Doedyns Hospers Nuptials at Thanksgiving in Pella
The marriage of Miss Artie Hospers and Mr James Doedyns was celebrated at the bride’s parents home on Thanksgiving Day November 24 with white and yellow chrysanthemums and a canopy. Rev Van Kersen officiated as about sixty relatives witnessed the union. The bride wore soft white mull and carried roses. the groom wore black. A three course supper followed. The couple, well known in Pella, will reside in Omaha where James will work as a carpenter for a top contractor.
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van Kersen
Pella
James Doedyns
P K Matus Concert Delights Pella Audience
The P K Matus Royal Hungarian Court Orchestra performed as the second act of YMCA lecture course in the auditorium last Monday. A crowded house praised the faultless rendering under Mr P K Matus, with all seats sold. A former Pella resident, he played a solo valued at more than the ticket price.
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P. K. Matus
Royal Hungarian Court Orchestra
Y. M
Matus
Pella
Mayor Court Turmoil Over Saloon Row at Franklin Street
In a Saturday evening melee near Henry Van Vliet the crowd watched John Van Vark and Pete Van Nieuwal clash with Billy Messe maker and Casey Messemaker outside a saloon. The dispute stemmed from Van Vark accusing Messemaker of aiding parties in procuring liquor barred by a Black List and escalated into threats of violent action after public insults. Local authorities intervened as tensions cooled.
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Henry van Viiet
Franklin and
East Wirst
John van Vark
Pete van Niewaal
Billy Koopmans
Casey Messemaker
van Vark
Messemaker
Billy
Pete
City street melee ends with arrests and fine
A disorderly clash near a quarry involved a steam hammer arm striking Pete in the head, a marshal intervening, and several men arrested. All found guilty of violating city ordinances and ordered to pay ten dollars and costs plus a lecture from Mayor Huber. The episode ends with a moral to abstain from city ordinance violations.
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Pete
America
Marshal van Zee
Huber
Thomassen Dykstra wedding held at South Pella
Miss Josephine Thomassen and Mr Jon Dykstra wed at the bride’s parents home in South Pella with Rev W J Van Kersen officiating. The ceremony featured SMilax carnations under a bridal bell, flower girls Helen and Hattie Neuenesch, and a reception. Guests from out of town included Andrew Vandermeulen Grant, Mendota IL. Herman Thomassen Madison WI. IL Colyn Monroe IA. J H Thomassen Peoria IA. A short wedding trip followed, to the Chett new home prepared for them. A separate Y W A event hosted by Nellie T Flint and Mrs W W Cook featured a nature study read by Mrs H H Severn.
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South Pella
Josephine Thomassen
Jon Dykstra
W. J. van Kersen
Helen
Hattie Neuenesch
Chett New
Andrew Vandermeulen
Grant
Knoxville
Thomassen
Cecil
Mendota
Illinois
Herman ‘Thomassen
Madison
Wisconsin
IL. Colyn
Monroe
Towa
J. H. Thomassen
Peoria
Major H Post of Parkersburg Died at Hotel in Parkersburg
Major H Post aged sixty four died last Sunday evening at 9 30 in a Parkersburg hotel. E A H Van Sittert of Des Moines brought his body to Pella. Funeral services were held at 2 30 at the J J Bousquet home by W J Van Kersen. Mrs Post sister to A N Vander Linden and Mrs J J Bousquet, with three daughters, attended from Buffalo New York and Parkersburg. He was a pioneer hotel keeper and son of the Baptist missionary who guided the first Holland colony to Pella.
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Major H. Post
Pelly
Parkersburg
Major Post
E. A. H. van Sittert
Des Moines
J. J. Bousquet
W. J. van Kersen
Post
A. N. Vander Linden
J. J Bousquet
Buaffle
New York
Pella
Bagley
Chronicle
Big store sale at Green and Son shows huge bargain offerings
A Chronicle visit to H J Green and Son’s store highlights a two week sale starting next Saturday with hundreds of calicos and fabrics offered at half price or less. Downsized yardage bags, with items like loge roll black sateen nine cents, muslims five cents, and corduroy thirty nine cents, attract crowds as prizes include shoes and clothing.
