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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
5
From Sherwood, a late night lamp explosion injured James Veeman. He woke to a burning lamp, threw it out the window, the bowl shattered, flaming oil scorched his hand as he battled flames that scorched curtains and bedding. He received medical treatment from Dr Keya.
A reduced round trip fare of one and a half times the base rate from all Iowa points was granted today by the Western Passenger association for the Iowa State Teachers’ convention in Des Moines on November 4 to 6. The rate applies on all lines with a $1 minimum, using the certificate plan and deposit with the joint agent on arrival. This is the first reduced rate in four years for state teachers, secured by the Commercial club.
Special meetings at the Baptist church began last Sunday and show growing interest. Dr Stucker is an able speaker whose scholarly exposition and strong appeals draw listeners. Beginning Friday he will preach each afternoon at 4 o'clock. All are invited to attend.
A list shows multiple marriages licensed including Allen Stone and Alvernie Taylor with others such as Masteller Bertha Leotis Wetherall Frank E. Morris Bessie B. Reeves Pearl Hancock Laura Olive Wilson Marenus Van der Linden and Lelia Stonaker in the period document.
J H Stubenrauch as administrator transfers Lot 5 Block 5 to Richard Sybenga in Pella Iowa. Hendrikus Vos transfers East 4 of Lot 7 Block 29 to Antje Kuy in Pella Iowa. Consideration not stated in record.
Central University reports a busy start to term with a large number of new students. Social events include a Baptist church reception, Advansonians reception for new students, and upcoming Philomathians and Alethian Society gatherings. Two football squads practice daily under Dr Keeney. a faculty vs seniors game ended 7 to 4 in favor of the faculty. Dr Stucker leads chapel services this week.
The Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society annual fair runs this week with ideal weather and a forecast of record attendance. Exhibits include wind engines, pumps, and a standout buggy display by A. T. Brom. Poultry shows 26 fowls by Wm Shaw & Co of Monroe, horses total 52 head, hog pens 16 and two sheep pens, while art displays lag.
The city filed a string of minor offenses since last report. Peter Van Niewaal paid 985 dollars for disturbing the peace. Sam DeCook posted 14.85 with His Honor for violating ordinance 19. E S Schaffer from out of town spent time at the taverns causing a first class arrest to quell his boisterous spirits. Mayor Gesman added 29.85 for the night’s festivities. B Mentzer filed information against Stoner George for violating ordinance 19. The charge was withdrawn and the case dismissed.
A Washington ranchman purportedly set a Minnesota record by harvesting threshing grinding and baking biscuits in twenty two minutes then sharing them with a crowd. Jacob Cornelius arrived from Joliet Illinois after a machine shop stint and reported a lost suitcase in Des Moines worth about sixty dollars. Ernest Cornelius and family visited from Coffeyville Kansas to see Mrs. Hamilton and attend illness notices. An invitation announces nightly evangelist Stucker preaching at the Baptist church.
Ed Cook, a clerk at Pella National Bank, was diagnosed with appendicitis last Thursday at home. Surgeons Brockman of Ottumwa and Payne of Pella performed the operation in the evening. he rested well that night and is gradually improving.
The Alethian Society hosted its annual reception on Saturday night in Philo Alethia Hall. The room featured society colors, pennants, and autumn foliage with a center bouquet. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon followed by a short program and impromptu speeches wishing Alethia success.
A Pella preacher visited the county seat and witnessed a wedding as Marenus Vander Linden and Lelia Stonaker were joined in marriage by an official at the courthouse. The event unfolded publicly, with the couple becoming husband and wife before witnesses.
In Battle Creek Michigan a group of elderly men and women gathered in Austin district school to relive 1866 roll call read by teacher Eliza Morris Osborn. The former pupils answered Present as best they could in geography and arithmetic, with long recess and tin dinner pails, greeting their octogenarian former teacher.
Mrs. W. Vander Kamp of Colfax visits parental home in Colfax this week. Grant Janney and wife of Oskaloosa visit Pella with Grant calling on tradesmen and Mrs. Janney visiting Mrs. James Vander Pol. Mrs. Peter Vander Werf travels to Des Moines to visit her son Henry for a few days. Mr. Miller of Oskaloosa pursues real estate in our city. Evangelist Stucker preaches nightly at the Baptist church this week.
The Philadelphia School for Nurses reports ten thousand two hundred seventy five patients aided last year with four fifths of care free. Clara Barton urged Dr Eugene Underhill to consider reproducing the model in New England cities during a conference at her Oxford Mass home. Free two year scholarships with room board uniforms and rail fare are available to applicants nationwide, with preference for rural and smaller town candidates. A Parstory Home Study Course and Short Resident Course are also offered to prepare for self support. Big time at the fair today.
Head Keeper Snyder laughed at a newspaper tale about a monkey dying from love. The joke parodies a Western-style verdict, claiming the deceased died after coming home drunk and mistaking himself for his pants.
The Citizens National Bank plans extensive improvements to the current Vanderpols premises once vacated. The project aims to create a strictly modern banking room occupying the rebuilt space. A promotional push urges nominating a friend to receive a Lombard Piano prize and voting for her once nominated.
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