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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
5
The big street carnival opened Monday at West Market Square drawing large evening crowds despite less than ideal weather. Attractions include Ben Hur educated horse Dixie Land Min Flying Lady magician reptile show and a free nightly bicycle cage act with fireworks. Organizers claim no immorality and note merchants could have benefited if the fair were held around the public square.
Monday morning Miller Gesman started the mills and ground the grists from Chief Buckingham and Deputy DeBruin. Henry Van Dene donated 1485 dollars to city funds for disorderly conduct Saturday night. Chas Mick faced punishment for drunkenness and for returning after an order to stay away, receiving thirty days in the city coop.
Bart Donai is very ill with intestinal trouble. John Brand improves. Woolard is weak. Miss Tice recovers and soon leaves danger. Marie Smorenburg is quite sick. Gerardus Dykstra is improving and will soon be out again.
Martin Caffrey aged 21 drowned while fishing with six companions at a pond two miles from Calome in Franklin township. He entangled in nets and disappeared before his friends realized the danger. His body was later recovered. He was a son of Alfred Caffrey, a farmer near Pleasantville. Maggie Woolard was a business alter in Oskaloosa yesterday.
The second special election on the water and light proposition was held Tuesday with lower turnout. The vote addressed erecting and maintaining a municipal electric light plant and water system after the first election approved $90,000 in bonds. Women were not allowed to vote, and a simple majority sufficed for passage.
Henry G. Cox of the university school of music plans to move to Omaha in a few days to open a music studio. In three years Cox built a prominent presence in Iowa City, directing seven or more musical groups and uplifting the local scene, while his wife assisted in his work. The Iowa City Citizen notes the city and university lose a beloved educator and performer and wishes the Coxes success in Nebraska.
Albert Dykstra and wife express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during the past two weeks. They single out Tone van Houweling for aiding in Gerardus's operation and care, and thank Dr. Bos for his diligent efforts and attentive care that they attribute to saving their son's life.
Miss Johanna van der Kieit of Chicago is visiting friends in Pella during a brief trip.
The Public Library expands its religious section with eight volume set New Biblical Guide by Rev John Urquhart and works by Sir Robert Anderson including Daniel in the Critics Den The Buddha of Christendom and The Coming Prince among others plus additions from Moody Spurgeon Pierson Ironside and Stoddard Lectures Travel volumes feature illustrations and broad appeal to graduates and students
Pastor of Iowa Falls Baptist Church Rev C H Stull will fill the pulpit next Sunday morning and evening. Renowned as a fluent speaker he serves on Central College’s board of trustees and founded the Paul Stull prizes for top debaters. A portrait is featured in the Baptist Record.
Marion L Meyers Rock Island night man left for Knoxville Monday. Later Helen M Porter was called to the county seat town where a wedding is reported between Meyers and Porter. County clerk issued a license to marry, Chronicle extends congratulations.
Ben Grant, an expressman for the Carnival Co., received a package yesterday and, despite a lid label stating handle with care live snakes, opened nothing and delivered it promptly. The incident highlights cautious handling and prompt service in courier work.
Dick De Wit advertises Canary Brips-Guaranteed singers for sale at Cole's Seed Store. The listing notes availability locally and emphasizes guaranteed performance. Readers are directed to contact the seller for details and pricing.
Eddyville's town council sees R. J. Oldham continue as chair of the Street and Alley Committee after a judge dissolved a temporary injunction. Mayor W. L. Hays had appointed standing committees May 3, but the council struck the minutes detailing those appointments on May 7. The council includes Oldham, Stuber, Scott, Hartmen, Wing, and Carson.
A Waechter & Son lumber firm in Knoxville sells the local yards to C F Allen of New York City. The deal, including stock and a quarter block of real estate, totals about 25000 dollars and should close by August 1. Allen is relocating to Knoxville from the east, while F W Waechter will stay to handle accounts until settling. Allen previously ran yards in Kansas and once operated mills and river transport in Idaho.
