New M E Church of Pella Completed by Volunteers
Nei ME, Church eWe heartily congratulate our Methodist people of this city upon the completion of their church rebuilt from the old structure. The remodel features new seats, carpeted floors, stained glass, electric lights, a basement furnace, and a large adaptable auditorium. Despite obstacles, the building committee led by Rev. D C Smith and treasurer H D Wormhoudt finished without debt, and the dedication services drew strong attendance and interdenominational praise.
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M. E. Church of
Pella
Henry D. Wormhoudt
James A. Edmond
J. L. Warren
Harry Payne
D. OC. Smith
W. S. Riddle
H. D. Wormhoudt
D.C. Smith
Il. D. Wormhoudt
J. A. Edmand
Iowa
Methodist
Christian Army
J. C. Willits
M. E. Church
A. B. Smith
J. C. Kendrick
Nellie Flint
Baptist
Second Reformed
Board of Trustees
L. A. Garrison
Matrimonial Licenses Granted Since Last Issue
The clerk reports the granting of the following marriage licenses since the previous issue. Details include names of the applicants and issuing authority, indicating official action and record update for civil status and formal ceremony planning.
A Few Thoughts on Tile Drainage
H. M. Fisk argues tile drainage boosts corn yields and soil fertility when soil porosity is increased. He stresses rotation, proper post tiling farming, and avoiding economy at the expense of benefits, noting drainage prevents surface runoff, aids nutrient retention, and enhances drought and wind resilience. The Chronicle invites further installments and cost figures.
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H. M. Fisk
Blessings Upon the Givers From Pella Church Officers
The note expresses gratitude and blessing for cheerful givers and sympathizing friends. Signed by Officers and Members of M. Bi Church of Pella Iowa by D 58 Huber Secretary.
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M. Bi
Church of
Pella
Iowa
Huber
Real Estate Transfers in Pleasant Grove and Washington Townships
Real estate transfers listed include Werthy A. Shook to Wilson M. White undivided 1-6 of 40 acres in Pleasant Grove township for $1.00. Michael G. Shook as administrator to Wilson M. White undivided 1-3 of 40 acres in Pleasant Grove township. J. K. Moon to May Moon 365.06 acres in Washington township for $800.00.
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Werthy A. Shook
Wilson M. White
Pleasant Grove Township
Michael G. Shook
Gibson G. Shook
J. K. Moon
May Moon
Washington Township
Card of Appreciation from Pastor Smith to Local Papers
D C Smith pastor of M B E Church thanks the Chronicle and other city papers for courtesies, good will, and substantial help shown by those who responded to resolutions of thanks from the quarterly conference. Cordially signed.
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Chronicle
D. C. Smith
M. BE. Church
Millard Buck Sentenced for Porter Murder in Prairie City
Millard Buck received a life sentence with hard labor in the state penitentiary for the murder of William Porter in Prairie City. The Newton court overruled a motion for a new trial, finding Buck premeditated the act and not insane, despite claims he had tried to spread that impression.
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Millard Buck
William Porter
Prairiie City
Newton
Buck
Porter
Four Iowa bank failures in 1904 claim contradicted
State Auditor Carroll says only four Iowa bank failures occurred in 1904 Pella New Liberty Sigourney and Corning with about 100000 loss to creditors. Other reports list forty failures totaling 12000000 with thirty six labeled liquidation. Grinnell’s inclusion under that heading remains unexplained.
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Carroll
Iowa
Pella
New Liberty
Sigourney
Corning
Grinnell
Ice harvest to start by Wabash railroad workers
The Wabash railroad company will begin to harvest ice tomorrow. About one hundred men will work for roughly three weeks. A birth is reported: twin girls born January 5 to Mr and Mrs John Williams. Snow blocks north and south roads. road boss may open them soon. Miss Telia Carpenter of Des Moines visited Fifield last week.
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Wabash Railroad Company
John Williams
Telia Carpenter
Des Moines
J. B. Hamilton
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Aged Mrs Ulpa Heemstra Dies at Home
Mrs Ulpa Heemstra died at her city home at ten oclock last Sunday after a three month illness. Three sons survive her. Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at the Third Reformed Church.
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Ulpa Heemstra
Third Reformed Church
Resolution of Thanks by M. E. Church Members
A Monday meeting of the M. E. church officers and members adopted a unanimous resolution thanking the community for generous financial aid and encouraging words that funded remodeling and rebuilding of the church. The note expresses sincere appreciation for all assistance and encouragement received during the project’s completion.
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M. E
Providence hears de po man when her cries
In a dialect quoted exchange, Brother Williams and Brother Dickey debate the timing of a protest cry for charitable aid. The dialogue suggests starting early in the year to gain what one seeks.
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Atlanta Constitution
Providence
Brother Williams
Brother Dickey
Chris
Kerwin Guess Sparks Witty Exchange About Smartness
In Chicago New Kerwin jokes that his wife believes he is smart. Meritt asks for an explanation. Kerwin replies she admits he is half as smart as she thought on their wedding day.
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Chicago
Kerwin
Meritt
Why in the World Did You Call Your Boy Luigi
A Chicago Record-Herald piece notes a family discussion over naming their son Luigi. The article reflects on nicknames and the unintended humor or sentiment tied to a child’s given name and familial choice.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Luigi
If ignorance is bliss, set me right tonight
A cryptic line from the Houston Post ponders why wives feel sad when they do not know what lies at night. It hints at mystery, longing, and the weight of unseen truths in domestic life.
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Houston Post
Knoxville notes and ads echo town life
Local items highlight visits by Bert van Vark and George G Gauss in Oskaloosa and Knoxville, a baby born in Aberdeen, and a run of dental and medical news. Advertisements urge readers to publish ads and grow circulation. The Chronicle praises its own reach while reporting on church services, gas and electric light observations, and a county supervisors meeting in Knoxville. Highland Park college basketball teams visit Central University for two games with a 7:30 pm curtain.
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Highland Park College
Central University
Atty
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Monroe Mirror
Mr. Highland
South Pella
Dirk Kruidenier
Dump Wormhoudt
Jasper County
John Bloom, Jr
Board of Supervisors
Andrew Wormhoudt
the Chronicle
Tra J. Stoddard
Stoddard
Dora Bootsma
H. BR. Young
North Dakota
Mr. Young
Lou de Vries
Marshalltown
County Board of ‘Supervisors
Pella Steam
Little Havana Cigar CO
Pella, Iowa
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