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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1901

Page

5

Going East and West Train Car Configurations

Fragmented OCR describes seating and accommodation counts for GOING EAST 162-Passenger 04-Passenger 7 Accommodation and GOING west 61-Passenger 63-Passenger 53 Accommodation 1 Accommodation.

Board Members Named in City Ledger

The document lists officials including President Ruyper Secretary D. Roovaart Treasurer v. Cook and Superintendent, with members Rietveld E. M. Cole H. J. Vander W. M. Kruger Abraham VerPloegh.

Veld Ruyper D. Roovaart V. Cook Rietveld E. M. Cole H. J. Vander W. M. Kruger Abraham VerPloegh

Weekly House Meeting and Sermon Details At Hall

The notice invites attendees to a weekly house gathering with W. Riddle and N. G. Rimmels. Services begin at 9 a.m. and a brief sermon will be delivered. Pastor L. Dykstra is named in connection with the event. The text also references a public discussion about a Cosmopolitan article by Mord Wyke and remarks on articles about women.

Cosmopoli Wellrn Mord Wyke America Sland Widen Cosmopolitan

Republicans Rally in Pella and Lake Prairie Township

Republicans of Pella and Lake Prairie township schedule a Wednesday evening rally on October 9 at 7 30 p m in the Opera house. Hon F F Lacy of Oskaloosa will address the crowd with music by the Pella Band. Ladies are especially invited to attend and hear Mr Lacy.

Pella Lake Prairie Township Fio. F. Lacy Oskaloosa Mr. Lacy

Editor Roasts Fakers Over Grocer Ads In Town

The Osage Journal and Sioux Rapids Press quote debates over farm er and merchant patronage of fake advertising schemes. A grocer asked about 5 000 counter slips and cut ads from his slips after payers were warned it was a sham. The editor argues two sides exist in problems of patronizing fakers and foreign workers.

Sioux Rapids Press Journal Osage Journal

Stella Mabel Steckle Weds Amid Rich Norfolk Episcopal Rite

Miss Stella Mabel Steckle, second daughter of Amos Ade Steckle, wed in Norfolk Ohio with W J Steckle as groom. The ceremony, performed by Rev Charles Aves, featured eight bridesmaids, matron Mary C Taylor, best man Henry C Taylor, and ushers. The bride, well known in Burlington and Pella, embarked on matrimony with cordial civic wishes.

Lohengrin W. J. Steckle Mary C. Taylor Henry C. Taylor Chas. Aves Episcopal Church of Norfolk Ohio

Court Convenes Tuesday October 1 With Judge Applegate

The court opens Tuesday October 1 with Hon. J. H. Applegate of Guthrie Center on the bench. The trial jury will appear Monday October 7 and the first week will focus on probate and equity cases. Eleven divorce cases await action, some contested. Five criminal cases concern liquor nuisance. Christ forgery and bankruptcy matters add legal points. Many cases total, none involving a large sum. The Hardin B. Cloud estate in probate attracts attention for its vast personal property and numerous claims.

J. H. Applegate Guthrie Center Christ Hardin B. Cloud

Rathbone Sisters Host Banquet For Members And Husbands

The Thesta Temple Rathbone sisters in this place gave a banquet Tuesday evening to the members and their husbands after the confession of work. Tables were laden with good things and the evening was pleasant for those present. The society ladies are noted for their entertaining abilities and upheld their reputation on this occasion.

Thesta

Singing Class Organized by Prof Kuyper

A singing class will be organized soon by Prof. A. P. Kuyper. Those wishing to join should submit their names to the director. Time and place to be announced later.

A. P. Kuyper

The City Council Regular Monthly Meeting

A busy night for solons with polling places located and peace officers appointed. Marshal Moas dam is re installed and the council outlines upcoming business for the month.

Marshal Moasdam

City council acts on sidewalks and voting sites

The regular session chaired by Mayor Stubenrauch granted sidewalk from D R Rhynsburger to W W Kimmell and ordered a cemetery entrance walk. It referred an electric light petition and set ward voting places for November elections while reappointing Marshal Maascam under conditions.

