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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
5
Des Moines dispatch details a tight governor contest between Warren Garst and B F Carroll as progressive Republicans claim momentum. Early returns show Garst with gains but not yet a clear victory, while progressives anticipate controlling the state party at the August convention.
The council meeting was moved to Wednesday due to the election. Mayor and all councilmen attended, and new Ward 4 member K. Van Dit dorp was installed. Monthly officer reports were filed, bills approved, and several sidewalk projects authorized including Liberty street north side of block 44. A Washington street sidewalk petition was referred to the street and alley committee. A sidewalk expansion resolution was adopted.
On Tuesday evening June 7 relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C Hoogenakker home to witness the marriage of their daughter Miss Cora Hoogenakker to Dr. A C Groth of Guelph Ontario Canada. Justice G Van Vliet performed the ceremony at 6 o clock. The home was decorated with flowers and a wedding supper followed the congratulations. The couple left that evening for Grand Rapids Michigan to begin their future together.
In a fragmented report from Polk and surrounding counties the Smith-Byers race and statewide primary results show Governor Garst leading Carroll in Polk by 1,254 votes across 51 precincts. Debates over district nominations and progressive challenges mark the Iowa Republican scene with Hull defeated in the Seventh and Prouty beating Hull in Des Moines precincts.
Mr and Mrs Groth hosted guests from Leighton and New Sharon, Mr and Mrs P Van Gorp, and Mr and Mrs A S Hedge, along with Henry Hoog enakker and wife of Guthrie Center. Friends in the city join the Chronicle in wishing the couple the best in life.
Miss Sarah Louise Hollebrands and Andrew Wizenbeck were married Wednesday at the bride’s mother Mrs. B Hollebrands home. The Rev J J Hollebrands officiated. The couple will reside in Ottumwa after July 22 at 413 Weller Street. The Chronicle offers best wishes for their voyage on life’s matrimonial sea.
Cement workers laid an eight foot cement walk from the north entrance to the sidewalk in front of the Third Reformed Church on Monday and Tuesday. Church members are commended for improvements made to the church property this spring.
The Pella Auto Co has purchased the building now occupied by the Royal Dutch Baking Co. and will take possession in July. They intend to convert the site into a modern office and showroom, creating one of the largest and best equipped garages in this section of Iowa.
The notice lists marriage licenses issued to Andrew R Wyzenbeek and Sarah L Hollebrands, Carl L Wright and John J OConnor, Carrie V Welloughby and Arthur C Groth, Cora Hoogenakker and Arthur C Weaver, Lena Carpenter.
Pella High School defeated Mitchellville 9 to 7 in a thrilling game that kept a crowd in doubt until the ninth inning. The win ties Pella with Prairie City for first place in the Tri County High School league, which also includes Monroe and Mitchellville, with playoff arrangements planned this week.
Teddy Elkins and family have returned to Pella after a months long stay at Mahaska's Capital. They express appreciation for the LeCocq harness factory and savor returning to a good town and close-knit community.
Rev. C. De Leuw of Chicago has accepted the call to the pastorate of the First Christian Reformed Church. He will arrive and begin his labors around mid to late July in this city.
The Pella Meteors travel to New Sharon to face Sharon in a decisive contest. The team has shown good form and aims to best Sharon, hoping for a victory that boosts their season.
Nicker Steeg will travel to Caldwell Kansas next week to receive treatment for asthma and bronchitis at a local hospital.
Elocution department presents a Wednesday evening program on June 15 featuring a four act romantic drama Sweet Nell of Old Drury set in England. Key roles include Nell Gwynn to be played by Laura Kramer, with Charles III King of England and Lord Jeffries among the cast. Admission 25 cents with reserved seats 10 cents.
Ike LeCocq has returned from Colfax after two weeks of rheumatism treatment and jokes his rheumatica were left in the Akunk River. W. D. Elwell, former state prohibition chairman, was killed in a Chicago Northwestern passenger train incident while walking. Marshalltown Iowa, June 6.
Voters in Pella and Lake Prairie township showed little enthusiasm in the Tuesday primary with the main activity centered on delegates to the County Convention. The Democrats only noticeable contest was for Treasurer, where Kruger won the nomination, while Progressives elected their full delegation to the County Convention.
W H Fowler of this city and a Colfax couple in a Buick were traveling from Des Moines to Oskaloosa when the Buick struck the earth on a sharp turn. Fowler’s Premier hit the Buick from behind causing damage but no injuries. The wrecked Buick was taken to a local shop for repairs.
The Boland Land Co. reports several good farm sales last week. The Brand Bos farm sold to John Van Wyk of Sully. The P. F. Van Gorp farm sold to Gerrit Versteeg of Leighton. The Johnson farm near Prairie City sold to Brand Bos. The 160 acre Boland Roelofsen property in Hyde Co South Dakota sold to John Newberg.
Literary societies honored graduates with exercises and gifts including a piano bench and a frieze. Central College baseball split results with Parsons and Wesleyan. Tennis preliminaries under way with finals near. YWCA May Pole Drill drew praise and funds. Juniors hosted Seniors at Cotton Hall with games, entertainments and refreshments. Final lines note chaotic OCR leftovers from day’s announcements.
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