City Council Proceedings Reported in Detail
The City Council met Tuesday night at City Hall with Mayor Gesman and all Aldermen present. Minutes of prior meetings were read and approved. Petitions for curb on Broadway and for permanent sidewalk were referred or granted. taxes for 1909 were discussed with no action. Bills were approved. street and alley work noted. several walks deemed in bad condition and to be repaired. A tile drain was ordered for water outlet at Simon De Haan corner. No more sidewalk petitions requiring heavy grading this fall. Rest room study delayed. Rock Island crossing promise discussed with City Attorney to pursue. Iowa Engineering contract approved. city officials empowered to sign. October treasurer’s report read. water works pumped 360000 gallons, used 120 gallons gasoline. New hydrant ordered near J. D. Gauss home. Alley cleanliness complaint by H Rhynsburger settled. East Second Street grading bid awarded to H C Ver Ploeg for 325 dollars, pending contract. Council adjourned to meet board of health. Provisions for Chas Dillon family approved for county payment. No further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesman
Broadway Street
Nick Boland
A. P. Kuyper
Wm Fowler
Board of Supervisors
Finance Committee
Simon de Haan
Commercial Club
Rock Island
Iowa Street
Iowa Engineering Company
Clinton
Shriner
Water Works
J. D. Gauss
H. Rhynsburger
Egg House
East Second Street
H. C. Ver Ploeg
Board of Health
Chas. Dillon
Pella Nursery Inspectors Checks Stock Health
Professor H Ness deputy state entomologist from Ames Iowa visited Pella last Saturday to inspect Abra Verploeg nursery stock. He reported the nursery in good health and free from dangerous insects and plant diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ness
Ames
Marriage license issued for several couples in brief notice
Effie M. Maddy and George H. Heyen appear on the license list along with Edna Butcher and C. O. Hester. Rebecca Kistler is listed with Harry McDonald and Enla Newton is named in connection with the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie M. Maddy
George H. Heyen
Edna Butcher
C. O. Hester
Rebecca Kistler
Farewell Party for Mrs Hurt at Mrs Fiske Home
Fifteen friends gathered at the home of Mrs Fiske on Monday afternoon to honor Mrs Hurt who leaves for Des Moines. The surprise gathering featured late afternoon refreshments. Mrs Hurt, an active missionary worker, received a gold thimble and embroidery scissors as gifts.
Mills of Justice Turns on Overdose of Joy Juice
The sole case to demand court attention this week involved Clyde Turner of Newton. The matter centered on an overdose of joy juice. The total tax assessed by His Honor was $985 and it was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Turner
Newton
Star Auto Co to Open New Garage in Pella
H Ver Hey this week sold his Blacksmith property to local parties who will erect a new building promptly. The Star Auto Co plans to carry several makes of high grade cars and a full line of accessories with a first class repair shop. Organizers include A C Van Houweling P H Van Gorp H P Van Gorp A N Kuyper and F I LeCocq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ver Hey
A.C. van Houweling
P. H. van Gorp
H. P. van Gorp
A. N. Kuyper
F. & I. LeCo
Ralph the Hero
Edna Ver Ploeg hosted a girls party at her home on Monday evening with refreshments. Some boys felt left out and waited outside imitating a lamb. Ralph fired a gun with blank cartridges at the window to scare them away, and some boys reportedly fled and remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Ver Ploeg
Library Report on issues and circulation metrics
Library report shows issued books and days open with average and largest daily circulations. Also notes smallest circulation, percent fiction, mendings, new readers, and receipts including fines and charges on non residents, with stray text at end.
Votes count double next week with bonus coupons
Contestants are informed that from Monday morning to Saturday night next week all votes will be counted double. A 16 vote coupon counts as 20 votes and a yearly subscription equals 1000 votes. This opportunity will not recur.
Spitting Ordinance Proposed to Curb Filthy Walks
Citizens call for enforcement of a spitting ordinance amid evidence of filth on sidewalks. Town officials consider action to address unsanitary public spaces and health concerns.
For Sale House and Lot by G Van Vit Enquire Owner
Town notes Hart Shaffner Marx clothing praised Faassen and Den Adel Co selling many pieces. Mrs M Thomassen invites inquiries at 4245 Tv'a.a to discuss price and terms for the property and apparel offers in a bustling town market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. van Vit
M. Thomassen
Hart Shaffner & Marx
Faassen & den Adel Co
Des Moines Street Car Wreck Kills One, Injures Many
A Des Moines City Railway street car on West Nineteenth Street failed brakes on a hill and derailed at Woodland Avenue. Waveland Park car No 153 struck the curve, killing Waveland resident W Robb and injuring many, including traveling salesman D B Smith and Drake football captain Ebert Warren. Motorman A A Person fled the car as it overturned, with passengers trapped amid splintered wood and twisted metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des Moines City Railway Company
Waveland Park
Nineteenth Street
Woodland Avenue
W. Robb
Oklahoma City
Methodist Hospital
D. B. Smith
A. A
Center Street
Ebert Warren
Drake University
Lynnville
Lost boy sensation grips Central college town
Charles Marsh a 16 year old student vanished after leaving a note planning a Sunday return. He boarded an eastbound train at 2 30 pm but never reached home. His family and authorities found he took clothing rifles taxidermy tools and about 1500 dollars. Police theorize he went hunting or ran out of money and may return with weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Charles Marsh
Pella
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth
Contestant Standings List Highlights Names and Positions
A long reader list shows contestants with positions indicating current standings. The lineup includes many female names across towns such as Pella Otley Leighton Cordova and Reasnor with multiple entries tied to R R or Pella. The column notes potential changes next week as positions may shift.
