Haan prior to a Des Moines departure.

Knoxville Express W. J. Davis Sapp Hamilton Gamble Davis Jennie Vander Sluis Jennie Qurrie de Haan

Frank Steunenberg Assassinated in Idaho

Despatch from Boise reports former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg shot at his Caldwell home by a dynamite bomb. He died after minutes, with no clear motive. investigators consider the Copper King circle and vow state support in finding perpetrators. A $10,000 Idaho reward is offered, several suspects are held, and Steunenberg leaves a wife and three children.

Boise Idaho Frank Steunenberg Caldwell Couer D’alene Dynamiters Goodings Stennenberg Lowa Steunenberg Knoxville J. van Wyngarden

Indictment in Westbrook Murder Case Discussed

The Westbrook murder case draws Des Moines connections with Fritz Westbrook’s kin, including Mrs. Geo. W. Howell. Albert Latham and William Den Burger face murder charges. Latham serves a wife assault sentence, Den Burger awaits grand jury action. The father and brother of the defendants are in Des Moines and Oklahoma, with defense by Walter McHenry and support from Asa Den Burger. The trial proceeds.

Fritz Westbrook Des Moines Geo. W. Howell William den Burger Albert Latham Latham den Burger Westbrook Daily News Det Burger Pella Howe Walter McHenry Asa den Burger Oklahoma

Bids for Road Work In Lake Prairie Township 1906

The township clerk will receive bids for public highway work in Lake Prairie for 1906. Contracts require eight hours work by labor and team, two or three men and teams, or man alone, awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids and bids must be received by January 13, 1906 at 1:00 o'clock.

Lake Prairie Slp Board of Trustees Ologk Beny

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hunkydory Stock Farm Sold ‘Gue Metic Abarket A ‘Messrs Nandotp Clark-Logan Vissor Missurana Yardana John Visser Sterling Ities Visf the Follolog 'Oenses Jeannette Ethel Clevels Pekcenegeye Bk’. C. Bawards Npworth A. van Stigt Miss Wynne Alttere Olty
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