City Council Grants Water Use and Grants Park Mowing Privilege
The City Council held a regular session with all members present. A. Waechter and Geo Heeren were granted city water for sprinkling driveways and fire use respectively with annual charges set at ten and five dollars. T. S. Ver Beek won a bid of 60 dollars to mow the city park for the coming season. Progress on testing the Des Moines River bottom water supply was reported as satisfactory, with two wells partially tested. A cement walk grant from Van Gorkom to Mrs Mann in southeast Pella was approved, along with grading from Vogelaar to Hoxburgen and along the north side of H Rhynsburger properties. City funds balances and April expenses were noted, two $100 bonds to be taken up, chimney and flue inspections ordered after a recent city stove pipe fire, and the next regular meeting moved to Thursday June 4th due to the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Waechter
Geo. Heeren
Waechter
Mr. Heeren
T. S. Ver Beek
Mrs. Mann
Pella
Vogelaar
Hoxburgen
H. Rhynsburger
Royal Performers at Garden City Chautauqua Pella
Smith and Gorton offer versatile acts including sand etchings dialect dialogues celebrity impersonations and rapid clay modeling. The duo known as the Royal Entertainers will appear on the Garden City Chautauqua program at Pella in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Sons of Veterans urged to register for May muster
All sons or grandsons of veterans who have not registered are asked to visit L. F. Bousquet at the post office with H. J. Shutts at the Chronicle office to sign up for the muster on Tuesday evening May 12. Twenty five have signed up. many more are needed to form a large Pella camp for Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Bousquet
H. J. Shutts
Chronicle
Pella
Cornelia Braam Dies After Illness at 49 in Pella
Cornelia Braam wife of John Braam died after a several weeks illness on May 2 at nine pm at age 49. She was a devoted member and former president of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Reformed church for twelve years. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at First Reformed church with Rev. S Vander Wer officiating, burial in the church cemetery north of Pella. Card of thanks from John Braam and family expresses gratitude for support during illness and funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
John Braam
Ladie’s Aid Society
First Reformed Church
Christ
S. Vander Wer
First Reformed
Pella
Monroe Highs Rally Past Pella In City Ball Bout
Monroe High defeated Pella High 15 to 5 on Friday with stronger offense. Pella players expressed encouragement for future games despite the loss. Bernie Vander Linden, at third base, suffered a bruised left ankle and possible fracture after a collision, with swelling delaying medical examination. A pair of players reportedly drove to Monroe with dates, returning past dawn and nearly getting lost two miles from Monroe before finding the right road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Monroe
Bernie Vander Linden
Library Report April English and Dutch Books Issued
April library report shows 1168 English and 1328 total books issued. It records 26 days open for issues with 1631 visitors and 35 new readers registered. Fines total 17 and charges from non residents 1.00.
Insurance settlement and veterans muster in Pella
Dick Vander Veen had a cow killed by lightning three miles north of town on April 23. By April 25 the loss was paid in full by Continental Insurance Co. Special Agent S J Jelsma invites inquiries after a local insurance call. Hon F H Kincaid will be in Pella May 12 to muster in the new Sons of Veterans camp, organized April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Vander Veen
Continental Insurance Co
S. J. Jelsma
Continental
Pella
F. H. Kincaid
Davenport
Treasure of the Sons of Veterans
Overall Factory Sees Leadership Change and New Ambitions
Mr. Ben Gross has sold his stock and resigned as President and General Manager, severing ties with the company. Remaining staff stay, with girls contributing to efficiency and good wages. Directors are praised for steering a path to financial success and positive town impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gross
Change in Shoe Firm Brings Klein Back in Store
Change in Shoe Firm J. P. Klein has purchased Henry Roorda's interest in Dekker Roorda. Klein, former owner of the shoe stock, is back in the business actively serving old customers. We hope Roorda continues in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Klein
