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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
5
Amid injuries to four players Central College rallied, with Westervelt delivering a standout performance to score the decisive touchdown and secure a 12–8 victory over Penn. A lively postgame celebration followed as students parade, band played, and townspeople joined the bonfire and joyride procession.
Report notes city officials from Pella arrested players and spectators during a Penn Central football game in Pella. The mayor and town marshal acted on several disturbances, expelled a Penn band member, later reinstated him after a meeting with Oska loosa business leaders, and threatened a forfeit over disputed calls. The Fowler Telephone Co. will install a direct line to Knoxville to cut connection times to Des Moines.
Dunn Jordan Dunn born near Central City Iowa October 19 1890 showed early promise in mathematics and science. He studied at Central College from 1910 where he assisted in mathematics and was admired as a loyal Christian student. He died October 28 from pulmonary edema with kidney inflammation. His funeral held at Mrs Carrie Halbert home featured tributes by Dr Bailey and President Beyl. Interment was in Central City.
Mrs. G. VandeSteeg Sr. suffered paralysis and died on Wednesday noon October 22. Born in Holland in 1836, she came to Pella with early settlers, married Teunis Walraven, and later Gerrit VandeSteeg Sr. Survived by four sons and two daughters. Funeral at the First Church tomorrow in Orange City.
Leslie Jones age 32 was accidentally shot and killed near Lower Grove southwest of New Shanor while hunting with Mr Shaffer. The shotgun discharge in the Shaffer home barnyard penetrated his right lung and liver. He died at 5:15 pm. Jones leaves a wife and three children. his home is Red Rock, near Pella.
Dr Bailey preaches fifth sermon in Esther series at Baptist Church. Choir sings part five. Second Reformed notes communion in morning and pastor to preach at evening service. All are invited to attend.
Henry DeWit, long known for his bold charivari antics, was abducted by a youth group last Thursday. Chains bound him to a joyride ending at Oska loosa then a late return to New Sharon by the 6 am train, under a stranger’s release.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after Cornelius Toom’s death at 6:40 p.m. Friday October 24 in Cedar Rapids from tuberculosis of the throat. He was 52 years old, leaves a widow and three children, plus three sisters in Pella and Eddyville. Sisters Mrs Klaaren and Mrs Synhorst and Mrs VandenBerg traveled to Cedar Rapids Friday.
The Missionary Conference of the Classis of Pella met at First Reformed church Thursday last with attendees from outside Pella and local residents. Mrs. W. C. Roe, a Oklahoma Indian missionary, and Nellie Zwemer from China spoke. Zwemer and Mrs. J. S. Allen of the Women's Board stayed through Sunday and addressed a large union meeting at Second Reformed church.
Classified notice offers a First Class Hard Coal Heater for sale with application details at Star Auto Co.
The city council held a routine session Tuesday evening with minor disturbances from Imusic clans. Petitions on water and sewer connections by several residents and a school board were granted with usual restrictions. Water mains extension was denied for now, salaries at the power plant were raised, and contracts with engineers approved. Expenditures included water mains and fixtures totaling over five thousand dollars plus freight. A state health fee for water analysis was noted, and a water connection ordered for Farmers and Merchants bank. One connection for G. Thomassen on Main Street was changed to a single connection. The dog ordinance was read for the third time in altered form, roof costs for City Hall and power plant staff costs were to be investigated, adjournment followed.
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Otley W Vanspern traveled to Knoxville Friday to inspect two farms for sale but did not purchase. Land agents are expected to contact him. Mrs F Pootinga visits relatives to help during corn harvest. John Breenn the cream hauler reports successful horse trading with one strong horse and another in poor shape. A baby girl born to Carl and wife on Thursday the 23rd. Mabel Frazer teaches while Hughes takes Knoxville exam. Pearl Kentfield leaves Center school to tend ill father at Abbott Hospital, who died Friday. Neil Heemstra installed a new windmill.
The annual premiums list for the Pella Corn Growers Association corn show, to be held December 16 to 20 in the city, is being printed at the Chronicle office. Past two years’ meetings were very successful, and December’s event is expected to be conducted with the same fairness and impartiality.
Rev F H Essert spoke to large audiences at the Second Reformed church on White Slavery and Sex Hygiene. The practical speaker used careful language to avoid offense and provoke interest. A local group formed to continue the work with literature supplied by the sponsoring society.
About 7 PM on the way home from Newton a car carrying L L Renaud and family from Sully overturned near Lon Livingston's corner. Brakes failed, car rolled onto its side, occupants were thrown out. Mrs Renaud had broken ribs and bruises, Mr Renaud bruised but not seriously hurt, son and daughter largely uninjured. Newton News.
Farmers from across the county attended a Saturday meeting with about $250 in ticket signups for the short course. Plans included a corn growing contest next spring, prizes from implement firms, and a lecture by Dr. W E Seimmenson on hog cholera set for Knoxville on November 8 at 2 PM. The Ames extension department backs the free lecture.
Jake Sterenberg's barber shop will be repainted this week with Moses Clark credited as the artist.
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