City Council Holds Regular Session On January 7
City council met Tuesday evening with all members present except Jas Jansma. Final reading of the electric light franchise ordinance was heard with many Commercial Club members in attendance. Reports approved, including street lighting orders and various salary and supply payments. The council adjourned to a board of health with smallpox not considered an epidemic and vaccination law not enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Jansma
Vanderzy
Commercial Club
Electric Light
Y. T. van Niewaal
South Pella
Commercial Association
North Main Street
Slob
J. Jansma & Co
P. van Siitert
van Niewaal
John Bloem
A. P. van Nijwegen
Pella Light Co
G. N. Boland
Globe Machine & Supply Co
Wm. Paardekooper
Wat
Keables Drug Store
H. P. Schulte
Board of Health
Meeting of Sons of Veterans at City Hall February 4 1908
Attention Sons of Veterans! A meeting will be held at City Hall at 2 o'clock p m on February 4 1908 to organize a patrol of Sons of Veterans all are earnestly solicited to attend. Remember the date. Krapees Commanding Pos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veteran
P.of Sons of Veterans
Krapees
Dynamite Found in Coal at Pella Light Plant
Dennis Wynia, a fireman at the Pella Electric Co. light plant, discovered an eight inch dynamite stick in coal shipped from Beacon. The incident, occurring last Saturday evening, could have caused a tragic blast if used in a schoolhouse furnace. Foreman warned crews to heighten vigilance to prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Wynia
Pella Electric Co
Beacon
Poultry Show Plan Sparks Pella Meeting
A meeting is set at Pella city hall on Tuesday evening January 14 at 7 30 to consider forming a poultry association. The aim is to organize a show next winter and boost poultry interests for the Pella Fair next fall with a view to expanding exhibits and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Ft. Dodge
Pella
City Hall
Pella Fair
Iowa
County selects official organs for 1908
The Chronicle reports that Marian County Board of Supervisors named Knoxville Express Knoxville Journal and The Pella Chronicle as the three official county organs for 1908. This decision ensures these publications will carry county notices and official communications all year.
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Chronicle
Board of Supervisors
Knoxville Express
The
Knoxville Journal
Pella Chronicle
Marian County
A Kind Letter From Dr Ira J Stoddard
A letter from Dr Ira J Stoddard of Plainfield New Jersey sends warm New Year wishes to Pella Chronicle readers. He encloses a 1 50 money order for a one year subscription to January 1 1909 and reminisces about home in Pella Iowa while noting damp Atlantic coastal days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Stoddard
Plainfield N. J
Dr. Stoddard
Pella
Lowa
Atlantic
Ira. J, Stopparn
Democrats Convene for Seventh District Conference in Des Moines
A dispatch from Des Moines dated January 16, 1908 reports a Democratic conference to discuss the new primary law and other party matters. The gathering is to be held at the Savery house club room at 2 p m with an invitation extended to every Democrat in the Seventh congressional district to participate. The letter is signed by Cunt L Price, member of the state committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Congressional District
Iowa
Savery House
Des Moines
L. Price
Leffler Weds Wells In Stockport Nuptials 1908
Miss Anne Irene Leffler married Mr Earl Harold Wells at the brides parents home in Stockport Iowa in January 1908. The couple will reside in Cape Girardeau Missouri after February 12 1908 with friends in attendance from the college and City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Phelps
Anne Irene Leffler
Earl Harold Wells
Stockport
Miss Leffler
Cape Girardeau
I M Earle Named for Mayor in Des Moines Plan
Sub committee of 300 adopts a Des Moines city government plan naming Hon. I M Earle as mayoral candidate. Earle has not consented yet, but business leaders urge him to run. The report notes Earle is well known to readers. Local notes cover college faculty changes, a Wesseling property move, and community events including funerals and lighting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
M. Earle
Earle
Mr. Earle
Klyne Ver Ploeg
Drake University
Leighton
Geo. Ramsey
Grim Reaper Harvest Claims Two Dutch Immigrants
Obituary notes the death of John Thomassen born in the Netherlands who died at 68 in Pella Iowa after a long illness. Funeral in First Reformed church with services in Holland and English. Also memorials for Luella Fisk born in Marion County Iowa and long illness with Christian faith noted. funeral held at Methodist church in January. Oakwood Cemetery interment. extended family thanked for support.
