Memorial Day Observed In Pella With Services And Flag Gift
Memorial Day in Pella saw a public closing of schools and businesses to attend ceremonies. A large procession, park service, wreaths for fallen soldiers, prayers, and a keynote from Rev. Brinkman highlighted the day. The Ladies Circle presented a new flag on the square, later hosting a luncheon for about 100 guests at the Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Central College
Roy Hillyer
G. W. Childs
Todd
Webster
Garden Square
Johnson
J. A. Monkman
J. Wesselling
B. F. Brinkman
Chas. van Doren
Masonic Hall
Band Boys
Lake Prairie Township Census Totals and Trends
Assessor Govert Hackett reports Lake Prairie Township population at 1563 excluding Pella city, with city 3094 and total 4657. 1910 federal census matched 4648, a nine gain. Township outside city lost 64 in five years, 125 since 1905, showing a steady 12 to 13 per year decline. Farming areas shrinking while cities grow. Marion County may mirror declines. Lake Prairie has no mining camps, potentially influencing figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie
Govert Hackett
Pella
Marion County
Liberty Township
Dallas
Knoxville
Population shifts show farming by machine and smaller families
Population data by city wards reveals farm mechanization and smaller households. Since last week we charted five year census figures by ward: First ward down 11, Second up 28, Third down 14, Fourth up 70. The Fourth ward nearly matches city growth. No city-limit changes since 1910, so these reflect real population movements.
Prohibition Rally At Second Reformed Church
The Prohibition party rally led by Prof. F. W. Lough and J. W. Huddleson drew a sizable crowd at the Second Reformed church on Monday evening. Attendees sang of liquor evils, heard speeches, and pledged Prohibition work, with some voters pledging to vote only for candidates supporting state and national prohibition. Some supporters of prohibition chose to retain their right to vote for men like George Cosson and Senator Clarkson regardless of ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Second Reformed Church
F. W. Lough
J. W. Huddleson
George Cosson
Clarkson
School House Contract Let for New High School
At a Friday school board meeting the contract for erecting the new high school was awarded to W. F. Kucharo Co. of Des Moines for 38845 dollars. Heating and ventilating bid to be set later. Completion by March 1, 1916 with first use in fall 1916 after furnishings. Bids initially exceeded budget, leading to revised bids omitting some finishing work funded from contingent funds to avoid another bond election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kucharo Co
Des Moines
Bell Memorial Exercises at Commencement June 9
Commencement notice for June 9 features the Bell Memorial Exercises with the bell from Central Hall set on a concrete base under a canopy. P H Peterson handles the presentation speech, J H Johnson the acceptance, and S F Prouty of Des Moines delivers the alumni address. Attendance urged and larger turnout hoped for. J W Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Peterson
J. H. Johnson
Board of Trustees
F. Prouty
Des Moines
W. E. Chalmers
J. W. Bailey
Ladies Auxiliary and Domestic Science Exhibit Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary and the Domestic Science department of Central College invite all interested ladies to the annual Auxiliary meeting and Domestic Science exhibit. The event occurs at Jordan Hall at 3 30 p m on Monday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Jordan Hall
Card of thanks from Ladies of the G A R
The Ladies of the G A R extend thanks to all who aided Memorial Day exercises and especially the automobile men for a grand Decoration Day parade the best yet.
Central Academy Senior Class Pictures and Play
The Chronicle presents Central Academy seniors in a class photo with names Gladys Neiswanger Roy E Nowell Roy N Hillyer Frances Ketman Owen Neiswanger Carl Beyer Thomas Green Clarence Woody Ruth Gregory Charles Marsh Fern Campbell Leland Lunt and Mabel Clayton The students will perform Dickens Cricket on the Hearth Friday evening and next week will print College graduates in a continuation. Orders for extra copies of next week's issue are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Academy
the Chronicle
Dickens
Gladys Neiswanger
Roy E. Nowell
Roy N. Hillyer
Frances Ketman
Owen Neiswanger
Carl Beyer
Thomas Green
Clarence Woody
Ruth Gregory
Charles Marsh
Fern ‘Gimpbell
Leland Lunt
Mabel Clayton
The
Chronicle
Braam Dieleman Wedding On Farm Near Pel la
This evening at 8 the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Dieleman will host the marriage of Henry Braam and Elizabeth Dieleman. Rev R D Douwstra of Hospers will officiate. The couple will reside on a farm five miles east of Pel la. The Chronicle extends congratulations.
