Primary results show clear races for Pella offices
The Monday primaries produced 450 votes with 283 for Democratic candidates and 167 for Republican. Winners appearing on the March 1 ballot include Mayor H F Johnson and H J Vanden Berg, Treasurer A N Vander Linden, Assessor H Bootama and G W Kimmell, and multiple aldermen across four wards. The Chronicle praises the slate and urges citizens to vote conscientiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Johnson
H. J. Vanden Berg
A. N. Vander Linden
H. Bootama
G. W. Kimmell
E. M. Cole
J. Plender
B. H. Sack
J. van der Ploeg
N. Boland
K. Verhey
H. 8. Keables
J. S. Wilson
T. Plette
Electric light plant for farms demonstrated by Cornelius Co
J E Cornelius & Co advertise a simple efficient electric light plant for homes barns and outbuildings with washing grinding churning and water pumping capabilities. Demonstrations are held Saturdays in the A T Brom building near Vander Meiden's shop while they also offer engines feed grinders cream separators and repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Brom
Vander Meiden
J. E. Cornelius & Co
Public Library Receives Diverse Government Publications
The Public Library has received recent government publications from Agriculture Bureau and Education Bureau covering soils pests and forest insects, school expenses, Dutch New Netherland studies, nursing, mathematics teaching, Peace Day, and a U S Official Postal Guide. New books include Rebecca Mary Donnell and Mary Ware titles, Wonders of Science in Modern Life, and Cornella De Geus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau OF Education
New Netherland
New York
Post Office Department
U. S
Department OF Commerce and Labor
United States
Rebecca Mary Donnell
Mary Ware
Texas
Johnston Mary Ware
Promised Land
Johnston
Williams
Cornella DE Geus
Ladies Aid Bazaar at Van Stigt building
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church will hold a bazar in the Van Stigt building all day Saturday March 22. There will be aprons fancy work home cooking and other items for sale. Attendees from previous sales praised the variety and quality of offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
van Stigt
Weather Report 1913 by John H. Ver Steeg
March 12 to March 18 reported by John H Ver Steeg, Cooperative Observer of the Weather Bureau. Data reflects conditions across the U S Department of Agriculture network with observations compiled for local and regional forecasting responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. Department of Agriculture
Hand of Death Claims Mary Louisa Stegeman of Pella
Mary Louisa Stegeman, aged 22, died at home in Pella on March 18 1918 from pleuro pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in Council Bluffs on March 29 1891 she was the eldest daughter of Mrs Mamie C. Smith. She married Bert Stegeman in October 1908 and left behind a husband two children her mother a brother Lyman Smith and sister Nellie Smith. Funeral at Baptist church March 20 conducted by Rev J W Bailey with six Sunday School pallbearers. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louisa Stegeman
Pella
Council Bluffs
Mamiie C. Smith
Lamoni Iowaeome
Bert Stegeman
South Dakota
Lyman Smith
Nellie Smith
The
Baptist Church
J. W. Bailey
Oakwood Cemetery
Ordinance 116 on drunkenness in Pella Iowa
City council adopts a 1913 ordinance redefining drunkenness as a misdemeanor. It sets fines from 500 to 25 dollars with costs, and allows imprisonment or hard labor until paid. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect upon adoption and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Iowa
Campaign Fund Totals From Previous Report
A partial list shows donations totaling 730.00 dollars including 1000.00 campaign amount previously reported 700.00 from Awtry and Lankelma individuals contributing 10.00 each from George Ramsey 10.00 Dr J J Sybenga 10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awtry & Lankelma
George Ramsey
J. J. Sybenga
Election Proclamation for Pel la City Officers in 1918
Notice to qualified electors in Pel la Iowa that the regular city election will be held Monday March 31 1918 to choose a mayor treasurer assessor and two aldermen at large one per ward Polls open 8 am to 7 pm in four wards with designated polling places judges clerks and police listed Each ward has specific locations and officials noted In witness I set my hand and seal March 15 1913 Pel la Town Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Marion County
Iowa
Larg
H. Bootsma
P. A. Vander Sluis
D. W. Gaass
Fourth Ward
van Ze
van Roekel
K. van Dusseldorp
J. W. Todd
A. H. Clark
Chas. Porter
A. J. Kuyper
D. Cummins
Sam Wells
H. J. Vanden Berg
Easter program at church with centata and brief address
On Sunday evening the church presents a special Easter program featuring a cen tata and other appropriate numbers. A brief address by the pastors will follow, offering reflection and notice of the occasion.
