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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
5
Sunday morning H. J. Hasselman slipped on ice while doing chores and fractured his arm. A physician treated the fracture, the injured arm causing some pain but he is progressing as well as could be expected.
Dick Weyers, a real estate man, has been critically ill with appendicitis for ten days. A Des Moines specialist joined Dr. Carpenter in agreeing that an operation is necessary once inflammation subsides and is likely to occur within a few days.
A group of 20 young men organized a club calling themselves Sky Scrapers. They lease the opera house third floor for social events each night. Officers include Clarence Renaud as President, William Van Vork as Vice-president, Albert Dykstra as Secretary, and Eugene Dennis Jr. as Treasurer.
A gasoline flare from an undersized burner at the Palace Restaurant last week caused a small blaze. Quick action by the restaurant staff prevented serious damage, and no injuries were reported.
A brief local item notes the school on Monday had light attendance. The commentary describes the pupils as too fond of gold, suggesting a distraction or lack of seriousness among the youngsters.
A New Year’s Day birth at the Neal Vogelaar home brings a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Vogelaar. Both mother and infant are reported doing nicely and the family considers it the finest gift of the year.
Last Friday afternoon the 1910 Alumni Basket Ball Team played the High School Team in the college gym. The Alumni trailed throughout as the High School led to an 89 to 15 victory. Lineup included P. HLS Pointe, Reuvers, Keables, Ver Steg, Kuyper, Rhynsburger, Vogelaar, Onstine and Rhynaburger.
The newspaper promotes 13 weeks of daily service for $1.00 and a combined daily and Sunday option for $1.60. It claims unbiased reporting on Town Legislature proceedings and a forthcoming U. S. Senator election, inviting subscriptions via mail or postmaster.
Seller offers warehouse and implement business lot 856 by 200 feet plus blacksmith shop and hardware stack. Liberal discounts on hardware. Prospective buyers urged to see Charter Oak wagon, Maren HH.
Saturday morning 1000 dollar Overland Automobile raffle drew a large crowd in the public square. Fred Thomassen, son of widow Thomassen, was announced winner and was overwhelmed with joy, later confined to bed with a nervous headache but recovered and is delighted with the prize.
The council met in regular session Tuesday night with all officers present except Alderman Waechter. Grundman, elected to fill a vacancy, was installed and remains on the same committee work as his predecessor. Reports from city officers were approved, and about $800 in city bills were audited, approved, and warrants issued. Engineer Chase approved roughly $18,000 in current municipal work bills for payment. The mayor was instructed to have the City Telephone Co. remove poles placed contrary to city ordinances. Minor items were also addressed and disposed of.
Mrs Marinus De Reus aged 68 years months and 22 days died at her home in Leighton Dee 26th The funeral was conducted from the Ebenezer Re formed Church the following Wednesday at 10 30 am and from the Third Reformed Church of this city at 3 pm Rev Duiker her pastor conducting both services Interment in Oakwood cemetery
Mrs. Elizabeth Evans aged 80 years eight months and 29 days died at her daughter's home Mrs Jas Collett on December 24 at 8 p m. The body was taken to Linby her former home for burial.
Dr Bos, returning from a professional visit at Mrs Brown's, was thrown when his horse balked at a street fence near Dick Koopmans. He crawled to Mrs Van Ahren's house for aid, then taken home and confined to bed for days. Though nearly breaking his back, he improved and resumed some calls, with friends thankful for his real injury being less serious.
Frank Van den Berg announces he has purchased the Hollebrands barber shop in Pella and becomes sole owner. He recently returned from Oskaloosa where he operated a shop, and reports patrons are pleased with his work, predicting continued business and happiness in 1911.
Miss Libbie Grandin, who suffered a severe hemorrhage of the lungs a few weeks ago that her life was despaired of, was brought home from Oskaloosa last Thursday afternoon. She stood the trip home well and is slowly regaining her health.
A group of young men entertained the Penta Delts at the Opera House Club Rooms last Friday. Music and games provided fun, and an excellent luncheon was served, making the evening a delightful social.
A pair of horses sparred in a kicking match at the Ver Ploeg livery barn yesterday morning. One of the barn’s best horses sustained a broken leg and was treated by Dr. Kultz. The incident prompted medical attention and a veterinary assessment of the injury.
