Building for the Future in St Louis Brick vs Creosote Blocks
A letter argues for durable paving on future projects citing Ely & Walker Co. property comparisons in St Louis. Brick pavements required repair cost of 6300 over 3.5 years, while creosote blocks on Washington street lasted seven years with no repairs, prompting the taxpayer to demand quality for Pella. Jim Vanderfol signs the note as a concerned citizen.
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St. Louis
Ely & Walker Co
Washington Street
Taxpayer
Pella
Jim Vanderfol
Another Meat Market Opens in South Pella
South Pella will soon have a meat market as M. P. Van Gorp buys Edmand tract north of the Edmand office on South Main Street to build a shop. He traveled to Des Moines Tuesday to acquire a butcher’s outfit. Van Gorp has long been in the meat trade, selling his interest to Mr De Winter a few months ago.
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South Pella
M. P. van Gorp
de Winter
van Gorp
College Expense Offer Across the United States
A young man or young woman in each county can earn a year in college by a simple plan paying $250 cash with no investment. It promises easy work and does not interfere with other employment. Address M. H. Pemberton, Columbia, Missouri for details.
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United States
M. H. Pemberton
Columbia, Mo
Philomathians Entertain With Loyal Spirit and Style
One of the season's most pleasant receptions occurred Monday evening at Miss [name missing] home. About sixty gathered as the city orchestra provided music throughout. The two societies displayed loyally colored decorations in emeralds and Alethian blue and yellow. Carnations adorned the dining room as guests were served.
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Miss
City Orchestra
Atraine
Philomathians
Rock Island passenger derailed in fog at crossing
A Rock Island passenger train No 470 derailed at East Ninth Street crossing in Des Moines due to a switch engine misalignment in heavy fog. Conductor Thomas Riley and Engineer Oscar Justice led the train. one man, Jerry McCarthy, suffered a knee injury. The crash damaged cars and glass. two coaches were replaced and the service continued.
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Des Moines
Keokuk
East Ninth Str
Rock Island
Thomas Riley
Oscar Justice
East Ninth Street
Thomas
Singleton
Justice
Jerry McCarthy
Sibley
Farmington
McCarthy
Bry
Tribune
Box Supper at Garage Seeks Community Support
The Ladies of the G A R announce a box supper in Mr Fowler s garage next Tuesday evening March 8. Speaker will be Hon John F Lacey of Oskaloosa. Program starts 7 15 with magic by the Pella Orchestra. A $1 prize for the prettiest box and free coffee for box buyers. No subscriptions requested.
Van Vilet enters Mercy Hospital for treatment
Henry Van Vilet departed yesterday for Des Moines to seek treatment at Mercy Hospital accompanied by Dr Fred Carpenter. The move reflects ongoing medical care plans with Dr Carpenter assisting the patient during admission.
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Henry van Vilet
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Fred Carpenter
First Reformed Church Sunday Evening Service
The First Reformed Church invites attendees to the Sunday evening service at their building. A brief anonymous notice notes the event time and the parish’s forthcoming activities.
Creosote Wood Block Pavement Price Claim Details
The writer argues Creosote Wood Block paving will not exceed 250 per square yard and disputes higher quotes of 300. He cites Des Moines prices for comparison and extols durability, cleanliness, low maintenance, and sanitation, claiming superiority over brick and concrete.
Get the best at first it is always the cheapest
The writer warns against choosing a cheaper, inferior option for street improvements. They argue paying more upfront yields better quality and lower long term costs, urging readers to select the best available from the start to avoid ongoing repairs later.
Creosote blocks favored by city engineers group
Delegates at a Chicago convention of city engineers and officials favor creosote blocks for street pavements. Councilman John MacVicar returned from the meeting and joined a committee on creosote blocks while James Burrows, assistant city engineer, was named to the asphalt committee.
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Chicago
John MacVicar
James Burrows
Deleleas
MacVicar
Des Moines News
Correction to church aid accusation in last week’s issue
A reader writes to dispute a local paper’s claim that churches neglect the needy. He explains his illness and states the church provided full support through the deacons and volunteers, while noting an unsolicited canvassed contribution was given to his family. He requests the correction be published.
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Chronicle
Weekblad
Beard
Beard,Rev. Beard
Demanded an operation for gall stones at Des Moines hospital
Arlo Van Zee traveled to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Tuesday with Dr Keeney to undergo surgery after gall stone attacks proved resistant to all relief efforts by attending physicians. The operation was deemed necessary.
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Arlo-Van Zee
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
Keeney
van Zee
Returns From Hospital To Iowa City For Wandering Kidney
Miss Emma Byers returned from the Homeopa Hospital at Iowa City last Friday after four weeks there for an operation on a wandering kidney. Though weak, she is much improved and praises the treatment she received.
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Emma Byers
Homeopa i
Iowa City
Miss Byers
Baptist Church Announcements and Readings
A fragment from a Baptist church page lists topics including morning prayers, cross symbolism, an essay on man’s worth, and references to female members or roles within the congregation. The legible items hint at devotional readings and church notices.
