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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
5
A quick run to Vander Pol's shop exposed a blaze started in a large drawer under east shelves. The fire, possibly from electric wires, caused heavy damage as new stock above burned along with edges of bolts. Water from the department’s new chemical engine reduced some harm. auditors assess the large loss from unsold goods.
The article urges early school start on September 18 and explains attendance requirements for ages 7 to 16, with kindergarten options for five-year-olds. It notes country pupil programs, a possible night school, and instructions for a September 11 exam, while praising the new high school and detailing Iowa child labor rules and permit needs.
Hulleman Jeanette Hulleman died at 9:00 p m Friday August 27 1915 aged 5 years 2 months from brain trouble after a two week illness. Funeral at Otley Reformed church with burial at Oakwood cemetery in Pella. Gerrit Vroom Gerrit Vroom aged 32 died at home four miles east of Albia at 5:00 a m Thursday August 26 1915 from paralysis after heat prostration during fruit canning. Surviving husband and three children. Body brought to this city for burial Saturday. services at Third Reformed church. interment Oakwood cemetery.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during our bereavement for our beloved son. We also gratefully acknowledge the beautiful floral tributes offered. Mr. and Mrs. John Blischot.
An inquiry to the attorney general confirms a long standing highway tax rebate for farmers using wagons with tires wider than three inches. The rebate equals one fourth of the highway tax for loads over 800 pounds, contingent on an affidavit affirming eligibility.
Ray Bousquet formerly of Pella and Miss Clina Welcher of Knoxville were married at the bride's home on August 31. Ray has worked in mining at Lead, South Dakota and Butte, Montana. The bride's mother’s illness led to a quiet September 1 wedding for Miss Elizabeth Yaw and Mr. Robert C. Williams in Willis, Kansas, after which they moved to Kalona Iowa where Williams is a school principal. Mrs Williams is known in Pella and Central Conservatory graduate. Williams is Kalona school head since 1914.
Mr and Mrs Paul Synhorst announce the engagement of their daughter Marie to Mr Joe C Rhynaburger. The wedding is set for Wednesday September 15 at 5 00 PM with home after October 12 at 516 Main Street.
Chicago born Charles W Goodall, a veteran Rock Island Railroad engineer, visited his uncle in Pella and recalled growing up near Wentworth Avenue and nearby CRI &P shops. He spoke of his ascent from fireman to engineer, now commanding the California Golden State Limited on the Chicago to Rock Island run in about four hours.
The article praises the Golden State Limited train passing Rock Island to Chicago with two stops, noting safety and smooth operation under Charley Goodall. It recalls a record long distance run by Goodall’s engine with Gates aboard, 181 miles in 126 minutes, a feat tied to Goodall and his fireman Jack Christoffel from Pella. Christoffel is now promoted to engineer of another Rock Island mogul engine, with Goodall visiting Pella.
A buggy carrying Matin Kamerick Katmerick and a family was rear ended a few miles from Pella on Monday. The buggy was demolished but all occupants escaped serious injury. The auto driver has prior crash history including a spring upset near Leighton and a concussion episode.
The annual Zendingsfeest of the Re formed churches drew a large crowd at Central College in Pella despite bad weather. Prominent missionary workers spoke, a refreshment stand aided fundraising, and about 1600 to 2000 dollars were raised for mission work beyond church offerings. A prior Christian Reformed meeting a week earlier yielded similar results. Mrs. W. B. La Force of Ottumwa visited relatives in Pella last week.
At M. E. Church no preaching next Sunday because the pastor is away for conference. Other services proceed as usual. At Baptist Church the pastor attends Oskaloosa Baptist Association in Linby. Rev. A Te Paske of Bethel Church will preach at the morning service.
Mr and Mrs A Hoogenakker celebrated their Golden Wedding on Tuesday August 31 at their Pella home. Ten children attended except two living in Canada. Born in Holland, he arrived in 1854 and she in 1855. Married August 31 1865 they lived on Liberty street forty years before moving north. Children include Mrs P F Van Gorp Mitchellville Iowa Miss Sophia Hoogenakker Pella John G Hoogenakker Pella Mrs A B Hedge Bloomfield H J Hoogenakker Audubon Miss Johanna Hoogenakker Pella Miss Minnie Hoogenakker and Mrs A C Groth Smith Falls Ontario Canada Miss Bertha Hoogenakker Pella Timothy Hoogenakker Bloomfield.
The Iowa State Fair draws modest crowds this year with warm weather but still offers rich hogs from A Kool and Son Cordova, Tice Bros. of Sully, and M Shivers of Knoxville. Exhibits include Poland China hogs, Duroc Jersey, Chester White, and Hampshire breeds, plus cattle from Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Indiana and Kansas. The write up notes wool prices and a Kansas fair in Topeka September 13 to 17, while discussing potential state funding for a free Iowa fair next year.
A visitor surveys the grounds noting exhibitors at the Garden City Feeder Co. display and farmers’ machinery. Wet weather boosted binder gear, corn from last year, and fruit excellence. Militia patrolled. Des Moines saloons count down. aviator Art Smith rebuilt his plane after a Friday crash. auto polo skipped. horse races praised less than prior year. eating stands served good, affordable meals with smaller crowds due to cold weather.
The Los Angeles Times blasts a former president, calling his public remarks about America’s role and pacifists, munition makers, and war policy a shameful crime. It labels his claims as lies or half lies and condemns his unpatriotic demagoguery.
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