The Baptist church held its annual meeting and banquet last Monday evening with large attendance despite cold weather. The Ladies Aid Society served a praised supper. Department reports were encouraging and a new organizational scheme was adopted with officers elected for the coming year. The gathering was very satisfactory and the Baptist members are encouraged.
Dr Fultz, a militia member, spoke at Pella city hall about organizing a local militia unit. About 80 eligible youths. 68 must enlist for a 3 year term. Uncle Sam covers uniforms and drills. rent an armory for 800 annually. A second meeting is planned next Monday evening. Jo Bartenlanger along with 20 workers moved large boilers for the city lighting system.
Last Thursday morning Mrs Conrad Quartel died at age 87 years 5 months in Conrad Quartel home. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Vander Werf from the home. Interment followed in Porterville cemetery. She is survived by one son and one daughter and many friends mourn her passing.
Word was received Tuesday by friends of the family in this city of the death of Mrs Nellie Ver Steeg daughter of Mr and Mrs K Ver Steeg of Orange City. Death occurred on Tuesday morning January 30. The funeral will occur from her home Friday of this week.
Craig C. Pos of Pella and Miss Jessie M. Moore of New Virginia wed at the groom’s sister Mrs Spencer’s home on Sunday evening. The bridal pair met in Albia by appointment, with the bride arriving Friday. Friends here extend wishes for a long, prosperous life together.
Mia Louise Pahre married Mr M Hoffman of Murray last week. The couple visited Dr Fred Carpenter's home in Pella before heading to California for the winter. Mrs Hoffman is Mrs Carpenter’s sister and many friends extend best wishes for a smooth voyage on life’s matrimonial sea.
Jay N. Darling known as Ding denies reports in the Des Moines Capital that he will leave The Register and Leader for an eastern newspaper. He quips that Mr. Young may hand him his hat as he keeps sketching, insisting he will not depart Des Moines.
Residents lit homes late into the night as the old year ended and the new year began. Services filled churches Saturday to welcome the change while electric lights faded at midnight.Churchgoers and revelers alike faced darkness on the way home.
Mark Fitzgerald of Truro, a prosperous Clarke County farmer about 40, lay ill for weeks. He says his spirit left the body, visited heaven, spoke with deceased relatives, and was told not to touch them. He now claims full recovery, plans religious work and to sell stock. Local friends and business men corroborate his illness and apparent revival.
The family records the death of their mother on December 31 1910 aged nearly 71 at her daughter Mrs Teunis Verros home after a years illness. Her husband died nineteen months earlier. Married July 23 1857 in the Netherlands. Seven children remain and some abroad. Funeral January 3 1911 at South Pella with Rev S Van der Werf. The children thank neighbors for sympathy. Knoxville Express notes record cold temps with 15 below tied to local thermometer readings.
Twenty five relatives and friends gathered at the Y Neels home last Sunday for a bounteous repast prepared by the hostess. Out of town guests included A De Bee and wife J Jones and wife and Mrs Hamilton of Oskaloosa.
Mrs Jake Sterenburg entertained a group of ladies at her home last Saturday night to ring out the old year and welcome the new. Attendees declined to share details of their activities but described the evening as most delightful.
Dr. Tucker a medical missionary stationed in China with Rev De Haan visited the De Haan home in Pella Monday evening. He and his wife and two children have arrived in the states for a year long stay and left Tuesday morning for Chicago. The family then plans to visit their people at Falls City Nebraska.
A consumer voice questions who bears high prices as farmers processors and dealers deny responsibility in a verse from J W Foley in the New York Times. The拼 puzzle reveals the chain of profit margins across agribusiness from grower to grocer and asks who pays the high cost.
Awards from the Pellacorn show held December 22 to 24 across divisions A B C feature multiple winners. Names include Versteeg Van Steenis Van Lienden Tysselen Thomassen Kamp Bauman Roorda Renaud Van Veen Steenwyk Toom Noge laar and others across Divisions I II III and Specialties with sweepstakes and reserve categories.
W H Martin of Farrar testified before U S Commissioner Dahlberg in Des Moines that Newton & Northwestern Rail Road failed to provide cars on schedule for a November hog shipment to Chicago. He lost $7,200 on 12,000 pounds as prices fell 60 cents per hundred in the delay, a sample of rail service harms to the region.
H Sadler was recorded in county seat transactions for the week, with details showing routine dealings and parcel related actions. The report notes the location as the county seat and lists standard notations from public records.
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