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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
5
Citizens condemn lax enforcement of anti spitting laws and weed cutting ordinances near the square. They demand action by officers, argue for accountability, and cite ongoing violations around Wormhoudt Clothing and along streets as proof.
The newspaper notes neighborly publishers on the council have not commented after the district court decision on aldermen drawing salaries for standing committee work. The writer questions whether the Weakblad has reported the judge's ruling and apologizes if coverage exists.
Des Moines central committee met to fix the date and location for the Democratic state convention. Waterloo chosen for August 7 with D W Hamilton of Sigourney as temporary chairman. Discussion named John P Reese and Jerry B Sullivan as potential governors candidates, but Wade plans to run for Congress. Cedar Rapids had sought the meeting site. details appear in the Register and Leader.
Memorial day activities in Pella begin at 1 p.m. with Albert Hobbs Post meeting at city hall, band escort to Jordan Science Hall for a flag-placing address with faculty and students. Procession forms at 1:30 p.m. with teachers, mayor, veterans, and citizens, then marches to the Oakland cemetery to decorate graves.
At a recent directors meeting the fair association approved purchasing five additional acres west of the existing grounds for expanded exhibits. The price was 260 per acre from the Mrs Mann tract. Plans include rebuilding most buildings and expanding the race course from a third to a half mile, with most of it on the newly acquired ground.
Bert de Reus arrived from Omaha Monday afternoon for a few days visit with his father mother and other Pella relatives and friends. Wt L Stegeman plans to start a movement soon for a celebration involving the fourth of SOUT.
Last Friday night a bell at the college rang from about twelve to nearly two in the morning. The act drew disgust from authorities and citizens who call for punishment if the culprits are caught. Some blame students, others suspect outsiders. two students discovered four felons on a railroad track, but could not identify them. The incident is described as ungentlemanly and indecent.
A disturbance at Knoxville High School last week involved pupils attempting to oust new principal Miss Smelse. The board of education met at the high school and warned reform, ending the flare up for now.
Bids are sought for the Carnegie library to be built in Pella this summer. June 12 is the bid opening date, with a contract likely soon after. Work will move quickly and the library is expected to open to the public before snow flies.
Judge Gamble held a brief court session yesterday. Mabel Orr was granted a divorce from John Orr. H McCune of Harvey pleaded guilty to arour nuisance, fined 300 dollars plus costs. Thomas Torrea, third band member in the Hamilton depot beer theft, pleaded guilty and received six months in the penitentiary.
The Pella Chronicle notes that at the next town council meeting Judge Nicholl's decision will come up for consideration. It hopes the council will accept the court's ruling after prayerful consideration. Reversing or remanding for a new trial would be embarrassing.
The Reformed church ministers association met last Monday afternoon at Rev B Manson's home for a profitable session. Rev B Bruins of Sully and Rev Mr Geretee from Leighton visited Pella Monday. Dr W G Allen returned from Colfax and said rheumatism relief followed a week’s rest.
Local churches announce morning worship at 9 30 a m and sermons at 10 45 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m. Includes B P U at 8 30 p m and a Baptist church program featuring hymns, congregational anthem, choir, and readings. Also notes union memorial service at First Reformed church and multilingual services in Holland and English.
City churches will dispense with regular morning services next Sunday and unite at 10:30 a m in the First Reformed church for a Memorial sermon by Rev A LeGrand of the Baptist church. A city chorus will furnish music and an invitation is extended to all to attend.
The week’s history will record the death of three elderly gentlemen and a young married woman. Within twelve hours, Jan Blanke, Jacob Boat, and C. Van Vitet died between Saturday night and ten o’clock Sunday morning.
Jan Blanke died at his home in Ithia city Saturday night at age ninety years and twenty six days. Death attributed to old age and infirmities. Funeral held at his home by Rev. W. J. Van Kersen at two o clock Tuesday. burial in the north Cemetery. He is survived by three children Mary Blanke of this city Mrs Abraham Klein of Kilduff and Lawrence Blanke of Talintor area.
