Fatally Twisted and Other Local Notes
A cartoonish Irish tale about a man awakened by flames ends with a quip about wearing backwards trousers and being unhurt. The piece then contends critics misstate Iowa Engineering Co’s city work, explaining changes to power house interiors were needed for new machinery, with contracts based on earlier water works plans and a price basis that charged only for actual material and labor.
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Pat
Iowa Engineering Co
Engineering Co
Town Engineering Co
Schriner
Peace Oratorical Contest At Pella Iowa
Central college students voted to host the first annual Iowa Peace oratorical contest around May 12. The college will cover expenses and provide entertainment as the Intercollegiate Peace association promotes universal peace studies sparked by Carnegie’s $10 million endowment. This marks Iowa’s first such contest, with ten other states already holding contests and interstate winners potentially sent abroad for further study.
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Central College
Intercollegiate Peace Association
Iowa
Carnegie
Birthday gift to J H Reuvers by Knights of Pythias
J H Reuvers chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias received a surprise birthday present after lodge night. The group presented him with a fine emblem watch charm, which pleased him and made him proud of the token of friendship and esteem.
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J. H. Reuvers
Knights of Pythias
K. of P
Lodge
J. H
Lucifer
Notice of School Caucus Held for Directors Nomination
Notice is hereby given that a school caucus will be held in the city hall Friday March 10 11 at 7 30 PM for the purpose of nominating two directors. Many citizens.
Republican Convention Nominates City Officers
On Monday evening March 6 at 7:80 o clock the Republican committee will hold a city hall convention to place in nomination candidates for mayor, assessor, treasurer, two at large aldermen, and one alderman for each ward.
Gesman for Second Term Seen as Best for Pella
The editorial notes a municipal election in Pella with two caucuses upcoming. It endorses Mayor Gesman for a second term, praising $120,000 in improvements, raised civic morals, and careful financial guardianship, while urging voters to judge on fitness rather than national party lines.
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the Chronicle
Pella
Gesman
Aspirants for Mayor of Pella Announced
A column notes H F Johnson and J P Grundman announce for mayor in the Democratic convention to be held Monday evening at the Pella Opera House. Both have served on the city council. Grundman is a current council member. Johnson has been alderman and studied municipal systems. The paper endorses either Gesman Johnson or Grundman, predicting capable city management if nominated.
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H. F. Johnson
J. P. Grundman
Pella
Pella Opera House
Grundman
Johnson
Tims
Gesman
Voters propose caucus candidates in Chronicle line up
An editor requests space to publish candidate names before the caucuses next Monday night. Republican aldermen listed by ward include E M Cole, D Gosselink, A Van Nimwegen, D S Huber, plus alderman at large K Verhey and I LeCocq. Democrat slate features N Boland, John Van Vliet, John Van der Wal, Gerrit Freeke, M Slob, J Rhynsburger.
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E. M. Cole
D. Gosselink
A. van Nimwegen
D. S. Huber
K. Verhey
I. LeCocq
N. Boland
John van Vliet
John van der Wal
Gerrit Freeke
M. ©. Slob
Rhynsburger
Union Meeting at First Reformed Church on Sunday
A union meeting of the Reformed church will be held next Sunday evening at the First Reformed Church. William De Bruin will describe his work among the Indians. All are cordially invited.
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First Reformed Church
The
Reformed Church
William de Bruin
The Fee System In City Police Pay Debate
A discussion argues against a fee on arrests for the mayor and marshal. It compares salaries and housing costs with the water works chief, noting the city would save or lose money under a flat salary vs fees. It claims better work with salary plus commission and highlights fines feeding the treasury.
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Ita
Marshall
Prosperous Pella Stacker Company Declares Eight Percent Dividends
The annual stockholders meeting on February 28 reports the company in its most prosperous period. Eight percent dividends were declared. Stacker Stock trades around 160 dollars per share, up from 50 at the rebuild after the fire. The plant employs many locals and paid 40000 last year. Plans are underway to build and equip a factory in Canada this spring. The firm aims to make 1911 even stronger than 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Stacker Company
Canada
Celebrates 89th Birthday of Mrs Vanderpol
Last Monday Grandma Vanderpol celebrated her 89th birthday with visits from old acquaintances at the Mrs. D. Vanderpol home. She remains healthy with sharp memory, and friends join the Chronicle in wishing her many more years of health and happiness and hope she reaches the century mark.
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Grandma Vanderpol
Laymen Missionary Conference Opens Local Reform Church
The First Laymen's Missionary Conference was held at the Third Reform church last Wednesday with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions well attended. Speakers included Rev. H J Pietenpol, Rev. W J Van Kersen, Rev. S Vander Werf, Rev. Mansen, Rev. Peters, and Rev. Bouma. Peters proposed promoting gospel work in Japan via advertising in weekly journals. The event closed with broad support and plans for future layman gatherings.
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van Stigt
H. J. Pietenpol
Wauoon
Wisconsin
Third Reformed Church
Thi City
W. J. van Kersen
Reformed ‘Church
West
Pietenpol
van Kersen
T. Bouma
S. Vander Werf
Vander Werf
Mansen
Peters
Japan
Geo. Thomasgen
Brinkman
Bouma
Wedding Bells Van Den Baard Vriezelaar Otley Iowa
The marriage of Margaret Van den Baard to John Van den Baard took place at Otley Iowa on February 22 at 8 o clock. Rev. Albert Vander Ploeg performed the ceremony before a large gathering under a flags arch. A two course luncheon followed and many gifts were given. They will reside on the groom’s father’s farm northwest of Otley after March 22.
