Garden City Feeder banquet honors branch managers
A large banquet marked the closing week of Garden City Feeder Co branch activities. P. H. VanGorp presided as prize lists praised profit leaders, while W. Troxel received a humorous gift. The evening included speeches, fines for miscues, and reflections from W. Barker on Dutch heritage before New Year celebrations and plans for 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
H. VanGorp
Wichita
Kans
A. A. Ward
Minneapolis
Minn
Wm. Becktenwald
Mgr
Lincoln
Nebr
Henry Veenman
Des Moines
Iowa
Jas
Veenman
Fargo
N. D
Inc
Jorgenson
Nbr
Columbus
Ohio
G. Barnes
Mer
Sioux Falls
W. Troxel
Peoria
C. Schleich
Troxel
Recktenwald, Mgr. Ltd
Pooria
L. D.schakel
H. P. VanGorp
W. H. VanderPlosg
Rechtenwald
Kaiser
Bill
Home Office
W.H. Barker
Canada
Holland
Pella
Garden City
Tigers Set For City Teams In Big Basketball Clash
Frank DenAdel urges locals to watch the Tigers in upcoming games against Chicago Meteors New York National and Webster City National Guard teams. He notes signed contracts grueling practice and promise of a fine clean sport with home boys in Tiger striped suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Chicago Meteors
New York
Thomases
National Guard
Webster City
Pella
Frank DenAdel
Library December Circulation Report Summary
December figures show average daily circulation and list largest and smallest daily totals. The report records percent of adult fiction, number of periodicals circulated, new readers registered, books repaired, and receipts including fines on overdue books and non resident charges. Librarian Sara HB Gosgelink signs off total of 7.15 dollars.
Wedding Bells: Grandia Brammel at Leighton Noon Today
The marriage of Miss Alice Bram mel of Leighton to Mr. A C Grandia from east of Pella occurs at noon today Jan 7 1915 at the brides parents home. The couple will be at home to friends at Leighton after Feb 1 1915. Veda Tice of Pella and Clinton McKinney of Newton were wed at Des Moines Jan 6 1915. The Chronicle extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandia—Brammel
Alice
D. Brammel
Leighton
A. C. Grandia
Pella
Brides -Parenté
McKinney
Veda Tice
Clinton - McKinney
Newton
Des Moines
Finis Idleman
Central Christian Church
Della
Woman's Federated Club Meeting Read Evolution in Home
The Womans Federated club met at Mrs A J Kuyper's home on Monday afternoon A paper by Mrs Dodson discussed What Evolution Has Taken Place in the Home During the Past Fifty Years Vocal and instrumental numbers were given by Miss Princes Ketman and Marguerite Tracy The group adjourned to meet with Mrs Pail Edmand on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Womans Federated Lib
A.'J.' Kuyper
Directory Update of Dial Numbers and Telephones
Changes in numbers and new tele phones since the last directory were issued listing individuals with updated or new entries such as 208 Zinberg Joe 147 B Snogren Earl 258 Johnson Henry F 66 22 Bishop Phill 64 7 Klein A G Jr 626 33 Grandia H F 332 Zee van A T 214 K Steeg Ver Art 128 R Geus de C 27 R Grandia Ant 66 27 Grandia Will 73 R Lyde van der Jake 290 Dodson Prof J D 245 R Bickford L A 66 19 Bruim Jno C 56 S Steenwyke Peter 66 28 Geus de C Jr 36 33 Jong de J 663 8 Messmaker G 16 10 Hamer de P 310 Bro gen van H 662 10 Olivier V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zinberg
Joe
B—Snogren
Earl
Johnson
Henry F
Bishop
Phill
de C
R—Grandia
Ant
Grandia
Will
R—Lyde
van der Jake
Dodson
Prof
J. D
R—Bickford
L. A
Bruim
Jno
S—Steenwyke
Peter
Geus
de C., Jr
Jong
de J
Messmaker
Hamer
de P
Brogen
van H
Olivier
Efficiency in Personal Work Sermon at Baptist Church
The Baptist Church invites all to hear a sermon on Efficiency in Personal Work next Sunday morning. Bible school begins at 9:30 with a special talk for children on The Day that Turns Somersaults. Gospel meeting at 7:30, B Y S P U at 6:30, and Pella Teachers Training Class meets Wednesdays at 8:45 in the Second Reformed Church Sunday school room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Pella
Second Reformed Church
More Light On The Library Trustees And Funds
The Chronicle reports confusion over library trustees appointments and term expirations. It notes no public money funds new books, only running costs and periodicals, with all new volumes bought from a Miss Viersen bequest managed by its own trustees. The Viersen trustees answer to the terms of that trust, not the library board. Relief is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro Bono Publico
Miss Viersen
Viersen Fund
Libary Board
Easing Library Tax Levy Proposal Contained
The text argues to keep the present two mill levy for a library and suggests an additional 600 to 1000 dollars annually by tax to fund salaries, fuel, repairs, and especially book purchases. It contends readers should have access to desired books and taxpayers would gain more value from current library expenditures.
