Paving Contract Awarded for bithulitic pavement in Pella
The Pella council, after bids, voted five to two for bithulitic pavement at 1.98 per square yard to Horrabin. The mayor to contract with him, despite Brick supporters. A large property owner petition urged narrowing Garden square by ten feet, drawing opposition. Further petitions stalled actions on new hitch racks, conduit excavation, and street changes.
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Pella
Butt
Wm. Horrabint
van der Ploeg
Plender
Yeas
van derPloeg
VerHey
Plette
Wilson
Horrabin
Garden Square
W. H. Fowler
City council approves street light and alley work
The city council in regular session at city hall granted a petition for an electric street light at Liberty and West 4th, allowed N VanVliet to cut alley near his property at city expense, and approved conduit work for telephone wires under restrictions. An ordinance to regulate locomotives set an eight mile per hour limit near the depot and limited crossing obstructions to five minutes. The Wim Horrabin paving bond of 16000 was filed for examination. The park area street narrowing petition was denied and the meeting adjourned.
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Liberty
West 4Th Street
N. VanVliet
Plender
Wim, Horrabin
Lion Bonding and Surety Co
Omaha
Nebr
County Attorney Candidate Declares Candidacy in Marion County
A Marion County Republican announces personal candidacy for County Attorney pending the June 1 primaries. The declaration signals intent to seek the party nomination and enter the election race.
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Marion County
Meat Market for Sale on South Main Street
On account of poor health Arie Wielard offers his meat market on South Main Street for sale. Describes a good location and strong business. suitable for a man with small capital to manage. Address 226 Main Street.
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South Main Street
Arie Wielard
Main Street
Hand of Death Claims Mrs Antonie Sells in 1914
Mrs Antonie Sells died at her home three miles south of town on Thursday March 19 1914 at 130 p m aged 64 years 2 months and 16 days pneumonia caused her death her husband had died January 31 funeral services were held at the home on Saturday March 21 by Rev Wm Beckering interment was in the First Reformed cemetery
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Antonie Sells
Child Franklin Buwalda Dies From Rheumatism
Franklin Arthur Buwalda aged 10 years and 23 days died at his parents home in the west part of town on Monday March 28 at seven o clock pm from inflammatory rheumatism after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at one pm by Rev. C DeLeuw and interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
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Franklin Arthur Buwalda
Peter Buwalda
C. DeLeuw
Oakwood Cemetery
Memorial for Maurice J. Thompson Brings Readings From Family History
Maurice J. Thompson eldest son of Rev Abraham and Anna Wessall Thompson died February 27 at Hackensack Hospital in his 47th year. Born in Pella Iowa he studied in New York City and Somerville NJ and graduated Rutgers 1889 with first honors. He taught at Pennsylvania State College and at New York University Law School then turned to teaching mathematics. Funeral held March 2 at his residence and he was interred near Readington NJ beside family graves. His wife daughter and son mourn his Christian influence and bright life as noted by the Christian Intelligencer.
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Maurice J. Thompson
Abraham
Anna Wessall Thompson
Hackensack Hospital
Mr. Thompson
Pella
Iowa
Second Reformed Church
New York City
Somerville
N. J
Rutgers
Pennsylvania State College
New York University Law School
Newark
Readington
Rey. Henry P
Jon B. Thompson
Christian Intelligencer
Church notes on denominational prospects sermon series
Sunday morning features Our Denominational Prospects. Evening sermon explores Pilate words Behold, the Man from the trial and later Behold Your King, marking a two part focus.
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Pilate
Jesus
What the Teacher Should Be and Know Lesson
Friday March 27 8:15 p m The Teacher lesson 1 What the teacher should be lesson 2 What the teacher should know pages 181 186 Every teacher in our Sunday schools should take up this part of the course Prof Childs will make it worth your while.
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Childs
The Two Futures and Only Two Classes Sermons
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on The Two Futures and in the evening on Only Two Classes. Based on Christ's sayings from Passion week, the services offer free seating, obliging ushers, and good music. You are welcome.
