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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
5
City council debates and votes to introduce an ordinance aimed at limiting Sunday business activity including meals after morning hours. Provisions allow certain exemptions for hotels garages and a Des Moines paper train schedule, drawing local criticism.
VanDonselaar Maas VanDonselaar a prominent local farmer on the county line east of town died at his home early Wednesday after several weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. He did not rise at his usual time and the family found he had passed. He leaves a wife and several children. funeral arrangements are not known at this time.
Mrs Emma Rickabaugh wife of Tom Rickabaugh died at her Otley home on Tuesday May 3 following the birth of a baby girl who remains living. Her death comes as a sharp shock to many friends.
Anthony Eugene Dennie died at his home in Pella at 8 00 p m Thursday April 27 1916 aged 69 years 11 months and 7 days He had diabetes and a three week illness Born in Peapack New Jersey he enlisted at 16 as a drummer boy in company A 30th N J Infantry in the Civil War He married Amanda Perry July 4 1865 Eight children were born two died in infancy He moved from Town to Marion County then to Pella in 1899 His wife died 1902 and he remarried in 1903 to Mrs Hdna Stonaker She survives with three sons Sherman Warren Charles and three daughters Mrs W A Butt Mrs W W Talbot and Mrs Jack Sargent Funeral at Baptist Church April 29 at 2 30 pm Interment Oakwood Cemetery service by Albert Hobbs Post No 404 G A R
Webster City letter argues publishers of Iowa should unite to construct a paper mill to escape the paper and print trusts. It estimates a half million dollar cost but claims long term savings and quick payback if run economically. The writer urges the various newspaper groups to discuss the idea.
The White Way Hotel in Pella switches from A. D. VanSkike to Ed Shields of Eddyville. Shields and family take over the lease and purchase the furniture. VanSkike’s future plans are not learned. The hotel has met local demand and should continue to do so under new management, aided by its good location and recent modernization.
Edwin Abbey's decorated designs will be shown in the English room of the Boston Library College on Saturday May 6 from two to five in the afternoon. Visitors are invited to view the display during that window.
Des Moines reports national and Iowa G A R commanders mailed Memorial Day orders. The fiftieth anniversary prompts strong efforts for memorable services. Posts to conduct services, flags and flowers at graves, and scattering flowers on waters under Women's Relief Corps. Readings of Logan’s order and Lincoln's Gettysburg address planned. County reports requested on monuments and costs. Henry G. Porter named assistant inspector general for Iowa.
The Chronicle notes April 1916 library activity with 1442 books issued over 26 open days and average daily circulation 55, largest day 129, 26 percent adult fiction, 651 books repaired, 17 new readers registered. It urges care to avoid fines, cites warnings about careless borrowers, and hopes for a future report with no fines.
Miss Carrie VerHeul and Mr Wil lam Lynn were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Reasnor last Friday. The couple, well known about Otley, planned the ceremony amid family strife and expect to move soon to South Dakota to join Mr Lynn’s parents.
Friday afternoon at 5 30 o clock Miss Henrietta VanPolen became Mrs Dan Hoogenakker in a ceremony conducted by Rev P Braak pastor of the Third Reform church at the bride parents home on Franklin Street attended by a few relatives and friends Hoogenakker is a young painter working with his father John Hoogenakker and Henrietta moved to the city from the farm a few years ago The Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations
Leonard H. Allen tenor performs a varied program including Ah so fair Ich Liebe Dich Fur Musik Die Lotos blume The Journey of King John Messiah Elijah Abschied Mendelssohn Tll sing thee songs of Araby Clay Serenade Schubert Good bye at 8 15 p m in the college auditorium.
We learn Prof. L. H. VanHouten, former Toledo Iowa superintendent of schools, has been appointed to the State Teachers College Cedar Falls extension department. He will lead teachers meetings and conduct institutes statewide. Van Houten vacates a State University fellowship to take the Cedar Falls role. G. L. Van der Linden visited his daughter and family at Prairie City Friday.
Central College won its second straight baseball game by defeating Iowa Wesleyan 8 to 4 in a crowded but unexciting affair full of errors. Rhynsburger, Hinton, Muirhead, Baer, and Lowe figured in the scoring with notable plays including a stellar catch by Van der Ploeg. Umpiring drew complaints from Wesleyan and Pella supporters, prompting calls for fair officiating in future games.
The Pella High School baseball team defeated Colfax 2 to 1 after leading in both early innings. Ace pitched well with strong support from Welle who made two base hits and cut down many would‑be stealers. Colfax showed a solid lineup and fears of a rematch loom as they visit May 26, while P. H. S. intends to revenge a prior loss at Monroe Friday.
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