Dedication of Second Reformed Church at Pella
The Second Reformed Church of Pella dedicated its new building after ten months of construction. Three services were held with addresses by Dr. John Nollen of Lake Forest University and Dr. James Thompson of the University of Chicago. The union evening service included Dutch and English speakers, a grand organ, and a spacious auditorium seating up to 1000. Special gifts included a memorial window for Rev Abraham Thompson and donations toward a pipe organ, pews, and electric fixtures from multiple congregants.
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Second Reformed Church of
Pella
Reformed Church
America
John Nollen
Lake Forest University
James Thompson
University of Chicago
Abraham Thompson
Thompson
A LeGrand
L. A. Garrison
George Monkman
Christian Reformed
T. Vander Ark
P. Bouma
van den Berge
Vander Werf
Osewaarde
A. P. Kuyper
Bulding
Los Angeles
Cal
Torium
Pella Electric Company
G. H. Sharpley
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Andrew Carnegie
W. A. Starkey
Ottumwa
Iowa
John D. Gaass
Henry Rhynsburger
Ladies’ Aid Society
Organ Recital by Edwin McIntyre at Second Reformed
Edwin Wolile McIntyre of St. Louis will present a pipe organ recital at Second Reformed Church on Wednesday evening April 14 at 8 o'clock. Admission is free. a silver offering will be collected for the Organ fund. McIntyre is a renowned pianist with recitals across major cities from coast to coast.
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Edwin Wolile McIntyre
St. Louis
Second Reformed Church
Organ Fund
McIntyre
Atlantic
Pacific
New Church
Two Rooms for Rent Near the Square
Chronicle notice offers two large rooms one block from the square. For full particulars enquire at the Chronicle.
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the Chronicle
Old Councilmen Hold Final Special Session
The old city council met in a special Friday session to wrap up business. The finance committee audited the mayor’s docket clerk’s book and treasurer’s accounts, reported all correct, and yearly reports with invoices for tools and apparatus from the Fire Department Street Commissioner and Superintendent of water works were presented. Current bills and unsettled claims were audited before they departed in peace.
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Old City Council
Penta Delts Entertained By K K K's at Grand View
The K K K's hosted a three course dinner for the Penta Delts last Friday from 5 to 9 PM at Grand View. The house featured cut flowers and ferns as the Penta Delts praised the KK’s as royal entertainers.
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Grand View
KK. K. K
New Wagon Bought by Awtry and Lankelma
Awtry and Lankelma purchased a brand new delivery wagon from G A Vandermuelen Co recently. The gleaming vehicle was seen hauling numerous loads of furniture, suggesting heavy use and promising ongoing service.
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Awtry
Lankelma
G. A. Vandermuelen & Co
New Orchestra Impresses Sunday School Group
The Methodist Sunday-school Orchestra, recently organized under Dr Frahm, debuted last Sunday morning. It promises sacred selections each week and to lead the song service as attendance grows. The item notes many children and youths in town do not attend, stressing there is no age limit to Sunday school participation.
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Methodist
Frahm
Mrs P Dingeman Cuts Thumb While Chipping Beer
Mrs P Dingeman of South Pella accidentally cut the end of her thumb off while preparing supper Monday evening. Dr Carpenter was summoned to provide surgical attention to the injured finger.
Not So Dead Railroad Prospects For Pella
A tip from a reliable source suggests the new railroad through Pella is not as dead as some think. The teaser promises more details at the next meeting, hinting prospects are bright and things coming our way.
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Pella
Curbstone
Notice for Bids on Public Grounds Maintenance 1909
The committee on public buildings and grounds will receive bids to keep grass short and maintain the public square and band stand during summer 1909. Bids are due by Monday April 19 at 6 p.m. The committee may reject any or all bids. Jacob Plender, 1415, Chairman Committee.
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Jacob Plender
Ira Kempkes Undergoes Operation in Nevada Iowa
Ira Kempkes was treated for appendicitis after an attack. Doctors performed the operation this morning and reported it successful with the patient progressing as well as could be expected.
