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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
5
Report on a Knoxville gas plant shows modest progress with fifteen citizens touring the facility and praising its operation. Investors hold back as sales lag. N Kuyper deems the plant promising for Pella but overpriced. Promoters abandon the project for now and plan to revisit Des Moines later.
Dick and Henry Holz aged eleven and nine appeared before Justice G Van Wiel on larceny charges filed by Mrs. Henry Mathes. The boys admitted taking two silver watches valued at twenty dollars from the Mathes home near the Skunk River, after frequenting the farm area during school hours. The case raised questions about reform school placement, with parents subpoenaed and the judge delivering a stern lecture before sending them home.
The superintendent warns guardians that under the amended law every child aged seven to fourteen must attend at least sixteen weeks per school year or face a misdemeanor charge with a fine of three to twenty dollars. The board names November first as the latest entry date and may enforce the law, with the president empowered to file information against noncompliers.
The passage outlines that the school board furnishes books free of charge and accepts written excuses for non attendance with board action. Exemptions are rare, only for absolute necessity. Parents are urged to enroll pupils promptly, classify them via the Superintendent, and note enrollment should occur within sixteen weeks though longer stays are possible.
A Chronicle reporter viewed the moon and Saturn through R R Beard’s telescope last Monday evening. Beard used varying lenses to reveal cratered lunar surfaces, extinct volcanoes, and distant mountain ranges, and discussed the moon’s origin and uninhabited state. He also described Saturn as a moving celestial jewel with a bright rim of light. The piece briefly notes a local school building nearing completion and a moving work crew.
P J Welle resigns as express agent here due to declining health. His uncle Dr H P Oggel visited, advising a climate change for recovery. Plan is to move to Kansas with family if beneficial, with rumors that Wheeler may replace him.
Walter Bane the democratic candidate for county auditor spoke to ward committeemen Tuesday night. Supporters praise his qualifications, honesty, and service, arguing he is best fitted for the office and will win with a strong Democratic vote on November eighth.
Etta Black died at five o clock Saturday morning at the home of foster parents Mr and Mrs J G Kyle in this city after a long illness from consumption of the bowels. She was to have been adopted by Prof and Mrs Kyle but papers were incomplete. Her mother is dead. Previously she lived in Des Moines charity homes. W H Slagger man of Des Moines took the body home and burial occurred in Des Moines.
District court with Judge Applegate presiding has been in session since October 3, clearing many cases. The grand jury produced sensational indictments including Herman Downing for rape of Lem Boren’s daughter. Other counts target Raymond Miller for stealing chickens Oxph Brees for burglary Jenks Doud and John Guthrie for selling whiskey. County Attorney McCormack’s illness slowed further progress. Hendrickson of Indignola had his case dismissed. Davia v. Wabash R R Co was continued for trial notes.
Georgia A Collins sues Archie Collins for divorce by default and decree, with H G Weber's permit to see intoxicating liquor granted. Carpenter Paper Co v J W Johnson defaults, judgment on account for 132.67 and on two notes with attorney fees. Foshter Bros v John Watkins jury trial verdict for plaintiff and judgment of 168.31. Citizens Nations Bank v Wilson active in court at Kunoxville Journal.
Mesdames IT H Geelhoed and Fr D Stubenrauch hosted about twenty guests from the 0 If Whist Club at the Geelhoed home to honor the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs H I Geelhoed and the fifth of Mr and Mrs F D Stubenrauch. Guests included Mr and Mrs H D Wormhoudt Dr and Mrs J C Mitten Mrs Vian Maren Mr and Mrs G A Stout Mr and Mrs E G Wheeler Lucy Lankelma N J Gesman and W Lf Lyon. A banquet followed at 7:30 with whist and warm congratulations to the couples. The event will be remembered by those present.
Newton Normal School suffered an 82 to 0 defeat to Central University of Iowa at Pella. Individual work impressed, but team play lagged. Harsh McCullough and Little stood out in tackling while the Pella side surged beyond reach after early defense left them trailing. The piece notes potential for future improvement with training.
The proposed biennial election bill, once a Republican idea, faces strong opposition across both parties. Critics warn it would extend terms for state and county officers and potentially blur state and national races, risking entrenchment and voter confusion. Marion County and Iowa voters are urged to vote NO in the upcoming fall election.
At her west side home in this city last Wednesday the death of Mrs Nultebok aged eighty two occurred from old age. The funeral was held last Friday at the First Christian Reform church conducted by her pastor. News from Newton notes a license to wed issued to W M Tice twenty four and Miss Minnie Talbot twenty one earlier in the week. The couple were married last Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home near Sully, a notice of which appeared in this column last week.
President Hancher has recovered from his late accident and will deliver the lecture The Real Boy at the auditorium on Thursday evening October 27. Reserve seats at Van's Shoe Store next Wednesday. Yale basketball captain has written to Iowa City captain to arrange a game at the state university around January 9. The team plans a general tour of the west.
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