ItY Council Proceedings Report Details City Work
The ItY Council met in regular session Tuesday night with aldermen mayor and clerk present. Petitions were heard for sewer inspector and county tax refunds with endorsements granted after discussion. Applications for engineer, assistant engineer, and electrician for the municipal power plant were reviewed. salaries set at 75 60 and 50 dollars monthly respectively. Bills for Tabor work, materials, and contractor work were approved. accounts checked for errors. The meter study group requested two weeks more to complete pricing. ordinance drafting for sewer and water duties extended. City finances and insurance issues noted. plumbers licensed under ordinance 96. Drain layer license issued for Peter Van Nier. street work updates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Inna
Faassen
Board of County
Peter Jansen
de Bruin
Plender
Humphrey
City
Wynia
Pella
James van Disseldorp
A. C.kuyper
Verley
Grundman
Bortlinger
U. S. Cast Iron Co
Peter van‘ Nierwaal
Andewe and Hiefauna
Democratic Convention At Opera House Chooses Mayor Nominee
The Democratic convention gathered at the Opera House Monday night despite rain, nominating J. H. Stubenrauch to announce Gesman as mayor candidate. Gesman led with 202 of 426 votes but failed to secure a majority. the convention then moved to unanimous nomination.
Republican Ticket for Mayor and Aldermen Named
The Republican slate lists Mayor hopeful H J Vanden Berg and A D Ver Steeg for alderman in the second ward with H S Keables also on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Ver Steeg
H.S. Keables
Republicans Hold Large City Hall Convention in Pella
One hundred three Republicans met at city hall Monday night for a convention called by city papers B H Sack served as chairman. Officers and candidates were chosen in the regular manner with results noted elsewhere. The meeting was among the largest in years and praised the ticket as clean and fit for voters to consider. Democrats presented a competitive slate as well, ensuring clear choices for every office.
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B. H. Sack
Pella
Ward Aldermen Candidates Named and Committeemen Chosen
The first two named receiving a majority were announced as ward alderman candidates. Names of candidates appear elsewhere in the paper. Committeemen selected: H Bootsma in 1st ward, Jacob Plender in 2nd ward, M C Slob in 3rd ward, Herman Veenstra in 4th ward. The convention adjourned.
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Dermen
H. Bootsma
Jacob Plender
M.‘C. Slob
Herman Veenstra
Recent Converts Convert Republicans to Democratic Faith in Pella
In Pella a subtle influence appears to have shifted Republican voters toward the Democratic Party. Based on the turnout at last Monday’s Democratic convention, estimates place converts at 60 to 75. Democratic supporters pledged to back the ticket, while observers find no clear proof of cross overs from the Republican convention.
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Pella
Miss Elizabeth Yaw Gives Recital at High School
Last Saturday evening at 8 16 o clock in the auditorium Miss Elizabeth Yaw presented her senior graduation recital. She displayed technical mastery and refined tone values in works by Handel Chopin Rubinstein Mendelssohn Henselt. The Mendelssohn Capriccio Brilliant and the Faust Waltz by Gounod Liszt drew strongest praise for breadth of style and strength. Central may be proud to have such an alumna leave the school.
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Elizabeth Yaw
Handel
Chopin
Rubinstein
Mendelashon
Henselt
Miss Yan
Sadler
Gounod
Liszt
Central
Ladies Glee Club Home Concert Delights Audiences
The Ladies Glee Club presented its Home Concert in the auditorium last Thursday, under Prof Sadler. The performance showcased clear ensemble and piano mastery, with Miss Merna Thomas and Miss Grace Finnley earning praise for solos and accompaniment.
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Ladies Glee Club
Sadler
Merna Thomas
Grace Finnley
Miss Finnley
Sadier
Real estate deals change hands in Newton and Des Moines
J Hollebrands reports major local and regional property transfers. The Opera House once owned by John G. Harrah of Newton passes to Sommers Land Co of Des Moines. The Ver Ploeg livery barn stock and home transfer to H R Akes. Ver Ploeg sells a 280 acre Leon, Decatur County property, to a new proprietor described as a reliable, honorable young man entering the business.
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J, Hollebrands
John G. Harrah
Newton
Sommers Land Co
Des Moines
H.C. Ver Ploeg
H.R. Akes
Ver Ploeg
Leon
Decatur County
Wedding Anniversary Recalls Netherlands Marriage
Forty five years ago on March 4 in the Netherlands Mr and Mrs C Wichart wed. They moved to Pella about twenty years ago and last Saturday afternoon their children surprised them with baskets of culinary goods. Attendees from Pella included H Kersbergen family I O Gaass family W Wichart family A Wichart family and Misses Kate and Marie, plus J Solomon and two children from Oskaloosa. Jacob from Nebraska could not attend. Rederua was called to photograph the gathering.