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Ira Kempkes
the Chronicle
Nevada
Vanderzyl Lays Down Reins In Pella City Council
A special Monday session in Pella saw Ex-Mayor Vander Zyl preside while election returns named N J German as mayor. New mayor Gesman and council members organized committees, appointed staff, and set meeting and service plans for 1909 plus health and public works actions.
City Council Sets Cleanup Day and Proclamation Authority
The council authorizes a proclaimed cleanup day for streets and alleys and grants authority to issue the proclamation. The council adjourned to meet as a board of review to address related matters.
Library Report For March Readies Finances and Usage
Library data shows March totals with 1719 total books issued 840 adult 662 juvenile and 160 Dutch. Repairs two items visitors 1820 new readers 38. Receipts total 453 dollars with fines 328 charges 125 non resident 27. Oak Grove Nursery advertises fruit and shade trees with delivery city wide contact Abraham Verploeg 14 16 Pella Iowa.
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Oak Grove
Abraham Verploegh
Pella
Iowa
The Dead March Ends Prohibition Effort at Capitol
The Senate delivered a death blow to the Prohibition amendment last week. A few tenderhearted members offered remonstrance, but the measure was overpowered and the killing occurred in regular form at the Capitol. Twenty seven worthy members executed the dead march while the unlucky thirteen shed a tear. Don Barr of Monroe was a caller in town Saturday.
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Senate
Capitol
Weather report week ending April 6, 19¢9 by John H Ver Steeg
The weekly weather summary lists observations by John H Ver Steeg, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau. Readings come from Government Standard instruments exposed as directed by the Weather Bureau chief, documenting temperature, precipitation, and related conditions for the period.
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John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U.S Department of Agriculture
Forty Dollar House at Central College Glee Club Event
Last Friday evening at the Baptist Church in Pella the Central College Glee Club presented a program. A reader named Miss Wilson was repeatedly encored and praised for her reading. The students closed with comic numbers in humorous costumes reported by Colfax Clipper.
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the Baptist Church
Central College Glee Club
Pella
Wilson
Death in Kansas City Tells of Typhoid Victim Willie Herbig
Mrs. J. H. Reuvers received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of her nephew Master Willie Herbig from typhoid. W. H. Herbig and his wife, their daughter, and another son are ill with the same disease. Mr. Herbig is a brother of Mrs. J. H. Reuvers.
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J. H. Reuvers
Kansas City
Willie Herbig
W. H. Herbig
Mr. Herbig
Sunday School and Y P Rally in Oskaloosa
The Fifth Annual Rally of the Baptist young people's societies and Sunday-school of the Oskaloosa Association meets at the Baptist church April 15 and 16. Thursday concentrates on Sunday school work with reports, discussions, an address by Rev. F. G. Davies, a Round Table with Rev. Wilson Mills, and an evening talk by Pres. Garrison. Friday covers B Y P U topics with an open parliament, junior-work lessons, and closing remarks by Rev. Howland Hanson. Public invited.
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Baptist Young People's Societies
Oskaloosa Association
Baptist Church
Association
F. G. Davies
Wilson Mills
D. D
Des Moines
Pres. Garrison
The Glee Club Receives Warm Reception Across Town
The Glee Club reports large attendance and a royal good time with a friendly reception everywhere they go. A note about the Pella Glee Club suggests the importance of a responsive cord in people. A reader offers 150 dollars for the Chronicle, showing kind-hearted support and a ready heart.
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Pella Glee Club
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NEW Second Reformed Church
the Second Reformed
Penta Delts
Vanderzyl Lays
Vander
N J German
Inrge da Bruyn
Kuyper
Vander Zyl
Gesman
Faassen
de Bruyn
Waechter
Grundman
Plender
M. Kramer
Kramer
G. P. de Bruyn
Water Works
John Bloom Jr
B. Anderweg
Weekblad
The
Chronicle
W. J. van Kersen
Carolyn van Vliet
Don Barr
Monroe
Our Town
Glee Club
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