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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

4

Sermon topics and church notes from 1913 services

The notice lists morning and evening sermon subjects at Baptist and Second Reformed churches, then outlines Methodist meetings for the week, teacher training for Sunday schools with dates and instructors, a brief incident at Stilwell, and memorial resolutions for Emma Rempe. It also mentions new winter term students, a Choral Club concert, and early Christmas vacation dates.

Methodist Church Epworth Epworth League Second Reformed Church R. R. Beard F. M. Frush Zedekiah Judah Ultra Violet Rays VanAaken

Mayor Stilwell Shot in Hamilton Street Tragedy

On a Hamilton street Tuesday afternoon Mayor John Stilwell was shot in the neck by Waldo Mitchell, 32, later fatally turning the revolver on himself. Mitchell, son of John Mitchell, once an inmate at the State Hospital for inebriates, died instantly. Stilwell’s wound was reported not dangerous the previous night.

Hamilton Waldo Mitchell John Stilwell Stilwell John Mitchell

College recital by Prof Sadler students at auditorium

Tuesday evening December Sth Prof Sadler presents a group of students in recital at the auditorium. The program starts at eight o'clock and invites all to attend.

Sth Sadler

Surprise Party For Former Member At Monroe Home

On Monday November 24 the Sunday school class of Mrs Van Horsen held a surprise gathering for former member Mrs Jeanette Hanselman Kaldenberg at her Monroe home. The Tyseling Brothers drove the group, a delicious lunch was served at 3 30 p m and all left feeling the event a great success.

van Horsen Jeanette Hansel- Man-Kaldenberg Monroe Tyseling Brothers

Notice to Investors in Pella City Bonds

The City of Pella offers a bond issue for sale. Investors must notify the City Clerk by the 19th of the month if they wish to buy bonds. Bonds are in $500 denominations, five percent annual interest, paid semi-annually, tax exempt under state law. Delivery on January 2, 1914.

Pella

Birth of the Grand Canyon Explained by Volcanic Forces

In a discussion with Sir John Murray, the Royal Geographical Society president, the Grand Canyon is described as formed by severe volcanic action on both sides of a wide plain, leaving a central plateau that now forms the canyon. The account emphasizes immense natural forces shaping the Colorado feature.

Sir John Murray Royal Geographical Society Grand Canyon The Colorado

Grand Canyon born in ancient upheaval geology tale

An excerpt from Lesie's Weekly and New Orleans Times Democrat pieces recalls the Earth's crust splitting in a prehistoric upheaval that formed the Grand Canyon. It notes the inland sea covering much of North America, fossil oyster shells found in the canyon, and dates the event to modern times within twenty to thirty million years.

Grand Canyon American Canyon Sir John Lesie

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