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Pella
Luella Fisk
Marion County
Iowa
Central College
Sioux County
Des Moines
California
A.N. Haines
Luella
M. E. Church
God
Christ
Methodist Church
Monkman
Westfall
Valley Junction
Oakwood
Mrs C De Boer 75 Dies After Long Farm Life
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. C. De Boer at age 75 on January 3, 1908, at her farming home after a long marriage to Cornelis De Boer in 1858. She left eleven children, seven surviving, including Mrs. A Haze, Mrs. G H Wormhoudt, Mrs. D. Muntingh, Nellie, Jennie, Cornelis, and Henry. Funeral was conducted by Elder A. Van Stigt at Oakwood Cemetery after services at her daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelis de Boer
A Haze
Sheldon, Jr
G H. Wormhoudt
D. Muntingh
Pella
Nellie
Jennie
Cornelis
Henry
Mrs. Muntingh
Elder A. van Stigt
Oakwood Cemetery
Death notice for Hattie Bowen in Denver family line
Bowen Mrs Chas Bowen of Denver Colorado died January 2 1968 at age five buried January 5 1968 Her maiden name was Hattie Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Brown of Pella Her father died last year and her mother resides with her daughter Mrs Lane Kruidenier of Pella
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bowen
Denver, Colo
Hattie Brown
R. P. Brown
Pella
Lane Kruidenier
Real Estate Transfers from Perry to Pella and Knox County
The list records numerous transfers of farm and city properties across Perry, Knoxville, Lake Prairie, Pleasant Grove, Union, and Pella townships. Notable entries include Wier to Quick for 75 acres in Perry, Fortner to Finarty and Auld for 10 acres, and multiple quit claims and lot transfers among Graceland Cemetery, Reno’s addition, Otley, Attica, and Harvey areas, with prices ranging from 50 to 9600 dollars.
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W. H. Wier
F. C. Quick
Perry Township
F. J. Brobst
Cemetery Aid Society
Graceland Cemetery
W. R. Fortner
A. C. Finarty
W. T. Auld
Knoxville Township
Levi M. Wilson
James E. Cox
Peterson Parks
Liberty Township
E. M. Williams
Mary A. Bane
Pleasant Grove
T.L. Acklin
J. Q. Conn
Union Township
Julia A
Elenor Mclaughlin
Andrew L. Harvey
Clay Township
Mary de Reus
Anne P. de Reus
Goxigo
Lake Prairie Township
L. R. Gaynor
G. S. Turrill
Reno
Knoxville
Michael Casey
Margaret Casey
Jones
Jones & A.T
Mathewa
Henry
Wolf
Baker
Vallandingham Doughman
E. J. O'Bryan
Brown
Geo. G. Gaass
Pella Overall Co
Pella
Maggie
Garrett King
Swan
John Sandmeyer
William van Rootselaar
Otley
James E. Elder
Nettie Beard
W. A. Beard
Orva B. Reynolds
P. G. Gaass
Polk Township
Akins
Arie Versteeg
Lake Prairie
Levi Tucker
D. H. Houser
R. Sybenga
W. Rietveld
R. van der Ploeg
Marion Porter
Herman Rietveld
Gerard Martinach
W. R. Hunt
William Thompson
Robert Thompson
Pleasantville
J. G. Halloway
L. F. Pack
Lucy Pack
Bussey
Mary M. Wood
Nancy J. Rosson
Lucinda B. Glass
W.E. Foshier
People's Savings Bank of
Harvey
R. G. Emmet
R. Emmet
First National Bank of
Maasdam and Scholte
B. W. Harris
Edward A. Long
BW. Harris
Henry P. Scholte
Jacob Klein
Gerritje Klein
Bids For Road Work In Lake Prairie Township
The township clerk invites bids for public highway work in Lake Prairie township for 1908. Contracts to cover day eight hours for various man and team configurations, awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due January 18, 1908, at 4 p.m. Cons Porter, Township Clerk.
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Lake Prairie Township
Board of Trustees
Porter
Farm for Rent Near Galesburg with 167 Percent Acres
Cash rent offered for a farm located 1 percent mile southeast of Galesburg. The property spans 167 percent acres. Inquiries directed to Adam Kling in Monroe, Iowa. Contact date noted as 23.
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Galesburg
Adam Kling
Monroe
Native Lumber for Sale in Pella Iowa
Native lumber sale offers 25 000 feet or more available. buyers can specify dimensions and Vance will cut to order. Write or telephone A G Vance of Pella Iowa for inquiries and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Vance
Pella
Wanted: Girl Who Can Cook and Bake at Palace Restaurant
The Christian Endeavor of the Sescond Reformed church hosted a sorrowful Thursday evening at the parsonage with oysters and lunches to raise their pledge for the new church. The event drew attendees and supported the church’s fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Restaurant
Art
Cond Reformed Church
New Church
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City Council
John Carson
Ben Kuik
John van Dalen
A. de Bruin
Wm. Schreiner
H. den Adel
de Wit & van Dyk
Attention Sons of Veterans
Democratic Conference
Texas
Nick Cine
I. M. Earle
Rev. S. P. Shaw
Wesseling
College
Wesseling Brothers
Rev. S. Vander Werf
Eddyville
Miss Baldwin
Shure
Denver
J. M. Cox
Kansas City
H D, Huber
Wesley Fisk
Bess
Will Harrison
Woodbury Co
Rose Fisk Viersen
Cedar Rapids
Valentine
Dick Gosselink
Gosselink
South Ottumwa
Ed, Brown
Cotton Boarding Hall
Liderer Strauss Miliner Firm
John ‘Thomassen
Ton
John Thomassen
Netherlands
Mattie Pelmulder
William Rolfe
Peorin, II
Jennings
J. Hoeven
Hull
Towa
Martin Thomassen
Charles
Omaha
Chicago
Thomassen
M. Thomassen
G. G. Thomassen
Floris DeYong
Near Sully
First Reformed
A. Ver Stigt
van Kersen
Fisk
H. F. Fisk
de Boer
Mrs. C. de Boer
Nee: de Boest
C. de Boer
Bowen
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