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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
5
A Chicago paper details the Ludlow tent colony attack, where mine guards fired on women and children. A survivor recalls starving, waterless hours, a missing eldest son, a headshot death, a child’s fateful river climb for water, and tents set ablaze as gunmen advanced.
The Ladies of the G A R will sell carnations Saturday for Mothers Day at the American House all day. Mothers Day is Sunday May 10. Wear a carnation and buy from the Ladies of the G A R for the occasion.
Will H Scarff secretary of Enid Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce writes to advocate a rest room in Pella square. He praises Enid parks and shows pictures of a Pagoda in Court House Plaza to spark interest. He urges the local committee to continue the project as spring nears.
The Albia Republican recalls C. T. McConnell an old time editor and postmaster of Marysville in this county. A veteran of the Civil War he was wounded at Vicksburg and famed for hunting, rifle in hand along Cedar Creek lines during boyhood memories.
A narrator recalls Civil War veterans whose jaws were shot away by shells and laments their passing. He notes they once tramped over hills and crossed creeks in pursuit of game, and fears those noble men will soon be as scarce as wild turkeys. He urges future generations to serve faithfully.
The article surveys regional moves toward single tax ideas, noting New Jersey home rule proposals and Massachusetts measures to classify property or tax land and buildings equally. It highlights opposition from powerful interests, mentions New York referendums, and covers related actions in Pennsylvania District of Columbia Colorado California Saskatchewan and Alberta with varying levels of implementation and public support.
On Saturday May 9 1914 at 2 00 pm I will sell my household goods and furniture at public sale at my former home on West 1st Street. K Van Stigt N Boland Auctioneer.
Obituary notices for Frank Bakker and Mrs. Awtry, detailing death dates ages and funeral arrangements, with burial at Oakwood cemetery. Includes infant Leah Frances Grover, Mrs. Sue McClean death from heart disease, and William C. VanVark’s passing in May 1914 with Oakwood interment. Also a hometown human-interest piece about a mirage over Kansas plains seen from a Rock Island train near Liberal Bucklin.
Burlington prepares for the Iowa Department Grand Army of the Republic encampment from June 16 to 18 with Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the Grand Army sessions. Promised are camp fires, grand parade, music, decorations, river excursions, and a large veteran turnout. Citizens donate time and money to ensure comfort and enjoyment for delegates and visitors.
A man entering a saloon orders whiskey and, after filling a glass to overflowing, drinks it and leaves. Patrons joke that whiskey will remove varnish from the bar, sparking discussion about its effects on a stomach and the bar’s surface.
Mayor Johnson appoints Henry J Brom as marshal to begin May 15. Brom lived on a farm near Tracy and recently moved back to Pella. Details of the current marshal Fred Padre’s plans after leaving office are not known.
The District Court of Marion County Iowa has appointed the administrator of the estate of Nicholas VerSteeg. Creditors are asked to come forward and settle debts and all claimants should present verified claims for allowance as required by law.
We thank friends in Pella for aid during our bereavement on the death of Mrs. Sue McClean. Signed by Mrs. Sarah A. Downing J. O. Guthrie and family.
Miss Verne Rysdam married Mr. Paul N. Little on Sunday May 3 1914 at 2 30 pm in the Franklin street home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs G L Rysdam Rev J W Bailey officiating A small group of friends attended The bride from Pella and the groom a Knoxville Iowa plumber plan to reside there after May 15th
James VanDusseldorp and Miss Elizabeth Koopmans wed after church at Rev. J A Monkman’s home. The couple, longtime Pella residents, receive warm congratulations. VanDusseldorp is a day fireman at the electric light plant and they plan to live in the W S Riddle house this summer while building a new home later.
Eight more boys passed the tenderfoot exam and joined Raven Patrol led by Harold VerSteeg, with Willie DeBruyn as assistant. The addition brings total scouts to 21 as the Pella movement expands. Citizens needing a chores helper may contact patrol leaders Arthur Renaud Eagle Marion Wormhoudt Wolf and Harold Ver Steeg Raven to hire a hustler for lawn mowing and odd jobs to fund Scout suits.
The Lake Prairie Township Sunday School Convention met at the Second Reformed church Friday evening. Rev. J. W. Bailey spoke on How the Bible Came to Us and R. R. Beard shared gleanings from a Moody Institute conference. Officers elected for the new year include President J. S. Rhynsburger and First Vice-President F. M. Frush. Dorothy Wormhoudt named Second Vice-President, with M. VanderLinden as Secretary and Treasurer.
A spring social at the college honored debating coaches Dr. Bailey and Prof. Sorensen. After the department of expression recital the debaters and guests gathered at Mrs. Halbert's home for a surprise supper. Miss Bray spoke for the affirmative and presented Sorensen with a sterling olive spoon and Bailey with bronze book-ends, marking the close of the 1914 debating season.
Everette LeCocq hosted the S P I monthly meeting and semi annual officer election on Thursday evening April 30. Elected were Oak ley Jaarsma President, Carl DeVries Vice-President, Sam VerSteeg Secretary, Edw VanderLinden Treasurer.
Mr Frush conducts a teacher training session titled The School with lessons 1 2 and 3 scheduled for Thursday May 8 at 8 15 p m. The class is led by Mr Frush.
Central College baseball split a trip to the southeast last week. They beat Parsons College 11 to 5 in Fairfield with Dick VanZante on the mound. At Mt. Pleasant they lost 12 to 1 to a team they had beaten earlier, as Thomas gave up thirteen hits and Central finally scored their only run on a third inning three base hit by Joe Rhynsburger.
Music students performed in Prof. Sadler's studio on Wednesday. Freshman and junior classes held picnics. Summer school will be taught by Mr. Sadler and Mr. Clayton. Pelican Day is Thursday. The Advance society will present As You Like It with costumes from Des Moines. Guy Churchill set for a pipe organ recital May 28. Commencement Concert is June 8 and Commencement Day is June 10.
OTLEY report notes Miss Nellie E Vriezelaar recovering from bronchitis with Dr Carpenter of Pella attending. Several local residents visited relatives, including Pootinga and Gerrit Aabers families, and Vriezelaar relatives. May 12 Yankee Robinson Texas Bill show announced for Pella. farmers near here finish plowing and begin planting corn. spring weather favorable.
A wartime style plea urges farmers to reject cheap machinery and demand quality planters. It extols the Black Hawk and Black Eagle planters for reliable performance, noting superior corn stands with Edge Drop and Full Hill Drop designs. Manufactured for and sold by The Oliver Chilled Plow Works, F and I LeCOCQ, selling agents in Pella, Iowa.
Sharpening and repairs offered for lawn mowers by P Braine Kool and Son's with note of latest improved sharpener. Service emphasizes mowers sharpened and put in first class shape. 19 tf.
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