Last of Holland colony leaves Pella in quiet departure
One by one the remaining members of the original Holland colony in Pella depart for the other world as G S Van Zee dies leaving two survivors Mrs H Wormhoudt and Mrs I Gerritse. The city council also bans littering handbills on business streets to keep Pella clean in line with its reputation as The Cleanest City In Iowa.
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Pella
G. S. van Zee
H. Wormhoudt
I. Gerritse
Pras
Iowa
Resignation of Central College president Wesselink announced
Dr. John Wesselink retires after nine years as president of Central College. The board and community express genuine regret at the unexpected departure, praising his able leadership and willingness to continue in any future work. The Chronicle commends the cordial relations with him and wishes success in his next endeavor.
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John Wesselink
Central College
Wesselink
the Chronicle
Dr. Wesselink
New idea on education limits from Dr Aschenbrenner
In modest terms, Dr. Aschenbrenner argues some work requires only an eighth grade education and that higher education is not always necessary. He emphasizes sober thinking to assess tasks that truly need more schooling while noting education remains vital for peak mental development. The suspension of CWA activities on March 31 is a blow to employment, stressing welfare agencies and local impact despite partial relief for some families.
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Aschenbrenner
Pella
CWA
Tribute to John A Simpson by Union Farmer presses
The Union Farmer pays high tribute to John A Simpson former president of the National Farmers Union. It lauds him as a defender of justice for workers and a royal friend of the best in life. The piece notes his militant spirit will be missed as he joins a throng of great souls who served God’s children.
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John A. Simpson
The
National Farmers Union
Brother Simpson
South
Middle West
Northwestern Empire
Fragments Reflect on Spirits of Departed Colleagues
The fragment expresses a wish that the deceased workers, who have crossed the river before, may feel their spirit mingle with the living. It evokes remembrance and a sense of ongoing connection among colleagues beyond death.
Tobacco and Liquor Habit Slavery and Moderation Debate
A church sermon on slavery to habits prompts reflection on temperance versus prohibition. The piece argues intemperance spans beyond tobacco and alcohol, noting people can be enslaved by many pursuits. It cautions that any habit harming body or morals should be stopped.
Editorial Comment First Year of New Deal
A Roosevelt administration summary notes that despite initial confidence a lasting public faith remains elusive. The piece argues the main goal of the new deal has not yet been reached and that conditions undermine belief in progress and integrity.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Gossip and Tales From Pella’s Social Scene
A long page of local gossip recounts humorous mixups in marriages and nicknames, with quirky town anecdotes. Names like Mary Le Cocq, Mose Vogelaar, Otto Mathes, and Bill Van Hemert appear amid humorous exchanges, jokes, and observations from the Pella community.
Public interest debated on publishing disease reports
The Inquiring Reporter asks five citizens whether newspapers should publicize contagious diseases. Views vary from support for publicity to warn and protect the public, to concerns about harm to town and business. Also mentions Judge Florence E. Allen and Samuel Insull advancing to new posts.
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A. Vander Waal
Memories of Pella by C M Moore recounts Cornelius De Vos
The narrator recalls seeing Cornelius De Vos in the Pella Chronicle and reflects on past brushes with death, medical quirks, and lifelong ties to Pella. He mentions newspaper work, old editors, and travels, noting anniversaries and friendships that shaped his colorful life.
Olympia to Pella: a life in the mines and public service
A memoir recounts a life moving from ore sampling on the Idaho Springs railroad to meat cutting in Georgetown and Olympia. He details rising to head cutter, then city assessor, three terms as county auditor, and securing a 1891 equal assessment. He plans one last trip to Pella to meet old friends, aided by a lawyer friend.