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Christ
Daisy Teas A College Fundraiser For Pella Ladies
A group of eleven women in Pella started Daisy Teas to raise funds for the college grand piano. Each attendee donates ten cents per tea, and the chain aims to enlist ten new hostesses for a total of over one hundred participants. The plan runs to May 1 with a campus picnic to follow, and Mrs H P VanderMeulen serves as secretary and treasurer.
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Pella
H. P. VanderMeulen
Daisy T
Fireman Jim Van Dusseldorp Takes Des Moines Vacation
Jim Van Dusseldorp, a fireman at the light plant, is taking a vacation. He left for Des Moines Monday morning for a short visit.
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Jim van Dusseldorp
Des Moines
Lybarger Lecture Examines Socialism and the Single Tax
Lee Francis Lybarger spoke at the college auditorium on Karl Marx and Henry George, contrasting socialism with the single tax. He argued that socialism stifles initiative while the single tax promotes democracy, urging more such lectures to boost public understanding of industrial economics.
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Lee Francis Lybarger
College Auditorium
Spearg
Pella
Karl Marx
Henry George
Lybarger
Gommit
America
Marx
George
United States
Mr. Lybarger
Jansma Couple Expected in Pella This Day
Mr and Mrs James Jansma are due in Pella today from Colorado Springs where they have lived for years for Mr Jansma’s health. The couple plans to settle in the area and are greeted by local friends.
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James Jansma
Pella
Colorado Springs
Jansma
Koons Ver Steeg Wed in Percy City Marriage
Harley Koons son of Mr and Mrs William Koons and Miss Marie Ver Steeg daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob VerSteeg both of Percy were married in this city last Wednesday Justice I H Garretgon officiated The couple are greeted by wide circles of friends in Percy with warm congratulations.
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Harley Koons
William Koons
Marie Ver Steeg
Jacob VerSteeg
Percy
I. H. Garretgon
Schakel and Katherine Paar Dekoooper Wed in Des Moines
Ross Schakel and Katherine Paar Dekoooper married at Des Moines on Thursday March 19 with Rev B F Fellman of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Schakel studied telegraphy at Pella railway station and will take an office. The bride, a PelIa high school graduate, is well known. The Chronicle offers congratulations.
Couple United in Marriage at Weekblad Office News
Richard Klein and Miss Jennie Van Wyk wed on Wednesday March 25 1914 at 245 PM with Mayor H F Johnson officiating. The bride worked recently as a compositor at the Weekblad office. The groom is a young farmer preparing a home four miles west of town. The Chronicle extends congratulations.
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Richard Klein
Jennie van Wyk
H. F. Johnson
Weekblad
Klein
Chronicle
Cow strikes rear coach on Spencer Spirit Lake train
A cow wandered into the rear coach between Spencer and Spirit Lake as the train ran. A traveling man was severely bitten before the cow could be ejected. Trainmen will lock doors while in motion and consider adding a rear cow catcher per safety suggestions.
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Spencer
Spirit Lake
Cedar Falls
Mark Twain
Bouncer News
Pella Coal Company Amends Articles of Incorporation
Stockholders met January 20 1914 at Pella Iowa offices to amend Article III. Authorized capital stock set at 15000 dollars divided into 300 shares at 50 dollars each. five thousand dollars fully paid at start. Capital to be paid in money or value as allowed by law. Signed by Isaac Cobbs Godfrey H Bevan Philip H Cobbs Gb Sanders. Sworn before Notary John H Stubenrauch March 24 1914.
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Pella Coal Company
Pella
Iowa
Dissolution of Liter and Wilkinson Monuments Firm
The partnership known as Liter & Wilkinson, a monument business in Pella Iowa, dissolved March 19 1914 with John Liter withdrawing. F M Williamson and James Edmand will operate as Williamson and Edmand at the same ironclad building, assuming old firm obligations and receivables. Signed Pella Iowa March 21 1914.
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Liter & Wilkinson
Pella
Iowa
John Liter
F. M. Williamson
James Edmand
Williamson & Edmand
Horses Wanted In Pella Buy Serviceable Horses
William Riley of Pella announces he is ready to buy all kinds of serviceable horses at good prices. He invites potential sellers to see him before selling, promising fair value and prompt payment. Signed T. J. Riley, 13-14.