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Cross
City Council Hears Sidewalk Petition and Paving Debate
The council met Tuesday with the mayor and aldermen present. A petition by Peter Van der Werf sought sidewalk approval, referred to street and alley committee. About 60 property owners urged brick or cement paving, filed. Junketing committee reported on Minneapolis trip and advised completing sewer and water connections before paving. No paving type recommendation. council to decide. City Treasurer’s monthly report approved and bills paid. Alderman Grundman urged new desks. referred to buildings and grounds. Bond sale advertising to continue.
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Peter van der Werf
Minneapolis
Grundman
Committee On
Death of Mrs Arie De Hoedt
Mrs Arie De Hoedt died after ten days of illness described as a twist in the bowels. Her children listed as Mrs John Scheffer Monroe Jake De Hoedt Otley Ben De Hoedt Cedar Rapids and Peter De Hoedt Hazel Run were at her bedside. An operation at Dr Bos hospital removed a portion of intestine. She recovered from anesthesia but died around 1 o clock today.
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Arie de Hoedt
John Scheffer
Monroe
Jake de Hoedt
Otley
Ben de Hoedt
Cedar Rapids
Peter de Hoedt
Hazel Run
Dr. Bos Hospital
Mrs John Harmon Goes to Hospital for Appendicitis Operation
Mrs John Harmon sought hospital care for a lingering appendicitis attack. She traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to undergo surgery at a local Methodist Hospital, accompanied by her husband and her brother William Schippers.
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John Harmon
Des Moines
Methodist Hospital
Wm. Schippers
Will Bruinekool Welcomes Baby Girl
Will Bruinekool is all smiles as he passes out cigars to friends after a baby girl arrived at his house Tuesday morning. Mrs Bruinekool and baby are doing well and so is Will.
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Will Bruinekool
Marriage Licenses Issued in Recent Clerk Report
The clerks office issued licenses to marry to a list of couples including Luke H Vander Linden and Grace Bogaard, Peter Keuning and Gertie Ter Louw, Amos T Smith and Mattie B Long, James R Crozier and Hallie May Sherman, Grace Pauline Jacob Vander Ban and Gertrude Vander W, Henry de Zwarte and Marie Van Gilst, William Arthur Vriezelaar and Caroline Van Bentum, Clyde E Hill and Nettie Irene Smith, Geert Vander Meulen and Delvna Muntiogh, John W Sherwood and Effie Pearl Haines, Lester Proffitt and Birdie Reynolds.
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Merry
Luke H. Vander Linden
Grace Bogaard
Peter Keuning Gertie Ter Louw- Howard
Conrey
Jessie A. Wall
Amos T. Smith
Mattie
Long
James R. Crozier
Hallie May Sherma
Willard Mars
Grace Pauline Jacob Vander Ban
Gertrude Vander W. Henry de Zwarte
Marie van Gilst
William Arthur Vriezelaar
Caroline van Bentum
Clyde E. Hill
Nettie Irene Smith
Geert Vander Meulen Delvna Muntiogh
John W. Sherwood
Effie’ Pearl Haines
Lester Proffitt
Birdié Reynolds
Niemandasverdriet wedding at Oley home
Leendert L Nie mandasverdriet, son of Mr and Mrs L Niemandsverdriet, and Gertie, daughter of Mr and Mrs of Oley, wed at the bride’s home on February 23 1910 in a large relatives gathering. They plan a farm near Albia Iowa after the ceremony. May the Lord bless their union.
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Oley
Gertie
Muntingh Vander Meulen Tie February Wedding at Monroe
Miss Delia Muntingh and Mr Geert Vander Meulen wed Sunday evening February 27 at the G Van Vliet home with Squire G Van Vliet officiating. The ceremony was private with only the groom’s parents present. They plan to live in Monroe Iowa after April 1 where the groom runs a growing Monroe Meat Market venture.
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Delia Muntingh
Geert A. Vander Meulen
G. van Vliet
Squire G. van Vliet
Pella
Monroe
Vander Meulen
Iowa
Millinery store opens in Vander Pal’s department store
Miss A Hasselman has rented part of the second floor and will stock modern millinery. Mrs M Thomassen, with 46 years in the business, assists. The two ladies, well known in Pella, expect liberal patronage and success.
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A. Hasselman
Jim Vander Pal
Miss Hasselman
M. Thomassen
Pella
Thomassen
Hasselman
Neighbors Attend Vanderlinden House Dedication
Thirty two former neighbors gathered at the new Vanderlinden home yesterday afternoon to dedicate the house. Refreshments were served and attendees reported a delightful time.
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N. L. Vanderlinden
Vanderlinden
Fixing Up H Kuyper and Son Store Room
H Kuyper and Son show pride in progress as paper hangers decorate their store room over three days. The community notes merchants fix up their places of business and view the improvement as a sign of progress.
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H.kuyper & Son
Sealed bids sought for city water meters in Pella
Notice announces bidding for supplying Buffalo solid bronze meters with galvanized bottoms and the Trident Hersey and Lambert models for the Pella water plant. Bids due March 16 1910 with bond. committee may reject all bids. L P GrmpMan Chm Waterworks Com
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Pella
Buffalo
Trident
Hersey
Second Reformed Church Sunday School Meet at Joe Boyd Home
The S P I Sunday-school class met at Joe Boyd's home Friday with nineteen members present and several new ones voted in. Games and a debate filled the gathering with refreshments served afterward.
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Second Reformed Church
Joe Boyd
Asth
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