O Van Vilet died at his son G Van Vilet's home after a six month decline. He was 86 years old and four months. Funeral was at the home conducted by Rev W J Van Kersen and burial followed in North Cemetery. Survived by two children G Van Vitet of this city and Mrs Weeda of Tingley Iowa. The daughter and her husband with G G Van Vitet and wife and Ben Van Vilet of Des Moines attended.
The Van Viiet family expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy of friends and neighbors during the sickness and death of their father, O. Van Viiet. G. Van Viiet and family speak for themselves and for Mrs. Weeda and the sons.
Jacob Boat died at his home in Pella on Sunday morning May 20 1906 at 10 am aged 74 years 6 months He was born in the Netherlands in 1831 and came to America with his wife in 1885 He leaves a wife and five children one daughter Mary deceased surviving children are Mrs S Beling Mrs Anne Van Zee Mrs John Van Hemert and Mrs Emmit Awtry
Mrs. Jacob Boat and Children express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father.
Mrs Winnie Bieshaar wife of William Bieshaar died at her Leighton home after a few days illness. She was the daughter of Herman Boogaards. Funeral services were held at eleven this morning from the Leighton home conducted by Rev Dykema. She leaves a week-old baby.
The six year old son of Mr and Mrs John Van der Ploeg was badly hurt yesterday afternoon when he fell from a buggy attached to a road scraper in front of the H S Keables residence. His knee was dislocated and leg muscles badly lacerated after his leg became entangled in the spokes. The cause of the severity remains a mystery.
The college executive board met this week to consider next year’s teaching staff, confirming retention of most instructors. The current school year saw renewed enthusiasm amid challenges, with further efforts expected to push the college forward. Commencement reports from the president are anticipated, with promising prospects for the college’s interests.
A notice seeks a young man ages 16 or 18 for summer work at the Pella Creamery Co. Immediate start offered. Applicants must write and submit their own handwriting.
Mrs. Allen, mother of Dr W L Allen, hosted a social gathering early in the week. About sixteen young society folks went to Des Moines river Tuesday and spent most of the day picnicking. Ben Vogelaar, night clerk at the hotel, has been on a week's vacation and rent.
J M Kempkes has rheumatism for several days. Miss Maude McWilliams of Oskaloosa visits Pella. Miss Carolyn Van Vitet visits Grinnell for nine weeks. Mr and Mrs J A de Vries return from western tour and praise sights. Miss Christine Van derzyll travels to Monroe for high school commencement. Mr and Mrs John Hubers of Orange City visit Pella ten days. Mr and Mrs A Van der Wilt of Orange City aid ill brother John Van der Wilt. Miss Martha Van der Linden of Oskaloosa visits relatives in Pella. Families CruzeauZ and Meade attend Fowler family reunion. Union Memorial services at First Reformed church at 10:30. Mr and Mrs Walter Porter plan arrival in Pella after selling Los Angeles home. Chief of Police Den Adel visits Oskaloosa for Keokuk-Oskaloosa baseball opener. F C Warner, P Jansen, Frankie Reus, Walter Johnson and Miss Nellie and Maggie Johnson attend OsKaloosa game. OsKaloosa wins 2-1 in 11 innings. P G Gaass shops in Eddyville. Ike LeCocq travels to Des Moines for business. Mr and Mrs F O Warner visit Prairie relatives. A Winterset young woman visits Mr and Mrs H Brimmet. President L A Garrison leaves for Goldfield to attend ordination council for Rev J M Whisler, former Central student now pastor at Goldfield.
N de Wit is seriously ill for weeks while friends hope for recovery. Adam Hasselman and family visited H J Hasselman as a daughter lost part of a finger to a lawn mower blade. The big shade tree at Van Wyngarden corner has been removed for cement walks, though locals regret losing a landmark. Will Van Rees returns from California and Night clerks at the American House for a week. Herman Rietveld traveled to Kirksville Missouri on business. A M Tysseling visited from Leighton. A letter from Miss Minnie Kruidenier of New York City reports improved typhoid and plans to recuperate in the country. P H Stubenrauch went to Wyoming and Nevada for mining interests. Miss Leona Reuvers excelled in a graduating recital Monday evening.
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