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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
5
Federal Judge Martin J. Wade fined Meindert Bloem $600 total for three counts of converting patrons money. The 30 year old rural carrier, with twelve years in post office service, will be jailed until the fines are paid but will not serve a prison term.
J. W. Todd celebrated his 75th birthday on Sunday with about thirty five relatives gathered. The event also marked the couple’s 48th wedding anniversary. Out of town guests included Roy McCurdy and wife Frank Konrad and wife of Lacona Iowa Dave Thomas and wife Frank Clark and wife of Knoxville Mrs Eva Shupe of Clarion Iowa and Mark Todd of Pagosa Springs. Mrs Todd received a rocking chair from Eastern Star and Ladies G A R circle. The Todds are in good health and hope for many more gatherings.
The Mechanical Engineering Department at the State University College of Applied Science in Iowa City has installed an automobile testing plant. The project, led by 1916 graduates H J Eicherer and C B Thompson, lets students study auto mechanisms and test delivered horsepower fuel economy and transmission efficiency under controlled conditions. The unit is currently in temporary machine shop quarters and not easily accessible to the public. Plans aim to house it so students and the general public may use it. An expert will recommend needed car changes if tests show deficiencies, and owners may run cars on the floor to compare with rated horsepower after adjustments.
Parsons dominates Central at Fairfield scoring six touchdowns and four extra points. Parsons advances entirely in Central territory, with early TDs by line plays and steady gains from backfield. Central’s only notable rush comes from Hillyer, while Parsons’ backs Allard Scovel and Greenfield gain 20 to 40 yards.
Charles Whitehead, 42, a leading farmer of New Sharon, died after swallowing a bottle of patent medicine. He had been taking it for stomach trouble and likely ingested a concentrated dose from the dregs after not shaking the liquid. Survived by wife and three children. a physician from New Sharon arrived too late to save him.
Auctioneers report sale dates from November through December including Clyde Jarnigan Monroe Sherm Reinhart Gales IRB Thos Dank Monroe John Vander Nort Pella Dick VanZante Pella D Blentema Reasner N Middlekoop Fella Ora Clevenger Monroe Art DeHeer Leighton Henry Thomassen Monroe Wm Van Baalen Pella Sneller Brog Pella See Chronicle ads for details Hear Lou J Beauchamp at Auditorium November 28
Lou Beauchamp, famed for over 35 years of worldwide lecturing, appears in Pella on November 28 presenting Take the Sunny Side. His lively talk blends humor with practical truths, promising laughter and community reflection for Chautauqua audiences.
Wm. R. Dieleman was injured Monday when a corn stalk struck his right eye in the field. Dr. Bos provided medical attention but warned the eye may be unusable for some time.
The second number on the Artists Course will appear at the Pella Opera House this evening after being moved from the college auditorium. Federated Club now controls the opera house building and will host the performance. The entertainment is expected to draw a good crowd and be well worth hearing.
The weekly revival in Pella features union services led by town pastors at First and Second Reformed, plus night meetings in the Baptist church. Notable events include young peoples night Friday, Dr. Bailey sermon, and choir leadership by Professor Sadler with Hugo Kuyper on piano. The effort aims to unite churches and foster fellowship, with lasting impact anticipated.
The steam ditching machine arrived Sunday and began work Monday on the sewer extensions along Broadway. About 2200 feet of new lines will be laid in several city areas by a force of nearly thirty men, weather permitting, with completion in about two months.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims November 25 as a national day of thanksgiving and prayer. He notes wartime hardships and blessings, urges Americans to cease work, and gather in homes and worship to give thanks to Almighty God. The proclamation is signed in Washington on October 28, 1915, with Secretary of State Robert Lansing witnessing.
A small blaze at White Way Auto Co. began on the second floor from gasoline spilled and spread to the first floor via walls. Firefighters were not needed after quick action with hoses and extinguishers. Some used cars were smoke damaged and priced cheaply.
After three days of hearings in the Gosnell vs Jackson case, plaintiff attorney Wilkie opened for the plaintiff and Devitt for the defense. Closing for the defendant by Reynolds and for the plaintiff by Bray. The jury returned a $2000 verdict for the plaintiff with costs against the defendant for the July 14 1914 park stabbing incident reported by the Oskaloosa Herald.
Chet Huckabee, employed at a mine line, was thrown from a buggy when a horse ran over an embankment on Saturday. He sustained a broken right arm in two places. Dr. Payne provided medical care and the patient now smokes his pipe peacefully.
Uncle Sam's crop estimates rank Iowa second in corn this fall with Illinois first Missouri third and Nebraska fourth. Iowa's yield is forecast over 100 million bushels below last year while the national total exceeds 1914 by over a billion bushels.
The Pella city council met with all members present. The Methodist church grading on the north block was referred to the street committee. West Third Street grading for block 35 was granted. A carload of cast iron pipe and power plant improvements were approved. Four thousand dollars in electric light bonds were to be taken up. Curbing near G B VerSteeg was moved to the established line. October electrical earnings were $1653.94 with expenses $1087.83. Sewer extensions contract with Henry Reese of Quincy Illinois was read and approved. Further city matters were discussed with no additional action recorded.
Businessmen and farmers in Oskaloosa met Tuesday to revive the Mahaska County Fair, dormant for over a decade. About $2,500 in stock was subscribed with plans to raise $30,000. Twenty thousand will buy the old fair grounds from Mr. B. McCullough and $10,000 will fund grounds improvements and new buildings.
County teachers in Marion County are urged to attend a meeting at Pella High School on Saturday November 20 starting at 10 a m. Prof I S Condit Cedar Falls will discuss How to Teach Arithmetic and W F Barr Drake will cover How to Teach Reading. Attendees should bring pencil and notebook. Last meeting enrolled 110 teachers. organizers aim to grow attendance. Mae Goldizen County Superintendent.
Mrs. N. S. Longsbury of South Pella broke her hip Friday afternoon while entering the summer kitchen. She fell, could not rise, and neighbors aided. Dr. Bos attended and she was taken to her niece Mrs. D. Hynes’s home for care. She is 81 and the injury is serious and painful.
The Woman's Federated Club held its regular meeting at the new club rooms on E Franklin street with a large attendance. Programs on domestic topics followed business, including Mrs J D Dodson on Evolution of the Housekeeper and Mrs M Vander Linden on From Housekeeper to Homekeeper. A paper by Mrs C F Aschenbrenner discussed the mind body influence, then a social hour and luncheon concluded the session. Lou J Heanchamp will speak at Auditoriums on November 23.
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