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Pella
T. J. Riley
Central College Debaters Tie In Triangular Meet
Central College, Des Moines College, and Ellsworth College debated citizenship for Japanese. Central split wins with Des Moines College and lost to Ellsworth. Ellsworth swept both its contests, earning first honors. Interruption of a rebuttal by Ellsworth prompted critique from observers. Judges were J W Graves, John R Price, and F H Potter. J L Beyl presided. a reception followed.
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Central College
United States
Europe
Central
Des Moines College
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Pella
Harry Phillips
Carl VerSteeg
H. 8. Norton
Ellsworth
Des Moines
R. C. Williams
Clarence Hansen
Marcus Hansen
Messrs. Wilds
Kratz
Reynolds
Messrs
Dalton
Drier
Darrow
Norton
Register and Leader
J. W. Graves
John R. Price
Albia
F. H. Potter
The
State University At
Iowa City
J. L. Beyl
Landmen urged licensing at Minnesota real estate convention
Peter B. Gaass of Red Lake Falls addressed the Minnesota real estate men convention in Minneapolis. He called for state licensing of land salesmen with a $100 minimum fee and surety bonds, proposing license revenue support immigration efforts. The Minneapolis Tribune covered his remarks and other speakers.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Peter B. Gaass
D. W. Gaass
Minneapolis Tribune
Gaass
the Tribune
P. B. Gaass
Red Lake Falls
Immigration Department
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. D. VerSteeg
Mr and Mrs D VerSteeg celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house for friends March 23 The Chronicle joins well wishers in wishing them many more years of happiness Mr and Mrs H Shoemaker of Adams Neb visited S M Klein and relatives in Pella and vicinity
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Mrs. D. VerSteeg
Chronicle
Mrs. VerSteeg
J M Cox Celebrates Birthday and Retirement from Rail Work
On Monday March 23 at the J M Cox home in south Main street a birthday and retirement celebration was held for Mr Cox after almost fifty years in railroad work, forty of them as agent at Pella station. Family, friends, G A R members, band alumni, and Masons attended, with many sending regrets and tokens. Local businessmen presented a Turkish leather chair in honor of his career. The Chronicle joins in extending best wishes for many more years of leisure and health.
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J. M. Cox
South Main Street
Mr. Cox
Pella
Cox
Henry G. Cox
Omaha
W. G. VanderPloeg
Knoxville
I. H. VanCleave
Hayes
Kans
H.R. Lemen
Council Bluffs
W. D. Furnald
W. D. Furnald, Jr
Houck Kansas City
Chas
Houck
Maqnon
C. F. Briggs
Ottumwa
Henry Wormhoudt
Des Moines
Wheeler
Fairfield
H. D. Atkens
Winterset
Wm. Livingston
Kengle
Monro
Currier
Grand Junction
Colo
J. B. Smith
Waterloo
the Chronicle
Ganderbone's Forecast April Loveliness and Vulcan's Fire
The ancient April is praised as Venus born, beauty, and its link to Vulcan the smith. Venus, likened to Lillian Russell, marries Vulcan and sparks a joke about beauty and marriage norms. The piece riffs on public interest in Vulcan’s shop and McAdoo, ending with a playful question about the aged appetite for love.
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Venus
Lillian Russell
Alice Roosevelt
Vulcan
McAdoo
Eddie Foy
Apollo
Tree accident injures Mr Branderhorst in Prairie City
Last Thursday Wm Branderhorst and his brother Gerrit were cutting a large tree when it fell trapping Wm under the trunk. The limb crushed his leg between knee and ankle and Dr Chase treated the fractures. The heavy tree narrowly avoided a fatal outcome for Mr Branderhorst.
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Branderhorst
Gerrit
Dr.Chase
Prairie City News
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Council
Hand OF Death
Buwalda
Thompson
Daisy Teas
Koons—VerSteeg
Klein—Van Wyk
Isaac Cobbs
Godfrey H. Bevan
Philip H. Cobbs
Gb, Sanders
John H. Stubenrauch
Ganderbone
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