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J. B. Vriezelaar
Otley
Towa
Margaret
John van den Baard
Albert Vander Ploeg
Colfax
Grandia Rempe Wedding in Leighton Home
Miss Mabel Grandia wed James Rempe at the bride’s father's Leighton home on February 22 in a ceremony by Rev. W J Duiker. About one hundred guests attended. The couple will reside on the H Meppelink farm two miles northwest of Leighton. Congratulations to the newlyweds.
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L.grandia
Leighton
Mabel
James Rempe
W. J. Duiker
Van De Voort Bandstra Marriage Quietly Solemnized
On February 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs H Van de Voort their daughter Mary wed Bart Bandstra with Rev Drost officiating. The ceremony was intimate with only close relatives present. The couple will reside on the H Overbergen farm near Evans.
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H. van de Voort
Mary
Bart Bandstra
Rev. Drost
C Tes
Van Zante and Van Houweling wed at Leighton home
Kate M Van Zante daughter of Mr and Mrs Hy Van Roekel married Gerrit Van Houweling on Thursday February 23 at the Van Roekel home with Rev W J Duiker officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s Wedding March, liberal congratulations from 100 guests, a three course dinner, and plans to reside on a newly purchased 200 acre farm four miles west of Leighton after April first.
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Hy van Roekel
Kate M. van Zante
Gerrit van Houweling
W. J. Duiker
Leighton
Lohengrin
Marie Roovaart
Effie Bieshaar
Dielis van der Waal
Pearl van Zante
Lewis van Roekel
Bessie Veenschoten
Will van der Haar
Mrs. van Houweling
Mr. van Houweling
Will
Busy Week for Pella Banks Brimming With Activity
A snapshot of March activity shows Pella banks posting strong totals on Feb 28 and March 1. Pella National Bank led with 1.69 million, Security Bank 818 thousand, Farmers & Merchants Bank 846 thousand, Citizens National Bank 483 thousand, totaling 8.74 million in clearings. Citizens National notes a year over year gain of about 118 thousand despite lacking a real estate department. Mrs. G. G. Van der Zyl visited Oakalooga friends last Tuesday.
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Pella
Pella National Bank
Security Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National
G. G. van der Zyl
Oakalooga
Poortinga and Ver Heul Wed at Van Vliet Home
At the home of Justice G. Van Vliet on Saturday morning at 11:80 o'clock Miss Mariah K. Ver Heul married Mr Sybe Poortinga. The couple, well known in the locality, will reside on the S J Jelsma farm along the Pella Otley road as they begin married life.
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G. van Vliet
Mariah K. Ver Heul
Sybe Poortinga
S. J. Jelsma
Pella-Otley Road
Van Houweling Den Adel Couple Wed in Des Moines
Miss Bertha Van Houweling and John Den Adel were married in Des Moines on March 1 in a quiet ceremony witnessed only by the groom's sister and a friend. The surprise wedding left the couple elated and they are well known in Pella. Best wishes for happiness to the newlyweds.
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Bertha van Houweling
John den Adel
Des Moines
Here
den Adel
Pella
Johnson Seeks Mayoral Post at Democratic Convention
H F Johnson announces candidacy for mayor in a public notice soliciting support from friends and pledging a businesslike administration, law enforcement, and duties to all citizens, subject to the Democratic Convention decision. He states he is unpledged to anyone and asks for convention backing.
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H. F. Johnson
College Notes Recitals and Club Highlights Amid Active Weekend
College notes describe Elizabeth Yaw’s piano recital on March 4 at 8:16 in the Auditorium with Prof Sadler on second piano. A mock wedding at Cotton Hall drew mixed access, while the Male Glee Club entertained crowds in Beacon Ottumwa and received standing ovations.
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Elizabeth Yaw
Miss Yaw
Sadler
Beacon
Ottumwa
Carlos Hillyer
Bailey
Julia Dunn
Oskaloosa
Glee Club
Guy Churchill
Valhalla
Carlos
Harry Porter
Cotton Hall
Tigers
Cornelia de Geus
Pete Kuyper
Pete
Des Moines
Busoni
Mies Yaw
Monroe
Grundman Declares Candidacy for Mayor Nomination
L P Grundman announces candidacy for mayor subject to democratic convention. He pledges to enforce laws, stay independent, and serve two years if elected, asking voters for support.
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Tam
L. P. Grundman
Democratic Convention at Opera House in Pella
Democrats announce a convention at the Opera house in Pella Iowa on March 6 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for city mayor treasurer assessor two at large aldermen and one alderman for each of four wards participants include party members seeking local offices through party process.
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Opera House
Pella
Birthday Gift Delights Little Miss Margaret Klein
Mr and Mrs J P Klein surprised daughter Margaret Klein with a Milton piano for her birthday. Friends invited by Mrs Klein gathered at their home to celebrate the cheerful occasion with the young honoree.
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Margaret Klein
J. P. Klein
Milton
Seed Oats For Sale Near Pella Iowa Farmers Notice
Seed oats for sale 800 bushels from S DeKock farm seven miles southeast of Pella. Oats grown last year from Canada stock. Price not clearly stated due to OCR error. Buyers urged to inquire for price and availability.
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Canada
S. DeKock
Pella
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Cooperative Observer
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Chronicle
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Rempe
van DE Voort
Bandstra
van Zante—Van Houweling
College
Simpson
Central
Selah
Democrats
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