Two Orphans at the opera house and town notices
A busy item mix reports Two Orphans shown at the opera house tonight. Nellie Doedyns on sick list. snow and sleighing hoped to improve. Local events include a Baptist ladies bazaar December 17 and 18, and various social visits. Des Moines mayoral pay raise noted, Drake University donations count over 115000 in 30 days, and Keables advertises cut glass. Auctioneer M Porter described as in high demand with weekly sales across Pella area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Bazaar
Susie Sears
Jennie Vanwyngarden
Awtry
Henry Cox
Drake University
Des Moines
Cowan
Oskaloosa
Opera House
Candies Finest Line for Christmas in Pella
A vivid ad touts a large selection of fresh Christmas candies for town and country Christmas trees church sets and school entertainments. The notice highlights variety and freshness to serve local events and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Baptist Ladies Bazaar Announces December Church Sale
The Baptist church ladies aid society plans a bazaar on Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19 with arts and crafts for sale and ample oysters, hot coffee, and lunch. The exact venue will be announced next week as preparations intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Death of Jan de Wild After Prolonged Illness
Jan de Wild died after four to five weeks of illness at his west city home aged 80. Acute kidney trouble and old age caused his death. Funeral was held Monday at his home at 1 pm and at Third Reformed Church at 1 30 pm. He was cared for by daughter Kate and son Henry who traveled from Des Moines to assist. Surviving family members attended from Des Moines Grand Junction Grundy Center and Des Moines. Remains were interred in the north cemetery. A large crowd paid respects as the community saw him off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan de Wild
Third Reformed Church
Kate
Henry
Des Moines
William
Albert
Grand Junction
John Stek
Grundy Center
Henry de Wild
Card of Thanks for Henry William Avvert De Wild and Evra Stek
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and all who offered help during the illness and death of our father Henry William Avvert De Wild and Mrs Evra Stek Kate and Wilma De Wild extend heartfelt gratitude for kindness and support received during this time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avvert
Henry
William
Kate de Wild
Evra Stek
Marion County Farmers Institute to Meet in Knoxville
The Marion County Farmers Institute will convene at Knoxville's courthouse on December 16 and 17. The program includes music, devotions, addresses on the dairy and bee industries, horticulture, road law, and a question box. No premiums, but exhibitors may bring products for display and return after the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Knoxville
Walker Teter
B. F. Barr
H. D. McCoy
John Reed
Scott Reed
D.B. Cherry
J. W. Bittenbender
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nellie Doedyns
Keables
H. J. Green & Son
Chronicle
Huet
Weekblad
Lena
Marie Blommers
Lillian Renaud
Dora Sybenga
College
California
Bussey
Sam Sherman
Tri-County Press
Marion County
M. Porter
J. van der Waal
N. J. Taylor
Beacon
H. van Roekel
L. Longstreet
Dick Weires
J. H. van der Werf
Palace Restaurant
Heywood
Baptist Ladies’ Bazaar
Farmers’ Institute
N. F. Miller
Alson Secor
Forest City
J. W. Johnson
Albia
A. Haselbarth
Wormhoudt
H.J. Green
SON
Vandermeulen’s. Old Stand
Pella, Iowa
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