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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
8
Thanksgiving Day service on November 25 at 4:30 p.m. features Prof. Lewis Beys Ph. D delivering the sermon. A union service with the congregation urged to join in praise and gratitude citing Jehovah’s enduring loving kindness.
Contestants aim for top votes in two districts during the week starting Monday November 22 1909 and ending Saturday November 27 1909. Two mandolins worth 25 dollars each will go to the contestants with the most votes in each district. All contestants have an equal shot as prizes go to the highest vote getters regardless of prior standing.
Dick Den Adel shows strong joy over a new boarder Grace Lucile Den Adel arriving Tuesday morning. Mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely and Dick is expected to recover enough to return to the store for part of each day in a few days.
The Pella National Bank announces a public auction of its frame buildings to be held Saturday, November 20, 1909, at 30 o'clock pm at the buildings.
About 25 neighbors surprised Wm Van der Linden at his Bungus place late Wednesday November 3. The party featured music a supper and a wooden slide race won by John Muilenburg with S H Lamis finishing strong. Guests included H Ven Ojen Walter Roberts and families Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson M Rowbus and Frank House Eddyville Tribune.
Mrs. C Rhynsburger slipped and fell on a board walk at home Saturday afternoon. Friends rushed to aid her and carried her inside. She was in a stupor and doctors feared brain concussion, but she improved and doctors thought the shock of the fall caused a temporary semi coma with no lasting danger.
A fragment notes Al Glark sustained an injury during repair work on an Al Clark device. The brief mentions precautions taken and the incident prompted a temporary shutdown of the repair area. No further details on severity or outcomes are provided.
The Dorcas Society held its annual meeting in the First-formed church reception room on a Wednesday afternoon in November. Rev Vander Werf and Elder Van Stigt spoke on missions and benevolences. A $1830 collection was taken for The Home for the Aged. Refreshments were served. attendees found the event profitable and enjoyable.
Three more diphtheria cases were reported this week. Two children at the Jim Buerkens home and a seven year old boy at the Wm Van den Berg home are quarantined.
The City Council met in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Gesman absent. A. W. De Bruin was named chairman while Kuyper was absent. Wm. Fowler requested tax refunds for 1908 and 1909. council referred to the Supervisors. The Star Auto Co. sought a front approach to a new garage on Ver Hey lot. referred to street and alley committee. A drain tile at Simon De Haan’s corner was tabled as De Haan would not concede to city terms. Some sidewalk items were approved.
The Aid Society of the Second Reformed Church will meet at the home of Mrs Simon Vander Zyl tomorrow afternoon.
The technological department lists Cherry disaster as the nation s second deadliest mine tragedy after Monongah West Virginia where 356 miners died. It notes US mining fatalities rose faster than coal output through 1907 1908 with 3200 deaths in 1907 and 2450 in 1908 after a $150 000 congressional education program.
The C U I prepares a brass band with about fifteen or sixteen members under bandmaster Prof. Leigh. Tuesday night marks Glee Club practice as the group makes good progress and aims for soon to be held concerts. The week of prayer is observed daily by the W Y M C A.
Penns successful football team defeated Central college of Penn 29 to 0 on Penn Field in rainy, mud soaked conditions. Smith logged long touchdowns including a 95 yard run and a 65 yard punt return, while Purdy and Williams added scores and strong defense limited Centrals offense. Churchill for Central ran hard as Penns line stood firm and the Quakers capitalized on miscues, securing the lopsided victory despite a delayed start and field conditions.
Henry P. Vander Mulen and Christine Munting were married Wednesday evening at the Second Reformed Church parsonage. Rev. Van Kersen performed the ceremony. The couple, popular in the city, are warmly regarded by many friends who wish them happiness.
On Wednesday evening November 17 at 7 o clock at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Ver Hey the marriage of Miss Deith Ver Hey to Mr John Hospers was solemnized by Rev Van der Wert in the presence of immediate relatives A wedding supper followed and the couple will establish their home on the G Hospers farm west of Pella The article praises the bride and groom and notes they will soon begin housekeeping in Marion County
The article notes Pella's contracting for waterworks indicates improvements ahead and urges encouragement of water use, describing water as essential for drinking and its accessibility as a public good.
J K Turner the house mover is in town this week moving a house for AST Brom urges residents to see him or AST Brom Meyer Langerak notes a Sunday visit with Pella friends.
A terse listing appears to note numbers 1921 4430 and sums 846 709 among contestants. The readable text provides no clear names, dates, or locations to establish a coherent event or outcome. The fragment lacks context to determine the exact competition, organizer, or victory details.
Friends mourn the sudden death of John J Donal at Oxford from apoplexy last Saturday. He was 19 years old and buried at North Cemetery after services at Second Reformed Church conducted by Rev Van Kersen and Rev Monkman. Funeral held Monday afternoon with large attendance.
Citizens report delayed reporting of diphtheria cases to health officers under the law. The statute holds attending physicians and householders accountable for prompt notification to protect public health and avert legal liability.
The document enumerates diseases subject to quarantine including scarlet fever diphtheria smallpox cholera leprosy epidemic meningitis and bubonic plague. It requires physicians or osteopaths to report cases promptly to the city mayor or township clerk and to send written notices within 24 hours. It also details penalties for noncompliance including affidavits and possible suspension of certificates.
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