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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
5
A man died after illness described as consumption. Funeral services were held for him on Tuesday morning with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Attending were Geo Sparks of Oska, Wm Van Vliet, and Mrs 8 of Minneapolis, with Renaud offering condolence words to mourners.
A fragmented passage suggests patrons on a mail route can aid carriers by preparing mail boxes and stamping stamps before deposit. It notes placing a pine post and posting an up-to-date mail entry to aid the carrier, with several patrons able to receive and deposit boxes.
A brief notice reports Kuyper property located in the east part of town. The item notes ownership or boundary reference in the local area without additional details.
Den Adel Johanna and Charles le Our vicinity quietly wed Thursday evening slipping to Rev Vander Werf home. The couple will reside in the city occupying Schriner property. Chronicle offers best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Chronicle joins friends in congratulating Mr Joelink and Miss Elizabeth on their marriage as announcements arrive from Hesselink Brow area readers.
A fourteen to fifteen year old boy accidentally fired a twelve gauge shotgun at his sister, Little Louise Kentfield, while she stood on a chair. The shot tore through her thigh and knee area, requiring amputation near the hip. She was taken to Williams Hospital in Oskaloosa where the limb was further treated, and doctors report the child’s condition as critical but stabilizing after surgery.
Public sale dates listed for vendors near Pella include January 19 for L Li Sebakel south of Pella, January 24 for P A Van Zee one mile, January 30 for M De Zwaat 45 miles, January 31 for Aric Van Zee two miles north of Pella, and February 7 for Otthauat Orhauat with location hints and distances.
The seventh year variety Palin’s Corn, grown in Newtown Indiana, won the W. K. Kellogg trophy for its prize ear. The ear measured about ten inches long with kernels one sixth of an inch thick and uniform dented kernels across the ear. Estimated composition: 92 percent corn and 8 percent cob, weight around 20 ounces.
John Vander Kieft, son of Gerrit Vander Kieft, froze his feet while en route to his job near Prairie City last Friday. Road blocks due to new snow delayed travel. he rode a train to Newton, walked to Monroe, and reached Pella by morning train. Doctor hopes amputation can be avoided.
A survivor recalls the December 30 1863 blizzard while traveling from Knoxville to Morrison’s in Franklin township with his wife and child. They lost the others, unhitched a team, battled wind and drift, reached Morrison’s fence, warmed the wife, then trudged to Caloma through deep snow. He notes the temperature near eighty below zero the next morning and compares it to winters of 1856.
Central College Philomathian Literary Society hosted a banquet at American House last Friday. The dining room featured two colored emblems and an orchestra that provided melodies while a formal menu was served. Toasts honored School Days, Going to School, Exhibition Days, and other campus memories, with praise given to the organizing committee for a successful event.
The Junior choir of the First Reform ed Church, with 15 members under Miss Cornelia De Ges, were entertained Tuesday evening. Herman Braam gave them a bob sled ride to T. J. Thomassen's home three miles east of Pella. They enjoyed refreshments and armausements, returning about midnight, saying it was one of the best times of the winter.
The writer denies ownership of a "mysterious" ear of corn claimed to belong to them as part of a corn show promoted by Mr. Law for advertising. They allege several ears from their exhibit at the Pella Fair disappeared and suggest possible theft, noting tensions with others shunning their exhibit.
The Albert Hobbs Circle No 67 held an installation for officers including President ve Mew Macy Toad y and Conductor Mrs. Anna Hunt Asatte. Seafun formal program featured solos by Little Anna Hunt and Miss Van Doren, readings, talks on battlefields, and a Battle Hymn finale. Public entertainment included freshmeats for about fifty guests and remarks by installing officer Mrs. Ellen Cooper.
On Monday evening January 8 the order of Eastern Stars installed the officers for the ensuing year. Named were Mrs A N Firth Worthy Matron Wo Butts Worthy Patron Mrs E S Dennis Social Matron Mrs M Hammel Treasurer Mr M Hammel Secretary Mrs L Dudgeon Chaplain with Past Worthy Patron acting as installing officer.
Mr Dekker disposed of his interest in the shoe store to the speaker who thanks the public for patronage. He promises to serve customers to the best of his ability and asks that all accounts of the old firm be settled at once. Calling John P Kuien.
A relief initiative pledges three thousand five hundred dollars for northern Marion County. The drive targets county residents facing hardship and appeals to local organizations for support.
Newton Iowa hosts the Ninth Annual Convention and Exhibition of the Iowa Corn Growers Association from Jan 29 to Feb 10 with public viewing Feb 2 to 8. Exhibits of corn oats wheat barley clover and timothy receive thousands in premiums. Entries should reach Newton by Jan 29 via Des Moines lines and major railways offer free transport. Postal inquiries to secretary M L Bowman Waterloo Iowa.
The Corner Drug Store owned by Nichols and Nollen will be sold to Ralph McBride of Marshalltown, formerly with McBride and Will Drug Co. Nichols and Nollen formed five years ago when Garrett Nollen bought a half interest. Nichols died a year later, and Mrs Nichola kept the business with Nollen. Nollen and Bob Stewart plan to stay for now, with Nollen remaining two months.
Members of the First Christian Reformed Church planned a pleasant surprise for their pastor Rev. C De Leeuw Wednesday evening. They presented him with two lovely pieces of furniture a library table and a half tree as appreciation for his work among them.
Wanted advertisement offering direct mill dealings for a complex line of wool, suiting fabrics, laces and petticoats with New York City patterns and on market dates. Claims low prices for direct deals.
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