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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
5
The piece contrasts Memorial Day observances with modern pursuits, urging families to teach children about veterans and the Civil War. It honors mothers and wives, notes the emotional toll on families, and laments low public turnout for 1912 memorial events while urging civic duty and remembrance.
The article argues department stores rely on summer advertising to sustain trade. It notes that dropping ads reduces consumer interest and sales, while continued campaigns reinforce a merchant’s enterprise. Summer shoppers seek clothing, furnishings, and travel goods, and out-of-town visitors also shop during vacations.
A second hand five passenger Ford touring car recently repainted and thoroughly overhauled is offered as first class. The ad by Star Auto Co. at Pella states the vehicle is guaranteed in prime condition.
Our Des Moines letter notes Malcolm Smith as Prohibition party candidate via write-in stickers, with C Durant Jones vying for the same nomination. In the Republican field, Clifford Thorne backs the current Railroad Commissioner lineup, boosting N S Ketchum for renomination, while governorship battles tighten as Geo Clark faces critiques. W L Harding is expected to win the lieutenant governorship, Geo Cosson to be reconfirmed attorney general, and W C Brown unopposed for treasurer with Auditor Bleak ed challenged. R G Dunn and John T Hamilton are seen as tight rivals for the gubernatorial nomination, with J S Woodhouse mentioned in passing.
Mr Richards, appointed to fill the late J W Fisher’s board seat, is urged for re election. From Pintville Pleasant Grove township he chairs the board and advocates fair treatment for all precincts and joint improvements. Primaries Monday. The piece then satirically questions city ordinances favoring certain groups and warns over especiais protection by the ordinance committee.
An open letter accuses S M Cart of misquoting Professor Wellons about residency while praising Wellons as a qualified candidate for county superintendent. It notes Wellons served in the Spanish American War, has taught across Marion county schools, and seeks Republican primary support on June 3. Also mentions Wormbodie garments sale.
Monroe High School traveled to Pella last Friday and defeated the boys 9 to 5 in a decisive tie breaker. The note urges readers to visit the High school exhibit near the Post Office and mentions Wormhoudt ladies garments being closed out at low prices.
Mrs James Sheehy aged 54 years died at her home in Pella Wednesday evening. She hanged in her chair when death came suddenly from heart failure.
M. E. Church notes that the pastor will occupy the pulpit at both services next Sabbath. Morning sermon subject: The Social Value of the Profession of our Faith in Christ. Evening subject: A Man, his Task and his Reward. The pastor invites his people and friends to attend.
The marriage took place Tuesday evening May 28 1912 at the Eyaink home with about 75 guests. Rev J C Cauglan officiated as Lohengrin music played by Edward Eysink preceded a duet. A large crowd enjoyed cake cigars and refreshments. The bride a Chronicle employee wore pale blue silk and carried roses. The groom son of the late Dirk Freeken works as business manager at Pella Tank Co. After June 25 they return to their new home in South Pella.
A simple Wednesday ceremony at the Van Vliet home united Nelle Van Vliet and Herman Van derLinden in marriage with a ring ceremony.Rev. Brinkman and Anna Aalfs led the rite as Dykstra played Mendelssohn. Only close relatives attended and a luncheon followed with gifts and departures for Monroe. Out of town guests included the Vande Kamp Aalfe Schalekamp Vander Linden Buckles Langerak Kaldenburg.
On Wednesday evening May 29 Miss Jennie De Gooyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry De Gooyer married Mr Walker Sadler son of Rev and Mrs R R Sadler at the Second Reformed Church parsonage with two friends present Rev Brinkman officiating The couple will set up housekeeping in a North Pella home furnished by themselves The note ends with thanks from Y W C A Central College for May Festival support
The Y W C A May Festival drew strong crowds with a May Queen chosen as Edna Webster and Maids of Honor Grace Finley Minnie Van Niewaal Margaret Tracy and Mary Ketman. Central High won the debate against Highland Park by 2 to 1. Carl Hillyer gave a celebrated Senior Piano Recital featuring Beethoven Mendelssohn Chopin Liszt works. A commencement concert is planned for June 12 with multiple vocal and instrumental numbers and notable performers.
Rev Vander Werf contemplates continuing at First Reformed Church with a possible move to Grand Rapids Second Reformed. Henry Roe Cloud, an Indian visitor to Pella, plans a summer trip to study tribes from Winnebagoes to Cheyennes in Oklahoma to prepare for a missionary lecture. He seeks funds beyond student aid to cover expenses and asks supporters to contribute through Vander Werf.
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