Henry Roorda
Dekker & Roorda
Klein
John
Palace Restaurant Changes Hands
Frank Warner sold the Palace Restaurant in Pella to Walter Johnson and David Ver Dught last Saturday. The transfer lasted about fifteen minutes and the new owners immediately took over with a pledge to serve the public as well as Warner did, receiving the community’s best wishes for their venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Frank Warner
Palace
Walter Johnson
David Ver Dught
Warner
Commercial Association Election Meeting Next Monday
The Commercial Association urges all members to attend next Monday evening May 11 for the annual election of officers for the coming year. It emphasizes the group as a moving factor in city life and calls for the presence of all active citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association
New Brick Building Planned On Main Street
Messrs. Stubenrauch and Gaass hire Herman Rietveld to erect a brick structure 40 by 90 feet on the Veenscho ten property south of Main street. It will feature a modern art front, be one story with two 20 foot rooms, Reuvers photo gallery in the south room, a yet unnamed north room, a cellar under all, and furnace heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Stubenrauch & Gaass
Herman Rietveld
Veenschoten
Reuvers Photograph Gallery
Delegates and votes for 1932 national conventions
The Republican convention in Chicago on June 16 will have 980 delegates with 421 needed to nominate. The Democratic convention in Denver on July 7 will have 1,002 delegates and 666 votes required to win under the two thirds rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denver
Why Some City Shade Trees Defy the Rules
A column notes questions about tree planting on city land and how some shade trees are placed 46 feet apart by regulation yet many are spaced as close as six feet meaning they may grow tall and spindly and suffer from sleet storms and offer little shade. It mentions likely enforcement soon and cites a Roosev lt Wis election with listed officials. It ends with a quirky aside about Mary Callahan owning 60 000 sheep after starting with a single lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Roosevelt
Wis
Ignatz Strzelewicz
Steve Pi Stany Cichocki
Ignatz Szalaj
Anton Zakozewicz
William Swetlik
Stany Teclaw
John Kedziorski
Stany Perzanowski
Mike Orzechowski
Joseph le
Sam Small to perform at Garden City Chautauqua Monday
Sam Small, famed for his likeness to Sam Jones, headlines Gardens City Chautauqua on Monday July 6. His lecture His Majesty the Devil has been staged over 2000 times and attracts large audiences. Nick Vander Kielt from Grant Michigan arrived Wednesday to spend the summer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Small
Sam. Jones
His Majesty the Devil
Nick Vander Kielt
Grant
Michigan
Churches and Preacher Movements In Local Synod Area
Multiple church notices report Rev A LeGrand attending a Baptist Convention board in Des Moines, Rev M Ossewaarde to be installed at Fourth Reformed, and Sunday school moving to the Auditorium. Rev I C Kemball preached at the M E church, with Mills to lecture at the Baptist church. May 4 mission talk by L W Cronkite. DeKock leaves for Synod. Ladies Aid supper planned. Fourth Reformed reception for Ossenaarde family with a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. LeGrand
Des Moines
The
Baptist Convention
Second Reformed Church
Fourth Reformed Church
Wilson Mills
Baptist Church
John G. DeKock
Third Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Synod of the Reformed Churches
Rev. M. Ossenaarde
The Great Lawsuit Against W E Fashier
A notorious figure in Des Moines has filed a suit, or a pretend one, claiming a fortune over a commission on the Hawk Eye Cement lands. The case, praised as the “great case” by Knoxville papers, targets Hawkeye Cement Co. and Harvey and may never reach trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. E Fashier
Hawkeye
Knoxville
Hawkeye Cement Co
Harvey
Candidates File Nominations For County Offices
The new primary law requires nominating papers. Listed are candidates for county offices including County Attorney Robin L. Welch W S Bilby and others across Auditor Clerk Recorder Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Treasurer Sheriff and Supervisors for 1909 and 1910 terms with party affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin L. Welch
