Pella Howells Electric Line Plan Favored by Businessmen
A called meeting of Pella businessmen at the Commercial Club discussed a proposed electric line to Howell station. Investor Mr Blank offered to fund 3.5 miles of track if citizens raised 15 to 20 thousand dollars, payable only after operation. No action. further expert estimates and a second meeting planned to assess feasibility and potential income. The goal is a Wabash connection to southern markets, with caution on viability.
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Pella
Howell
Blank
Waterloo
The
Commercial Club
Fire at Cox Residence Figures in Weekend Blaze
A Saturday morning fire at J. M. Cox's residence started from a cook stove, spreading to the kitchen roof and attic. Firefighters battled stubborn flames, with damage pegged over five hundred dollars and fully covered by insurance. adjuster settled Monday, repairs underway.
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J. M. Cox
Cox
Card of Thanks for Firefighters Help
Expresses gratitude to friends who helped during a Friday morning fire and to the fire department for their faithful service in saving the main part of the Cox family home J M COX and FAMILY
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J. M. Cox
Knoxville Boosters Disappointed at Pella Reception
The Knoxville Express reports a tepid welcome for an auto party in Pella, Iowa, describing the town as suppressed and apathetic despite band music and literature. A local businessman blamed pursuit of money for the lack of enthusiasm, noting Pella’s Holland character and the town’s hesitation to host the event.
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The
Knoxville Express
Pella
Lake Prairie
G. A. Stout
VanZante
Holland
Express
Deaths in Pella area raise grief across towns
Obituaries from October 1913 report Bernice Marguerite Hoit of Hoit Motor Co. in Oskaloosa died at 4 years 3 months with diabetes, funeral at Christian church. Anne Verheul of Pella died at 82, funeral at First Reformed Church. Paul Bandstra, longtime Pella resident, died at Eddyville aged 69, services at First Christian Reformed. Robert Watts of Hillsboro died by suicide, funeral at Hillsboro Christian, cousin to Mrs. M. A. Clark of Pella.
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Robert 5
Watts
Hillsboro
Iowa
Pella
Christian Church
M. A. Clark
Mrs VanderKieft Dead at 89 in Olivet Area
Mrs. VanderKieft died Tuesday night at her son in law A Hols home near Olivet. She was 89 years 9 months old and died of natural infirmities. She leaves several sons including Rev VanderKieft formerly pastor of a Pella church now in Michigan and a daughter. Funeral services Friday October 10 at the home at ten and at the Second Christian Reformed church at 1 30 Interment at Oakwood.
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Anne Verheul
Pella
First Reformed Church
M. Ruisaard
Otley
Oakwood Cemetery
Teacher Training Class Organizes For Bible Teaching
Christian workers in town sign up for a teacher training class to study the Bible methods of teaching and school management. Over 60 people from different churches attended a preliminary meeting at Second Reformed church with Grace Jones of Des Moines as speaker. The organization elected R. R. Beard president M. Vander Linden secretary and C. Wormhoudt treasurer with Prof. Frush and Mr Beard among the teachers.
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Second Reformed Church
Grace Jones
Des Moines
R. R. Beard
M. Vander Linden
C. Wormhoudt
Frush
Beard
Notice to Farmers Vaccination for Hog Cholera
Farmers urged to vaccinate hogs for cholera prevention. Dr W W Talbot offers prompt service with government test serum in cold storage for two weeks, requesting callers to contact him by phone or visit. Alee. sgpoiensyat?
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W._W. TALBOT
Garrison and Cross bring Shorthorn cattle to Caldwell ranch ties
Dr L A Garrison of Grand Island and Hix Cross of Utica bring a carload of Shorthorn cattle to Caldwell with a few full bloods and a registered bull Max 384 480 They plan to build a herd of registered cows and heifers for breeding and may sell some stock from the ranch Also accompanying the cattle is a herd of pedigreed Duroc hogs Lon gano Jr a 10 month old pig weighs nearly 400 pounds and Alda Wonder sow weighs 500 to 600 pounds All stock is registered and the pair invite the public to view the herd Pauline Garrison the doctor s oldest daughter enters the College of Idaho next week as a sophomore her summer was at Ames Iowa state agricultural college and the family plans to move into suitable housing for wife and other children.
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Caldwell
Idaho
L. A. Garrison
Central College
Nebraska
Grand Island
Messrs
Hix Cross
Utica
S. E. Brown
Octavia
Dr. Garrison
Longano, Jr
Alda Wonder
Garrison
Cross
Pauline
College of Idaho
State Agricultural College
Ames
New Fountains for Public Square Arrive in City
The Ladies G A R Circle purchased fountains for the public square and they have arrived at Pella Plumbing Company. Each fountain features three bubbling cups and a fill tap. After delays the ladies chose a simpler design and hope city authorities connect them to the water mains without further hold ups.
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G. A. R. Circle
Pella Plumbing Company
Chronicle
Slumber Party Hosted by Mrs Mae Sterrenberg
Mrs Mae Sterrenberg hosted a Monday slumber party at East Washington Street with a two course lunch at midnight. Guests included Leona Reuvers Nannie Gosselink Mae Thomassen Della Tice Nell Johnson Madge Vander Zyl Lottie Dykstra and Cornelia Wilson. Mrs Walter Riddle served as chaperone.
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Mae Sterrenberg
East Washington Street
Leona Reuvers
Nannie Gosselink
Mae Thomassen
Della Tice
Nell Johnson
Madge Vander Zyl
Lottie Dykstra
Cornelia Wilson
Mrs
Walter Riddle
County Teachers Examination Notice in Knoxville Iowa
Regular teachers examination will be held in my office in Knoxville Iowa October 29 80 31 beginning at 8 00 oclock each morning Mae Goldizen County Superintendent.