Guess Again Social Wins Epworth League Contest Banquet
A membership contest between Epworth League girls and boys ended with the girls winning. The event began with the banquet plan hidden from the three boys, who were found at Henry Rhynsburger home. Guests later dined at Todd hotel as four young men in white coats served a sumptuous banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Henry Rhynsburger
Gerrit Verrips
Todd Hotel
Leaguers’ Monday Entertainment Surpasses Prior Efforts
Previous efforts by the Leaguers were noteworthy but the Monday evening show eclipsed all before. At a late hour the crowd dispersed to their homes.
Spirit of Love at First Reformed Church Raid
Elders and their wives surprised Pastor Rev. Van der Werf with a lunch raid at the parsonage on Monday night October 25. Elder H. Neyenesch, marking his 86th birthday, spoke of four years of pastoral work and presented $35. Three young ladies organized the feast, strengthening pastor and congregation bonds. Have you seen D. Ver Dught's new dog?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
van der Werf
H. Neyenesch
Pella
Baptists Discuss 300 Delegates and Growth at Vinton Assembly
R. R. Sadler reports the Baptist State Convention at Vinton drew 300 delegates last week. Over 2,000 additions by baptism in the year and more than $14,000 raised for state work, leaving a $3,835 treasury balance. Central College reports and school addresses highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. LeGrand
S. P. Shaw
Myron W. Haynes
H. H. Severn
Letta Condiff
Pella Baptist Church
Vinton
Central College
Shaw
Haynes
Dean Severn
Booth
Pella
Jefferson
Des Moines
R. R. Sadler
Miller Visser wedding quietly unites Ottumwa pair
Miss Mable Clara Miller of Ottumwa and John C. Visser, formerly of Pella, were married at the Baptist church parsonage on Monday October 25 with Rev Le Grand officiating. The ceremony was intimate with two friends as witnesses. The couple will reside on a farm near Steamboat Springs Colorado, recently purchased by Mr Visser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visser
Miller
Mable Clara Miller
Ottumwa
John C. Visser
Pella
Baptist Church
le Grand
Mr. Visser
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Trade Brings Joy As Kelderman and Steinkamp Swap
J. B. Steinkamp and William Kelderman swapped properties after a pick that left both sides pleased. Each party now celebrates with the believed fortune of acquiring the coveted parcel through the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Steinkamp
Wm. Kelderman
Mr. Kelderman
Steinkamp
Weyers & Kuyper Trade Pella Creamery for Nebraska Land
Weyers and Kuyper traded the Pella Creamery and ice plant to R Snodgrass of Des Moines for 4000 0 acres of dirt in Nebraska. Des Moines businessman Snodgrass hires Henry Rhynsburger to run the venture, bringing the same courteous service to patrons. Rhynsburger, former president of the retiring company, knows the business well and leads the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyers & Kuyper
Pella
R. Snodgrass
Des Moines
Nebraska
Snodgrass
Henry Rhynsburger
Rhynsburger
Notice to Creamery Patrons at Pella Creamery
Notice from H Rhynsburger announcing the sale of the Pella Creamery to R Snodgrass of Des Moines Iowa. He asks patrons to continue their liberal support and promises fair courteous treatment to build a larger business and invites patrons to bring their cream.
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Pella
R. Snodgrass
Des Moines
Iowa
Pella Creamery
H. Rhynsburger
Contestant Ballot Coupon Drive Encourages Full Participation
Voters are urged to submit ballots next week with a coupon system that doubles each ballot’s impact. Envelopes will be sealed and marked with twice the votes, aiming to ensure fairness and maximize turnout.
Piano for Rent by Mrs. R. L. Sadler
Piano for rent offered by Mrs. R L Sadler, located opposite Waechter s Lumber Yard. Rent is four dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Sadler
Waechter
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Enla Newton
Ralph the Hero
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Otley
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Harvey Lena Versteeg
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Mary van Zee
R. R
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Cordova
Effie Beeshaar
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Mammie DeBruyn
Bertha Carpenter
Fifield
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Tracy Martha Leaty
Percy
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Reasnor
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Leighton
Oskaloosa
Bertha Roorda
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Sully
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Nannie Hammer
Eva Koder
Monroe
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Anis Smith
D. Ver Dught
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