City Council installs new mayor and discusses pay
The city council met Tuesday with H. J. Vanden Berg chairing for the first time. Budget talks covered clerk salary and officer pay with figures from 800 to 900 dollars. Kuyper favored following the law. Mayoral installation followed a formal recount, with Vanden Berg winning the majority and promising to lead a cooperative administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
H. J. Vanden Berg
Vanden Berg
Democratic Council
John T. Buckingham
Marshall
A. C. Kuyper
Kuyper
Nollen Family Leaves Newton for Oskaloosa
Garrett Nollen will move his family to Oskaloosa to begin work in a drug business on the 16th, after ten to twelve years in Newton. They are well liked locals, and friends say their departure removes a familiar, friendly presence from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Nollen
Boness
Oskaloosa
Mrs. Nollen
Newton
Loraine
John
Garrett Nollens
Garrett Nollen
Newton Daily News
Ladies of the Methods Hold Bogaard Market Exchange
The ladies will host an exchange at the Bogaard meat market on Saturday March std. Home cooked items will be for sale.
Weather report by John H Ver Steeg of the Weather Bureau
John H Ver Steeg, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau under the Department of Agriculture, provides a weather summary. The report notes regional conditions and observations from local stations, reflecting routine meteorological data collection and reporting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Coopera Observer
Weather Bureau
The
V8 Department of Agriculture
Women Voting Requested For Pella School Election
Women in Pella are urged to vote next Monday March 11 in a school election. Two directors will be chosen to replace H J Vanden Berg and H S Rhyns burger, a treasurer also to be elected, and a bond issue of 5000 dollars for a new high school site is on the ballot. Supporters say the location is desirable and buying now will save about a thousand dollars later. All women should vote yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Faassen
Plétider
van den Berg
Plender
Johnson
van Dusseldorp
Grundman
van den
Pella
H. J. Vanden Berg
H. S. Rhynsburger
Bakker Replies on County Help for Patient Operation
In a letter to the Chronicle the overseer of the poor explains why funds by subscription were needed for an operation for a patient under his care. He says relatives and friends of the patient took charge and chose the course, while the county remained ready to provide needed aid.
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the Chronicle
Fire devastates Bussey town injuring key businesses
Last Thursday evening fire swept the village of Bussey in Merion County's southeast, destroying eight business buildings including the bank. Fire moved north from the bank through the alley, wiping Sandiland's clothing store and its stock, then drove south to Marie Jones' millinery. The block housed Bussey's best shops, and the town relies on the bucket brigade for firefighting.
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Bussey
Merion County
Bank
Sandiland
Marie Jones
Bucket Brigade
Political cartoonists clash over Taft and Kenyon defection
Jowa Press Opinion compiles editorials from multiple Iowa papers condemning Kenyon's stance and praising Taft while mocking Roosevelt ascendency talk. The Chicago Tribune cites Roosevelt as a potential lifetime president and others deride desertion by La Follette supporters.
Dutch Farmers Arrive in Iowa Port En Route to Pella
Reports from New York say two hundred Dutch farmers and families are aboard the Noordam from Rotterdam, headed to Iowa to farm. They arrive with ample funds and are praised as sturdy Friesland yeomen. Emigration followed heavy taxation and rents, with land near Pella noted as costly due to high cultivation and improvements.
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New York
Iowa
Noordam
Rotterdam
Freisland
Holland
Friesland
Pella
Steam whistle alarm at power house criticized
E. X. Pert argues the fire alarm at the power house failed not from the whistle but from pressure misreadings and safety valves set at 125 pounds. He notes readings of 100 pounds when alarm arrived and 95 after, and says the whistle sounded regardless of 125, 80, or 160 pounds. Monas Thomassen and Jake Siot heard it from three miles away. residents nearby and workers were distracted by prior bell familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor Chronicle
Corliss
Monas ‘Thomassen
Peoria
Jake Siot
Enoville
Pella
E. X. Pert
Pella Plans Summer Chautauqua In Town Park
Local businessmen form a Chautauqua association in Pella to host a six day event this summer with afternoon and evening programs. Season tickets cost 1 before opening, 1.25 after. single admission 26 cents. Featured speakers include Dr C J Hall, John Hector, Rev Dr Johnson, Prof G E Weaver, Meneley Quartette, Herbert Wick, and Irene Thomas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
C.J. Hall
California
John H. Hector
Dr. Johnson
Tennessee
G. E. Weaer
Chicago
Herbert S. Wick
Hand of Death claims John Van Rheenen in Galesburg burial
