Road Harris Promoter Sees Waterloo Line Doomed
E A Harris promoter says the Waterloo to Chariton railway planned by Waterloo Pella and Southwestern is doomed by the Peterson law against watering railroad stocks. He cites executive council conditions that make construction impossible and warns abandonment with losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo, Pella and
Southwestern
State Executive Council
E A. Harris
Harris
Waterloo
Chariton
Burlington
Library Lists and Circulation Totals for January 2 1909
The notice lists numerous books by authors such as O T Miller J B Grant and Zona Gale and reports library statistics for January 2 1909 including total English and Dutch titles 1506 and 216 total 1722 daily averages 66 largest 153 smallest 28 and fines of 277 dollars $4.67. Carolyn Van Vinet Librarian signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wens
L- Ne
Special Permission Offer From Des Moines Capital and Chronicle
The Des Moines Capital and the Chronicle offer one year subscriptions for $375 each. This rate remains valid only until January 15. QuoJob Printing will handle the advertising and printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
The
Chronicle
Attempted Fraud Suspect Forged Check On Ver Ploeg At Bank
A man believed to be Charley De Yong attempted to cash a forged check drawn on H C Ver Ploeg at Farmers and Merchants Bank. The check made payable to Frank De Yong was signed Frank De Yong and passed through Anna Van der Ploeg at the window who did not recognize the handwriting. Ver Ploeg was called, the suspect claimed Ver Ploeg would authorize payment, then fled north. Officers pursue but he is not yet found. The culprit signed Verplough and faced questions about his job security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley de Yong
H. C. Ver Ploeg
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Frank de Yong
Anna van der Ploeg
Ver Ploeg
Leighton Defeats Pella High In Close Dec 31 Game
Leighton 19 to 21 edged Pella High in a Dec 31 basketball clash. Players mentioned include Kryn Ver Ploeg Van Zante Rempe Gezel Synhorst Kuyper Synhorst Gezel Van der Haar Rhynsburger. The Leighton boys showed a slight edge though the contest was tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Pella High School
Kryn Ver Ploeg
van Zante
R. Rempe
Gezel
W. Synhorst
Kuyper
R. Synhorst
Gezel van der Haar
Rhynsburger
Leighton Boys
Ed Porter Injured in Frightful Friday Accident
Ed Porter sustained a broken leg below the knee after a tree loosened from Lane Kaldenberg's team caused panic during a run to Otley. The team escaped unharmed, and Ed is recovering well after a narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Porter
Lane Kaldenberg
Otley
eSape
Surprise visit to Rev Duiker's family in Leighton
Grandmothers, cousins, and several locals from Orange City visited Reverend Wm Duiker and family in Leighton on Tuesday afternoon. The group gathered for a pleasant welcome after finding the Domine away in the country. the domicile was stormed and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Wormhoudt
de Gelder Hospers
Nicholas Hospers
Henrietta
G. H. Wormhoudt
Artie
A. J. , Kuyper
A. P. Kuyper
P. D. van. Oosterhoudt
Orange City
Leighton
Wm, Duiker
Mrs. Haze Celebrates 90th Birthday With Family
Mrs. H P Haze marked a 90th birthday on Wednesday with attendance from Mrs. P Koopman and her son Benjamin of Omaha and Mr Arthur Haze of Sheldon. They will stay a few days longer to visit old friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Haze
P. Koopman
Benjamin
Omaha
Arthur Haze
Sheldon
Do Not Agree On Brush Factory Moves Between Ottumwa And Grinnell
Reported shifts involve J C Visser B leaving Pella for Ottumwa to improve prospects while C W Janey Patent Blanket Mig Co plans to move from Ottumwa to Grinnell over labor concerns. Janey invests 50000 dollars for a Grinnell plant with a 7000 dollar loan on 20 acres, aims to relocate 30 Ottumwa families, and sell part of land for building lots. Also notes due bills from J A Collins due by January 14 for credit, Rev Arthur Wood’s wife bore a baby boy, Wood preaches Sundays while studying, and a church at Wellman extended a call with a salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
J. C. Visser
Pella
Grinnell
C. W. Janey
Mig. Co
Janey
J A. Collins
Leighton
Ver Steeg & Tysseling
Arthur Wood
Wood
Wellman
Matrimonial Evans De Reus in Des Moines Nuptials
Miss Margarete De Reus and Mr. W J Evans were married at Rev Wilson Mills home in Des Moines after traveling there with Miss Fannie De Reus. The couple planned to reside in Monroe. she is a noted milliner and he a bridge contractor. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy life.