Stubenrauch J. M. Cox D. R. Rhynsburger W. W. Kimmell Oakland Cemetery Association Oskaloosa League of Iowa T. Ver Beek H. D. Robertus A. P. de Reus D. van den Oever H. van Gorkum A. Veenman B. van Nimweyen John de Witt Viersen C. Koopmans Kryn Verheul Marshal Maascam

Exceedingly handsome Shakespeare edition offered by Alden

An inexpensive 13 volume Shakespeare set in gilt top limp cloth with silk box is offered by John B Alden New York. Sample volume price 25 with money back guarantee. Also notices millinery openings by Mrs E S Stonaker Mrs M Thssen and Mrs J van Maren and a cafe offering fine oyster stew at Bauman's cafe.

John B. Alden New York John B.alden Pearl Street

Dam project frames act to acquire dam and fund it by small donations

In a call to action residents urge passage of a special act to allow framing and appraisal of the dam. Owners refuse reconstruc tion and fish passage, while supporters propose buying the dam with donations from five cents upward. The effort aims to clear the path for new industry and locate a plant in Pella, viewing the town as a growing factory hub.

Hustey LGW Th Brothers Iowa Pella

Democrats Hold Marion County Convention for November Ticket

Marion county Democrats met in a large convention to select a county ticket for November. M J Duncan presided as temporary chair with Frank Frush as secretary and G A Stout as assistant. Committees on organization credentials and resolutions were formed and nominations for treasurer sheriff auditor coroner and board of supervisors advanced amid tension with populists and charges of fusion.

Marion County M. J. Duncan Antville Frank Frush Knoxville Whule G. A. Stout Ggst J. H. Reavers Pella A.C. Davis Indiana J. A.galven Union Township Rock C. FE. Price Summit S. L. Hanter Swan E. J. Jones Union Jas. Lewis Liberty J. S. Snyder Washington Democratic Committee John ‘Templeton Pop Pops Stabenrauch Ed. Gardner M. S. Stallings John D. Bates Board of Supervisors Frank Noftsker Chas Reed Shes Tion Sf Benrauch Frush

Death of Mrs. Gyshert van Louweling in city home

Mrs. Gyshert van Louweling, 26, died at her parents Wat and family residence after consumption. She leaves a husband and a small child, along with her parents and many friends. Funeral held at Fourth Reformed Church with Rev. Zigeler officiating, burial in the North Cemetery.

Gyshert van Louweling Wat

Garden City Gun Club Holds Trophy Shoot At Fair Grounds

The Garden City Gun Club hosted its regular silver cup shoot at the fair grounds last Tuesday afternoon with many marksmen present. H de Gooyer won 15 of 20, Ben Renaud took the leather medal, and John Koopmans earned the silver medal. Scores were modest, but interest and club prosperity remain strong.

Garden City Fair Grounds Jast H. de Gooyer Ben Renaud John Koopmans

Romance of Coon Hollow Delights Pella Opera House Crowd

Large audience at the Pella opera house enjoyed the Romance of Coon Hollow company last Thursday. The show received full marks for talent with the colored quartet delivering plantation songs and dances. Miss da Pomeroy in Georgia impressed, while Miss Cecil Jefferson as the crafty plotter drew strong audience disapproval. The management has curated strong acts for the season, delivering premier road entertainment. Also noted is the death of A F Dicks in Des Moines from a paralysis stroke at 47, with condolences offered to his family and friends.

Coon Hollow Pella Opera House Miss da Pomeroy Georgia Prn Cecil Jefferson Ood Opera House A. F A. F. Dicks Des Moines Chronicle

Death of Jacob van Gorp in Lake Prairie township

The death of Jacob van Gorp, an esteemed Lake Prairie township resident, occurred last Wednesday at his son M. van Gorp’s home just east of the city. He was 8 years old. Funeral services were held this afternoon with Rev. Keizer officiating, and interment followed in the local cemetery.

Jacob van Gorp Lake Prairie Township M. van Gorp Keizer

Griffin Orchestra to Perform at Opera House Oct 16

The Griffin Orchestra will present a classical program at the Opera House on October 16 featuring first violin, bass violin, violin cello, Italian harp and flute. Miss Helen Bick, a humorous reader, is billed as a top stage talent. Prices 25 and 50 cents. Seats go on sale after October 3, 1901 at the reserved seat stand.

