Primary shows tepid interest in Polla city race
Voters cast under two hundred ballots in a nonpartisan city primary. Nominated candidates for mayor and aldermen appear on both citizens and people’s tickets, with H J Vanden Berg and H F Johnson leading respective slates. Election set for Monday March 31 with little current enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Vanden Berg
H. F. Johnson
A. N. Vander Linden
Ben Kuyk
Geo. Kimmell
C.H. Wormhoudt
Jacob Plender
G. H. Waechter
John Blommers
T. G. Fultz
W. M. van Doorrinck
J. A. Visser
Herman Veenstra
Polla
Citizens
C. H. Wormhoudt
W. M. van Doorninck
People's
Baptist College Campaign Meeting At Highland Park Des Moines
Des Moines Baptist leaders and ministers gathered with the Campaign Committee on Tuesday 18th inst for a 12:30 luncheon at Highland Park College. Reports and talks followed as pledges neared 400000, with under 40000 to reach the city’s first 100000 gift. Several Central College alumni and campaign pushers voiced optimism about success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist College
Highland Park
Des Moines
Clapp
Revs
J. B. Smith
J. F. Catlin
C. Hamilton
I. J. Ketman
Central College
New College
Dr M L Bartlett Dies in Des Moines at 71
Iowa mourns the death of Dr M L Bartlett in Des Moines on March 16 after a brief illness. Known as the father of music in Iowa, he led the Conservatory of Music at Des Moines College for many years. He was 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
M. L. Bartlett
Des Moines
Dr. Bartlett
Conservatory of Music of
Des Moines College
Des Moines River Flood Crest Reached After Heavy Weekend Rain
Very heavy rains Saturday and Sunday pushed streams to the limit with the Des Moines river bank full Monday and overspilling bottoms in many spots. Upstate rainfall surprised officials. crest expected by Tuesday though not as high as last year. Local rainfall measured about 3% inches in twenty four hours.
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Des Moines
Des Moines River Bridge Near Pella Rebuilt After Flood Damage
The Des Moines river bridge south of Pella in South Porterville district, ruined by last year's high waters, is being rebuilt. An old river channel once created an island blocking access to Harvey and Pella, forcing island residents to cross the Rock Island railroad bridge, incurring tuition and hazards for local schoolchildren. The county board initially hesitated but now plans to restore the bridge and restore peace in Lake Prairie township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pella
Porterville
Harvey
Island
Rock Island
County Board of Supervisors
Lake Prairie Township
Breaks Bone in Shoulder in Fall at Work
W. E. Houk, book-keeper for the Pella Pipe and Tank Co., fell Monday afternoon at the office, fainted, and was found unconscious. He suffered a broken bone in his right shoulder, received surgical care, and is recovering but not yet able to use his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Houk
Pella Pipe & Tank Co
Houk
Monroe Under Quarantine After Flu Outbreak
Monroe was placed under quarantine again after another influenza outbreak. Churches schools lodges and pool halls were closed. A local man reported about 90 quarantine cards in town, roughly one in every three homes. Dr J C Kepford the town’s sole dentist died last week from influenza leaving a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
J. C. Kepford
Building New Homes In Washington Street Area
D G Gosselink the Selz shop dealer started a crew this week on basement excavation for a new home on Washington street located one and a half blocks east of the square. The present Union street residence of Mr and Mrs Gosselink will be torn down by owner W H Fowler to make way for a modern new house on that lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Gosselink
Washington Street
Spring duck flight draws boys to sport
The annual spring flight of ducks and geese brings boys to duck hunting, offering rare sport but raising concern about methods of shooting and possible effects of recent supreme court decisions on the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Memorial services for Pvt Gerrit Van Hemert postponed
Memorial services for Pvt Gerrit Van Hemert, originally planned for last Sunday at the First Reformed church, were postponed due to bad roads and will be held next Sunday evening. Uniformed men should meet at Wagner's store at seven to march to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Gerrit van Hemert
First Reformed Church
Wagner's Store
Card of Thanks for Floral Sympathy and Help
The De Prenger family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy and help and for the floral offerings during the recent death of our beloved wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. de. Prenger
Clothing Drive Urges Red Cross Aid for War Victims
American Red Cross representatives abroad and Herbert Hoover urge immediate clothing relief for millions freed from German rule. Campaign targets Northern France Belgium Italy Roumania Serbia Greece Montenegro Albania Czecho Slovakia Poland Palestine. Local centers in Pella and vicinity collect at least 2500 lbs by March 27 with worn shoes tied together and bundles dropped at listed firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Herbert Hoover
Relief Administration
France
Belgium
Italy
Roumania
Serbia
Greece
Montenegro
Albania
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Palestine
Pella
Pella Overall Co
D. den Adel & Co
F. D.stubenrauch
Baron
Security State Bank
Harry Renaud
Otley
Iowa
Refugee Worn Clothing Committee
Somebody Lied About My Mayor Candidacy in Pella
A Pella civic figure denies rumors of an anti paying platform in a campaign for mayor. The speaker defends a record of supporting public improvements and pavement plans, asserting no change in stance and warning voters against expectations of blocking projects.
