City Council Adopts Plan for Southwest Water Mains
The council authorized warrants totaling 15000 to Central Trust Co. Des Moines, with bids planned for water mains in the southwest fourth ward at 860.10. Reports covered fines licenses funds and a 12196.11 balance. A street lamp on North Broadway was ordered, and bids for street cleaning invited. Council adjourned to 7:30 pm September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trust Co
Des Moines
Wm. Horrabin
Fourth Ward
Y. T. van Niewaal
Simon DeHaan
Clark Richardson
North Broadway
Verners
Committee On Light and Water
Pella Coal Co
Wm. Schreiner
I. C. Gaass
Finance Committee
Waechter
Wilson
Women’s Federated Club of Pella Meets On Civic Improvement
The fortnightly meeting at Mrs. Carl Aschenbrenner’s home focused on Civic Improvement. Mrs. H. P. Scholte read a paper on Community Problems and Mrs. P. A. Edmondon presented a sketch of Jacob Riis. Mrs. Achenbrenner spoke on the history of women’s club work. A duet by Mrs. F. D. Stubenrauch and Mrs. G. G. Gaass accompanied the program. Next gathering will be at Mrs. H. P. VanderMeulen’s home on Sept 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Federated Club of
Pella
Carl Aschenbrenner
H. P. Scholte
Jacob Riis
P. A. Edmond
F. D. Stubenrauch
G. G. Gaass
H. P. VanderMeulen
College Lecture Course Arrangements Announced For Fall
The Redpath Bureau talent returns with a strong lineup for the College Lecture Course. Schedule begins October 8 with Schildkret Orchestra, then Hon W I Nolan as lecturer on an undetermined date, Music Makers on January 21, Dr Lincoln McConnell on January 26, Killarney Girls Musicians in early February, Montaville Flowers monologist on February 16, Old Home Singers on March 26. Gary Vogelaar manages the course this year and community support is urged to ensure a big success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Bureau
Schildkret
W. I. Nolan
Music Makers
Lincoln McConnell
Killarney
Montaville Flowers
Old Home Singers
Gary Vogelaar
Pella
Ladies Aid Social at Bethel Church Parsonage
The Ladies Aid of Bethel church will host a social at the Bethel parsonage on Wednesday September 16 beginning at 1 30 p m Short exercises will be held in the church followed by refreshments and a sale of a piano and other articles W R Hays of Prairie City visited Mrs J B Jerema Tuesday of the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
The
Bethel Church
Bethel Parsonage
Prairie City
Central College Announces Full Faculty for Next Year
The Central College faculty for the coming year totals eighteen, including six new members. President Bailey has secured a high quality teaching staff with appointments across biblical literature psychology English literature history modern languages biology chemistry classical studies philosophy physics expression and academy instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Bailey
John William Bailey
John Dillingham Dodson
Charlotte A. Hussey
Geraldine Aschenbrenner
Clarence Hansen
Fred H. Clifton
Roy T. Brown
George Francis Sadler
Conservatory of Music
B. Worthington Clayton
Elbert T. Warren
Baptist Church Invites Carthage Pastor Candidate
Rev. Thomas H. Boggess, longtime pastor at Carthage Illinois, is invited by the Pella church pulpit committee to preach next Sunday morning and evening as a candidate for pastor. He has strong state denominational support and is highly recommended by Rev. T. L. Ketman of Chicago. The public is welcome to attend and consider him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Thomas H. Boggess
Carthage
Illinois
The
Boggess
Pella
T. L. Ketman
Chicago
Local News Briefs and Reader Growth Notice
Mr and Mrs G H Wornikouttle travel Wednesday to Oakes North Dakota for real estate interests. Donald Shaw returns home to Indianola after visiting friends in Pella. A warm welcome to new readers this week and a liberal three months for 25 cents trial offer ongoing this month. Opening chapters of Lucille Love available to new subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Wornikouttle
Oakes, N. D
Donald Shaw
Pella
Indianola
Lucille Love
War in Europe reports rapid German advance toward Paris
The German army advances on Paris after Brussels with heavy losses on both sides. Paris government moves to Bordeaux for safety while forts and outskirts are cleared for artillery views. Russia and eastern fronts influence German timing as Japan and Turkey weigh involvement and U S neutrality remains intact amid propaganda complaints.
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Paris
Brussels
Bordeaux
Berlin
Belgium
France
Poland
Austria
Prussia
Europe
Japan
Turkey
Germany
Italy
Greece
Balkan
North Sea
United States
England
Great Britain
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness and Death
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. Mrs. G. Van Zante and sons extend the gratitude. Mrs. S. A. Logan of Ottumwa arrived in Pella for a visit with her son Udell Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. van Zante
S. A. Logan
Ottumwa
Pella
Udell Hendricks
Dem lawmakers urged to oppose pork barrel rivers bill
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Democratic leaders push a 53 million dollar rivers and harbors bill seen as wasteful benefiting southern districts. It warns extra taxes may follow to cover losses from a weak tariff, urging reform and restraint in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Southland
Te South
House
United States
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Meteors Edge Oskaloosa Blues In Close 7–6 Victory
The Meteors defeated the Oskaloosa Blues 7 to 6 at Central College field on Thursday. Oskaloosa led 6 to 5 late, but Kuyper homered in the ninth to spark a comeback as Boatman struggled on the mound.
