Library bids all rejected at Tuesday library meeting
At a city board of directors meeting last Tuesday bids to erect the public library building were opened. All bids exceeded the $8,500 limit. Lautenbach Brothers offered 10,400, W J Zitterell 11,040, and a Chariton firm 11,595. The architect faces a choice to lower costs, supply a contractor, or build anew with further delays. The association plans to spend 8,500 for the building and 1,000 for furnishings plus 500 for architect and related expenses.
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Board of Dreators
Public Library
This City
Library Association
Lautenbach Brothers
W. J. Zitterell
Webster City
Chariton
Will Allen Seek Leave of Absence as Mayor
The city council may hear Mayor Will L. Allen request a six months leave of absence at the next meeting. He and his family plan to move to California around August or September, and he favors avoiding a costly special election for his successor during the remainder of his term. The article notes his intent to continue city improvements regardless of his seat and defends his motives as devoted to the city's best interests.
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Will L. Allen
Allen
Palla
Teddy's Big Stick at Pella Visitor Tuesday
A five foot sticks shipped by express to the president and covered with shipping tags from towns it had passed through. The tags carried sentences from various people, some witty and suggestive. The knots once on the stick were removed, leaving a smooth polished surface.
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Teddy
Pella Considers New Fourth of July Celebration
Plans for a Pella Fourth of July event are under way after earlier reports of cancellation. Community organizers aim to revive festivities this year, seeking funding and local support to mark Independence Day with a community gathering.
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Pella
Anna Much
City officials plan wait for celebration decision
A local group notes a prudent wait of a year but pledges to act if a celebration proceeds. Over two hundred dollars is already subscribed to cover expenses, including funds carried over from last year. A mass meeting is called and business leaders are urged to attend at city hall to decide on subsequent actions.
Fourth of July Meeting In Pella To Decide Celebration
Citizens are called to a city hall meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 to decide whether Pella should hold a Fourth of July celebration this year. All residents in favor or opposed are urged to attend and state their view. J. 8. Gladstone.
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Pella
Gladstone
Appreciation for Henry Nollen by Second Reformed parishioners
On Friday evening neighbors and old-time friends gathered in the south part of town to honor Henry Nollen. About twenty-five members of the Second Reformed church, many with twenty-five years of church service, attended. J. J. Bousquet presented a center table and a photo album as gifts. The guests spent a pleasant evening and the event left a warm memory for Mr. Nollen.
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Henry Nollen
Second Reformed Church
Nollen
J. J. Bousquet
Churches Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Themes
Sev A LeGrand, pastor of Baptist Church, announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m evening service at 7 30 p m B P U at 8 30 p m Morning theme A Reason for the Presence of Temptation Evening theme The Miracles the Revealers of the Purposes of God B Y P U subject The Glorified Life.
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Sev. A. LeGrand
First Reformed Church Rev 8 Van der Werf pastor
Regular preaching services at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m in Holland language Sunday school at 3 00 p m Young Peoples prayer meeting at 7 00 p m Evening preaching at 8 00 p m in English language Rev Wm J Van Kersen pastor Sabah school at 9 00 a m service at 10 30 a m C E B prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Morning subject Prayer for Daily Bread Evening subject The Vacant House A welcome to all.
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van der Werf
Wm. J. van Kersen
Methodist Church Schedule and Theme for Sunday
Rev F O Edwards leads the Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and class meeting at noon Junior League meets at 2 30 Havworth League at 6 30 and evening preaching at 7 45 The morning theme is The Price of a Crown Havering subject The Gospel God's Power unto Salvation
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F. O. Edwards
Haworth
Salva Gton
Rathbone Gift Praised by Central University Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Central University thanks Rathbone for a 925.80 gift. They plan to use it in a distinctive way rather than add to the central fund, per the Executive Committee.
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Central ‘University
Central Fond
Death of Wiggert B. Roorda at 79 in North Main home
The Week records the death of Wiggert B. Roorda aged 79 years six months eighteen days last Friday morning at his North Main Street home after about six months with illness. Funeral services were held at 1 30 Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. T. Van der Ark of the First Christian Reformed church with interment in North cemetery. Card of thanks from Mrs. W. B. Roorda expresses gratitude for kindness, help, and sympathy during his illness.
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North Main Street
Wiggert B. Roorda
T. van der Ark
North Cemetery
W. B. Roorda
G Scheffers Dies After Long Illness at 66
G Scheffers died last Thursday night at sixty six from dropsy and the civil war veteran was buried after a service at First Reformed church conducted by Rev C De Haas. He was taken prisoner and confined nine months in Andersonville prison.