John Van Rheenen aged 18 years and 7 months died March 1 1912 at his parents home in Galesburg Town after an eight week illness starting with pneumonia and lung abscess. Funeral held March 4 at 9:30 in the parental home with Rev E Vander Berg and Rev C Muller officiating. Interment at North Cemetery, Pella. Expressions of gratitude to those who aided in the bereavement came from Mr and Mrs William Van Rheenen and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Rheenen
Wm. van Rheenen
Galesburg
Town
Jesus
E. Vander Berg
Pleasant birthday surprise for Miss Henrietta Ross
Miss Henrietta Ross was surprised last Thursday evening when friends gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday. The guests, after the initial reaction, enjoyed her gracious hosting, followed by a social evening and a dainty lunch prepared by her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Ross
Leap Year Surprise Honoring 5th Tofunday Birthday
Last Thursday evening friends surprised Shorty Grandman for his 5th Tofunday birthday. Guests dressed in children’s clothes played games, had a two course supper, and departed in the early hours. Present were Lenna De Jong Freda Reuvers Nell Johnson Luella Klein Mrs Dave Renaud Mr Lou De Vries James Lankelma Tunis Klein Dave Renaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty Grandman
Lenna de Jong
Freda Reuvers
Nell Johnson
Luella Klein
Mre
Dave Renaud
Messra Lou de Vries
James Lankelma
Tunis Klein
Mrs. A. G. Ziegler Dies at West Washington Home
Mrs. A G Ziegler aged 72 years 10 months 23 days died at her West Washington street home Friday March 1 at 8 30 pm from heart disease. She leaves a husband. Funeral services were held at 2 30 pm from the home and 3 pm from the First Reformed Church with Rev Bickering and Vander Werf officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Ziegler
West Washington Street
First Reformed Church
Jno Carson Dies After Lingering Illness
Jno Carson died in the morning at 9:25 after several months of illness. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Carson
Seek New Homes in Marion County Exodus Train
A large exodus occurred as a 12 car special train left Knoxville on the Rock Island bound for Canada, carrying the household goods farming implements and livestock of Marion county families. The wagon train included John Dykstra Is E Wells John Wells Jerry Wells Nelson Fast H A Neifert Dykstra J W Franks bound for Kasota Minnesota Sherman Edwards with horses in charge of Rufus Hyer L A Rogers and Lewis Stillworth. Several families travel with dependents or plan to join later, and Neifert had two cars while Feagins Applegate and Dixon had horses only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Knoxville
Rock Island
Canada
Lang and Vicinity
Grand Hegiia
John Dyketra
Is. E. Wells
John Wells
Jerry Wells
Nelson Fast
Dykatra
J. W. Franks
Kasota
Minnesota
Sherman Edwards
Rufus Hyer
L. A. Rogers
Lewis Stillworth
H. A. Neifert
Feagins
Applegate
Dixon
Knoxville Journal
Newton man gets life sentence in court
Earl Lindsay of Newton received a life term after a judge found him guilty in connection with an attack on a woman. The appeal of the case was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lindsay
Newton
Eal
Emi
Sunday Register and Leader Ad Promises Value
A Sunday promotional notice urges readers to buy The Sunday Register and Leader next Sunday. It touts 60 to 80 pages of world news, a four page colored comic section, an all Iowa feature, the best sporting section in the west, and a 16 page illustrated magazine with short stories by famed authors. It claims color cover art by a noted artist and invites family readers to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Register and Leader
Iowa
West
Sunt Register and Leader
Mrs Cornelia Krak Dies After Short Illness At 78
Krak Mrs Cornelia Krak died March 4 at 11 a m at the Home of the Aged after a brief illness of peritonitis. She was 78 years and eleven months old. Funeral services were held at the Home this morning at 10 o'clock.
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Mra
Cornelia Krak
Mrs Van Zee Dies in Pella After Eight Day Illness
Anna Van Vark born in Pella January 10 1868 married to John P Van Zee in 1887. She died at home in Pella last Friday morning of blood poison leaving husband six brothers and six sisters. Funeral at home and Baptist church Monday led by Rev J W Bailey with a large floral tribute and solo by Mrs H M Bailey. Sincere thanks from John P Van Zee to kind friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. van Zee
Pella
Anna van Vark
John
George
William
Pete
Fred
Alexander
Mattie Guthrie
Neosho
Gertrude Morelander
Carroll
Ill
Lena Hill
Granite
Henry Bruinekool
Arne van der Meiden
Ellie Cole
Olivet
Baptist Church
J. W. Bailey
H. M. Bailey
Second Quarterly Meeting at M E Church
The M E church holds its second quarterly gathering next Sabbath and Monday with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m preaching by Dr C L Stafford at eleven and 10 30 class love feast in the lecture room Sacrament after morning sermon Epworth League at 6 30 p m and another sermon by Dr Stafford at 7 30 p m Quarterly Conference Monday night at 7 30 in the lecture room All are invited to worship with us.
