Masonry Grows in the Netherlands Details Grand Lodge History
The New Age article traces Dutch Freemasonry from its English origins before 1756, noting King William I’s restoration of the realm and the long tenure of Prince Frederic as Grand Master from 1816 to 1881. It describes The Hague temple with a silver chandelier, sunlit oval ceiling, Prince Frederic’s coat of arms, a tree of silver, a library, exhibits, and the church hall that shares the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Age
Scott Rite Masonry
Holland
Grand Lodge
Grand Orient
William I
William
Hhe
Prince Frederic
Duke of Leinster
Ireland
Frederic
Prince Alexander
William III
Grand East
J. H. Carpentier Alting
A. F. L. Faubel
The
Independent Free Church of Holland
Ice Cream Freezer On Patent List Des Moines Iowa
Twelve Iowans were granted patents last week for devices and designs they originated. The list, issued by patent attorneys Bair Freeman and Sinclair of Des Moines, includes a wheeled toy by Francis D Standers and a locomotive frame by Edward J Brennan of Oelwein. Ralph B Bagley of Cedar Rapids is noted for a direct expansion ice cream freezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bair, Freeman and Sinclair
Francis D. Standers
Edward J. Brennan
Oelwein
Ralph B. Bagley
Cedar Rapids
Classified items and ads clutter local paper
A jumbled classifieds page lists license plate recovery, tool sharpening, lawn mower service, plant sales, used stove and typewriter offers, a Monarch Range for sale, and a large autos for sale section including 1920s cars. It shows multiple local businesses like Van Zante Bros Hardware, Henry Brewers, Central States Electric Co, and Van Houweling Auto Co, with contact details and prices scattered throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zante Bros
Bank building in Mesa features Pella native as cashier
The First National Bank of Mesa adopts Spanish Romanesque design and reinforced concrete construction. V H Van Spanckeren, a Pella native and son of the late B H Van Spanckeren, serves as cashier. The interior showcases decorative beamed ceiling, state emblems, coin motifs, rubber tile floors, and a 18 inch thick burglar proof vault. Ten tellers cages enable daily deposits and withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Mesa
Arizona
V. H. van Spanckeren
B. H. van Spanckeren
Pella
Citizens Bank
Security State Bank
Ben
Arizona Republican of
Phoenix
Inventor List of Iowa Patents Spans Various Devices
A catalog of patented Iowa items includes Edward J. Brennan's freezer, Lyle Browne’s locomotive frame, Charles C. Clark's gas burner deflector, Clarence C. Flatt's warning device, Edwin H. Griffith's display rack, Amos V. Jensen's rotary pump, George W. Pedley's wind wheel, Francis D. Standers' wheeled toy, Michael Waters' channel forming device, John M. Dung's egg mixing machine, and other inventors from Davenport Des Moines Cedar Falls Sioux City Rock Rapids and Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Brennan
Oelwein
Lyle Browne
Marshalltown
Charles C. Clark
Davenport
Clarence C.flatt
Des Moines
George H. Green
Rock Rapids
Edwin H. Griffith
Burlington
Amos V. Jensen
Cedar Falls
George W. Pedley
Algona
Francis D. Standers
Johnston
Michael Waters
Sioux City
John M. Dung
Second Reformed Aid Society Meeting and Anniversary Notes
The Second Reformed Aid Society will meet Friday afternoon at church parlors with hostesses Mesdames Y T Van Niewaal A Van Niewaal A Van Drimmelen H J Hoogenakker and J H Thoassen. The forty eight wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W C Van Vark was quietly observed Monday April 22 with gifts and well wishes. Monday April 2 marked the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ed Van Zante with a surprise gathering and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Aid Society
Y. T. van Niewaal
A. van Niewaal
A. van Drimmelen
H. J. Hoogenakker
J. H. Tho Assen
W. C. van Vark
Ed van Zante
Lunch for 8 V's Club Guests Brought by Members
In the evening a meal was served that the 8 V's Club had prepared and brought. The guests included club members, highlighting a social gathering hosted by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ests
8 V's Club
County Board Proceedings March 20 1929 Iowa
The Board of Supervisors met with all members present and approved minutes. They set hearing on 23 bridge and culvert items, awarded contracts to Central Culvert Co. Ottumwa for culverts, Indianola Construction Co. for items 1–22, and C Ray Yeges for item 23. Bids for spikes and guard rail paint awarded to Barton Warner Co. Sioux City. Road earthwork bids rejected. private contract with Ed McDonald Iowa at 26 cents per cubic yard. Adjourned to April 1, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Ames