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G. Scheffers
First Reformed Church
C. de Haas
Mr. Scheffers
Andersonville
Death of Mr A Coffers at ninety one years old
At midnight last night died in this city Mr A Coffers age ninety one years six months at the home of Mrs Droppers. Funeral from the Fourth Reformed church at 1 30 next Saturday afternoon. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
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A. Coffers
Nannie Taylor Charged After Buxton Murder
Albia despatch reports at Buxton ten miles north Mrs Nannie Taylor colored shot her husband five times causing instant death. She was arrested by Constable Brown at Albia jail. Both had been drinking and jealousy or wages quarrel cited as motives. A separate incident at Hocking near Albia left John Dacuss stabbed and dying. Dacuss fled as search continues. All involved are colored.
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Albia
Buxton
Here
Nannie Taylor
Brown
Hocking
John Dacuss
Dacuss
Helrs
Taylor
Nancie Taylor
Young Bulls for Sale in Sully Iowa
Short horn thoroughbred bulls for sale by L Jabaai in Sully Iowa. Contact BR F D box 34 Sully or Sully Mutual telephone 1 4.
Fall premium books issued for distribution
The fall premium books have been issued and are ready for distribution.
Meeting of fair directors at fair grounds Tuesday
A notice reports a meeting of fair directors at the fair grounds on Tuesday next June 10 at 1 p m. The piece notes twenty two hog wagons tied around the square last Monday and mentions graduating students receiving caps and gowns for the exercises. It also references a new department in Pella public schools.
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Pella Public Achoola
Dissolution of Viersen Bros. partnership
Notice states that the partnership between L A Viersen and I A Viersen under Viersen Bros. is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts and accounts are to be paid to I A Viersen. Parties owing money or having claims should settle promptly.
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L. A
I. A. Viersen
Fim
Viersen Bros
Paul Scholte Cleared For Light Morning Work
Denver reports indicate Paul Scholte has regained strength sufficient for light work in the mornings. It is hoped he will continue to improve and resume full duties.
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Denver
Colorado
Paul Scholte
Javed
Rand
Vanderpol Premiums Cite Dena Vanderpol Ad Page 30
On page 30 of the fair premium list the ad combines with special premiums for Dena Vanderpol offering prizes of 610 and 85. Ladies are urged to read conditions carefully before competing. A large party picnicked at Des Moines river including John Van Vilet and two sisters, Dr. A L Haselbarth, Bert Baron and others. The Philomathian loving cup controversy ends with Mr te Veltrup leaving the cup at Vanderzee Jewelry to be replated.
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Dena Vanderpol
Des Moines River
John van Vilet
A. L. Haselbarth
Bert Baron
Te Veltrup
Vanderzee
Fourth of July Celebration Hinted for Harvey
Prominent Harvey residents plan a celebration on July 4 but uncertainty remains about arranging the event. They intend to hustle preparations to welcome a big crowd of visitors if organized.
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Harvey
Little Berg
Not a bright omen as youths head home with rope
A vivid street scene describes a young person leaving the business district toting a rope bundle. The quoted term cluc or strop signifies preparations to return home to father and mother, signaling a familiar rural refrain.
City council bans giant fire crackers in city limits
The city council orders prohibition of giant fire crackers and other high explosives within the city. The measure affects both small boys and dealers, with impact on celebrations beyond the Fourth of July.
Rain Needed to Save Crops in Local Area
Farmers report urgent rain missing for small grains and fruit as corn progresses well. They warn crops could be injured if rain does not arrive soon while garden vegetables already show shortages at local markets.
Workmen clear trees and grade street around Bousquet residence
Workmen remove large trees along the east side of the J. J. Bousquet residence lot and continue south along the block. Teams and laborers also work to bring the street down to grade this week.
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J. J. Bousquet
Pella and Knoxville Clash for Season Final Basis
The last high school baseball game of the season unfolds this afternoon on the college field between Pella High and Knoxville High. Both teams have one win each, and this contest will decide the supremacy for the season.
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Pella High School
Knoxville
Split at Jasner county Republican convention over Perkins Cummins
Newton convened a rift as the party split into two factions. The stand pat group, outnumbered in the convention proper, bolted and elected a separate set of delegates to the state convention instructed for Perkins. The progressives in the convention proper named their delegates and instructed them for Cummins.
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Jasner County
Newton
Perkins
Cummins
Strawberries Impress with Size and Freshness
Monday afternoon Mrs. L. Kruid enier sent a boxed bunch of strawberries labeled dont crush. Upon opening, the fruits appeared as the finest seen, exceedingly large with one reaching seven inches in circumference and a sight to behold.