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Margarete de Reus
Fannie
Des Moines
Monroe
W. J. Evans
Margarete
Mr. Evans
Wilson Mills
Miss de Reus
Pella
Frank de Reus
Evans
The
Chronicle
Emma Bousquet Weds Benjamin Langerak At Bride’s Mother Home
Miss Emma Josephine Bousquet and Mr. Benjamin Langerak were married at 3 pm Wednesday at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. Van Kersen officiating in a double ring ceremony. Relatives and friends attended. guests included Miss Miles of Mason City and Miss Thompson of Japan. The couple left last evening for a wedding tour via Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Bousquet
Emma Josephine Bousquet
Benjamin Langerak
van Kersen
Miles
Mason City
Thompson
Japan
la Force
Mrs. Langerak
Chicago
Rhynsburger Switzer Wedding in Iowa City and Pella
On the last day of the year Henry Rhynsburger of Pella and Katherine Switzer of Iowa City wed at the bride’s parents home in Iowa City. Prof. R. Dean Shure conducted the ceremony. The couple, after returning to Pella on New Year’s Day, received many congratulations at the groom’s home where an open house followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rhynsburger
Pella
Katherine Switzer
Iowa City
Towa City
R. Dean Shure
Rhynsburger
Iowa’ City
the Chronicle
Proclamation Urges Aid for Italy Distress
A city proclamation appeals to residents to remember the afflictions in Italy and urges ministers to hold a Sunday collection on January 10. Banks are named as depositories to receive gifts, to be forwarded to W. W. Morrow, state treasurer. Mayor S. G. Vanderzyt endorses the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
W. W. Morrow
S. G. Vander Zyt
Resolutions on the death of T. J. Edmand
A church official board mourns the death of T. J. Edmand a respected member and adviser. It notes the loss of a husband father and community figure and extends sympathy to his family while praising his loyal support and conduct. Signed by Geo. E Monkman A. Vander Zee and D. S. Huber as the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuereas
T. J. Edmand
Gee
Geo. E Monkman
A. Vander Zee
D. S. Huber
Pella Overall Co Reissues Articles and Raises Stock
At a December meeting of Pella Overall Co stockholders a three member committee revised the articles of incorporation and reported in January. The stock was raised to 35000 dollars, signaling a solid, revenue friendly future. Helen and Wilma Rietveld return from Ames, Iowa after a week with Prof Pammel and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Overall Co
B F. Keables
Henry D. Wormhoudt
Pella
Mise Helen
Wilma Rietveld
Prof
Pammel
Ames
Trains late due to cold and coal shortage
Over the past week trains varied in punctuality. The 1 46 p m westbound Tuesday was more than two hours late while the 7 08 a m Wednesday arrived at 8 30. Officials cite severe cold and coal shortage at Valley Junction as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Junction
Edmand of Pella Remembered as Faithful Church Leader
Obituary honors T. J. Edmand born in Virginia who died in Pella Iowa in 1908. A self made, devout Christian, he supported Epworth League and church work, endured early hardship, and inspired loyalty in relatives and parishioners. His son’s death deepened his sorrow before a long, faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Edmand
Doe Hill
Virginia
Pella
Iowa
Mr. Edmand
Illinois
Wisconsin
Angeline Elizabeth Neal
Marion Co
Christ
Epworth League
Rev
Pellal
Edimand
Rev. W
Hin
Methodist Church
Earth
Heaven
A. Edmand
Guthrie Center
House of God
James Edmand
Mair
Grinnell
Noble
Chicago
Carrie Edmand
Kalispell
Montana
Charleston
Ill
Baptist Church Annual Meeting Sees Salary Increase
The annual Baptist church gathering Monday evening drew over 200 attendees for a supper prepared by church men. A church orchestra led by Dan De Vries Hugo Kuyper Will Robertus and Murray Ten Hagen provided music as all departments reported gains and the board recommended a pastor salary increase to 1200 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Dan de Vries
Hugo Kuyper
Will Robertus
Murray Ten Hagen
Bids for Road Work In Lake Prairie Township 1909 Contracts
Lake Prairie Township invites bids for public highway work for the year 1909. Work hours are eight per day with options for two men two teams or three men three teams or man alone. Bids awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders. Clerk Duas Porter sets bid deadline January 23 1909 at 10 am. The trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Board of Trustees
M. Duas Porter
Record Cold Sweeps In With Snow After Mild Weekend
The region endured a deep freeze with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees below zero after a snowy Tuesday. By Wednesday the weather turned pleasant during the day but fell again, with one and a half inches of snow overnight and a morning low of 9 below. The note adds contrast to the prior balmy weekend.
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Waterloo-Chariton
Executive Council
Vay Notes
O. T. Miller
J. B. Grant
Lewis Rand
Mary Johnson
Friendship Village
Zona Gale
W. H. Gibson
Jimmy
A T. Slossom
Art of Netherland Galleries
D. C. Preyer
M R. Miller
Chevalier de
Chevalier de St. Denis, A. I Jones, the Song of Our Syrian Guest, W. A. Knight
Roman Villas
E. W. Champney
Tommy Anne
the Three Hearts
M. O. Wright
Wabeno the Magician
M. 0. Wright
Kincaids Battery
G. W. Cable
Sonny
R. M. Stuart
Niagara River
Hulbert
I. T. Thurs
Ton
C. L. Marsh
Carolyn van Vinet
Rhynsburger—Switzer
Highland Park
Central
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