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Pella
Club Leader Here
C. W. Bond County Club Leader visited Pella last week to promote Boys and Girls club work for 1919. Local banks and schools are backing the effort as part of agricultural education, with emphasis on food production and conservation. Bond, a compelling speaker, may return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bond
Pella
Bond
CORNELISSEN-DEN HARTOG MARRIAGE IN CORDELIA
Miss Cordelian Den Hartog and Will Cornelissen were married at the bride’s parents’ home on February 27, 1919, with Rev. Ben Filkoma officiating. The ceremony was followed by a dinner and included out-of-town guest Miss Gertrude Cornelissen of Leighton Eddyville Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelian den Hartog
Will Cornelissen
Ben Filkoma
Oskaloosa
Gertrude Cornelissen
Leighton
Eddyville Tribune
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
A notice filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa advertises the last will and testament of Jan Y de Vries, deceased. The will is set for hearing in the May term on May 6 1919, at the court, inviting all interested parties to be heard. HAROLD CLEMENTS Clerk of District Court records the notice dated March 22 1918 in Eposville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Jan Y. de Vries
Harold Clements
Eposville
Lows
Improvement at Picture Show at Elite Theatre
Sam Sigman manager of the Elite Theatre extends front toward sidewalk to increase seating and create a larger comfortable waiting corridor. Work finished this week and gives a neat appearance.
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Sam Sigman
Roads in Worst Condition in Years Demand Action
The roads have been in the worst condition for two weeks, exceeding ten years of poor states. It will take hard timely work this spring to improve them. County road workers and draggers must seize every chance to improve the roads or face long-term bad conditions.
Church and Pulpit at Second Reformed and Nearby Services
The page lists Sunday and midweek services for Second Reformed and Methodist Episcopal churches, with sermon topics such as The Higher Criticism and Without Shedding of Blood there is no Remission. It notes pastors, meetings, junior and senior youth activities, and upcoming preaching plans with several calls and pastor candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
Odette
Voice of Jesus
H. M. Bruins
Obituary for Mrs John Kruseman of Pella
Mrs John Kruseman died at her home in Pella on March 11 1919 aged 46. Funeral services were at the home at 1:00 pm last Friday. She leaves a husband and three children. Burial was at First Reformed cemetery north of the city.
Local notes on visitors and residents around Pella
Mrs T G Fultz and H Van Roekel visited Des Moines. Henry Edmand from Camp Dodge visited family. Numerous residents and relatives in Otley Oskaloosa Prairie City Leighton Gillman Leighton and nearby towns were noted visiting and traveling. Henry Den Adel undergoes Des Moines surgery. W W Terpstra family visited mother recovering from stroke. Peter Hugens returning from France will marry Jennie Vander Wilt in Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fultz
Des Moines
H. van Roekel
Henry Edmand
Camp Dodge
G. van Vilet
Harry Renaud
Otley
A. T. van Roekel
Monroe
L. van Rees
Agnes
Oskaloosa
J. H. Reuyers
George Heeren
Geo. Apple
New Sharon
Miles Sheehy
Cecil Sheehy
A. van Haalm
Ben Snetselaar
John L. de Bruin
Dorothy
Prairie City
Pella
Marjorie Eshellman
Florence
Harriett Wylie
Gillman
Iowa
Alice Englehoven
G. B. Vander Beek
Leighton
Lulu Gear
Black Oak Center School
F. de Vries
van Puersum
G. T. van Zante
G. P. Vander Beek
Anne Toll
Clarence Vander Linden
Newton
Chas
Closz
Webster City
Libbie Closz
G. van der Leest
Mitchellville
G. van Wyk
C. Braashart
Ed McLuen
Connie Breaklander
Eddyville
Wm. James
William Visser
Bussey
James
Henry den Adel
Walter den Adel
Carpenter
Henry
W. W. Terpstra
B. A. Romans
D. W. Terpstra
Peter Hugens
France
Bert Hugens
Jennie Vander Wilt
Wai, Vander ‘Wilt
Dist City
Chamber of Commerce Smoker and Luncheon Set
The Chamber of Commerce will host a smoker and luncheon on Friday evening April 4. The event date is to be reserved and the venue announced later. At a Tuesday directors meeting, standing committees were named including Membership, Industrial, Roads, Railway and Civic Improvement, Celebration, Banquet, Welfare, Publicity, and Farmers with listed chairpersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
F. D. Stubenrauch
H. D. van Zante
M. C. Slob
John Sybega
G. H. Waechter
Geo. G. Gaass
H. 8. Keables
H. P. van Gorp
W. H. Vander Ploeg
W. H. Fowler
P. H. van Gorp
M. J. Hoffman
James Cochrane
F. R. Gambell
Ben Kuyk
Udell Hendricks
Bert Baron
Dick den Adel
Dick van Gorp
C. H. Wormhoudt
H. F. Johnson
B. F. Vander Linden
H. Paul Scholte
George Stout
H. H. Sadler
J. A. Grandin
Eli Richardson
Will Vande Voort
D. J. Riet
Veld
Joe Varenkamp
C. T. van Lunt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist College Meeting
Ji Ho van Vilet
Cornelissen
den Hartog
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. E. Ward
J. I. Franklin
Geo. Croll
Epworth League
First
E. J. Tunk
Holland
Michigan
de Leuw
Peter Brant
Camp Funston
John Vander Kieft
Clasais
Rev. P. Braak
Fourth Reformed Church of
Hull
Gradua van der Linden
Sully
Killduff
Herman Maasen
Bethany
Western Theological Seminary
Mich
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