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Braam
Dieleman
Dan Dieleman
Henry Braam
Elizabeth Dieleman
R. D. Douwstra
Hospers
Pella
the Chronicle
Weather outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plain States
Weather forecast for the week starting June 2, 1915, in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plain States. Generally fair conditions with possible local rains in the northern area around Friday. Temperatures rise slowly and exceed normal levels early in the period. E. H. Bowie, District Forecaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Mississippi Valley and Plain States
Regular preaching service next Lord's Day at the M E Church
The M E Church invites congregants to attend the regular sermon next Lord's Day morning. The call urges renewed effort for God's work and to heed the admonition to assemble together as the Day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Baccalaureate Sermon At Baptist Church By President Bailey
College religious services announce a Baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church by President J W Bailey during morning worship. At 7 45 pm an address to the Y M C A and Y W C A will be given at the Second Reformed church by Rev Frank L Anderson of Chicago. Mrs Dave Dyketra and children from Mitchellville attended Memorial Day services in Pella Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. W. Bailey
Second Reformed Church
Frank L. Anderson
Chicago
Dave Dyketra
Mitchellville
Pella
Hand of Death and Local Obituaries
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Van Zee, Wood Willis C Wood, Wellard, and Egan Edwards, detailing ages, residence, cause of death, survivors, and funeral arrangements. Van Zee of Corsica Iowa and Pella connections. Wood Willis C Wood died near Pella. Wellard died near Pella. Egan Edwards died in Burlington after a three month illness.
Egan Passes After Long Illness in Burlington Death Tale
Weakened condition left Mr. Egan unable to withstand the siege. Born September 1, 1871 in Pella, he was educated in Atlantic schools, attended Central College and Indiana. He edited Glenwood Opinion and Atlantic Telegraph, later managing the Burlington Hawkeye and serving as Burlington Commercial Exchange secretary. He married Hattie Bousquet in 1896 and is survived by widow, three sons, and his mother. Funeral services were held in Burlington then at Oakwood cemetery in Pella. Geraldine, his daughter, rests there as well. A funeral service followed at the J. J. Bousquet home attended by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Willis C. Wood
Pella
North Dakota
Monroe
Masonic Lodge
Galesburg
Mr. Egan
Benjamin Gardner
Atlantic
Central College
Indianola
Glenwood Opinion
Atlantic Telegraph
Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington Commercial Exchange
City of Burlington
Hattie Bousquet
John B
Eugene
Louis
Congregational Church
the Elks and the Masons
Burlington
Oakwood Cemetery
Geraldine
J. J. Bousquet
Egan
Obituary for Louise Kruger in Los Angeles 1915
Louise Kruger died May 16 1915 at 186 West 91st Street Los Angeles surrounded by her mother and three sisters Miss Josephine caring for her aged mother Mrs Cole of Pella te and Mrs Middleton of Oak Park Ill The only brother was absent The funeral at Inglewood Cemetery followed by a floral tribute filled service led by Rev Francis of the 1st Baptist Church The obituary notes her Baptist faith and hopeful ascent to paradise while detailing a long illness and resignation to God
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Wellard
Louise Kruger
Los Angeles
Cal
Josephine
Cole
Pella
Middleton
Oak Park
Ill
Inglewood
The
Baptist Church
Francis
1St Baptist Church
Glory
Golden Gate
Paradise
Commencement concert closes the term with notable names
Mr. Hansen opened with a talk on a student working through college. Dr. and Mrs. Aschenbrenner hosted a Sunday dinner for Miss Reynold's birthday. Eight seats were set. Students begin summer work with Prof. Sadler. All grades of work offered with focus on children and beginners. Free music. Commencement concert Tuesday evening June 8 features Ralph Westervelt Marguerite Tracy Cecile Mincks Merna Thomas Dora Reerink Fred Fansen Carolyn Clark among others. Admission 35 cents. Reserved seats no extra charge. Board opens at 2 p m Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C L Gibbs of Mt Union visiting this week at Mrs. Anna Hunt's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Trough College
Marguerite Tracy
Cecile Mincks
Merna Thomas
Dora Reerink
Fred Fansen
Carolyn Clark
City Council Meeting Involves Street Lamps and Fire Engine
The council met with mayor and clerk present. Petitions for lamps on Liberty and Union streets were discussed. water issues on Breuklander and Stout properties noted. Committees reported on curbing, sewers, and sanitation. action taken on some items. Fire department plans include a chemical engine and plant repairs. boiler insurance and flushing wagon inquiry referred. Financials show $31,983.05 on hand and $94.44 in warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Liberty Street
H. Breuklander
North
Pella
J. de Wit
Beyer
Union Street
George Stout
Schreiner
Marion Street
Huber Street
George Clark
Alderman Butts
Des Moines Meteors Beat Pella In Fast Baseball Clash
Des Moines fast pitcher dominated the game as the Meteors edged Pella 3 to 0 in a pitchers battle. C Carson used the spitball and allowed only three hits while Pella failed to reach first base until the eighth inning. Errors doomed Pella especially in the third, eighth, and ninth. Umpire Joe Porter earned praise from both teams. Sunday saw union services at Pella churches with Memorial and class sermons. Wm Lubberden visited Des Moines retailers this week.
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George Boyd
Des Moines
Pella
Kuyper
Sack
Byram
Meteors
Carson
Joe Porter
Baptist Church
Wm .J. Coulston
J. Wesseling
First Reformed Church
Wm. Lubberden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grandary
the Clarions
E. H. Bowie
Dist
van Zee Anne van Zee
Corsica
S. D
Mr. van Zee
John P. van Zee
Gerritt P. van Zee
Egan Edwards
College
C. L. Gibbs
Mt. Union
Anna Hunt
Council
BASE
DES Moines Gasco
Pella Meteors
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