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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
5
A mayoral notice warns that a law prohibiting minors from entering saloons is a misdemeanor offense. It states enforcement will be strict and minors will be arrested on sight for disobedience. Signed N. J. Gesman, mayor.
N J Grsman mayor declares the June 2 1909 election legal and that a July 27 1909 election is unnecessary but required by strict law to cover all aspects. He states the dual elections are not due to error but to ensure fairness and prevent future trouble.
Notice to legal electors of Pella Marion County Iowa that a special election will be held Tuesday July 27 1909 from 8 am to 7 pm at city polling places. Propositions: 1 establish water works system inside and outside city limits to supply water and aid fire protection. 2 establish maintain electric light and power plant to provide light and power. Names of ward polling places and officials listed for election.
Robert Stuart McArthur, a renowned American lecturer, delivered one of his famous talks at the Chau Tauqua on Thursday afternoon, drawing interest from attendees.
The document records election roles for the Fourth Ward including Wormhoudt and A. P. Van Nimwegen as officers, Den Hoed and John Le. Coegg Jr as officials, judges S. F Cole W. J Clark K. Van Dusseldorf, clerks Chas Porter and Simon DeHaan, police M. P. Van Gorkum and H. Rozerburg, with the mayor N. J. Gesman signing in Pella Iowa on June 6 1909.
A local saloon man was fined seven dollars eighty five cents for selling liquor to a minor. A Monroe basketball player received one night in jail and a nine dollar eighty five cent city fine for public intoxication. Buckingham is mentioned as a warning figure.
Our boys faced the Monroe team on the Pella diamond last Thursday. The visitors managed one run across nine innings while our squad tallied eight, securing a decisive victory.
At a special election in Pella the water works proposition passed by a large majority with women helping to carry the day for municipal ownership. The result drew a lively crowd and a celebratory mood in town.
Knoxville plans a sale and sane Fourth of July celebration. The notice mentions alternatives for those seeking the other kind in nearby towns and seaports.
A Chronicle editor declares in plain terms full endorsement of the Chautauqua and its management and promises hearty support in every practical way, rejecting a circulating report of opposition. The message concludes with the note of horror.
Waterloo Times-Tribune criticizes evangelist Sam Small for his Waterloo visit and suspended Golden West magazine. The paper says Small deceived supporters including business leaders, misrepresented himself as a reformer, and should reform his conduct before preaching.
The clerk issued licenses to marry James F Hesselink and Bessie M Beintema Willie Brown and Alpha Joy Amos with W H Ziegler Alma Harvey listed among names.
A. Van Houweling was seen in what looked like a new auto on Main Street this week, but inquiry revealed it was his old car freshly painted by A. T. Brom. The result is described as looking fine and dandy.
Prairie City Miss Effie Sullivan captures the first prize in the Prairie City News piano contest winning the Tryber piano.
Township Clerk invites bids to work public highways in the Northwest quarter for the rest of 1909. Contracts cover eight hours daily for man and team, two men and two teams, or three men and three teams, and man only. Bids due by 12 noon on July 16, 1909. Board may reject any or all bids.
Wm H Coop of Fairfield Iowa trains buffaloes to haul an ancient freight wagon to the Iowa State Fair. He also has a well trained ox team that may go. The Pella Creamery is freezing 36 to 40 gallons of ice cream daily this week. Preparations are under way for the event on the 5th.
The Fremont Gazette notes the mayor resigns as assessing 11 fines for drunks and imposes a $25 rate. It questions the logic but urges stronger penalties, suggesting $100 fines and jail time if needed to curb drunken behavior.
The Ottumwa murder reward case grows with three more claims filed in the governor’s office, bringing the total to eleven. Lloyd Duke asserts a share for securing Junkin’s confession, while Ed Stellar and Mrs. May Clutter say they provided tips that led to the diamond ring found after the crime.
2 400 yards of paving have been completed on Temperance street. Concrete work from Temperance street to the Herald office is nearly finished. Once the sand arrives, the crossing in that area will be fixed. The weatherman did not account for Newton’s spring paving plans.
A Northeast Peninsula claim suggests Alaska is the world’s richest coal country, noting US revenue from the region surpasses what it paid Russia for it. It recalls Uncle Sam bought it for 7 million dollars while Russia found only furs. Also mentions Frank Amburn of Lexox Iowa visiting and Miss Alice Waganaar’s illness during a mission vacation. Tone Van Houweling and S G Vanderzy face a delay in receiving their new Rev’s Factory behind sad can’t ship.
The conviction of the negro murderer of Miss Clara Rosen, an Ottumwa choir singer, cost Wapello County $2,829.50. Preliminary trial expenses reached $2,289.25, with $365.25 in charges from Appanoose County and $175 in expenses at Albia Des Moines Sigourney Burlington and Fort Madison.
Notice records the formation of Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society under Iowa law to promote agriculture horticulture floriculture and the arts. It outlines stock fifty percent debt limit ten thousand dollars capital stock fifteen director board terms and officer roles with principal office at Pella Iowa and dates of April 16 1909 and December meetings.
Wilbur Glen Voliva, successor to Dowie, was removed as political dictator of Zion City. Independent officers elected weeks earlier were sworn in by the retiring council after Voliva’s faction tried to adjourn. E. N. Richey becomes the new mayor as 300 members of the independent action filled the chamber.
The College Campus hums with student life from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with noon rest. Courses include fourteen state required branches plus Vergil Cicero Caesar Greek geometry and rhetoric. Evening socials and games, a moonlit Tuesday, and a lively library era mark a busy summer session. The normal classes grow, the college offers more credits, and the new bridegroom Mr. R. C. Speer visits with his bride. The teacher examination near Pella closes the summer school July 27 30 69.
Mrs S Van Zee died at her son G Van Zee's home on June 23 1909 aged 88 years 6 months 23 days born Netherlands Nov 30 1820 she was a pioneer who helped colonize Pella Iowa and lived a faithful christian life surviving husband four years nine children fifty four grandchildren seventy two great grandchildren and many friends CARD OF THANKS from Van Zee children thanking supporters.
Van Maren's offers mower sharpening and adjustment to restore cutting like new. Service advertised as costing only fifty cents to sharpen and tune up old lawn mowers.
Thanks go to S J Jelsma for prompt settlement of a recent loss with American Insurance Co. D Vander Pal urges readers to seek a policy from Jelsma in Pella. Marion Myers, Rock Island night operator, rents a South Pella property and his mother will move here. Landlord Schubring reports a new hotel roof to keep water out. H D Wormhoudt visited Newton for business, and Will Robertus will join the band next Monday as a cornet player.
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