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Laurie Thomas At South Pella
Friends gathered at Mrs Laurie Thomas’s South Pella home Wednesday evening to surprise her on her 58th birthday. Speakers and gifts reflected high esteem, with wishes for many more events. Next Saturday, O I van der Boom will present a stereopticon and moving pictures about the rich corn belt jandy in Charles Mix county, weather permitting, in front of H Verploegh’s livery barn.
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Laurie Thomas
South Pella
O. I van der Boom
Platte
South Dakota
Charles Mix County
H. ©. Verploegh
Ail De Bruyn Catches Noted Timber Incident
While out in the timber the other day, Ail De Bruyn caught a little.
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Ail de Bruyn
Fitting match seeks baseball clash with coal miners
The Dieleman coal bank diggers want a baseball game with the local Fats team. The Fats play socially with their Lean brethren, but the high school squad needs a final season game and would welcome a stiff challenge from the miners.
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Dieleman Coal Bank
Fats
Miners
Misunderstanding over union meeting at First Reformed church
Rev Edwards misread church announcements for last week and announced Sunday evening services at the First Reformed church as well as morning worship. He later corrected the record announcing no preaching services in the Methodist church that evening.
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Mr. Edwards
First Reformed Church
Ladies urged to design campus beautification plan
During summer preparations for campus care it is proposed that prominent town ladies form a committee to design walks flower beds and shrubbery. Suggested members include Mrs P H Bousquet Mrs H P Scholte and Mrs B H Van Spanckeren. The aim is to create one of the most beautiful spots in the area with the college ladies auxiliary leading the effort.
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P. H. Bousquet
H. P. Scholte
B. H. van Spanckeren
Pella Public Schools Teachers Ready For Vacation
Nearly all teachers in the Pella public schools will leave Saturday to spend the vacation. The corps is described as highly qualified and faithful, with wishes for an enjoyable and profitable rest.
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Pella
Idle men in town should work says city leaders
A newspaper note laments able bodied men avoiding work on a Sunday. It complains of more cement sidewalk orders than crews to lay them and criticizes a young man touring homes for coffee and sandwiches claiming Sunday closure. The piece urges city authorities to employ such idle workers.
Commencement invitation from Daniel D. Wray
Daniel D. Wray, absent from Pella, now at Northwestern University School of Pharmacy, serves as class president. Graduation exercises are set for eight o clock p m Thursday June 21 in the Chicago Auditorium. Congratulations to Dan on his advance in the profession.
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Daniel D. Wray
Dan
Pella
Northwestern University School of Pharmacy
Chicago
Pella Teachers Take Des Moines River Picnic Day Outing
The teachers from Pella public schools traveled to the Des Moines River for a one day outing with a single male driver accompanying them. On arrival the women split into activities and most took time to play a game of baseball while others arranged their own amusements.
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Pella
Des Moines River
Lincoln Teachers Beat Webster Ladies In Local Charity Game
The match was interrupted several times by kicks as umpires made decisions. Lincoln teachers selected their best batters and won against the Webster ladies. Plans to practice with Webster teachers for a charity library fundraiser were abandoned.
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Lincoln
Webster
City Council meeting yields park sprinkling plan and trees discussion
A city council meeting covered a proposed park path sprinkling offer, with a prior agreement to supply water from the city. Residents recalled large Carnegie library area trees planted about forty seven years ago by M Ten Hagen and Reece, now removed and sold as logs to George Heeren for use in his business.
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Carnegie Library
M. Ten Hagen
Reece
George Heeren
Depot Telegraph Service Delay Sparks Public Demand
Letters complain that the new depot lacks a telegraph office and phone connection, hindering patrons eight blocks from town. Citizens urge the railroad and telephone companies to install and maintain a depot phone for public use and business needs.
Viersen Bros dissolution notice announced in Chronicle
Viersen Bros dissolve their business with notice to appear elsewhere in the Chronicle this week. Viersen plans to continue his optometry practice in Pella Iowa while Leo stays in Chicago in a dental trade position. The jewelry stock has been disposed of to parties away from Pella.
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Chronicle
Viersen Bros
Pella
I. A
Viersen
Leo
Chicago
Pells
Kieln Visits Tracy to Check Farm Progress
A. T. Kieln visited Tracy late last week to assess farm work while Vanderwerf, an efficient Chroniqs employee, traveled to Des Moines on Saturday and stayed over with friends.
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A. T. Kieln
Vanderwerf
Des Moinés
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