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JL. J Green & Son
Chronicle
F. E. Green
Pound
I. J Green Son
Green
Mr. Green
Geen Hamilton& Fi Houge
St. Loutes
Shoes for Pella Firm Boosts Trade Stake
Mr J D Adams sold H J Green & Son of Pella Iowa their first bill in September. On November 19 I E Green and wife bought a bill for immediate shipment and a spring bill totaling 437 dozen pairs, including 17 dozen American lady and American gentleman shoes. Green praised the shoes and said their town of Hollanders is thrifty and pays cash, expecting further growth with continued advertising and concentration with the supplier.
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Green
Pella
Baptist Revival Sermons Under Evangelist Nelson In Pella
The revival meetings began Tuesday evening led by Evangelist Nelson and continue nightly. Sunday program includes 9:00 a.m. preparatory prayer and "The Price of our Redemption," 1 p.m. Gospel in College Chapel with "A Prophets' Preparation," 3:30 p.m. Men Only meeting with "Snares and Pitfalls for Men." 6:30 p.m. Young People's gathering and 7:30 p.m. "The Voice of God to Every Unsaved Soul in Pella." Public invited.
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Chiurch
Polla
Pella
P. C. Nelson
Dur Falls
Baptist Church
Nelson
Colege
P. E. O. Ladies Attend Colonial Party in Knoxville
P. E. O. Ladies of BU chapter traveled to Knoxville last week to attend a colonial party hosted by chapter M. They were greeted at the Pars ons house and treated to supper, a Washington presentation in period costumes, a Virginia reel by costumed performers, and a four by four minute performance. The visit drew praise for the reception and entertainment, and the Knox ville group hopes to reciprocate.
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Chapter BU
P. EB. O
Knoxville
Chapter M
Parsons House
George
Martha Washington
Virginia
Knoxville P. BE. O
Notice to Fair Stock Holders of Lake Prairie District Society
Notice to stockholders of Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society of a public meeting at City Hall Pella Iowa on December 15 2004 from 9 30 to 10 30 a m to vote on changing Article IV of the constitution to elect seven board members from Pella and eight from the countryside by order of the board Chas Porter secretary
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Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society
Pella
Iowa
Chas. Porter
Strayed Brown and white spotted dog missing
Strayed or stolen Brown and white spotted pointer, about 16 months old, small and very shy. Disappeared Friday morning. Reward offered for recovery. Contact H. Gi. Stona ker at Qa Drug Store.
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H. Gi. Stonaker
Qa Drug
Pella News Spars With Dutch Social Happenings
Des Moines visitors and local residents figure in a bustling Pella scene with Dutch socials, baby announcements, a barber shop opening, theater plans, and upcoming football and revival events. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Bruinekool's newborn girl, Rev J K Catlin's son, and Dutch social notices at Vander Gour building.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Second Reformed Church
Vander Gour
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Doedyns—Hospers Nuptials
Mayor's Court
Thomassen—Dykstra
Y. W
Nellie T. Flint
W. W. Cook
H. H. Severn
H. Post
H. J. Green & Son's
Evangelist Nelson
P. E. O. Ladies At
Pete Johnson
Mrs. C. Bruinekool
J. K. Catlin
A. A. van Sittert
M. I. Post
Mr. Dale
Henry Verploeg
Dick Weyerse
St. Louis
Mrs. Pearson
Ottumwa
van der Goor Building
Nk de
8. W. Henry
W. M. Livingston
Peter Synhorst
Chicago
Hs Pella
Louis de Bruyn
Pauls Bros
Cornel Blalrs
Hee Lankelmia
Adair
Davenport
Gauss
Turkey
Rhynsburyer
A. A. Armagast
van Meter
Ape House
Opera House
Messrs. de Haun
McMasters
James
Henry de Wit
H. H. Sadler
Drake University
Ames
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Des Moines College
Quakers
Charley Burnham
Werkblad
Newton
Newton Iherald
G. FW. Rinehart
Charley
Rinehart
Neigbors
Weekblad
Edward M. Nichols
Kimball Piano and Organ Company
Mr. Nichols
Benny van Vliet
Dallas
Texas
Ben
James Doody
Omaha
H. Kuyper
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