Local Notes and Social Happenings at Pella
Dump Wormhoudt visited from Newton and stayed in the city last weekend. Several residents, including George Sheehey, George Gaass, and J. S. Saunders, were noted for hotel work, law studies, naval business, and employment changes. Community events include theater ads, a millinery store setup, a Star restaurant closure, and a weather note about helpful rain for small grain. The column mixes local gossip, religious reflections, and notices, ending with a dental-yet-quiet ad and a health testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dump Wormhoudt
Newton
Pet Kruidenier
George Sheehey
Minnesota
A. W. Fish
Missouri
J. S. Saunders
United States Navy
War Department
New American House
Des Moines
First Things in Pella from Iowa annals
The Iowa State Journal reprints Cyrenus Cole notes on Pella history. Early settlers include Isaac Overkamp and Henry Hospers, with Scholte and Clark as first justices. The first store and English newspaper appeared in 1855, and the Dutch language Weekbind followed in 1860. A mild 1848 winter and a 1848 49 snow season are recalled. The piece links Dutch self-government to national resilience and cites trade, exploration, and culture as drivers of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Journal
Des Moines
Annals of Iowa
Cyrenus Cole
Pella
Isaac Overkamp
Henry Hospers
Orange City
James Muntingh
H. P. Scholte
Green T. Clark
Post
Weathers & Smeenk J
H. P.scholte
E. H. Grant
Pella Gazette
Iowa
Missouri
Des Moines Star
Weekbind
Holland
Netherlands
Elizabeth
Walter Raleigh
England
Italy
D. Mi. Wilkes
Master Specialist Dr Geo W Miser Promises Lasting Cures
Advertising copy touts The Master Specialist Dr Geo W Miser for indigestion stomach catarrh nervousness and weakness with free consultation. Includes testimonials from Osxatoosa Iowa and Mahaska County residents praising rapid improvement weight gain and restored sleep after treatment. Notary public attestation included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osxatoosa
Iowa
Geo. W. Miser
Geo
W. Miser
E. Clarawan
Mahaska County
Miser
Also Mentioned on This Page
George G. Gaass
Columbia Law School
New York City
Pella Chronicle
The
Chicago Daily Examiner
Chronicle
Eugene Dennis
Cramer & Silverman's
Star
Pete Welle
Pete
Sully
Carrol Railroad
Detroit
Mich
St. Louis
Festival Hall
Spain
France
Europe
Germany
Scandinavian
Dielemen Coal Company
Joan R. DieLeman
Chamberlain
H. P. Burbage
Greenville
S. C
ZOO
the Chronicle
Liberal
Chicago Morning Examiner
Marion County
Examiner
William R. Hearst
Chicago
That City
Old Chronicle
Empire Dream
Empire Cream Separator CO
Bloomfield
N. J. Chicago
Klein & Co
BANK
G van Vliet
Klein
N van Vliet
JH van Vliet
Continental National Bank
Ilinois
Des Moines National Bank
Mahaska County State Bank
Oskaloosa
Consult
Geo. W. Miler
Towa
Cuas
F. Carpenter
State of Iowa
Manaska County
Charles F. Carpenter
Wittarp Carver
Washburntcrors
Cole’s Gold Medal Flour Store
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