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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
5
A historical campaign ledger notes total funds of 680 dollars with 660 dollars attributed to A Vander Linden and 10 dollars each from H and G echoed, plus an additional 10 dollars. The entry records overall receipts totaling 680 dollars.
The Omaha Bee review of the Brandeis theater Symphony Orchestra concert directed by Henry Cox lauds the performance as repeatedly rare for the city. It notes T. B. Boyer once directed the Pella band about two decades ago.
A Wednesday evening blaze was detected between 9 30 and 10 00 near the Van Rees pool hall on the south side of the square. The fire appeared to start in the basement burning a hole about five feet across. Damage was not serious as firefighters arrived promptly and put out the flames. The origin is unknown but may have been caused by a match or cigar stub that fell through a floor hole into the basement, where stored combustible trash perhaps existed.
The council met March 14 1918 with the mayor and all members present. They adopted a resolution naming election officers for March 31 and discussed a new electric current rate plan with a sliding quantity discount and 10 percent prompt pay discount, with consideration postponed. The treasurer reported $8401.14 in bank, warrants $12051.59, and water and sewer report approved. Jacob Fennema appointed city marshal. finance committee bills $1738.26 approved for warrants. $1000 authorized to be paid on electric light fund debt. council adjourned.
The partnership of Luke Vander Lin en and Wm. Campbell known as the Pea Auto Company was dissolved February 28. The business will be continued by Mr. Vander Linden who thanks old customers for their past patronage and hopes to meet them and many new customers at the old stand on Main Street the coming season. Ad.
An old advertising blurb proclaims Today s Magazine as the largest edited magazine in the world with a fifty cent yearly price and five cents per copy at newsdealers. The notice invites readers to request a free sample and premium.
The church extends a cordial welcome to attend services. On Sunday evening the pastor will preach the fifth in a series on the Book of Job, titled The Book Pain as Proba tion. Special music will be offered both morning and evening, with the choir preparing five Easter anthems and an anthem for Palm Sunday.
A local church invites all to attend Sunday evening services where the pastor will deliver a sermon on a subject titled Gid All are cordially invited.
The Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 40 preacher continues The Beatitudes sermon series The Epworth League at 6 33 p m led by Gerrit Brand Evening service at 7 30 features A Clean Slate Special music short sermon and welcome A Big Brothers Bible Class will greet you next Sunday.
Reverend and Mrs Vander Werf hosted a Tuesday evening program at the First Reformed Church with readings by Faassen Verbey Wormhoudt Sadler and Fasssen. Music was provided by the boys and audience was invited into the mystic order of "Dizzy Heights." Supper featured sandwiches two kinds, fried oysters, salads, pickles, cakes, cookies, ice cream and coffee.
Notice of incorporation filed in Marion County Iowa for Star Automobile Company a motor car garage and dealership with 100 shares of stock. Bylaws set 2 to 7 directors and a 20 year term from filing with county recorder. Principal place Pella with stock structure 10000 dollars total. stock to be subscribed 3000 dollars before business.
The Webster building hosted the first preliminary contest on February 27 with Dramatic class winner Sarah Brunia and runner up Gertrude Den Hartog, Oratorical winner Paul Van Zante, Humorous winner Ida Donai and runner up Joseph Bogaard. A second preliminary is Friday, with finals March 1 at the college auditorium. The home contest winners advance to Tama on March 28, Moravia on April 4, and a state contest in Creston on April 11 to determine the southeast quarter and state champion.
Citizens urged to attend a Friday caucus at 7 30 p m at city hall to nominate one school director for a three year term. Many citizens encourage public school involvement and oversight.
Mrs A Vanderpol on Franklin Street celebrated her ninety first birthday on February 27 with good health. Daughter Mrs D Vanderpol hosted family, and granddaughter Mrs P D Wagaman of Prairie City visited for the occasion.
Four small houses on a five acre tract in Des Moines ideal for a gardener. Located four miles from court house, three blocks from the car line. Willing to exchange for Pella property. For particulars see Dr. W F Crew in Pella Iowa.
Oskaloosa High School defeated Pella High School by a large score on Friday afternoon in Oska loosa. The Oska loosa lineup featured Roberts Larimer Rhynsberger Lautenbach Hunte Braam Utterbach Masters Vanderlinden with Strohmeir at substitute. Field goals tally shows Larimer 10 Roberts 4 Hunt Utterback 5 Lautenbach Rhynsburger Braam. Utterback made 11 of in tries and Rhynsburger 7 of 17.
John F. Chambers of Redpath Slayton appeared on the Pella Lecture Course Friday evening. The impersonator told The Grand Army Man set in 1883 Indiana, tracing a Civil War veteran and his adopted child. Chambers varied his range expertly, drawing humor and pathos, though his G A R post portrayal felt anachronistic. A well filled house attended the performance.
Nicely lying building lot in Pella’s fine residence district described as very choice. Inquiries at this office. Also notes Miss Emm Sadler visited relatives in Des Moines this week.