All who owe us money are asked to call and settle by September 1 as we plan to discontinue our business then. Any bill not paid by Sept 1 will be left with Justice G. Van Vliet for collection, since we cannot handle collections after that date. D Vanderpol
Pella officials propose spending 90000 dollars on water works and an electric plant to boost growth and modernize infrastructure, challenging prior views of the town as slow to develop. The plan signals a push to attract business and improve municipal services.
Advertisement touts a Charter Oak wagon for superior wear resistance and paint, claiming no better in material or finish. Sold exclusively by H. Van Maran at 30-32.
Reward offered for a lady's gold watch and chatelaine lost last Saturday. Finder should leave at the Chronicle office to receive the reward.
L A Garrison S H Viersen Sr and Mrs Silvira traveled to Fremont to participate as regular appointed delegates from the local Baptist church in Rev Ed Brown's ordination ceremony held yesterday in that city.
The first arrest under Oskaloosa's ten mile per hour street speed ordinance occurred Tuesday afternoon. W H Fowler of Pella pleaded guilty before Mayor Bacon, saying he rushed to meet a train. As a first offender and a visitor, Fowler paid one dollar fine and costs totaling three dollars eight five cents. Officer George Andrews made the arrest for the Oskaloosa city police.
Sigourney News reports the death and stately funeral of Colonel Cyrus H Mackey a noted lawyer and veteran. He served in war and in public life winning respect for his military service and his work at the bar and in state conventions. Peace to his ashes.
Ideal weather continued with 4 to 5 degrees below normal and little rainfall. Sunshine was abundant while showers from the 18th to 25th were light, aiding haying and harvests. Corn grows rapidly, winter wheat threshing begins with good quality and yield. apples fall in many areas.
Physical Director Doe took twenty seven boys to Clear Lake this morning in their special car attached to passenger No 1. They will be absent about ten days. Mrs Doe and Mrs Colville will accompany to act as cooks.
Cattle at state institutions are being tuberculin tested and eleven head at Oakdale, five at Davenport, and four at Independence have tuberculosis.
A major blaze Saturday night wiped out Tracy town’s largest store in the lower level of Henry Stevens’ building and the Masonic Hall above. The stock, including groceries and dry goods, was largely lost. only a piano, two ranges, and limited stock survived. No definite cause, but a lighting defect is suspected. Insurance ranges from 7000 to 9000 dollars.
Gerben Zylstra died at his Pella home on Saturday July 24 aged 84. A longtime Marion county resident he had been in good health moments before his death. The funeral was held at the First Christian Reformed church and he was buried in Oakland cemetery.
John Vander Beek died at his home in Pella on July 28 1909 at 6 o clock in the morning of stomach cancer. He was 63 years 8 months and 28 days old. The funeral will be held at the First Christian Reformed church on Friday July 30 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
After a brief illness Mrs Ferdinand Vos died at her East Pella home on Sunday July 25 aged 68 years 6 months and 24 days. The funeral service was held at the Third Reformed church conducted by Rev Bouma with interment in Oakland cemetery.
Mrs Martin Engelsma died at her home eight miles north of Pella on Friday July 23. She was 57 years, 9 months and 12 days old. The funeral was held at the home by Reverends Manson and Renaud and burial followed in Sandridge cemetery.
De Prenger Cornelius De Prenger, among Marion County’s early settlers, died at home Thursday July 22 at age 88 years 5 months 3 days. Funeral by pastor from Third Reformed Church Friday July 23. Remains interred in the North cemetery.
Notice is given that the clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa holds a writing purporting to be the last will of G P Zylstra deceased. It will come on for hearing in the September term 1909 on September 28 at which time interested persons may be heard. The notice is dated July 28 1909 and signed by Clerk B Kersbergen with Deputy Meyer Lancerak in Knoxville Iowa.
J and S Mann traveled to Oxford Iowa yesterday to finalize a large ditching contract after a month with relatives in the city John Donai accompanied them and will join the Mann brothers for the rest of the season in the work
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