Easter Services At Baptist Church Highlight Sermon And Choir
The Sunday morning Easter sermon will be delivered by the pastor. The choir, with soloist Mr. Ralph Weatervelt, will perform two Easter anthems. Evening features the Easter Program focusing on the life of Livingstone with three church choir anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Weatervelt
Livingstone
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Easter Plans
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with morning service at 10 40 a m The sermon topic is David Livingstone The evening service at 7 30 will be dedicated to Easter The sermon theme is The Message of Easter to our times The Big Brothers Bible class continues to grow The church prepares for the big banquet on Thursday evening March 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Livingstone
Eclipse Moon Sighting In Early Morning March 22
Pella residents are urged to rise early for a total lunar eclipse Saturday morning March 22. The event begins around 4:00 am with totality from about 5:00 am for roughly ninety minutes, ending after moonset. No special equipment is needed and observers should note there will be no postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
St Patrick program and campus readings noted at chapel
Munday program at chapel featured Prof Firth on St Patrick history, Miss Horning reading Birth of Saint Patrick, Miss Tracy performing The Irish Diamanda and Mr Bailey singing Tip of Ireland. About twenty students and faculty attended Schuman-Heink recital. Advance Society to host Dorothy Horning reading March 25. Spring schedule mentions Adams, Dean Severn and a forthcoming faculty recital and new catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munday
Schuman-Heink
The
Advance Society
Dorothy Horning
Tthe
Miss Horning
Central
Iygeara
Vans
Dean Severn
Pasture for Rent at Fair Grounds for 1918
Bids will be received for pasture use at the Fair Grounds for the 1918 season. Grounds leased to highest responsible bidder. The undersigned reserve the right to reject any bids. All bids must be in by April 1, 1918. For particulars inquire of J. Van Vliet Custodian of Grounds. 11 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Vliet
Tahan the Indian lecture at college auditorium
The noted Indian lecturer Tahan will deliver his final lecture Thursday night at the college auditorium. The talk promises a thrilling life story and unique insight on topics many know little about. Ushers will seat all. begin advertising time 8 15 or 8 20. attendees urged to be on time for a valuable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahan
Lyceum
Adv
Pella High School Declamatory Contest Chooses Representativ
Friday night at the college auditorium the final high school declamatory contest determined Pella's Tama district representative for March 28. Marion LeCocq won the oratorical class, Leona Hant the dramatic, Ida Donai the humorous, with judges Prof. Elizabeth Graham Miss Leona Reuvers and Joe Faansen praising the event as among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Auditorium
Pella
Tama
Helen Hunt
West End Orchestra
Elizabeth Graham
Leona Reuvers
Joe Faansen
Dorothy Horning
Central College
Marion LeCocq
Paul van Zante
Leona Hant
Sarah Brunia
Ida Donai
Tame
Marion
Leighton Bank Names New Directors and Officers
Farmers Savings Bank stockholders in Leighton met March 18 and elected directors for the coming year: John Vander Zyl J C DeBruyn H Overbergen N Van Vliet H Rempe B Van Maanen and A C Noel They also elected officers: President John Vander Zyl Vice President N Van Vliet and Cashier S N Van Vliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Leighton
John Vander Zyl
J.C. DeBruyn
H. Overbergen
N. van Vliet
H. Rempe
B. van Maanen
A. C. Noel
S. N. van Vliet
Two Misses De Gooyer Visit Pella and Washington Inauguration
Misses Ina and Nettie De Gooyer of Monroe and Prairie City visited Sunday at a Pella home. Mrs. R B Warren spent the week with her son J L Warren in the city. Warren recently returned from Washington where she witnessed the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina and
Nettie de Gooyer
Monroe and
Prairie City
Pella
R. B. Warren
J. L. Warren
Warren
Washington D. C
8S. F. Prouty
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Rumor of Editor's Marriage Arouses Local Talk
The Chronicle editor is the subject of a persistent rumor that he will marry a brunette woman aged thirty two. The writer notes the lack of confirmation, mocks the details, and demands disclosure within the next month to avoid ongoing speculation affecting their mood and credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella
Second installment of this story continues in pages six and seven
The issue carries the continuation of a serial story, with Part two appearing on pages six and seven. Readers are invited to follow the developing plot and character arcs as the narrative unfolds across the two-page spread.
