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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
12
A dated correspondence from Minneapolis September 27 1998 shows Wn. H. Tarr thanking E A Harris for the warm Pella reception and Hollanders settlement visit. He refers to a pleasant stand wooden shoes and regret at not meeting inhabitants to shake hands and talk.
The 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs J D McClure North of Knoxville disappeared two weeks ago and was found Saturday hanging from a tree in H Rietveld pasture. A jury ruled it suicide by hanging though no motive is known. The body was identified by his father and taken to Knoxville for burial.
Mrs Henry Cox originated a scheme to host a Dutch party in Iowa City this afternoon. Luncheon features Holland biscuits Kominie cheese bolonga and Santa Clause cookies sent from Pell. Wooden shoes will be awarded as prizes.
Stockholders of the Railway Construction Company elected seven directors led by E A Harris and approved the articles of incorporation after questions. The firm, named the Pella Railway Construction Company, is franchised to build railroads in Iowa and other states. The fair secretary expects a successful event this year.
Miss Pauline Ver Ploeg and John J Hollebrands wed at the Ver Ploeg home with Rev J J Hollebrands and two Vander Werfs officiating. A white and green decor, arch ceremony, and a royal style reception followed. A $100 check from the bride’s parents was given. couple to reside in the Stegeman house.
Miss Marie Stegeman and Dr. Adolph Riedel wed at the bride’s parents’ house in a ceremony before 100 guests. The evening featured music and a Holland language service. The couple planned to depart for Chicago but vanished on a staged farewell, leaving guests and “ricers” astonished and disappointed.
Nearly sixty relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. G. Vriezelaar’s Otley residence for a 23rd birthday tribute to Maude Braen of Paterson New Jersey and the 10th birthday of Cassie Frazer of Galesburg Illinois. The event featured photos by Mr. Braen and highlighted four generations all living near the old homestead. Mrs. Vriezelaar, age about eighty four, remains alert and upbeat, her faith described as buoyant as her family grows stronger and her path grows brighter.
Four young guests chased the newlyweds after they arrived by the 8:52 train to Otley. The couple, assumed to have ridden to Des Moines, were doused with rice on the dark depot platform. Passengers then entertained the bridal pair with songs and vaudeville stunts while awaiting a carriage back to Pella.
Mrs John Ribble, formerly of Otley, died at her home in Indianola on September 2 at age 82. A pioneer settler, she helped establish Summit township after arriving in Marion county in 1851.
Obituary note for Mrs D Van der Kolk born July 5 1841 in Dokkum Friesland died Sept 25 1908 at Otley Iowa age 67 2 months 14 children born 8 living wished faith in Jesus and thanks to friends and relatives in Pella Des Moines Newton Marshalltown Buxton Prairie City and otley plus a drug store ad for Cole's Drug Store glasses for $1.00
Johnnie Vander Linden, son of Mr and Mrs William Vander Linden, was thrown when his horse slipped during a fast block race. The horse fell on his foot, breaking a bone near the ankle. He was taken to a doctor and has his bone set, and is recovering well.
Chas E Munroe City Clerk of this city born in Oska loosa Iowa has lived here his life and worked in the party for 33 years He entered state politics in 1892 as vice president of the Sixth district democratic club At Waterloo Town he was nominated by acclamation in 1866 for Auditor He has chaired county and city central committees and is serving his 12th term as City Clerk Democrats predict a large cross party vote for him
Hundreds braved the cold Monday night to view the aurora borealis. Prof Morehouse of Drake University said the lights were the brightest seen in Des Moines with red green and purple flashes extending miles north. Telegraph wires in some cities were affected as communication was cut off in places by the electrical activity.
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