Miss Eva Tysseling and Mr Howard Rowland, both of Rose Hill, were married Thursday afternoon February 27 1918 at four o'clock in the home of Rev J M McClelland of the Methodist Episcopal church. The Tysselings and their son Wilbur witnessed the ceremony. The couple will reside on the Tysseling farm near Rose Hill.
Wednesday evening, March 5, at 8 30 Mr Hugo W Kuyper married Miss Clara Mann at the M E church parsonage performed by Rev C E Pettit. Only the groom's parents attended and the couple left for a brief wedding trip aboard the west bound train. They will reside on East Second Street and many friends extend best wishes.
Mr Cornelius Van Domselaar of Pella marries Mies Ethel L Patrick of Bescon on March 5 at Oskaloosa. The groom is a well known young farmer living two miles east of town on the county line and the bride, a former school teacher who recently finished a term near Pella. They will reside on a farm east of town. The Chronicle extends congratulations.
Albert Sytsma and Misa Sarah McCombs were married Wednesday March 5 at noon at the home of Justice G Van Vliet who officiated. The couple, from the southern part of the township eight miles southeast of town, will establish their home on a nearby farm.
The following licenses were issued: George E Stevens and Electa Hulgan Leendert Zwyn Elizabeth Tukker John Tukker Annie Marinus Clifford Jamey Mamie Parker S F Kane Maud LeGrand Albert Sytema Sarah McConbs Roy Dyer Clee Thornburg Cornie Van Donselaar Ethel Patrick.
The bulletin lists weekend visitors and performances at local venues. Karl Baitsell visits. a male quartet sings at the Baptist church. Mrs. Beyl hosts Miss Dorothy Hornung. Grace Finley and Prof. Sadler prepare for the Pella Male Choral Club concert. Anna Bailey shines as soprano soloist. Details cover missionary talks, Y M and Y W C A events, lectures on Wagner and opera, and upcoming student recitals with free admission.
March business at the Pella banks set a record with heavy land settlement activity and farm preparations. The Citizen's National doubled its Saturday volume from the year prior, while the Pella National displayed an exceptionally long checks and deposits list. Banks worked late into the night to finish the day's workload.
Mrs H F Fick hosted a farewell party on Oskaloosa Street Friday evening for Mrs E J Anderson who is relocating to Cedar Rapids. Guests enjoyed a social evening and refreshments while expressing regret at her departure and best wishes for her new home.
Central College outclassed Des Moines College 49 to 14 in the final intercollegiate game on Central’s home floor. Central led throughout as Rempe and Closz starred, with many substitutes getting time in the second half. Attendance was light due to severe weather.
A Los Angeles clipping reports the annual Iowans picnic held March 1 in East Lake Park showing 125000 Iowa expatriates in Southern California. Exiles meet by county, register, and renew friendships, with a miniature Iowa centerpiece. Names from Pella and Iowa points include Van Zee Tryon Rhynaburger De Haan Still Vander Mast Van Sittert Briggs Harley Brous Van Zee Richardson Vander Wilt Simkins Keables Lawhead Teese Curtis Roberts Craddick Coffman Craddick Sherman Van Wyk Schalekamp Veenachoten and others.
Wm Gosselink son of G H Gosselink from near Leighton died in Oskaloosa hospital Sunday morning March 2 at 10 30 from appendicitis after an operation earlier in the week He was 17 years 5 months and 12 days old A senior at Pella High School funeral held Tuesday March 4 at the home and Leighton Reformed Church with Rev A Rozendahl officiating Burial in Van Damselaar cemetery near Leighton and Pella Relatives and friends from Pella attended including Supt Frush and the senior class with other classes represented Floral gifts from classmates and teachers were numerous and beautiful.
Francis Alvira Van Cleave born near Peoria April 10 1852 died at home February 25 1913 aged 60 years 10 months 15 days. Married Milton Van Cleave in 1873 mother of five with one infant daughter lost. Survived by husband three sons Martin Ralph Fred Van Cleave a daughter Mrs Tracy Swisher sister Mrs Mary Keller and half brother Thomas Sheane. Member of the Christian church from youth until death.
Both houses passed the Webb liquor bill by two-thirds to override President Taft's veto. It bans interstate shipment of liquor into dry areas for illegal use, aiming to curb bootlegging and exclude liquor from Iowa dry counties except in-state beer. Taft argues constitutional issues. the measure awaits Supreme Court review. All Iowa lawmakers supported the override. Senate vote 63 to 71. House 244 to 95.
Librarian Cornelia De Gens presents February figures: 2070 books issued across 24 open days, average daily circulation 86, largest 204, smallest 39, adults fiction 28 percent, Holland books circulated 310, periodicals 151, new readers 36, books repaired 92, revenue $6.05.
Legal notice states a last will and testament of C De Prenger de ceased is on file in the Marion County Iowa District Court. Hearing set for April 29 1913 at the April term 1918 to allow interested parties to be heard. Clerk Meyer Langerak of the District Court in Knoxville Iowa issued the notice. A separate fragment mentions a fire at a Palace causing fear and confusion among bystanders.
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