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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
5
Two alarms Sunday afternoon report a fire at the bitulithic paving material plant. Asphalt tanks overheated and bubbled over causing a hot blaze that burned the tanks platform and nearby shed. Water scattered flames. chemical equipment smothered remaining fuel. Minor damage, work resumed Monday.
Notice to stockholders of the Pella Produce Company Iowa that at a July 20 1914 meeting in Pella the corporation was dissolved by resolution adopted by stockholders representing more than three fourths of capital stock. Affairs wound up and settled none active for three years no further business, Articles allow dissolution by three fourths. Dissolved and no longer in existence as such. Signed S G Vander Zyl president A N Vander Linden secretary.
A unique kaatsen tournament took place in Orange City on Saturday. The Frisian origin sport, now played across Europe, features three players per side, fist and hand striking of hair and rubber balls, and scoring by placement, court reach, and return distance.
The Kaatsen tournament at the Northwestern Classical academy athletic field drew 48 entries forming 16 teams of three players each. Congenial wins went to Cannes Ia trio Joe Steensma Peter Porter and A Menage who earned gold watches and Steensma an extra wreath and gold mounted pipe for longest kaats. Second place went to Sam Jager T Stellingwerf and K Molenaar of Maurice Rock Rapids with silver watches. third went to Joe Bruinsma F Tilstra of Rock Rapids and John Zylstra of Sheldon.
A large gathering at 727 South Street enjoyed a lawn party Tuesday hosted by Mr and Mrs H D Wormhoudt under Ruthians sponsors. Music by John Elliott and wife of Omaha and readings by Mrs Herman Moschel delighted Pelle residents visiting Ottumwa relatives. The event featured ice cream cake and warm hospitality lasting late into the evening.
A Ford hired from McIntire Livery Co. of Pella overturned into a ditch near Elm Grove school house on South Market street extension as a driver misjudged distance to pass another vehicle. Five youths, Pete and Casey Van Rees and Joe Muilenburg from Pella, plus two Oskaloosa girls, escaped serious injury with minor bruises. The car, damaged with a broken top and windshield, narrowly avoided crushing them. The group was en route to Eddyville when the accident happened.
A meeting of Mahaska horsemen is called for next Saturday at 2 p m in the rear room of Oskaloosa National Bank. The open gathering invites every man in the county with an interest in horses and the horse business to attend and discuss questions about the horses department at the forthcoming event.
The city of Pella Iowa enacts rules for traction engines and street travel. It requires planks under engines crossing culverts and paved streets and sets tire width standards. It bans moving houses without mayoral permission and imposes penalties for violations with fines and jail time until paid.
The 1925–26 Central College year begins Tuesday September 15 with Mr Fred H Clifton heading the Business Department. He arrives from Illinois bringing practical experience and expertise in shorthand and typewriting. A full slate of commercial courses will be offered including Typewriting Shorthand Bookkeeping and more. Address J W Bailey President Pella Iowa for details.
Sunday evening park services attract growing interest with a sermon to be delivered next Sunday by Rev. Esselink of the First Reformed Church.
The Iowa Humane Society issues practical hot weather rules for horse drivers and owners. They advise against alcohol, profanity, crowd wisdom, and harsh treatment. Key instructions urge shade, frequent water, cold head baths, rest when signs of exhaustion appear, ice on the head, and swift veterinary help.
The author extols public schools as bulwarks of the republic and sources of national formation. Reading Mary Antin's The Promised Land illustrates how free schools aid immigrant integration, transforming a Boston girl into a celebrated American citizen and a credit to her sex and nation.
Miss Edith Warren, a Central College graduate, has been appointed by State Superintendent A M DeVoe as one of the readers and critics for the July teachers examination papers. Papers from across the state are read at Des Moines, and she will begin duties August 3.
Will Irwin recalls becoming a suffragist after a Triangle waist factory fire discussion. A man argued fire laws should help men escape, since women had no votes, pushing Irwin to advocate for women's suffrage and the suffrage cause.
M. T. Kaldenberg, who sold his interest in Selz Royal Blue Shoe, has purchased a store in Vinton and will take possession soon. He has been a leading young businessman here and leaves with friends wishing him success in his new field. Newton News.
A Davenport audience heard Father Flavin claim Americans spend 400 million annually on Godless education in public schools. The letter contends schools are not devoid of God and serve diverse faiths, arguing it would be impossible to teach every sect’s salvation theories.
Peter Cornelius Lankelma born Amsterdam April 7 1832 died at home in Pella July 16 1914 at 10 30 am age 80 3 9 cause general debility after malaria fever wife Johanna Barneveld died six and a half years ago survived by four sons and nine daughters funeral July 18 at 3 pm Rev Everett Dean Martin Des Moines Oakwood cemetery card of thanks from the children
Ernest Cornelius and his family returned to their residence in Sapulpa Oklahoma after a period away. The return marks a quiet domestic moment reported in local notices.
Laurie J. Quinby of Omaha seeks the Democratic nomination for state senator and promotes single tax on vacant lots with a conspicuous sign at 13th and Taylor streets. Fay Lewis of Rockford also advocates land value taxation aided by postal cards. The note cites J. J. Pastoriza of Houston as a historic example of sign board campaigning.
Rev F N Byram will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us.
Seven delegates from Pella will attend the fourth annual Laymans Missionary Movement conference at Lake Geneva from July 29 to August 2. Delegates include Rev. J. Wesseling, S. G. Vander Zyl, Marion Boat, A. T. Klein, M. L. Vander Linden, H. J. Vanden Berg Jr., and Rev. J. E. Monkman. Organizers invite others to join and request program details from M. Vander Linden.
A promotional notice urging readers to subscribe to the Daily Register and Leader at 1.50 for five months. It highlights upcoming Iowa news including state officer elections, a U.S. senator race, and Rev. Billy Sunday visiting Des Moines, noting morning delivery via rural routes.
A visitor from another place urged salvation army aid in Pella this week. Local contributors have aided the work before. A destitute man with a sick wife and three children asked the uniformed solicitor for help, but he declined since lodging was not in Pella. The piece suggests either a Pella salvation army or stricter local giving rules for aid. Mrs. Bern Buwalda and her baby visited relatives in Pella.
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