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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
3
The Myers Furniture Co of Sigourney unveils a new funeral service feature a chapel tent for cemetery use. The heavy canvass water-proof tents are large enough for many attendees and provide protection from cold and heat across seasons.
Will Adams of Richland was pinned under a load of pale wood hauled from his home. A horse breaking loose alerted neighbor John Webber, who found Adams after three hours. He suffered a broken limb and other injuries and was taken to a Washington hospital where he is recovering.
Louise Wilhelm, a prominent farmer four miles northeast of Prairie City, collapsed while attempting to extinguish a roof fire. Firemen arrived promptly, but the ladder needed for roof access caused a delay. Wilhelm died in the shed where the ladder was kept, after the blaze was controlled.
The Newton funeral for Mrs. Thomas Paisley aged 94 recalls her arrival in 1886 with her parents. She traveled to town on the steamer Nat Holmes, which was wrecked in a storm on the Ohio River, causing passenger fatalities including two drowned children.
Davis County representative John F. Kline proposes a bill in the state legislature to use federal aid funds for farm to market road improvements and to allow counties to issue road building certificates in anticipation of future gas tax allotments. The Bloomfield Democrat notes Iowa receives over two million dollars in federal aid yearly.
Adam Sterling aged 67, trusted credit man for Pratt and Howell Co., a noted figure among Pella merchants, died at his Des Moines home after a month long pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday with interment in Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis and family traveling from Ponca City Oklahoma to Albia visited Mrs Ellis parents and relatives were overcome by gas fumes in their car near Osceola and treated at an Osceola hospital before continuing their trip.
Iliff Christner of Fairfield failed disguise during an attempted robbery on William Knerr. Knerr fought back with an axe, knocking off the robber’s cap and exposing Christner’s red hair, leading to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon while masked.
Robert J. Shaw former Keokuk county attorney based in Sigourney forms a law partnership with R. J. Yoder of Omaha Nebraska. Yoder graduated from the University of Nebraska with BA and LLB degrees last June and has since worked with the Federal Land Bank in Omaha.
Jacob R. Bohi, father of eleven, died January 16 at his Bloomfield area home aged 76. He was a notable Davis county figure held in high esteem by many friends. The obituary notes his large family and local standing.
In 1867 he moved to Da via County and resided there for the rest of his life, remaining until his death.
G P Johannesson who served as Davis county sheriff from 1900 to 1918 was found dead in bed at his Dunnville area home Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. Heart failure listed as cause of death.
In Sanborn Iowa Mr and Mrs Sam Elgersama suffered the loss of three children in two weeks. A 14 month old son died December 81 from bronchial pneumonia. A newborn died January 13 and a two and a half year old son died the next day, exactly two weeks after the first loss.
Neighbors found August Schrader a retired Wellman farmer dead Tuesday morning last week after a heart attack shortly after he cleaned snow and ice from his sidewalk. He farmed until eight years ago before moving to Wellman to reside there.
Central College observes an annual Day of Prayer with an address in the chapel by Rev. Goulooze and an evening union meeting at Third Reformed church. Eight minute sermons by local ministers precede prayers. Student pledges aim to support a centurion subscription as part of a $100,000 national campaign. Music features baritone Charles Rousseau from Des Moines in a recital and talks on opportunities in urban musical programs. Edna Vander Meer, alumna, to sing on WFAA and WRR radio. Lessons and private instruction offered by Mr. Sadler and Mr. Woodford this semester.
An infection in her fingers due to primrose poisoning sidelined Miss Gosae Pak who had been substituting at a local library. An aluminum demonstration drew attendees at Dunn Cottage Tuesday evening with many enjoying a good dinner. The Alethians held their annual party Friday night after exams at Miss Beulah Vesnstra’s home, followed by a pleasant social hour.
Seniors held a Saturday event at the Big House on North Main with costumes and games. The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College plans a semi annual meeting next Saturday in the dormitory parlor at two fort reg fish program to precede college business matters.
The Junior class plans a February 8 play titled A Strenuous Life a Samue French production featuring sixteen roles. Cast includes Tom Harrington football captain Charles De Winter Reginald Black Herbert Bay and others with Irene Bogaard Gertrude Dawley Ruth Wiegseton Wiggins Adelaide Syhe de Harrington Margaret Hoeksema and more.
Miss Greiner arrived Tuesday afternoon after a delayed return from Michigan caused by a snowstorm.
Special correspondent notes Miss Cora Fortinn and John De Kruyff wed at Sully. Bridal party included Fortinn sister Misa Reka. Couples plan to live north of Lynnville after March. Local school events, teacher changes, and social gatherings referenced, including a cafeteria dinner invite and community notices. Birth announced for Lois Gene Burnham.
The U S Department of Agriculture cites three methods to control botflies in horses. Shaving off eggs with safety razors, destroying them with 2 percent coal tar creosote, and dosing inside horns with carbon bisulfide by a veterinarian. Best control period is December and January when flies are inactive. Italy's newest submarine will have an underwater speed of 18 knots.
An aged physician argues that simple vegetable laxatives and herbs remain the safe basis for treating constipation and related ailments as per Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin. He warns against harsh drugs and purges especially for children, urging mild, safe remedies sold widely in drug stores.
Seventy men and a winner were sentenced to attend church for a year after being found at an unlicensed dance hall in Belfast. The report notes scattered names and a vow from fifty years earlier by J H Lewis of Ontario to reunite with university mates in Minneapolis in 1928, but all his classmates are now dead.
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