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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
5
After years of trial runs by several parties, Jacob Todd has bought a new wagon and will carry mail from the depot. The community notes Todd’s fit for the position and welcomes the updated service.
Fred Synhorst son of Mr and Mrs Will Synhorst of LeGrand Oregon formerly of this city was killed in a head on collision last week on the O R and N near Huntington He was the fireman on one of the ill fated locomotives His body had not been recovered from the wreckage when the word was received here and it was feared it would be impossible to rescue it due to the wreckage being on fire
A. N. Kuyper improves after a week of illness while Mrs. H. D. Wormhoudt, Peter Bloem, and Cornelia De Gooyer show rapid recovery from typhoid and tonsillitis. Diphtheria cases are back in danger, dental visits rise with cold weather, and Chas Welch is seen at the dentist.
The letter defends four local candidates amid anger at a Chronicle editorial urging voters to back two Republicans. It rejects rumors of a “penny in the slot” campaign and asserts the writers knew the men well and would have supported Knoxville regardless of party. They challenge claims that a disputed article caused merely two defeats and defend their local editorial stance.
John Richards aged 78 was fatally injured when his buggy was struck by Rock Island train No 469 at the South Seventh street crossing in Oskaloosa while his granddaughter Bernice Ver Ploeg was unharmed. Richards died Sunday evening after injuries including fractured ribs and a punctured lung. Survived by four sons and five daughters, the funeral was held at Coal Creek Church with interment in Coal Creek Cemetery.
Jap De Cook, hailed as Corn Husker of Lynnville, shucked 162 bushels and 25 pounds in nine hours on S A Sparks field. Eight other men lined up 801 bushels on the same farm and are prepared to corroborate the figures.
Landlord John Russell of the Ameri can House is home after five weeks away with his son in Old Kentuck. He sought treatment for gall stones and reports his health improved. He visited relatives in Chicago and arrived home last Friday evening with a broad Dutch smile.
John Ulrich, a young Pella businessman, leaves for Kellogg to assume ownership of the Kellogg meat market he recently purchased. He has years of market experience with his father and is praised as an honest, capable butcher, ready to serve Kellogg customers with a first class market.
Gladya Randol daughter of Mr and Mrs Randol southeast of town is suffering a scarlet fever attack. The household has been quarantined since last Friday. Meanwhile Geo P Kelsey spent the weekend with his nieces.
Poem praising God for blessings to the nation and leaders like Washington and Lincoln. Calls for loyalty to Truth and divine favor, reflecting a 1910 American press association style with reverent tone and historical allusions.
The item references a new proprietor taking possession on a Johnston Owen West place north of town and notes several local people. It mentions Percy Henderson improving from typhoid and expresses hopes for recovery, plus various local movements and travel: Clark’s accident near Knoxville, Mrs. Minnie Kerr visiting from Granville, Ohio, and Mr. C. Buxton’s family plans. It also notes John A. Kersey’s railroad work, Frank W. Fotdick now in Dea th feed area, Harry K. Davis departing for the Philippines with the civil engineering corps, and John tA Crogier’s Oklahoma business trip toward the San Luis valley, Colorado.
The city unveils accelerated construction as Alderman De Bruin helps the electrical engineer with the new powerhouse and lighting system. Teams dig holes, set poles, and wire streets while Alderman Plender pours cement for electroliers. A ditching machine from Newton works near the First Reformed Church as the sewer outlet nears completion and the sceptic tank advances toward December first. John Dyketra’s south Main Street house and Dean Severn’s new home are poised for occupancy with Santa’s visit anticipated. Langerak the druggist reports improvements including a basement, new floor, and utilities. Dave Ver Dugt’s Palace Restaurant adds short order service and Heeren the furniture maker reports big orders recently.
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