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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
5
Beginning next Sunday the hour of services will be as follows Sunday school at 9 o'clock Preaching services at 10 30 The evening services will begin at 7 45 The Ladies Aid society meets tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs A N Kuyper The Oratoria society will meet this evening for reversal
A social gathering last Monday evening at south Main Street in Pella honored Mr. Van Maren turning 67. L Van Maren, J Roorda, and N Van Maren along with families joined the host for ice cream and warm conversation, celebrating decades of local business activity.
Two forces will appear at the College Auditorium Thursday evening May 23 with principal parts by faculty. Very interesting and funny, good music. Reserved seats 26 cents. Proceeds go to repairs on Central Hall. 19-20
Harmon Brothers of Pella announce a prize program for farmers who bring in the most pounds of small pickles. The event invites pickle growers to participate and compete for awards.
Hersert M Bailey asks singers city and college to join the Band Stand event. A first rehearsal is set at the Baptist church Monday evening at 8 o'clock to ensure a successful Decoration Day program.
Mrs. E Porter entertained several former schoolmates last Friday afternoon at her south Pella home. Guests included Mrs. Amelia Soetens Kaldenburg and children Harold and Mabel of Otley, Mrs. Effie Haines Sherwood and son J Weasley of Knoxville, Mrs. Hilda Walker Blake and daughter Erma of Chicago, Mrs. Getta Aiken Mitchell of Monmouth Ill, and Mrs. Vica Aikan Price with Miss Abbie Aikin of Oskaloosa. All were former Leighton residents and praised Porter as a royal hostess after a delightful visit.
On Saturday afternoon Rev. Van der Werf hosted the First Reformed Church catechetical class from two to five with a program of pastor and Elder Van Stigt, dialogues and music, followed by light refreshments. The group then played games with Dominic joining enthusiastically. Miss Wilson, guest of grandmother Mrs. M Durham, returned to Tracy Friday.
The weather summary reports period May 10 to May 16 observed by John H Ver Broon, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau of the U S Department of Agriculture.
The council met at City Hall May 16 with full attendance. Items approved include sewer extension accounts and notices to contractors. Discussions covered street land purchase, drain tiles, fire department hose and equipment, insurance reviews, and bonds for City Clerk and Solicitor. Preparations for a public open day and a depot area lease were authorized. a penalty amendment on obstructing views was approved 5 to 1.
A state health warning calls for urgent, nationwide fly control. It links flies to typhoid, infant diarrhea, and tuberculosis, urging removal of filth, covered manure, screened food and living spaces, fly-proof privies, and sterile kitchens. It promotes using wire screen fly traps and campaigns led by ARETAS E Kerropp, state lecturer.
Governor Carroll urges proper observance and a day of rest from labor and amusements. The article outlines a Memorial Day program in Pella with a college ceremony at the Old Central Building, a city park march featuring the G A R, schoolchildren, Central College, and officials, followed by prayers, music, the unveiling of a monument by a girl, speeches by Mrs Todd and the mayor, a memorial address by Gen Weaver, and park tributes.
On Friday May 12 Central College welcomed delegates from multiple schools for Iowa’s first peace contest. A parade followed by a ball game between Parsons and Central featured a dramatic home run by Williams. The evening program showcased orations with top honors going to Johnsen, Emerson, Dickenshuts, and Lewis, amid praise for the college and town.
G Van Vliet receives a postal from son Bert detailing a trip from the Pacific Coast to Boston via Jaurez Mexico. He notes a three day battle between Mexican Federals and insurrectos, a dead body on the battlefield, and mentions figures San Madero Orozco and General Viljoen. Bert plans to return to Dallas, James cherishes cartridge shells, and a funeral for a lost loved one is noted with interment at Van Domeelaar cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Clara Hoofman occurred Saturday May 13 as the death angel visited a north Pella home. Born January 24 1827 in the Netherlands she lived on God's footstool for over four score and four years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:80 from the home and at 2 o'clock from the First Christ Reformed Church. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery.
Marshall I Van der Sluis born 1870 at Pella dies after a weeklong illness from pneumonia in Orange City He served as nightwatch deputy marshal city marshal and street commissioner He leaves a wife and large family with funeral at 1 pm Friday and interment in Maurice cemetery noting cousin Peter Vander Sluis in Ed Harris Herald text
A ten dollar reward is offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons who maliciously damage street lights or their circuits. City Electrician E EB HumParey announces the notice.
The phrase appears as a fragment indicating an agenda item titled Order of the Day. No clear event date or participants are readable to identify a specific bill or action.
John Longdin born Greasbro England January 11 1885 died May 12 1911 at his Otley Iowa home age 76 years 6 months 1 day wife Jane Shackleton married 1857 Sheffield England and they moved to America in 1882 nine children born four deceased five living sons James B Longdin of Nakler Flagler Raumarsh England John I Longdin Otley and N Harp Otley funeral at Beist church conducted by Rev Vander Floeg Calta Baptist pastor.
The notice records the death of Mrs C Pothoven-Brummel at her home near Pella on Sunday May 14 at the age of 56. It laments death’s certainty and life’s fragility, announcing the bereavement in a concise obituary tone.
In a spirited auditorium debate Central defeated a team from Iowa Wesleyan University of Mount Pleasant on the commission form of government for cities over 25,000. The Central team included Libbie Cox Cornelia Bauma and Ruth Hansen. The event was postponed from the prior Tuesday due to the death of Dr. Keables, president of the board of trustees.
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