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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
9
The Pella fair faced trouble from visitors seeking liquor and disturbances. Police, led by Mayor Gesman and City Marshall Buckingham, arrested twelve drunks over two days, contributing fines to the city sidewalk fund. One speeding arrest noted. locals praised for restraint.
Miss Leona Vander Linden prepares to depart for missionary work in China next Monday afternoon. A farewell service at Second Reformed Church next Sunday evening features Rev W T Scudder of India, Miss O H Lawrence, and addresses by the new missionary and by Rev and Mrs De Haan as they prepare to labor in China. The public is invited to attend this inspiring event.
The Pella world’s fair drew crowds this morning with Rock Island agents selling over two hundred tickets from the area. The piece urges Oskaloosa and Sharon fair groups to organize an Oskaloosa day at fairs or join other exhibitions. Boone was cited as a model for assigning a town day.
The Newton Auto club conducted its first club run with ten cars carrying forty people to Oskaloosa via Monroé and Pella. The day was perfect and the roads elegant. Cars left Newton at 8 33 am and reached Oskaloosa at noon, then departed at 3 1 pm and returned to Newton by 6 15 pm.
For sale the three frame warehouses and a brick warehouse suitable for factory or storage. A desire to dispose of the described property in view of building a modern brick factory. CANNING AND PICKLING CO. PO Lis?
Central University edged Knoxville 6 to 6 in a spirited practice game at Central athletic field. Ray Bousquet starred as Central, praised for a strong performance as the new season began.
Ray's repeated runs and a touchdown set Central's win as the team prepares for a Friday game with Simpson at home. Coach Dr. Keeney is credited for the team's success. The Philomathian Literary Society hosted new students with a formal reception, banquet, and toasts led by Roy Lewis. Local figures O B O'Brien and Prof. Young appear in campus life reports alongside visiting Evangelist Stucker and L B Wickersham. New students Slyter, Roper, and Buswell arrive. watermelons mark Prof. Young's campus gathering. Home Telephone Exchange girls Hattie Moore and Julia Melvin visit from Onkaloosa.
A Des Moines Keokuk passenger train struck a light wagon carrying Mrs. Cornelius Van Gemeret and her children near Leighton, killing 10 year old Cornelis Van Gemeret Jr. The horse died instantly and the wagon was wrecked. The boy died en route to OsKaloosa hospital. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm with burial at Domsellar cemetery. Coroner calls inquest Thursday at 2:30 pm.
Last Tuesday evening the Delta Alpha group honored Miss Leona Van der Linden with a ker chiefs shower at Miss Nettie and Ina De Gooyer’s home. Van der Linden departs on the 11th for China as a missionary, while Miss Bertha Tysseling received a Longfellow Poems volume for her teaching work. Tysseling leaves Thursday for a six month visit in Paterson New Jersey. Dainty refreshments and a pleasant evening followed, not soon forgotten by attendees.
All persons who have bills against the Lake Prairie Fair Association will have them approved by the proper committees and present them to me for payment before November first, Joan Krein, Sec.
Commencing October the 18th the following merchants will close their places of business at 6 30 p m except Saturday Klyn De Winter John Ulrich Pietre Vander Linden
The Newton Daily News reports the wedding of Lillian Held to Elmer E Graber held Wednesday at the Held home. Rev W Dieffenbach officiated as guests, family, and friends gathered for a 7 30 p m ceremony followed by a wedding feast and gifts of cut glass silver and china. The couple plans a Colorado trip then residence in Newton.
State of Iowa versus Wade Billhart for forgery on two counts was dismissed for reasons on file. Billhart remains in Mt Pleasant hospital for the insane. Leo Van Gorkom indicted for rape. bond sureties released. Nellie Lewis pleaded guilty to illegal liquor sales and fined 30000 plus costs. William Howells and Geo Hall received 30 and 90 day county jail terms respectively for hospital escape. Information against George Flockhart and J J Selma for nuisance was dismissed. Stephen Augustine released by grand jury after bound over for threats. Charles Honnold’s larceny case dismissed. Wm Heddinger, also charged with larceny, pleaded not guilty through attorney Bert McCoy.
A special service will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday October 17 at 11 A M Observed under the Epworth League with a cordial invitation extended to all to attend.
A racing card shows Wednesday to Friday events with purses from 30 to 7500 dollars. Notable names include Frank DeCook, Jimmy the Tuff, Harry Baker, and Marengo Ben racing in trot and running events along with a mule race and Shetland pony stakes.
A catalog of recent arrivals including The Calling of Dan Matthews Ben Hur Arethusa and many more. The list features classics and contemporary works with photographers offerings and a customer notice directing readers to the New Model Studio for updated photos.
The article praises Pella Iowa for its growth and notes Central College entering its fifty seventh year with strong attendance and capable instructors. It highlights Pella as a city shaped by Dutch heritage and anticipates a forthcoming history of Hollanders in Iowa, underscoring welcoming immigration and local progress.
Rik Vander Werf of New Sharon bought an improved farm from Stegeman Land Co of Miller South Dakota last week. The company owns most of the land for sale and urges Dakota buyers to contact them. Stegeman has sold thousands of acres to Illinois buyers recently and promises easy profits, inviting direct purchases to save commissions.
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