John R Kuiper Buys Overland Touring Car From Star Auto Co
John R Kuiper purchased an Overland touring car from Star Auto Co this week, reflecting a local vehicle purchase and the dealership’s ongoing sales activity in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Kuiper
The
Star Auto Co
Minnie Viersen Marries C R Largent In Boone
Word reached here this week of the marriage of Minnie Viersen formerly of Pella to C R Largent manager of Melrose apartments Des Moines. The nuptials occurred at Boone on March 5 with the couple planning a visit to relatives in Pella over Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Viersen
Pella
C. R. Largent
Melrose Appartments
Des Moines
Boone
Swan bride and Monroe groom wed at Franken home
On March 12 at the groom's parents home seven and a half miles southwest of Monroe, Misa Grace Olds of Swan and Frank Franken of Monroe were married in a ceremony before about thirty five guests. The wedding arch bore bells and lilies with Home Sweet Home in gilt, the couple, attendants Orval Yoakum and Ethel Yoakum, wore formal blue and pink, and a testament from the officiating pastor W J Buckingham was given. A dinner followed with many gifts from attendees including distant guests Mr and Mrs John Sedrel and Mrs Cornie Breuklander and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franken
Monroe
Misa Grace Olds
Swan
Frank Franken
Orval Yoakum
Ethel Yoakum
W. J. Buckingham
Mia
John Sedrel
Eddyville
Cornie Breuklander
Pella
Pella Council Meeting Acts On Oil Building and Rates
The Pella Iowa council met March 18 with mayor and most members present. A petition from S L Colling Oil Co was referred to the city solicitor. Electric rates plan postponed for changes. February electrical department report shows commercial lighting 730.80 heating 3.60 power 89.55 meter rents 5.00 street lighting 125.00 pumping city water 108.90 labor 229.18. connected patrons 411 light 18 power 8 heat. Ordinance penalizing intoxication passed on second reading. Fisk and Barnett left for Omaha to prepare for a ditching contract near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waechter
S. L. Colling Oil Co
Muth
Electrical Department
Pella
Iowa
A. J. Muth
The
Chronicle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public Library Report
Department OF Agriculture
the Weather Report
Fonday
Hand OF Death
Stegeman
A. C. Kuypar
Third Ward
A. van Stigt
E. J. Faassen
Wm. Vanden Berg
Clerke
A. P. van Nimwegen
M. C. Slob
Police
P. Vander Beek
H. van Nimwegen
College
Hbis
Ray
Dean Baitsell
Dodson
Sadler
Bailey
Idole
Leonard Braam
Audrey” “Inja
Tennis Kempken
Sarah Brunin
Gertrude den Hartog
Leona Hunt
Gertrude Klein
Joseph Bogaard
Araminta Lee’’ May Cole
Sweet Girl
Jathrop Lathrop
Leighton Bank Meeting
John Rawn
Emerson Hough
Largent—Viersen
Council
Labor
G. F. Fisk
Lew Barnett
Omaha
Nebraska
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