W. S. Bilby
W. H. Conrey
L. A. Snow
Don Smith
G. W. Long
Bert Kersbergen
Ashlie Welcher
W. F. Witherall
Josephine Smith
Nora E. White
College Notes Highlights of Randolph Collection and Local Events
The late Mr. H. E. Randolph collection becomes college property, with Prof. Severn arranging shipment from Webster City. Mt. Union’s Newton G. Thomas visited campus. Philo. Society hosted Alethian in a backwards party. Clergy talks by Rev. Nelson and Rev. Mills. In sports, Central College beat Oskaloosa 65 to 39 in the first field meet, winning most events. Oskaloosa took two sprints and a relay. Cap. Carris officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Randolph
Severn
Webster City
Newton G. Thomas
Mt. Union
Philo. Literary
Alethian Society
W. A. Nelson
Doon
Iowa
Ministerial Association
Wilson Mills
Oskaloosa
Central College
Pella
Fair Grounds
Central
Barton
Mills
Atha
van Cleave
Baitsell
Adams
Pietenpol
Goedhart
Porter
Kempkes
Cap. Carris
Library Suit In Tax Court Over Nine Thousand Dollar Plan
In a term of court, Architect John Pas sues the trustees of the Pella Library for $200 claiming that portions of his plan for a library costing nine thousand dollars were used in the building. Trustees earlier rejected Pas plans after bids exceeded ten thousand and hired K Ver Hey to prepare plans and erect the building. A decision for the defendants appears likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pas
Pella
Pas
K. Ver Hey
Mr. Pas
First Annual Meeting of Christian Benevolent Association
The Christian Benevolent Association held its first annual meeting at City Hall on Monday afternoon. The Home housed 23 inmates with funds totaling 23 899 47 and expenses 21 577 44, leaving 2 323 03 on hand. Board terms expired for T Vogelaar Mrs T T Bakker and J S Rhynsburger. Election of four year terms chose Vogelaar Rhynsburger and Mrs Kempkes. Board will meet next Monday evening to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Benevolent Association
T. Vogelaar
T. T. Bakker
J. S. Rhynsburger
T. Kempkes
The Kleptomaniac A Comedy at Auditorium May First
The Philathea class presents The Kleptomaniac A Comedy in one act at the Auditorium on Friday evening May 1. Program includes piano solo reading music and a male quartet. Cast features Mrs John Burton Peggy and a young widow Mrs Valerie Chase Armsby with other roles. Admission 20 cents with proceeds for the church pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Gaass
Leona Reuvers
Messrs Fowler
Riynsmurger
Houset and
Shure
John Burton
Peggy
Myriel Wood Johnson
Valerie Chase Armsby
Nina Sadler
Charles Dover
Mable
Muriel Leland
Preston Ashley
Bertha
Leona Reavers
Freda Dixon
Mary D. Hollis
Evelyn Evans
Pearl Calhoun
Katie
Lecture Course For 1908 9 At The Auditorium
The committee selects a strong season lineup for the Auditorium lecture series. Talent includes Mary Doyle Concert Company, Imperial Hungarian Orchestra, Maude Ballington Booth, Dr. Fox lecturer, Chicago Glee Club, with Earl Blazier as manager promising thorough planning and public satisfaction. A P. E. O. Society meeting with Mrs. H. D. Wormhoudt drew many members for a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Doyle
Imperial Hungarian Orchestra
Maude Ballington Booth
Dr. Fox
Chicago Glee Club
Earl Blazier
Horse Sale at Ver Ploeg's Livery Barn
P Walker will sell good broke horses at Ver Ploeg's livery barn on Saturday May 9 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Walker
Ver Ploeg
Shoes Shined at Hotel De Schubring on Route to Church
On the way to church, a traveler stops at the Hotel De Schubring to have his shoes shined, a brief local moment of commerce and etiquette captured in a concise street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel de Schubring
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Council
Smith & Gorton
Son's of Veterans
Braam
Joun Braam
Famly
Weeep
Wee Ff
van Viwer
Palace Restaurant
Sam. Small
M. Ossewaarde
I. C. Kemball
M. E. Church
L. W. Cronkite
Burma
Methodist Ladies' Aid Society
A.I. Brom
Jasper Nye
M. M. Swanson
Edd McCoy
L. R. Clements
W. J. Wilson
J. Bayless
Rk. C. Converse
J. B. Vriezelaar
S. B. Brous
D. G. van Zante
John W. Fisher
C. E. Smith
College
Kleptomaniac
Harriet van Spanckeren
Marie Lautenbach
Tunis Kempkes
Tomanias
Hattie Cox Reading
P. E. O. Society
H. D. Wormhoudt
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