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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
5
Dr W L Allen longtime Pella mayor leaves after 35 years in the Wooden Shoe town to seek a balmy climate in San Diego California. He departs with praise for his service as a physician and public leader, noting many friends and a few enemies while stepping down as the city’s most popular figure.
Geo Bishop and Dana Wray plan to make their home in San Diego. Mrs. Laura Bishop, Dr. Allen's sister, will visit relatives in Colfax Iowa before joining them in California. The Red Men held a farewell for Past Great Sachem Dr. Allen at their wigwam with a banquet at Palace restaurant. EF A Day of Des Moines attended. Citizens regretfully bid them farewell but wish health and prosperity in California.
Tuesday evening Mayor Allen stepped down. Vander Zyl assumes full power of the office and Simon was appointed by the city council to succeed Dr. Allen. He will hold the post until the next regular election next spring.
A fire discovered at five o clock Tuesday morning destroyed the shaft house at the Rogers Coal Mine in Olivet Iowa. Flames spread from the shaft house to hoisting apparatus and adjacent buildings, causing substantial damage despite some insurance. Dry weather and wooden structures hindered firefighting as Olivet’s coal mines, run on a paying basis with broad demand, faced rebuilding with carpenters already at work. Herman Rietveld is the interested party in the Rogers mines.
Mrs. Mary Vanderpol wife of Jacob Vanderpol of two miles east of Pella died Monday evening October 15 1906 at 6 oclock aged 41 years eight months Funeral services were held from the First Reformed church Wednesday afternoon The body was buried in North cemetery after a brief illness from quick consumption.
A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Van der Zyl on Wednesday October 17 uniting their daughter Jennie to John H Van Vilet. The ceremony was performed by Rev W J Van Kersen with flowers and autumn leaves all around. The couple left for Chicago later that evening and plan to return in about ten days.
The college executive committee unanimously selected Prof. J A Lapham to lead both commercial and normal departments. Lapham has 14 years of teaching experience and county superintendent service in Mitchell and Chickasaw. He is noted Sunday-school worker and ex state president of the Iowa Sunday-school association. He begins with next semester.
M M van Oosterhout editor of the Vrije Hollander and Democrat politician died at his Orange City home on Friday October 12 after months with Brights disease. Born October 14 1846 in Capelle Netherlands he immigrated 1871, settled in Pella then Orange City. He founded the Vrije Hollander in 1892 and led it until death. He imported Holstein cattle and built a Sioux County real estate fortune. Survived by wife four children. Funeral Tuesday at Christian Reformed church with burial in Orange City cemetery.
Mrs F P De Rous offers her entire stock of trimmed hats at big reductions for one week in October 2027. A wide and varied selection promises neat and stylish options at low figures with many bargains available.
Local Leighton residents faced a friction filled meeting as Tymeling and others discussed the long standing dispute. Officials outlined a plan for temporary measures while awaiting a final decision. Community groups urged swift action to resolve the matter.
A Hollander by birth and American citizen by adoption, BERT KERSBERGEN rose from hard labor in childhood to study at Central College and teaching. He was chosen by the Democratic convention to fill the district court clerk vacancy after Gilbert A. Davis’s death, pledging to administer the office with integrity and earn public trust.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hon Claude Porter will speak to Marion county voters at the court house Knoxville on Tuesday October 23 at 2 00 pm He will travel from Knoxville to Pella and speak again at 7 30 pm at the opera house in the evening.
The Marion County Teachers Association held an auditorium meeting last Friday and Saturday. Dr B H Hibbard of Ames spoke on Commerce and Character, praised as a top lecture. Pella musicians entertained. Saturday focused on public school management. Attendance was large with teachers from across the county. Superintendent Liucas praised enthusiasm and school progress. Pella families offered hospitable visits.
A local contest offers an 830 gold watch to the girl with the most votes at the first count on October 31. Votes must be deposited in the ballot box by 6 p.m. October 31 at the Chronicle office. Judges include B H Van Spanckeren A Vanderzee and Rev W J Van Kersen. A long nominee list names many candidates from Pella Harvey Knoxville Otley and other towns.
Evangelist Sam Jones died Monday the 15th on a Rock Island train near Little Rock. Samuel Porter Jones, born October 16, 1847 in Chambers County Alabama, was admitted to the Georgia bar in 1889 but left law due to drinking. Converted in 1872 he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South and preached nationwide, touring Oklahoma City revivals recently before a sudden illness. He was en route from points west of Little Rock to Memphis, his body found on a sleeping car berth and taken off at Little Rock, with return to Carterville, Georgia expected.
Mrs Mark Todd of Colorado, visiting relatives, extended her stay in Knoxville while tourism and family connections were noted in local society circles.
The season opener at the college field last Friday saw Pella Wooden Shoe Athletes defeat New Sharon 5 to 0. Under the new rules the game proved interesting with players appearing in good condition after the match.
Preparations are underway for a Democratic rally in Bussey on Saturday October 27 with a free noon dinner of roast ox sandwiches and coffee. Two brass bands will provide music. The program lists speakers Hon John D Denison lieutenant governor Hon John D Smith congressman 7th district Hon Dan Hamilton congressman 6th district Hon Fred Townsend attorney general and Hon Claude Porter governor. The event aims to be a major day for Democrats in the town.
A Des Moines MacFurnace Company representative sold furnaces in Pella to H Robynsburger W Doedyns O H Brimmer A Vandertie and Bethel church and agreed to install all furnaces and piping. The man said he did not know a Pella furnace firm existed due to no local ads or sales calls. An order worth about 750 illustrates lost local business from lack of advertising.
Information filed by J Willemsen against N L Towle of Oskaloosa for failing to stop his automobile as fleeing horses frightened near Pella. Jury heard Willemsen and three witnesses testify that Towle did not stop. four automobile men were involved and the rig suffered slight damage.
The jury found for Towle after witnesses testified Willemsen did not signal to stop but the crew halted the machine upon noticing danger. The verdict rested on balance of evidence and supported Towle’s position.
A string of Baptist and Dutch Reformed churches lists pastors including A LeGrand Geo E Monkman S Van der Werf Wm J Van Kersen and Wm B Stoddard. Services vary by language with English and Holland language preaching, Sunday school times, and evening sermons noted for each congregation.
Walt asks shoppers to attend a rummage sale set for Saturday, November 3 at Ver Stigt's store. Furniture and various goods will be offered with proceeds benefiting furnishings for the Science Hall. The notice notes Baptist churches of Des Moines will direct funds to local needs.
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