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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
5
Minneapolis letter dated September 27 1908 from William H Taft expresses appreciation for the warm reception given by the people of Pella Iowa including a glimpse of Dutch wooden shoes and a desire to meet inhabitants face to face. He thanks Harris Esq for passing on the cordial turnout and sends warm regards.
The 14 year old Elmer McClure, son of Mr and Mrs J D McClure of north of Knoxville, was found dead hanging from a tree after disappearing two weeks earlier. A jury ruled the death a suicide. The body, identified by clothing by the father, was taken to Knoxville for burial. The motive remains a mystery.
Mrs. Henry Cox originates the scheme and plans the luncheon to be held this afternoon in Iowa City. The menu features Holland biscuits Kominie cheese bolonga and Santa Clause cookies sent from Pell. Prizes include various kinds of wooden shoes.
Stockholders of the Rail way Construction Company met last Thursday with many in attendance. Seven directors were elected: E A Harris A N Kuyper F D Stubenrauch W C Smith P H Van Gorp H S Keables and C H Brimmer. Harris read the incorporation articles and fielded questions as the assembly unanimously accepted them. The Construc tion Company is now a real entity franchised to build railroads in Iowa and other states. The Pella Railway Construction Company invites figures and quotations for railroad projects. The Fair Secretary reports optimism for a successful fair near the mark of satisfying four people.
At the Ver Ploeg home in Pella the couple Pauline Ver Ploeg and John I Hollebrands wed with Rev J J Hollebrands officiating. A white and green decorated reception followed with a $100 check from the bride’s parents and numerous gifts. The bride wore lace net over blue silk and carried white roses. The couple plans to reside in the Stegeman house.
Miss Marie Stegeman and Dr Adolph Riedel wed at the Stegeman home with over 100 guests. The ceremony featured a Holland language service and a wedding march. Afterward the couple planned to Chicago, but a rice-battle prank misled guests as the couple vanished to trick them.
The Otley home of Mrs. G. Vriezelaar hosted nearly sixty relatives and friends for a Wednesday gathering honoring her and marking Miss Maude Braen of Paterson New Jersey 23rd birthday and Cassie Frazer of Galesburg Illinois tenth birthday. The event highlighted four generations with 49 descendants present and a photo capturing Mrs. Vriezelaar with Ira J B Vriezelaar and their descendants. Despite age nearly eighty four she remains sharp and buoyant, cherishing family growth and her faith guiding a brighter path.
Four young guests chase the newlyweds who fled by train to Des Moines. At Otley depot the bride and groom were covered with rice and introduced to passengers as a married couple. The four companions waited for a carriage while depot guards provided song and vaudeville entertainment.
Mrs John Ribble formerly Otley resident passes away at her Indianola home on September 24 at age 82. She helped settle Marion county, moving to Summit township in 1851.
Van der Kolk died at 67 years after lifelong devotion as mother to 14 children eight surviving. Born July 5 1841 in Dokkum Friesland she lived in Otley Iowa and died Sept 25 1908. Deep gratitude to friends and neighbors is expressed by Doere van der Kolk and children.
Johnnie Vander Linden, son of Mr and Mrs William Vander Linden, fractured a bone near the ankle when the horse slipped during a fast block ride. He received immediate medical care and is recovering well with hope for a speedy recovery.
Chas E Munroe city clerk and Oska loosa native entered state politics in 1892 at Council Bluffs as vice president of the Sixth district democratic club. Nominated for Auditor of State at Waterloo convention in 1966 and again at the June 2 1908 primary. long service as county and city central committee chair, now in his 12th term as City Clerk under six mayors. Mahaska county democrats and friends predict a large cross party vote for him.
The aurora borealis lit the Des Moines sky Monday night drawing crowds braving the cold. Professor Morehouse of Drake University called it the brightest ever seen in Des Moines with red, green and purple bands extending hundreds of miles northward. Telegraph wires suffered from atmospheric electricity and some communications were cut off in places.
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