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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
5
An arrangement between Pitman Stock Co manager E K Pitman and Pella band director Prof A P Kuyper will unite the theatrical band with the local organization for an open concert in the city park from 7 15 to 8 30 PM. The program ends before the opera house play. Don’t miss.
Dr A B Chaffee, former Central College president and last five years head of Bishop College in Marshall Texas, resigns to take the chair of History and Political Science at Kalamazoo College Michigan.
George Richardson looks forward to September 16 as the opening day of the annual Thirty-Third Iowa Infantry reunion in Pella. The three day gathering brings together former Company G members and other veterans including Az. Dennis, with many comrades historically accounted for and some still missing each year.
The quarterly meeting led by Presiding Elder Willits reported satisfactory growth in membership and strong finances. Delegates were elected to the General Conference in Baltimore, with next month set for the body’s gathering.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mrs. Jacob Kamp age 84. Services held at First Reformed Church and at home. Survived by two sons Daniel and William and widower. Further names and dates are unclear in the damaged text.
Mr. Pitman, long a Chronicle staff member, leaves after a year of service to take active management of a theatrical business he has previously owned an interest in. The paper notes his earnest work, rapport with the public, and best wishes for success in the new venture.
Elmer Burnell Whitted of Monroe was born June 1907 and died August 11 1907 at two months and ten days. Despite care from parents and a physician, illness claimed him. Funeral services were held August 13 at 10 a.m. at home, conducted by Pres. L. A. Garrison.
The obituary notes Catholina DeJong died after a long life of faith serving as a teacher in Otley Bettiel and Pellasher. She entered the joy of the Lord on August 8 1907 at age 36 after years of illness leaving a example to the young. The bereaved family and neighbors are thanked for their kindness.
Elizabeth Wormhoudt narrates a six day Wylie Permanent Camping Co tour through Yellowstone starting July 20 from Gardiner Montana. The account describes park scenery geysers stones and wildlife including elk bears and eagles with vivid notes on Mammoth Hot Springs Norris Geyser Basin and Excelsior Geyser.
Fragmented notice references Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth exhibits at Ottumwa August 24 and Osage County, with acts by Capt Carl Howelsen and a death drop stunt. It requests volunteers for a reunion event in September and mentions soldiers and a Mrs Scholig. The text is garbled but preserves names and dates, indicating a community notice about circus performances and a reunion.
Iowa State Fair highlights include top ear of corn and finest steer winning acclaim. Judges praised specimen from Iowa growers, with records noting sales and backers. Burlington Homecoming invites crowds for a week of parades, water displays, and Old Settlers events alongside Harvest season celebrations statewide.
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