Reuvers Opens New Ground Floor Photo Gallery in Pella
Opening day crowd swarms the New Ground Floor Photograph Gallery run by John Reuvers. Notables from Eastman Kodak and Des Moines Photo Material Co. attend, with J C Neely of Rochester handling lighting and posing. A banquet, souvenirs, telegrams, and 600 to 700 visitors mark a thriving debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decist
Pella
John Reuv
J. P. Schaefer
Aristotype Division
Eastman Kodak Co
Iowa
J. S. F. Harrington
Des Moines Photo Material Co
E W. Schultz
Multiscope and Film Co
Burlington
Wis
Schultz
Reuvers
J.C. Neely
Rochester
N. Y
Eastman Kokak Co
Mr. Neely
Reavers
Cramer Dry Plate Co
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society stockholders meet
Notice to stockholders of Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society announces its annual meeting at Pella city hall Iowa on Thursday December 16 1908 at 10 am. Agenda includes renewing or extending the Charter which expired on December 1 1908. Attendees urged to attend. President C M Van Cueave Secretary Daas Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society
Pella
C. M. van Cueave
Daas Porter
United Wireless Telegraph Co Hiring Ad in Denver
In your hometown employees earn 9000 to 45009 per week with no capital required. Apply at once at United Wireless graph Co. Cooper Building Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wireless Telegraph Co
United Wireless Graph Co
Cooper Bldg
Denver
Two Cars Coming The Shorter Course
Ames Iowa November 17 1908 letter explains free railroad car transport for a three day short course at Central College with two cars one live stock one exhibits. Local committee to provide livestock feed barn space and caretaker salary. Cars to aid advertising and bring people to the event with corn work conducted on class lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Ames
Iowa
Lapham
Storm
R. K. Buiss
Thanksgiving Day Service at Methodist Church Echoes Cheerful Piety
The Methodist church filled for Thanksgiving with Rev Hiram Bailey delivering prayers, Rev A Le Grand reading scripture, and Rev Van Kersen preaching on a merry heart as medicine. He urged gratitude for national blessings, warned against frivolous cheer and football during thanksgiving, and stressed cheerful, thankful living. Benediction by Rev R R Sadler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Hiram Bailey
Mt. Vernon
A. le Grand
van Kersen
R.R Sadler
Matrimonial union of Wickhardt and Quickbond in 1908
Jacob Wickhardt and Florence Quickbond wed at Ottumwa on November 25 1908. They moved to Pella for dinner with Wickhardt parents then visited Will Wickhardt at Fairmount before heading to Des Moines to establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob' Wickhardt
Florence Quickbond
Ottumwa
Pella
Wickhardt
Fairmount
Will
Des Moines
Talbot-Dennis Wedding At Pella Home
Dr W W Talbot and Miss Bessie Dennis wed November 26 1998 at 2 30 pm at the Dennis home in Pella Rev A LeGrand officiated with Chas Brand as groomsman and Carrie Butts as bridesmaid. The quiet ceremony honored by relatives and guests gave practical gifts. The couple now reside near the Van Baalen property and begin married life amid well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Talbot
Bessie Dennis
Eugene Dennis
Rev. A. LeGrand
Chas, Brand
Carrie Butts
Dennis
Pella
Dr. Talbot
Talbot
van Baalen
the Chronicle
Recital Promises High Grade Music In Pella
Central University Conservatory of Music presents a recital next Tuesday evening featuring Frederick Vance Evans, R Deane Shure, and Rose E Wilson with readings. Evans, a singer, has won the hearts of Pella residents. tickets available at the 2 Vans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central University Conservatory of Music
Frederick Vance Evans
Des Moines
R. Deane Shure
Rose E Wilson
Evans
Pella
Moonlight Mission Band Bazaar At Weyerse Kuyper Office
The Moonlight Mission Band hosts a bazaar December 11 and 12 at Weyerse and Kuyper Real Estate office. Readily available are handkerchiefs embroidered centerpieces pillow slips and dollies along with useful and fancy articles. Call ahead before Christmas purchases.
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Moonlight Mission Band
Weyerse & Kuyper
The
First Reformed Church
Thanksgiving Dinner At College For Those Staying On
College notes describe a rare Thanksgiving feast for those eating at the Hall with faculty and trustees present and greatly enjoying it. Dr. Allen of the Oskaloosa Methodist church spoke to students at chapel. The Commercial Dept. received a new Smith Premier typewriter praised for its visibility and improvements. Miss Bennett of Ft. Madison visited over Thanksgiving with Miss Pearle Anderson.
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Allen
Methodist Church
Oskaloosa
Commercial Dept
Smith
Miss Bennett
Ft. Madison
Pearle Anderson
Pella High School Basketball Defeats Monroe Twice
On Thanksgiving the Pella High School basketball teams defeated Monroe on Monroe’s field. First teams 12 to 11, second teams 25 to 7, despite cold wind and muddy goals. Earlier Nov 20 at Pella Gym, Pella won 22 to 12 in the first game and 30 to 3 in the second.
