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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
5
The C B and Q passenger train derailed just east of Flagler after hitting a roadbed tie picked up near Coupetine bridge. No injuries reported as the line remained blocked for about twelve hours. Officials suspect a mischievous boy placed the tie. no wrecking motive found.
Clyde Nichols and Thomas Biggs aged 12 were arrested by Burlington detectives for placing a tie on the Burlington passenger train track last Monday. Nichols confessed to testing how the engine would strike the obstruction. Both boys will be sent to the reform school.
Notice announces a Poultry Association meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening May 25 with J H Ver Proecu serving as secretary providing details and timing.
H Van Maren reached 74 last Saturday, a long resident of Lake Prairie Township for 63 years and 40 years at his South Main Street home. Family gathered for a hearty celebration with food and good wishes for more years of life and happiness.
The clerk issued marriage licenses to Cyril L Reese Edith Metz Benj B Anderson Elaie Kise Ora L Smith Florence N Fee in the latest update.
Notice is given that the last will of Adrianus Van Lint, deceased, is on file in the clerk’s office of the District Court in Marion County Iowa. It will come on for hearing in the September term 1909 on September 28. All interested may be heard. B Kersbergen Clerk of District Court. Meyer Langerak Deputy Knoxville May 17 1909. Agency of Kemble Floral Co offering cut flowers and potted plants for occasions.
Profigus Zrter Currier, for forty years Latin professor at Iowa University, died of pneumonia in Iowa City at age 76. Funeral at his residence Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. open to friends 9 to 1. Born October 13, 1832 in Danbury New Hampshire. Educator, Civil War veteran, former dean and acting president, who later gathered university history.
Real estate transfers listed include H van der Kieft and others selling four lots in Pella to Angeline E Edward. John Hoksbergen selling seven lots in Pella to Peter A Sels. John Eysink with wife selling 285 feet in Lake Prairie township to John Kuyper. John Kuyper with wife selling 285 feet in Lake Prairie township to John Eysink. Mrs LL Hollebrand selling three lots in Pella. Emma Bourquet and Wiggert Rietveld selling 592 acres in Lake Prairie township to E H Grundman. Values shown: 800 00, 1200 00, 2000 00, 2000 00, 2200 00, 50000 00.
Forty one children and grandchildren gathered yesterday at the W. H. Huyter residence two miles northeast of Pella to celebrate J. A. Kool turning 87. After a birthday dinner they lined up for group photos while J H Reuvers ensured everyone looked ready for the camera in a joyful all day event.
Wanted at once an experienced lady clothes ironer for Previa Steam Laundry. Do not apply unless you can fill the bill and are willing to work.
The Pellican, Central College’s annual, contains 376 cuts praised as very fine. Reuv ers photographed 364 of the 376 photographs, a commendation of local home work and talent.
Mrs J Versteeg died at her son F Eeling home eight miles northeast of Pella on Saturday after less than a week of illness. A stroke of paralysis occurred the Monday before. Born in Friesland 86 years ago she came to America in 1889 and married J Versteeg in 1892. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Eeling home with Rev Manson presiding. Interment followed at North cemetery.
Dingeman De Haan died at his home in Pella Iowa on Wednesday May nineteen at 4 15 pm aged 78 years 2 months and 28 days Funeral services will be at his home at 1 30 pm and at the local church thereafter.
City Marshall Buckingham rounded up a large group of transgressors Saturday night. Monday at nine, Mayor Gesman began the Mills of Justice grinding. Thos. Orton paid fines after pleading drunkenness. Wm. Breuklander was sent to the Knoxville inebriate asylum for three years. Honas Van Vark paid a small fine, hoping to straighten up. The Mayor warned that intoxicated offenders will be sent to Knoxville. A separate incident involved Prof Frush and a sleepwalking suspect in the high school room, halted by a shot from a toy cannon and the capture of the intruder.
Bids will be received by the committee on public buildings and grounds for furnishing and erecting iron hitch backs along the east side of the equate. All bids must be in by Monday May grate P M. The committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For specifications call on the chair man Jacos PLENDER Chairman Com agian.
The son of M. Langerak narrowly escaped serious injury after tumbling from a buggy on the way home from a Pella church service. The wheel passed over his chest, leaving bruised shoulder and collar bone, and a cut lip. Dr. Carpenter treated him and expected a swift recovery.
The city public schools will close for summer Friday June 4 with normal instruction through that day. The calendar lists May 28 senior class play The Professors Predictment, May 30 Baccalaureate by Rev Van Kersen, June 1 Alumni meeting, and June 3 commencement by Dr Frank H. Gamel. A graduating class of fourteen includes Nellie Den Adel and Peter Kuyper among others. The school board elected next year’s faculty across grades and subjects led by Mamie Zaelke as high school principal.
The Baptist Church presents a morning theme on the Place of Baptism in the New Testament and an evening theme titled Ideals drawn from scriptural guidance for congregants attending services.
Council met in regular session last Tuesday with Mayor Gesman present. A petition by C Visser for a sidewalk on block 69 was referred for investigation. The curb on lot 44 north side was granted. Drainage improvements for Northwest Pella were approved. Water rates for churches were assigned to a special committee. Bids to construct hitch racks were ordered. Ordinance 84 passed final reading. Summer meetings set for eight o'clock. adjourned.
A glowing report of Central Glee Club’s May 18 concert at the Auditorium praises Shure and Severn as directors and Van Cleave as a top clown. Miss Berger’s song and the choir’s performance receive high marks, with the clown band winning first prize. The piece also notes improved appearance at A T Bram’s shop with a fresh blue coat of paint.
Sam Sherman leases the Thornton Enterprise to H H Hallett of Clarion and plans a large scale poultry business. Mrs Parkin visits Ottumwa then Colo rado to spend the summer with her daughter. J H Reavers of Pella chosen delegate to national convention in Rochester New York in July. Moonlight Mission Band meets at Mrs L H Sadler with Hendrina Hospers present. Eighteen attend including visitors.
Herschel Fletcher held services Sunday night. Lena Carpenter visits her sister in Cordova. Helene Bootsma visits the Carpenter and Martin family in Dunreath and has moved to the G J Carvers property. A C Teter of Coal Ridge called on G W Carpenter. Albert Verners and wife visited A H Norris Sunday afternoon. Willie Roush of Fairmount seen locally Sunday. Bert Carr called on Otley friends Sunday. Men at work on Rousseau bridge plan a 100 foot north span. The Misses Rickabaugh of Otley visited Pearl Martin Tuesday.
Court activity slowed with a verdict for the defendant in R A Millen versus Knoxville National Bank. Another trial, James Mitchell administrator v Mammoth Vein Coal Co, continued over Horton’s death in a mill incident as jurors heard arguments. Local notices reference social visits, church events, and community gatherings with many names and places from Monroe to Phillips County.
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