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Meteors
Oskaloosa Blues
Central College
Monroe
Old Settlers
Oskaloosa
Pella Lankelma
Kuyper
Boatman
Harbison
Penn College
Iowa
Pella
County Treasurer Coming to Pella Dates Stated
County Treasurer W. J. Wilson will visit Pella to collect taxes from the Lake Prairie and Pella City Tax Books at Security Bank on September 15, Pella National Bank on September 16, and Citizens National Bank on September 17. The notices specify locations and dates for taxpayers to settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lake Prairie
Security Bank
Fourth annual sale of high grade Cable & Nelson pianos
Geo Ramsey offers the fourth annual sale of well known Cable & Nelson pianos at $198. Terms to suit. View at his home or the fair grounds. Sale features a previously valued model at $325.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable & Nelson
Geo
Ramsey
Fatal Accident Near Mitchelville Claims Newton Family
A Newton car driven by Thomas Buchanan was struck at an interurban crossing near Mitchelville on route to Des Moines. Mrs Clark and her ten year old son George died. Buchanan and wife injured. Mrs Gates bruised. Colfax Clipper notes the crash and offers condolences to Newton Postmaster Clark and daughter Irene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Buchanan
Newton
Mitchelville
Buchanan
Clark
North Dakota
Irene
Mr. Clark
Colfax Clipper
Resolutions of Sympathy From Pella Church Consistory
The Second Reformed church consistory notes the death of Margaret Dykstra at nearly sixteen, following her mother’s recent passing. It expresses sorrow, praises her open faith, extends heartfelt sympathy to Elder John Dykstra and family, prays for comfort, and orders copies for the minutes, family, and local publication in September 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dykstra
Margaret
Jesus
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Iowa
E. C. Varenkamp
Rhynsburger
Proof of Will Filed in Marion County Iowa
Notice to concerned parties that the clerk of the district court in Marion County Iowa has a will titled Leendert Schakel deceased. It will be heard during the October term beginning October 6 1914 at the district court in Knoxville Iowa. Meyer Langerak clerk and Walter Kester deputy announce September 7 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Leendert Schakel
Meyer Langerak
Walter Kester
Knoxville
80 Acre Iowa Farm For Sale Near Otley
I offer for sale my farm of 80 acres about two miles southwest of Otley. For terms and particulars write or call on Dr. W. F. Crew, Pella, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
W. F. Crew
Pella
Iowa
Pella 1914 Lake Prairie District Fair Opens Amid Rain
The Lake Prairie District Fair runs in full force in Pella with weather delaying entry submissions and some departments under supplied. Despite a dry season, corn and potatoes prove strong, stock exhibits small but notable, and amusement rides draw crowds while races disappoint. About 3000 attended Wednesday, with larger crowds hoped if weather clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie District
Dykstra Family Honors Margaret with Thanks
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy kindness and tender ministrations during Margaret's illness and death. John Dykstra and family appreciate the community support and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
John Dykstra
Thanks for services during husband’s European trip
We the undersigned extend heartfelt thanks for inquiries and services rendered during my husband's European trip. We include our dear friend Mr EB Cowperthwaite traveling passenger agent of the old Pennsylvania Railroad Des Moines and Mr and Mrs I Renaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Cowperthwaite
Old Standard
Pennsylvania R. R
Des Moines
I. 5
Renaud
Hardware Stock Purchased as Local Residents Move
Sally VanGenderen and Lubberden bought Van Rees and Colsman hardware stock Wednesday morning. Numerous residents traveled to state fair last week while others visited relatives. several moves and visits across Des Moines Newton and Sully noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally VanGenderen & Lubberden
van Rees & Colsman
Nellie Burnham
Myrtle Haines
Des Moines
Mike Brunner
Colorado
Carl Sherman
Colfax
John Nelson
Tuck Agers
John Shutts
Missouri
Mina Willocks
Boone
Gertrude VanderWall
Anna Castorf
Newton
Emerson Sherman
Texas
Evert Eldredgs
Eva Campbell
London
Marion
Sully
Will Grace
Clearfield
Iowa
Henry Moll
Guthrie
Jennie Vos
Suzie Nepplink
Grand Rapids
Lynville
Ever Kruseman
Roevina VerSteeg
New Sharon
Irie Elscott
For Sale: Residence Property in Pella with One Acre
A retired farmer seeks buyers for a large house on one acre in Pella. The property includes a barn, chicken house, and other outbuildings and can be bought at a very reasonable price. Enquire of the Editor of the Chronicle-Ady for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
The
Chronicle
Business visitor F D Stubenrauch at Otley
F D Stubenrauch was recorded as a business visitor in Otley on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Stubenrauch
Otley
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Sara Gosselink
Sharlan
MM. E
Glass
Bible
Ni Epworth League
Jesse A
Monkman
Holland
GOOD
Pella Fair
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