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Idaho Springs
Georgetown
Guard & Purdy
Olympia
Brother de Vos
Hoffman
Board of Equalization
Washington Territory
de Vos
Pella
C. de Vos
C. M. Moore
Uncle Sam
Proof of Will Notice for G S Van Zee
Notice in Marion County Iowa court files announces a will for G S Van Zee. Hearing set April 10 1934 before the clerk at Knoxville Iowa with interested parties invited to attend.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
G. S. van Zee
Knoxville
Don L. Remy
L. R. Clements
20 Years Ago Items From the Chronicle of 1914
Deaths for the week included James Jansma 37 William C Hagens 74 and Gerrit Vande Brake 87 Nathan Firth served as secretary of the Public Welfare association and Prof F M Frush spoke at First Reformed church on Public Amusements and the Public Schools Ida Donai representing Pelia high school won first in humorous at Tipton Prof G F Sadler drew large crowds in Colorado with Der Freischutz James R Hanna elected mayor of Des Moines Pella Pipe and Tank Co drilled two wells for Peter Van Steenwyk house move planned near Oskaloosa for space to build new home A 10 1 2 pound son born to Prof and Mrs A P Kuyper March 28 New galleries at the pumping station finished ensuring ample city water for years to come
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Nathan Firth
Public Welfare Association
F. M. Frush
First Reformed Church
Ida Donai
Pelia High School
Southeastern Iowa
Tipton
G. F. Sadler
Colorado
der Freischutz
James R. Hanna
Des Moines
Pella Pipe and Tank Co
Peter van Steenwyk
H. P. van Gorp
Mercy Hospital
L. H. Sadler
Omaha
Will Robertus
Oskaloosa
A. P. Kuyper
30 Years Ago March 31 1904 Chronicle Snapshots
A large circle of Green T Clark friends surprised him on his first birthday. Aldermen elected in four wards were H Rhynsburger A C Van Houweling M C Slob and M Veenstra. Coal miners statewide struck at 4 00 pm March 1. A 125000 allocation for Knoxville hospital passed both Iowa houses. Two deaths reported T Bootsma 70 Jan Van Driesum 87. Beurkens Wagon factory closed after death of child. Delia Muntingh resigns Fowler exchange job for B H Van Spancken store. Chronicle prints 4000 Central College catalogues. Oskaloosa man bankruptcy filing with 1300 debts 30 assets. Chronicle note: More rain more mud. Shoe makers busy all week. Will Van Hemert injured handling fence wire. Daisy Welle accepts Fowler Telephone job.
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Chronicle
Green T. Clark
H. Rhynsburger
A. C. van Houweling
M. C. Slob
M. Veenstra
Grelock
Knoxville
Iowa General Assembly
T. Bootsma
Jan van Driesum
Oskaloosa
Will van Hemert
Daisy Welle
Fowler Telephone Company
Notice of dissolution Geurts and Son succession after death
The partnership of John D. Geurts and Flor Geurts dissolved due to John D. Geurts death. Creditors to settle with Catherina W. Geurts executrix and Flor Geurts at the same address. all claims to be filed for payment. Business continues under the same name by Catherina W. Geurts and Flor Geurts. Dated March 14, 1934.
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John D. Geurts
Flor Geurts
Geurts and Son
Catherina W. Geurts
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Jonah
Mose Vogelaar
Mary Louise le Cocq
Mary Louise
Mose
Bill Naaktgeboren
Lammers
Otto Mathes
Harold Veenstra
Harold
Otto
Farmers Union
Rube Schakel
Gerrit Hoekstra
Moving Picture Theatre
Levi Dykstra
Elma le Coegg
Mary
John Goodhart
Joe Vanderest
Joe
Jim van Dusseldorp
Philco
Ralph Grundman
Rus van Zante
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John W. Rietveld
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C. M .Moore
Cornelius de Vos
Portland
Dr. East
Doctor East
Coopersville
Bness
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Mr. de Vos
James H. Betzer
Peter
Curtis & Betzer
Henry G. Curtis
John Vander Mast
Meon
Newseer
Idaho
Dave Montague
Hardy
Dick Eee
Alice Lindsay Wynkoop
Cooke County
Pilton Capend
Moe
James Jansma
William C. Hagens
Gerrit Vande Brake
Jay Bee
Gerrit L
Federal Land Bank
M. D. Taylor
Treas
Clark Taylor
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