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Knoxville
Pears for sale at Oak Grove Nursery
Local advertisement offers select home grown pears priced at 1.60 dollars per bushel. Oak Grove Nursery is reachable by phone at 168 and is operated by G A Verpiloeg h and Son.
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Oak Grove
G. A. Verpiloegh
Kellogg Haines Singing Party opens Pella lecture course
The Kellogg-Haines Singing Party opened the 1913 14 Pella lecture course with a varied program that pleased many while prompting concern over the late 8 15 start time. The entertainment section included foreign language numbers a Martha scene and a long Breach reading while the audience noted empty seats and urged greater promptness in future openings.
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Kellogg-Haines
Williams
Montague
Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star
Johnny Smoker
Martha
Breach
Pella
Nutting Party At Harvey Hosted By Neiswangers
Mr and Mrs Neiswanger of Harvey entertained the Advance Literary Society at a Saturday nutting party The girls were taken to the Neiswanger home for a slumber party The boys walked to Howell and rode a train to Harvey despite rain The event yielded several bushels of nuts with ham and eggs roasted wieners fried chicken for supper Everyone praised the Neiswangers hospitality despite the showers
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Mrs. Nelswanger
Apples Wanted For Canning at 76 Cents Per 100 Pounds
PBELLA CANNING CO. seeks sound hand picked apples for canning and will pay 76 cents per 100 pounds. Requesting good size and quality fruit suitable for processing. Local growers invited to contact PBella Canning Co. for terms.
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Pbella Canning CO
Church Notes from Maurice Iowa Promotes Local Services
First Reformed Church pastor Rev J Wesselink to lead English service in Maurice. Baptist Church to host Esther series sermon with Queen Esther cantata parts and cast. Methodist Church reports pastor’s move and welcomes all, outlining Sunday school class meeting preaching and music, inviting all to attend.
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First Reformed Church
J. Wesselink
Maurice
Iowa
Baptist Church
Bailey
Esther
Cecile
Methodist Church
Pella
Jesus
School notes mark month’s end with new teachers and early high school start
This week closes the first month of school with strong work by new teachers in grades and high school. A teachers and board reception is planned at Supt Frush’s home Friday night. Enrollment totals are listed for Lincoln and Webster schools and the high school stands at 131. The senior class begins at 7:45, with early timing bearing some advantages. Concerns over outside expenses like class parties and attire are noted as primarily a home matter, seeking parental cooperation and possible suggestions to improve understanding and reduce costs.
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Supt
F. M. Frush
Lin- Lincoln School
Bootsma
Harmsen
Lautenbach
Assebly
Ownership and staff of the Pella Chronicle 1913 notice
The Pella Chronicle lists W A Young as managing editor and H H Sadler as business manager with Sadler Bros as publishers. Owners include R R Sadler and H H Sadler of Pella Iowa. No mortgage holders over 1 percent. Notarized October 9 1913 by Geo G Grass. A job ad seeks a young lady for Saturday work in a store or domestic tasks, telephone 243.
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Pella
Iowa
Bauer
W. A. Young
H. H. Sadler
Sadler Bros
R. R. Sadler
Mortagees
Geo. G. Grass
B. Ad
College Notes Highlight Student Enrollments and Faculty Events
New students enter various departments as college life returns to routine. Pete Thomas rejoins Old Central after a brief sojourn. Faculty social at Prof Sadler's, with Messrs Mentire Dodson and Harvey as guests. Science labs gain new glassware, gas lines, and extended physics tables from Germany. Old Central building sees repapering and redecorating, shorthand and oratory rooms expanded. President Beyl hosts faculty at Dunn cottage with puzzles and prizes. Mr Herney returns as Physics assistant. contour maps aid Geology course expansion. Clayton and Sadler contribute musically at chapel. V W group features Mrs Sadler on Camp Fire Girls. Kelley-Haines Co. delivers on-time performance with Strauss and Flotow pieces. Martha encore, light comedy, and historic tunes. Williams praised for punctual start.
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Pete Thomas
Old Central
Pella
G. F. Sadler
Mentire
Warren Dodson
Harvey
Germany
Prof
Central
Bey
Dunn Cottage
Miss Reynolds
McIntire
Powell
Greiner
Barnwell
Reynolds
Evans
Graham
Bailey
Dean Childs
Wagner
Fradenburgh
Dodson
Clayton
Sadler
Warren
Herney
Kelley-Haines Co
Flotow
Mr. Williams
Promptly Adjusted Fire Claim By Fidelity Phenix Co
Promptly adjusted claim shows Fidelity Phenix Insurance Co. swiftly settling J. M. Cox fire loss. Agent P. H. Stubenrauch oversaw the process with the adjuster arriving Monday, the loss settled to Cox’s satisfaction, and a draft issued from headquarters by Wednesday.
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Fidelity Phenix Insurance Co
P. H. Stubenrauch
J. M. Cox
For Sale Four-year-old driving horse in town
J W Fradenburgh advertises a four year old driving horse that is lady broke. Located at 41 4 Corner West First Street and South Street.
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J.W. Fradenburgh
W. First and South Sts
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Knoxville Boosters
Holt
Bernice Marguerite Hoit
J. B. Hoit
Hoit Motor Company
Oskaloosa
Verheul
Bandstra
Paul Bandstra
Eddyville
Christian Reformed
VanderKelft
Alee
Teachers Examination
Mae Goldizen
College
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