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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
5
W J Gesman Democrat was re elected mayor over H J Vanden Berg Republican by 43 votes amid bad weather. Total ballot count reached 689, an increase of 82 from two years ago, with few straight ballots showing politics did not dominate city affairs.
The new Pella city administration includes Mayor N J Gebman re elected Treasurer A N Vander Linden and new assessor Geo W Kimmel with Aldermen at large John Paassen and Jacob Plender. Ward aldermen are A Waechter J S Wilson B H Sack and K Van Dusselhorp. Six incumbents were re elected. The administration meets at City Hall next Monday to assume duties and unite efforts for city growth.
Fragmentary notice urges readers to plant seeds and prepare earth this season. Reads like a tip column with scattered phrases about seed, lettuce, and vines. Details are incomplete, but the tone suggests seasonal gardening guidance for readers.
Judge C G Lee ruled the consent petition sufficient and overruled the supervisors. Of 107 signatures counted as valid, the court supported 1 069 as the number, with 1 098 originally filed. The ruling also holds misspelled names on poll books do not invalidate consent signatures.
The G A R Circle invites all to a pie social Thursday night at the Fowler Garage. Those baking pies should bring knife fork napkins and a slip inside an envelope identifying the pie owner and type. Envelopes will be auctioned and the buyer takes the pie. A program of readings music and vocal performances will follow.
B H Langerak the druggist in Pella welcomes a baby boy last Friday evening. The family, including Mia Langerak and the newborn, is thriving and Ben notes the infant is among the finest seen in town. Langerak expects to resume full store hours within a week or so.
A listing of school grade level performances and song titles including Firemen Grade it 5 The Moon grade I Spring Song Pancies The Moon is Playing H Nevin W Neidlinger Gaynor Kindergarten Venzie ide and Seek Grade 11 8 The Woodpecker Nevin Grade II 9 The Passing Soldiers Connew Primary Boys 10 Group of Flower Songs Gaynor Sweet Peas Daisies Buttercups Pop Pies Primary Girls. The program includes recitation Who's Afraid Helen Hunt 12 Like the Lark Abt Slumber Boat Gaynor High School Girls Chorus.
The Male Choral Club's first concert at the auditorium last Friday drew a large crowd and strong applause. Director W W Fowler thanked attendees and explained the club aims to revive musical life in Pella. The program featured classical pieces, duets by Mr and Mrs Syberga, tenor solos by Prof Groet, and two violin solos by T Kempkes, all praised by the audience with minor critique for not encore responses.
Alderman at large Jacob Plender receives the year’s Chronicle subscription for submitting the closest guess to the mayoral election result. The voting details include numbers tied to candidates and a list of school performances and songs by various grade groups.
Under Miss Rhynb burger direction pupils from public school grades presented the fourth annual song recital in the auditorium Monday night. A large crowd praised each number and lauded Miss Rhynsburger for the program’s success.
Miss Anna Van Houweling and Mr Meyer Langerak united in a pretty home wedding at the brides mother Mrs A Van Houweling’s residence. Rev Brinkman officiated before about seventy five relatives and friends. The bride wore white silk lace and pearls, the groom in black, with a fragrant reception of congratulations.
Dr Bailey preached last Sunday evening on Bible translation and revision in line with the 800th anniversary of the King James translation. Next Sunday evening he will speak on What the Bible Has Done in the Life of the World. All are invited.
A bill by the Board of Control to correct irregularities in the management of the Boys Industrial Home at Eldora passed the Iowa House this morning. A Perkins bill to prevent the procreation of delinquents and criminals was also discussed. The session opened with prayer as the chamber lacked a chaplain. The state fire marshal bill, prompted by the New Roch fire disaster, seeks authority to inspect hotels factories and public buildings to enforce safety measures.
The article extols the efficiency of the music instructor and records hearty applause from kindergarten pupils on stage. It highlights Miss Helen Hunt’s recitation Who's Afraid as exceptionally good and notes a well received program including selections by West End Orchestra and pieces like Mother Goose and Cradle Song.
R C B Leghorn eggs from choice stock offered for sale at 4.50 per 100 or 8.00 for 200. Address 13 14 Bondurant Iowa.
Lammers and White, owners of the Opera House block, visited yesterday to inspect their recently acquired property. They plan extensive improvements estimated around 8 000 dollars. The first floor would house an automobile garage, the second floor a concert hall, and the third floor a model lodge room likely to be leased by 0. Ks. of
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