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M. E
C. L. Stafford
Epworth League
Stafford
Day of Prayer Observed by Dutch Reform Churches in 1912
Next Wednesday is designated as a day of prayer for crops by Reform ed churches. An old Dutch custom observed for years, with services at the First Reformed Church followed by a congregational meeting to discuss a new parsonage, inviting all church members, especially ladies, to attend.
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First Reformed Church
Spring Millinery Offers New Tailored Styles by Mrs De Reus
Mrs F De Reus announces an early spring millinery sale with tailored and semi tailored designs. The collection includes manish styles, the East’s latest rage, pinch and French crown turbans and toques, all presented as attractive new arrivals. An early inspection is invited.
Farm for Sale in Marion County Indiana
Quarter section grain and stock farm offered for cash at 75 dollars per acre in Marion County Indiana. Lease subject and mortgage financing available with 7400 dollars on terms at six percent. Address box 515 Maso offered for inquiries.
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Marion County
Maso
Van Gorp and Vroom Marry at First Reformed Parsonage
Miss Minnie Van Gorp and James Vroom wed Tuesday evening at the First Reformed parsonage in a small ceremony led by Rev. Van der Werf. They will start housekeeping on a farm southeast of Pelle with immediate plans to settle into married life.
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Minnie van Gorp
James Vroom
van der Werf
Anilee
Pelle
Funeral for Albert Bruiklander at First Christian Reformed Church
Albert Bruiklander died at his sister Mrs John Ter Louw home from a stroke suffered Thursday morning. A 62 year old bachelor, he had lived in Sioux County and was visiting here since last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at First Christian Reformed Church Saturday.
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Albert Bruiklander
John Ter Louw
Sioux County
First Christian Reformed Church
Naat
Death of Mrs J Andew eg passes after illness
Mrs Anna Den Hartog Andew eg died Monday March 4 after about two months of illness. She was 56, born in Marion County. Survived by husband J Ande weg and four children John Bos Tennis Bieshaar and John Weyers. Funeral at home on East Franklin and at Methodist church, Rev Caughlan officiating. Burial Oakwood cemetery. Card of thanks from J Ande weg and family.
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J. Andeweg
Anna den Hartog
Marion County
Andeweg
John
Bos
Tennis Bieshaar
John Weyers
East Franklin Street
Caughlan
Oakwood Cemetery
Death of Mrs J G Schoemaker in Muscatine Iowa
Mrs J G Schoemaker died at her home near Spangler Chapel March 1 in Muscatine Iowa. Born September 14 1837 in Winterwijk Holland she arrived in Muscatine at age nine after a stormy voyage from New Orleans. She lived in Muscatine vicinity for over 45 years with her husband John Shoemaker who died twenty years earlier. Eleven children were born to them. six survive. She joined the Baptist church early and lived a Christian life for over sixty years. Funeral services were held Monday with a home service and at Spangler Chapel sermon by Dr Beyl president of Central College Pella Iowa. Rev Stodghill assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Eysink
Baptist Church
Spangler’s Chapel
Beyl
Central College
Pella
Iowa
William Schoemaker
Stodghill
Park Avenue M. E. Church
School Notes Chapel Event and Band Concert
Misses Fuller and Livingston were entertained at chapel on Friday. The high school band has secured new music and invites all to hear their first concert.
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Fuller
Livingston
H. S
Pella High Defeats Alumni In Tuesday Basketball
Pella High School topped the Alumni 36 to 28 in a Tuesday game. The first half ended 22 to 4 in favor of Pella High, while the Alumni rallied in the second half but could not erase the deficit.
Mt Pleasant defeats Pella in Central gym clash
Mt Pleasant beat Pella 46 to 34 with strong goal shooting and rough play. Boyd led Pella with 9 goals while Gabeline starred for Mt Pleasant. Kuyper exited in the second half with Lankelma replacing him as attendance waned. Referee Van Spanckeren and umpire Willie Pietenpol officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Central Gym
Pella
Boyd
Gabeline
Kuyper
Lankelma
H. S
Weston
Caris Cc
H Bonnell
Rhynsburger RG
Gabeline Vogelaar
Bonnell
van. Spanckeren
Willie Pietenpol
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City Council
the Weather Report
MR. Bakker
Jowa Press Opinion
Clinton Herald
Cummins
Kenyon
Waterloo
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Burlington Hawkeye
Taft
Chicago Tribune
Teddy Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Rough Rider
Teddy
Creston Advertiser
la Follette
Hand OF Death
Ziegler
Library Report
JuLia van Zante
Krak
van Zee
M. EB. Church
DAY OF Prayer
van Gorp—Vroom
Bruiklander
J. Andeweg and
Schoemaker
Pella High
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