Griffin Opera House Pella Helen Bick

McKinley Memorial Book Drive Offers Opportunity

A promotional prospectus claims President McKinley’s life and death inspired a book to fund a monument. The ad urges subscribers to join, promising wide sales and monthly earnings, with an outfit for 122 cent stamps and a guaranteed contract for managers in Washington, D. C.

Congress National Capitol Canton McKinley President McKinley White House Continental Assembly Corcoran Bldg U. S Treas Washington, D. C

K of P Memorial Services For McKinley Held In Castle Hall

About forty Knights of Pella lodge met last Sunday to observe memorial services for President William McKinley. The program included an opening ode, an address by Prof. W. W. Cook, another by Dr. A. J. Nossaman, and hymns with Herman Rietveld and H. F. Johnson participating. The tribute was paid by every lodge of Pythians in America.

Knights Pella Lodge K. of P Castle Hall United States William McKinley Herman Rietveld God H. F. Johnson

Statement of grief over noble brother and knight

The brothers who addressed the assembly expressed sorrow in losing a noble brother and condemned anarchy in bitter terms. They mourned a man who was not only a brother to thousands of Knights but the ruler of our country who lived by the order’s principles of Friendship, Charity and Benevolence.

Look Out And Don't Forget to Come to the What

A notice alerts readers to a forthcoming Christian Endeavor supper and social scheduled for Thursday October 17, 1901. Details remain to be announced.

Fall Festivities Promoted in Kansas City 1901

The notice promotes Fall Festivities in Kansas City Missouri from October 7 to 12 1901 with a fare deal. a low round trip price offered October 5 to 13 by the Chicago Great Western Railway return by October 14 informants include Great Western agents and J P Elmer G P A Chicago. A separate item mentions a local editorial backing General Charles H Grosvenor over book proceeds and a crowded anecdote about a Clear Lake girl falling from a buggy near Mason City with a humorous response from onlookers.

Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago Clear Lake Mason Mason City

Business Opportunities Along Chicago Great Western Railway

Advertises available locations in Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri on the Chicago Great Western Railway as a prime agricultural region with prosperous farmers and merchants. Seeks competent men with capital for creamery and mill operations plus sites for general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks and stockbuyers. Correspondence invited with maps and maple leaflets from W J Reap industrial agent at 604 Endicott Building St Paul Minnesota.

Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Chicago Great Western Railway United States W. J. Reap Industrial Agt Endicott Bld’g St. Paul Minn

Newspaper Subscription Notice for Dues

Your paper marks due notices warn readers they will be dropped from delivery after this issue if arrearages are not paid and subscriptions renewed. The notice emphasizes payment to restore service and avoid interruption.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Officers J. H. Stobepranch Alderme I. H Reuvers H Jobosen Ander Sluist Hi van Zanter P. H van Gorp Con van Disseldoro Durham F. Keai R. M Zoteske Ite P. C. Welle, S. Claude, Porter Cofr J.H. Reavers C. C. Vandenberg K. of R O. Fi W. Riddle N. G Rimmele Weeden Shoe Cerne College Directory Garrison GC. Peck Vanden Berg Fotartha Firth Selec Am Epworth J. Kendrick TST Sunley Prine Eevic L. Dykstra St Revormen Cuurew van Kesormen Cuurew Douwstra Sv Cuetsman Reformen Ciuren J. Keizer Cristian Aerofaen Courett R. VanpsrKigrr Republican Rally Steckle-Finney District Court Notes Goungil Solons the City Council Proceedings Shakespeare E. S. Stonaker van Mar Jno. van Maren Bauman’s Cafe THE Democrats Netherlands South Africa Railway Corporation John C. Nossaman Claus Jacob Smith Dallas Wm. Langlebartle Franklin A. Kade R. C. Nace C. van Ch Lak Prairie M. M. J. Perry Omer Metcalf Pleasant Grove F. W. Reyonolds Polk Wm. Harding Red Ind Cornell Hairman C. L. Amos Knoxville Pack Buss . Stout M. Barr Runnels Grove J H. Barr Pleasasville J. H. Anderson P. O. Pella Red Rock R. M. Faris Dunreath Summit C. E. Price Otley S. L. Hunter Swannson N. J. Wood A. Ort G. van Houweling Garden City Club Ella Griffins Orchestra P. A. Reenaud One Price Clothing House Jo At Charles Ht. Grosvenor Kansas City, Mo Charles H. Grosvenor
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