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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
5
Proceedings show petitions for grades and a walk from the Bank to Mrs Van Wyngarden’s. tax assess unclear. Motion passes 6 to 2 to pursue funds via mayor and officials, with committee referal and legal collection actions under review.
Officials appointed election judges for the upcoming vote and designated polling sites across the district. The measures establish where residents cast ballots and who oversees the process to ensure orderly polling.
To the voters of Lake Prairie Township the undersigned wishes to announce his candidacy for the office of township assessor. He thanks supporters and asks for courtesies at the polls, Harry O Viersen.
The Wunderle Trio was the first act in the YMCA lecture course, staged last Thursday October 6th. The auditorium was filled and the audience highly appreciative of a faultless high class musical performance featuring harp, violin, cello and bass. Encores praised the group, and the next course number will be Ralph Bingham on January 1st.
Gertrude Synhorst wed John B Vanderzyl at the home of the bride’s parents near Leighton. The ceremony took place Wednesday at 5 30 p.m. Logan’s Bodenham served as the groom’s relative.
The 1906 Lake Prairie District Fair in Pella ran October 2–5 under good weather and road conditions. A record Thursday crowd attended with best exhibits, races, and entertainments. total receipts near $3,500 with expenses leaving a comfortable treasury balance. Improvements to grounds and buildings totaled several thousand dollars, praised by patrons. Exhibits spanned stock, poultry, art, seeds, and household products. new horse barn impressed attendees. Friday corn entries sold for top bids, raising excitement and around $20.45 from corn sales. Premiums and prizes awarded covered seed corn, oats, breeding stock, and handiwork by local women, with notable sums for fancy dresses and garments.
A partial catalog of premium awards from buyers other than the fair association. It notes prizes such as a $10 for best any horse from a Clydesdale stallion won by N. W. Talbot of Sully and H. Rhynsburger premiums for the 10 heaviest 1906 cockerels and pullets won by W. H. Maasdam and M. A. Barnes with weights around 61 to 75 pounds. Other items include premiums for heaviest 100 chicken eggs and a fruit cake premium won by Wet & Co.
The first annual exhibition of the Gentral Poultry and Pet Stock Association will be held in Monroe Iowa from December 10 to 14. Premium lists are available by contacting relay J Q Vandermast in Monroe.
Ney KR DeGrand preaches at 10:45 a m with an early 9:30 am event and 7:30 pm service. Morning theme Crossing the Hellespont and evening theme the Jesus of Art the Jesus of History. Young people's meeting moved to 6:30 pm from 8:30 pm.
Rev Geo H Monkman conducts Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m class meeting at 12 00 m Junior League 2 30 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m preaching 7 45 p m Rev 8 Van der Werf offers regular services 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m in Holland language Sunday-school 3 00 p m Young Peoples prayer meeting 7 00 p m English evening service 8 00 p m Rev Wn J Van Kerven Sabbath school 9 00 a m morning service 10 45 a m prayer meeting 6 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m all language noted
J Ogden Armour of Chicago donates 5000 to be distributed annually at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. The gift funds sixty two agricultural college scholarships aimed at livestock and grain judging, with the aim of supporting students at the exposition.
The Chronicle advertises a contest across the county inviting many young ladies to compete for a free piano and other prizes. At the first vote count on October 29 a 630 Gold Watch will go to the leading contender, paid as a starter gift, with judges overseeing the ballot box and ensuring an honest race.
A Knoxville convention nominated Bert Kersbergen of Pella to replace the late G J Davis as county clerk. He won on the first ballot with over two thirds of votes and pledged to run an honest, hard campaign if chosen. He is described as a worthy young man with many friends.
Miss Dora Buwalda daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Buwalda wed Mr Will Van Zee on a Wednesday afternoon at the parents home on North Main Street. Rev Vander Ark conducted the ceremony. The couple plans to reside on a farm north of town.
For Sale A good seven room house in a good location. For further particulars call on P A Renaud. 3otf.
The association secured this year's attraction Kennedy's Wild West Show for the fair. Performances included rough riding rope throwing and other entertainments, with Dickey noted among participants in the spectacle.
Review praises Mexis for exceptional marksmanship at moving targets while firing from varied positions. Attactions pleased visitors with neat LeCocq Brothers display. promoters credit police for orderly crowds and Secretary Stubenrauch for guiding a successful fair. Premium awards to be announced next week.
Dan Ray of Laighton is inviting friends to join him this week, rallying local support and promising gatherings across the town. He plans meetups at various homes and public spots to discuss community matters.
The opening football game of the public safety event will be played here tomorrow October 12 between New Sharon and the Wooden Shoe Athletes. The matchup promises a good game with local interest.
A week of freezing temperatures reduced coal supply as households report shortages while residents resume street activity amid cold weather. Local observations note ongoing cold spell and limited heating access.
The Marion County Teachers Association convenes its ninth session in Central College chapel with a program led by a Tracy candidate for superintendent, A H van Benthuysen, described as a Democrat.
At the Des Moines convention last month Mayor Mattern appointed Alderman H Johnson to the committee on municipal franchise to advise the legislature on municipal problems. The league will meet in Cornh Bluffs next year.
A party of automobilists traveling from Des Moines to the fair passed through Knoxville last Friday. Their procession disturbed several hitching teams, one horse injured, and damage fixed at 25 dollars. The marshal arrived with warrants for the group, but Campbell returned to Knoxville, paid the damages, and had the information withdrawn.
McGinnis of Knoxville showcased an automatic hog feeder and watering trough. The device features a V shaped bin in a heavy framework with individual feeding troughs at the bottom. Hogs are directed to feed from the troughs.
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