Iowa
H. B. Clark
F. W. Reynolds
Peter Tusseling
Fred O Hall
Central Culvert Co
Ottumwa
Board of Supervisiors
H. B Clark
Indianola Construction Company
C. Ray Yeges
W. Reynolds
Board of Supervisors
Barton Warner Company
Sioux City
Ed. McDonald
Albia
Towa
Fred C. Hall
Marion County Iowa Board Minutes Open Session April 1 1929
The Marion County Board met on April 1 1929 with all members present. Minutes approved. Bonds and refunds approved for N L Brees, H A Riggs, C A Van Zee, Cornelius Ninnikhoven, Vander Voort, Orcutt Bros, and E I Hibbetts. J H Stillwell appointed Justice of Peace. Walter Kester report given. Abr. Des Camp application approved. others rejected. Noxious weeds and highway mowing order issued requiring two cuttings and destruction by owners by dates. penalties and county mowing if noncompliance. Notice to be published. Claims approved including payrolls ranging from 3.80 to 297.75 and various supplies and services for jail, social work, and court yard upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Brees
H. A. Riggs
C. A. van Zee
Cornelius Ninnikhoven
H. J. Vander Voort
Orcutt Bros
E. I. Hibbetts
J. H. Stillwell
Justice of Peace
Walter Kester
Des Camp
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Towa
H. B. Clark
F.reynolds
P. Tysseling
F. W. Reynolds
D. B. Bunch
B. Bunch
D. W. Bucklew
Arthur de Jaode
Sam D. Brown
L. C. Rinehart
Edwin Wadle
Merritt Peffers
Dave Koopman
Betterton
Bruce Hegwood
E.E. Clark
E. E. Clark
Betty McCoy
Ben Rowley
Court
Service
Koch Bros
Int
Chemicle Co
Aupp
Blackmar Co
Robert T. Johnson
Lester Beaver
Latimer Bros and others listed for poor relief and services
A long list of county expenses items is recorded, detailing funding to merchants, individuals, and services for poor relief, road work, stonework, plumbing, inspections, snow removal, patrols, and various drags. Amounts include payments to merchants like Market Grocery 82.00 and Cage Grocery 92.00, various per diem and mileage claims, land for road purchases, and numerous small payments across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer Bros
Melalaig
Ui W. Holly ‘& Sons
Mole Fergaman Co
Leaf Co
Alles J. W. Studham
Floyd Stotts
E. I
Cage
Myers
Verg
Marsh Care
Boucher Ciil
Terni
T. Grahan
D. W. Bucklew
A. E. Ver Huel
Ellis Metcalf
A. D. Elliott
Jacob Plender
Knoxville Express
Pella
Pella Press
Ben Thomas
Court House
Marion County News
Abe Erle
Sadie Batten
Pate
Gas Service Crescent Pty. Co
Esther Murphy Work Co
Tecan
Geo. B. Blyth Work Co
Eng
Theas
Ralph Amos
Bernice Richerd
Work County ‘Recorder
Dorothy B
Wilma
Evangeline
Walter Keste
W. E. Taggart
Noah Stuff
Fred O. Hall
Keuffel & Esser Co
R. H. Porter Plumbing
Dunlap Drug Co
P. Tusseling
H. B. Clark
Reynolds
Knoxville Journal ‘Printing & Supplies
Knoxville Journal Printing & Supplies
Cna Journal Printing
Knoxville Journal ‘Printing ’& Supplies
C.S. Cornell
Cornell
Ira Vander Linden
J. ‘H. ‘Rinehart Snow
Mesamaker Clearing
E. E. Clark
Palmer
C. A. Martin
John White
Paul Harp
F. W. Loynachan
Flora Gregory
Seymore Howard
J. W. Morris
G. J. Jones
A.B. Worthington
Ralph Remy
John Price State
Sehatier
Gray Anderson Insanity of
JR. Wright Insanity of
Town Machinery Co
F. G. Dickerson
Tommy White
D. H. Wagaman
B. Benner
L. Bogaard Patrol
D. W. Martin Posts
L. A. Hill Land
F. M. Carey
Central Culvert Co
Buerkins Mfg. Co
Walter Caulkins
H. W. Holmes
W. A. Graves
Chas, Sohnachan
J. E. Conrad
J. W. Ellsworth
S. W. Colwell
Guy Wright
Cecil Rees
County Farm
J. R. Crozier
Willie Brown
L. C. Rinehart
Fred Dunn
Elton Ver Ploeg
W. L. Wilson
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Netherlands
Chronicle
Van _& Zante Bros. Hardware
Dave Ver Dught
Riddle
Oskaloosa St
Green
Telephone Blue 63
Harold Sack
N. van Maren
de Jong Floral & Seed Co
Central States Electric Co
Sam de Cook
J. T. van Zante
Central States Electric
Central States
Estris Co
Henry Brewers
West Franklin Street
L. C. Smith
Chronicle Office
S. Main
Georgette
van Ness
Pella Motor CO
van Houweling Auto CO
Society News
Mra
Gerald Paardekooper
Proceedings of County Board
Peter Tysseling
M. Vander Linden
G. P. Adams
Luther Passmore
R. C. Lukin
Idris H. Martin
J. G. Metz
Messmaker
K. C. Dawson
Everet Harrington
C. F. Kading
H. Lyle
Juline
Elec
W. J. Way
Johnson
Avery Cleland Co
H. G. Bellamy
Nichols
J. W. Studham
J. W. Lundy
Atlas
Mary
Rye Era OD
Asraeree
Peole
Etter
Spreek
Kuyper
Pete Heerema
Equitable Life Insurance of
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Central States Electric Company
Sibi
Securities Department of the Centraltates Electric Company
Merchants National Bank
Bus Rapids
Cedar
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