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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
8
Poem from a child’s view about a mother’s illness and fear. The speaker describes a stern father, a white silent mother, and a lump in the throat while praying for her recovery. The child asks the Lord to make the mother well and notes the family’s longing and faith.
Sunday School lesson by Rev J M Coon on Esther 4:10 5:3 urges fidelity to duty amid distractions. It traces Esther's rise, Mordecai's guidance, and God’s hand guiding the king, stressing that steadfast duty brings reward, protection, and providential outcomes.
A referee sale order from October 3 1911 directs a sale on November 14 1911 of Marion County Iowa real estate. The property includes East 60 feet of Lot 5 Block 23 Pella and the described portions of Sections 26 and 35 Township 76 North Range 18 West with highways. Terms: 20 percent cash sale day with balance by March 1 1912. Sale at Geo G Gaass office Pella between 9 am and 4 pm, starting 2 pm. Referee J H Stupenrauena and attorney Geo G Glass oversee.
A proposed corporation will conduct a motor car garage, buy sell and exchange cars and accessories, repair work and similar business as decided by the board. Affairs managed by 2 to 5 directors elected annually at October meeting. Indebtedness not to exceed two thirds of capital stock. Private stockholders’ property exempt from corporate debt. Dated October 12 1911 at Pella Iowa. W H Fowler president H P Van Gorr secretary.
Mrs. Dirk Van der Proeg and her mother visited Otley with Mrs. A Van Houweling. Cottage prayer at Mr. K Verneul home. Elsie Frazer left for Monroe for a week. Mrs. O Van Speren and Jeanette visited Peis. Mr. R Price went to Grinnell.Asthel to accompany him home. Mrs Ka Verheul remains ill. Local callers: AT Van Houweling and Albert. Loren Ricabaugh and Ed Lyons to Oskaloosa. Mrs. C Walker visited Earlham. Mrs. Lilli plans Monroe visit. Pier De Moss and others visited in Pella. Lillian McReynolds from Monroe spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Perry visited Oskaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schell and family celebrated birthdays of Ralph and Nellie Huisman. Dorsey Parker visited Monroe. Piez De Moss,Ethel and Lena at Tom Zwank’s near Sandridge. John Hoksbergen and Frank in Ouey. Josie Niemandaverdriet returned from Pella. Herman Sederer family from Leighton visited Lederer. Albert Fennema returned to Monroe High School. Neil Huisman visited Leighton. Mrs Ruisaard returned after two weeks away due to her father’s illness and death in Michigan. Dorsey Parker works for L Calhoun on his farm. An October program by public school primary children. Hazel Calhoun visiting L Calhoun, returned home.
Notice of incorporation under Iowa law for the Pella Motor Car Company with principal office in Pella Marion County. Corp lasts twenty years from filing, may dissolve by law or three-fourths stock vote. Capital stock $10,000, 100 shares at $100 each, $3,000 to be subscribed, $7,000 to remain in treasury. Business nature to be defined.
Last Friday and weekend sightings include Mrs N Pannekoek and Clara visiting Pella, Mabel accompanying, and Grayce. Seetens hosted L Kaldenberg Harold and baby plus Miss Cooper of Knoxville at South Pella from Friday to Sunday. Mr D Van Zante marked his 73rd birthday with relatives including Mrs John Boot Gerrit Wat raven and wife from Prairie City and Pella. Otley Public School principal asks to announce a local notice.
Patrons and friends interested in the work of the children of the Pub lic School of Otley are cordially invited to inspect the same the last Friday of every month beginning Oct 27.
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