New Years Blaze Damages Stephen DeCook Home
Fire on New Year’s Day burned the east Sable room of Stephen DeCook’s residence at 914 Independence St. a spark from the roof chimney started the blaze between two and three in the afternoon. The department fought the fire and damage was under 100 dollars. Editorial notes discuss opera translations and English sung opera’s musical effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen DeCook
Rome
Independence St
Cedar Rapids
the Republican
Local School Opens Amid Student Absences
The school opened Tuesday morning with many students not yet returned. The gospel team consisting of Han sen Beyers Phillips Brown Hunter and Hillyer received an extra week due to their success at Hedrick. Social dinners noted include New Years Day hosting by Prof and Mrs B W Clayton, Miss Greiner and others, and a Sunnyside dinner for Dodson and Aschenbrenner. Basketball practice is underway as preparations begin for the first home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Beyers
Phillips
Brown
Hunter
Hillyer
Hedrick
B. W. Clayton
Greiner
Kelley
Sadler
Sunnyside
Dodson
Carl Aschenbrenner
Carl Hillyer
Notice to Owners of Dogs Under City Ordinance No 122
City Tax due now must be paid at City Clerk office. If not paid by February 1, 50 cents added as penalty. A. C. Kuyper, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kuyper
VerSteeg Co Notice to Settle Debts After Closing
After disposing of their business VerSteeg Co asks all those indebted to call at the store and settle promptly as they wish to close their books at once. The notice urges immediate attention to account balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VerSteeg Co
Regular Teachers Examination Dates Set in Knoxville
The regular teachers examination will be held in the office of County Superintendent Knoxville on January 27 28 and 29 starting at 8 00 o clock Mae Goldizen County Superintendent. Smoke George Fifth Cigars tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Mae Goldizen
Deaths and Obituaries From Pella Area 1915 1916
Death notices from Pella area record VanVeen infant’s death from croup, burial at Oakwood, and Mrs H Wielaard’s peaceful death at 77 The Payne child dies of diabetes at grandparents home. services planned at home Interments at Oakwood Cemetery Also mentions local residents Stella Vanshike Victor Renaud smallpox case and New Year gatherings with Des Moines and Newton connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanVeen Martin
VanVeen
Tone van Veen
Albi Jan
Croup
Pélla
First Christian Reformed
Oakwood Cemetery
Wielaard
H. Wielaard
Otley
Des Moines visitor and local obituaries noted
Charley Francisco of Des Moines was a visitor here last week. Jacob Ozinga was buried at Taintor Monday. Dora Kooistra was a Newton visit for Wednesday. Daisy Welle of Pella was visiting relatives a few days last week. A sled load of boys went to Grin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
sStella
Vanshike
Emerson Sherman
Texas
Effie Marion
Des Moines
Victor
Renaud
Stella VanSkike
Mrydle
Harry Haines
Ralph Frazier
John Sherman
Leah Dennis
Newton
Dora Kooistra
Charley Francisco
Jacob Ozinga
Taintor
Daisy Welle
Pella
Grin
Farm for sale with 160 acres near rail depot and towns
Four room cottage on a 160 acre farm located eight miles to county seat and near R F D mail. The land includes 130 acres level and 30 acres rolling pasture with 66 acres in wheat. Fenced and cross fenced with a chicken house and a fine well. Price 100 per acre, percent down, balance long term at 6 percent. Contact CURG McCOY Blakenburg Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
F. D
Curg McCoy
Blakenburg
Iowa
Farm for sale in Red River valley North Dakota
In the Red River valley of North Dakota a farm is offered for sale with renowned crop potential. It promises better yields per acre than typical land and is touted as affordable at less than half typical prices. For details write Philis mer Box 134 Grandin North Dakota 53-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
N. Dakota
Philis Mer
Grandin
N. D
For Sale House and Business Readied for Move
Moving sale offers a house and growing business with all-new fittings. Inquiries requested at this office.
Telephone Users Meeting In Pella Saturday Jan 9 1915
A city hall gathering in Pella at 1 30 p m Saturday January 9 1915 invites all interested in keeping the old telephone rates. The committee urges attendance to discuss service pricing and retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Grave Crisis Con Fronts the Railroads
Iowa railroads plan a series of articles to present their side as they seek higher rates. The piece argues railroads face the gravest crisis in history due to rising operating costs and Europe’s money strangulation. It notes potential stock-market tremors and cites Lloyd George and President Wilson on railroad credit and possible government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
New York Stock Exchange
Europe
David Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Wilson
Eastern Railroad
Trumbull
Chesapeake & Ohio
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Reeder
Co's
T.’ W. Cox
P. H. VanGorp
Premilum
Sara HB. Gosgelink
College
George
Payne Leah Ruth
H. C. Payne
Broadway
North Dakota
Payne
Sally
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