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Pella
Monroe High School
Monroe
Pella High School
P.H.S
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Prairie City
Grinnell
Surprise Donation Party At Reverend Mansons Home
A generous surprise donation party was held Wednesday at Rev. and Mrs. Manson’s home. Members of the congregation gave many useful items and enjoyed an afternoon together. The note ends with an advertisement for Green Hats at Worm.
Farewell Dinner Marks End of Tice Family Farm Era
Mr and Mrs T D Tice hosted a Thanksgiving farewell dinner for relatives before leaving their thirty year home on the old farm. Twenty seven attended including Mrs O L McAuley Nevada Lottie Tice Newton Lucy Lawrence Villisca Mrs F P McAdoo Indianola and Mr and Mrs E N Gemes Newton. Illness kept Mrs N E Tice from attending. The school reports three months of perfect punctuality and attendance in primary grades. New high school tuition pupils. program day attracted visitors despite bad weather. Miss Duryee has returned from northern duties. fire drills ran smoothly. Basketball teams beat Monroe high school twice. Mr and Mrs R R Beard hosted seniors for astronomy lecture with stereopticon. A picture dictionary is being prepared for the schools. donations of old magazines are requested via phone 145 or delivered to the grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Tice
O.L. McAuley
Nevada
Lottie Tice
Newton
Lucy
Nancy Lawrence
Villisca
F. P. McAdoo
Indianola
E. N. Gemes
N. E. Tice
Monroe High School
R. R. Beard
For Rent West store room in H Brand building Franklin St
For rent the west store room of H Brand's building on Franklin Street showing a 24 by 70 foot area with cellar under the entire building and half of both stores with an elevator. Inquiries to Jacob Brand trustee phone 22 Sully Ia or Brand Bros Pella Ia The Intermediate Society of C E plans a benefit Friday evening Dec 11 at H Rietveld home supper will be served and items sold to raise funds for the new church abundant entertainment will be provided let all come and enjoy themselves and help the young folks
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Intermediate Society of
C. E
H. Rietveld
The Agrim Reaper's Harvest G. T. Clark obituary
G T Clark born March 25 1823 in White County Tennessee died November 26 1908 at his home in Pella Iowa aged 85 years 8 months He lived in Lee and Marion counties before settling in Pella Married Nancy Wilson on October 18 1846 they had four sons and three daughters Surviving are two sons Thomas J Clark of Mahaska County A H Clark of Pella and two daughters Mrs Louisa Richardson and Mrs Adelia Miller He was a longtime Methodist Episcopal member and Iowa legislator representing Marion County four times He leaves two sisters two sons two daughters four granddaughters nine grandsons and eleven great grandchildren The family thanks neighbors for care during his final illness and burial preparations.
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G. T. Clark
White County
Tenn
Pella
Lee County
Iowa
Marion County
Nancy Wilson
Thomas J. Clark
Mahaska Co
Louisa Richardson
A. H. Clark
Adelia Miller
Harlan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marion Co
City Council Approves Tax Pursuit and Sidewalk Payment
In regular session Mayor Vander Zy presided. A resolution ordered sending unpaid Main Street curb taxes to the county auditor and authorized employing city solicitor as needed. The Brand estate was authorized to be paid for a sidewalk, the usual city expenses were approved, and the street committee was instructed to buy a street grader and sell the old one. Detective walks were discussed and referred to the street and alley committee before adjournment.
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Vander Zy
Report of the Citizens National Bank condition 1908
Financial excerpt shows balance figures and totals for the Citizens National Bank with various sums and percentages. Names such as Wormhouilt Kuyper Wornthoudt appear as directors. Notary J. Hi Stubemanch sworn to attest on December date. Printing notice included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
Wormhouilt
Aln
Kuyper
Wornthoudt
J. Hi, Stubemanch
Organ overhaul delights First Reformed church in town
Local notes report the complete remodeling of the First Reformed church organ by Prof. P Groet and its anticipated use in upcoming services with the professor playing. Also featured are brief items on local visits, business moves, a rock island depot incident, a college short course, a moonlight mission bazaar, a December wedding, and moves of families into Pella.
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First Reformed Church
P. Groet
Implement Dealers’ Association
Des Moines
Trumbaur
Central College
Reaver
Gerrit Vander Leest
Pella
Nebraska
Rock Island R. R. Company
Newton
H. Rhynsburger
M. E. Church
Christ
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Johnson and Verought
Mr. Reuver
U. S
Quickbond
Talbot-Dennis
Bazar
College
Library Report
Jaudden Entouddaete
Carolyn van Vuiet
Lib
Duryee
Miss Gezel
Jas. Richardson
J. W. Miller
Council
Kasouicus
U.S
Ats
LrawhLiriss Capital
Marion
van Spanckeren
van Spanckeren, Jr
Sotal
Harve van Gorp
Nina M. Sadler
the Baptist, Church
Chicago
Wisconsin
United States Legal Press Association
Majestic
Detroit
Mich
Don Diley
Sadie Combs
Nina Sadler
University
Iowa City
Iowa City, To Be Present At the Marriage of Miss Sadler
Waterloo
H. Rhyngs, Burger’s
John Lankelma
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