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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
5
In a local appeal residents of Pella are urged to reject granting Z. G. Houck a 20 year electric light and power franchise. The piece argues the deal would raise street light costs, extend an aging plant, and benefits to taxpayers hinge on a first class modern system rather than patchwork repairs. It calls for progress and unity against a seemingly self serving extension.
To the Citizens of Pella the undersigned urge voters to approve the 20 year franchise for an electric light plant or, if not granted, pledge to organize a city owned electric light plant. They refrain from pursuing water at this time and will wait until the city is ready. Signatories include Vander Zyl Jansma Vander Sluis Dusseldorp Rhynsburger Cole Johnson Slob.
Jasper County treasurer Phillip Scharf swears no Electric Light tax was levied in Newton Iowa for 1905 and 1906. The affidavit, original held by H P Johnson, notes absence of levy to cover deficits, sworn June 24, 1907. Deputy clerk Rank Wilson signs.
A taxpayer questions why officials oppose granting the electric franchise. Citizens demand lights and power at low figures with good service, asserting the city council has the right to set reasonable rates. A non-taxpayer challenges the opposition.
The Baptist Church outlines a special service next Sunday at 8 p.m. with an organ voluntary by Miss Lily re Hymn Congregation reading scriptures Anthem by Baptist Choir Prayer solo by Mr Harry O Viersen offerings and announcements. Miss Margaret Redcrug of Nortonville Kansas will sing a solo followed by congregational hymns and a discourse with additional anthems and benediction.
The Glee Club from Central College performed to enthusiastic crowds across Bedford, Hop kins, Creston, Osceola and Russell. Vocalists and performers impressed with lively numbers, Miss Kramer readings, and spirited audience support, boosting the college’s reputation throughout southwestern Iowa.
Seven counties represented in teachers summer school at Central College. Attendance climbs toward fifty with many enrolled for college prep and regular college work. Courses include Latin German French algebra geometry and College English led by Profs. Young Cox and Graham. A month of review and a certificate exam by County Superintendent on July 24 25 and 26 invites new enrollees. Glee Club returns tired but cheerful. Dean Severn notes growing interest from fourteen towns about next year beginning September 1907.
The report lists various residents traveling to Oskaloosa Monroe Des Moines and Ottumwa on business. It notes visitors to Pella for Epworth League events and a wedding in Leighton. A Des Moines trip is linked to Dave Thomas, while education news covers a summer school in progress with 45 attendees from seven counties and growing enrollment.
Despite no public celebration this year Vanderlinden's Bazar has bought a full line of Fourth of July goods for families choosing home celebrations.
Public sale of undivided fractional_parts of West halves of Lot 2 and Lot 1 in Block 39 in Pell City Marion County Iowa, with life estates for Alida de Bruyn, conducted July 17 1907 at the Knoxville courthouse door between 9 AM and 4 PM, to satisfy Henry S Keables special execution.
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