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Netherlands
C. Wichart
Pella
H. Kersbergen
0. Gaass
W. Wichart
A. Wichart
Unclear fragments from the W Shower page
OCR fragment mentions a person named Synhorat and an unclear remark about a last shower and Allan. The readable text provides no verifiable event, date, or action to describe beyond these scattered names.
Des Moines Wedding Brings Grace Methodist Clergy Wedding Bells
Yesterday in Des Moines Rev Feifer of Grace Methodist presided at a wedding of the bride’s prominent family and a groom from a leading county family. The couple left for Chicago for their honeymoon aboard the evening train and will reside at East Franklin Street after April first.
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Des Moines
Feifer
Grace Methodist Church
Chicago
Edmand
Frank Stubenranch
East Franklin Street
Doedyns HIs wed in Oska looosa surprise
A surprise wedding for Anna Doedyns and J H Hise occurred last Sunday at a German church in Oska loosa. They honeymooned in Kansas City and will return to the Hise home four miles north of Monroe. The bride is well known locally and the groom is familiar in Jasper county. The Chronicle extends best wishes to the couple.
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Pella
Anna Doedyns
W. Doedyns
Oskaloosa
Kansas City
J. H. Hise
Monroe
Jasper County
Mooro
Hise
Vander Busse De Bruyn Quiet Wedding in Pella Home
A quiet Wednesday wedding united Miss Marie Vander Busse and Leonard De Bruyn of Newton Iowa at the Vander Busse home with Rev W S Vander Werf officiating. The bride a respected Pella teacher of two years in Marion County now joins Mr De Bruyn on a farm near Newton and Jasper County after a brief visit to his parents.
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Marion County
John de Bruyn
Jasper County
Holland
Newton
de Bruin
Edmands to honor son and bride at Thursday reception
A reception will be hosted Thursday evening March 16 from seven to ten by Mr and Mrs James Edmands in honor of their son Dr Paul A Edmands and his bride All friends are cordially invited to attend
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James Edmand
Paul A. Edmands
29th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dan DieImans
Tuesday marked the 89th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dan DieImans. Their children and grandchildren gathered at the home to share a day of fond memories and enjoyment.
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Dan Dielemans
Vote Estimates Posed by Chronicle Office After Election
In a brief notice readers are urged to send their estimates to the Chronicle office. The item mentions N. J. Gesman and H. J. Vanden Berg and references votes cast, with timing notes around the Saturday after the election.
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Chronicle
Noo
Hand of Death Martha Emmeline Ashton
Martha Emmeline Ashton born January 32 1869 died March 5 1911 at her Prairie City home. Funeral at Peoria Methodist Church and burial in Peoria cemetery conducted by Rev. Mercer. Married John J Byera September 26 1895 with five children Ethel A George M Arvo J Blanche E and Lowell J. Cherished for deeds over words, she faced illness for her family and awaited reunion with her Savior.
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Martha Emmeline Ashton
Joseph
Eusebia Ashton
Prairie City
Peoria
Mercer
John J. Byera
Ethel A
George M
Arvo J
Blanche E
Lowell J
Emma
Death of two year old child of Rev. C. V. and Mrs. Hulse
The two year old child of Rev. C. V. and Mrs. Hulse died Friday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at two o'clock in the M. E. Church conducted by Dr. Byle and Rev. Monkman. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. The family receives sympathy from the local community.
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C. V
Amesure
Bargains on farm gear and hardware from H Van Maren
Bargains announced for 2, 8, and 4 horse doubletrees plow buggie and wagon singletrees roofing coating and hardware. Includes wooden and iron pumps piping and fittings. Dick Weyers listed in very critical condition at this time.
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H. van Maren
Dick Weyers
Weather Report of March by John H. Ver Steeg
March weather report by John H. Ver Steeg, observer for the Weather Bureau under the U S Department of Agriculture, notes overall conditions, temperature patterns, precipitation, and notable anomalies for the period.
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the Weather Report
John H. Ver Steeg
Cooperative
Weather Bureau of the
U. S
Departent of Agriculture
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ITY Council
Henry Dekock
John
Faassen Jacob Plender
A. Waechter
JS. Wilson
M. C. Slob
K. van Disseldorp
W. J. Gelman
Opera House
DeBruin
Gesman
Grandman
Johnson
DeBrain
Thes
J. H. Reuvers
Geo. Stout
Harry Boland
C.L. Garrett
Secre
J. H. Stubenrauch
N.J. Gesman
H. F. Johnson
L. P. Grandman
Reaman
Treasure
Republican
H. J. Vanden ‘Berg
A.N. Vanderlinden
Aldermen-At-Large
A. P. van Nimwigen K. Ver Hey
A. J. Kuyper
City Hall
Wlatt
Edmane
Doedyns
Vander Busse—De Bruyn
Canohs
the Chronicle
Vanden ‘Berg
van Spanckeren
N. J. Gesman
H. J. Vanden Berg
P. O
Hand OF Death
Bevers
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