Angelic Choir Delights Pella College Audience
The chorus performed in the college auditorium drew large crowds in Pella. Under director Professor Brouwer the ensemble received vigorous applause. Soloists Mrs. T. H. Liggett and Mr. Carl Byers stood out with memorable performances. Brouwer announced plans to form a 100 voice chorus, then 200–300 for open air concerts in the spring park to make the city a music center.
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College
Pella
Pipor Brouwer
T. H. Liggett
Carl Byers
Byers
Brouwer
Central College
Crazed by Drink Leads to Arrest in Des Moines Trip
Legget of Fair Yield claimed to be a lawyer and faced Harlan Simpson of Ottumwa during a drunken quarrel in Ottumwa. Simpson threatened the stranger, who knocked him down and brought him to the city jail where he stayed until evening. After posting cash bail, Legget appeared before the mayor and was fined $30 plus costs. He carried nearly $100 in cash and about $600 in diamonds. he then continued to Des Moines while Simpson remained with the bail.
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Legget
Fair Yield
Marshal Bickford
Harlanimpson
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Simpson
Howver
Bickford
Cigars Sale At Brubenrauch's Drug Store
Brubenrauch's Drug Store announces a temporary cigar sale offering all brands at six for 26 cents except for four specified brands. The offer remains in effect until further notice.
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Brubenrauch
Fire damages two homes on Liberty Street and Main near Roorda mill
A blaze at 303 Liberty Street destroyed the upper part of a home after the roof fully ignited. Firefighters contained the fire with significant water, and some contents were damaged while furniture was moved out. A second Sunday morning fire at H I Roorda property near Main and Extension, caused by a defective chimney, was extinguished by neighbors with minimal loss. no major injuries reported.
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van Duren
Liberty Street
Wielaara: and’ Co
Garden City Feeder Co
Thia
H. I. Roorda
Roorda
Weddings Clark Mayberry union and De Geest Wilson weddings
Friends of Rev. J C Clark report his marriage to Miss Alice Mayberry of Provo Utah on Friday evening December 11. Clark has closed his Provo pastorate and returned with his bride to Iowa awaiting a new call. The Chronicle extends congratulations. Cornelius De Geest and Grace Wilson wed Wednesday with Justice G Van Vilet officiating. De Geest farms near the Des Moines river area.
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Clark
Mayberry
J. C. Clark
Alice Mayberry
Provo
Utah
Broadway
Iowa
Chronicle
Cornelius de Geest
Grace Wilson
Justice G van Vilet
Holiday Fire Safety Message From State Fire Marshal
Ole O Roe warns that holiday cheer can turn to tragedy if care is not taken with candles decorations and storage. He recalls the 1904 state fire causing 1 750 000 in losses and urges extinguishers safe tree placement venting and adult supervision to prevent fires during Christmas festivities. The note ends with a family visit report from Ottumwa.
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Ole O Roe
Santa Claus
Merchant
Overland Dealers Take Trade Trip to Toledo Factory
The Willys Overland Inc of Toledo Ohio stages a large dealer trade convention with a seven Pullman car special train. Des Moines Clemens Auto Co. runs the trip with many Iowa dealers from Pella including H P Van Gorp and others. Attendees will meet factory officials and learn about Overland and Willys Knight cars with entertainment planned. The train departs December 17 and returns December 20.
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Willys. Overland Inc
Tol Ohio
United States
Toledo
Pullman Company
United States Army
Clemens Automobile Company
Des Moines
Pullman
Pella
H. P. van Gorp
Edd van Gorp
Dick van Gorp
Frank
Last Days of Dr. I. J. Stoddard Remembered
Mrs Bertha Stoddard Whitney shares heartfelt note from the Stoddard family thanking Pella and Iowa friends for sympathy after Dr. I. J. Stoddard was laid to rest. She recalls his gentleness patience love for children and faith guiding Grandpa’s final days and a last handshake with five year old Catherine as he smiled and forgave.
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Bertha S. Whitney
I. J. Stoddard
Pella
Happy Land
Mama
Catherline
Grandpa
Rev
Bertha
Whitney
Plainfield
N. J
Ella S. Ryan
San Diego
California
Ruth S. Ryan
Fort Winfield Scott
Jay K. Stoddard
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pastor Coulston Resigns From Pella Church
Rev. W. J. Coulston, pastor of the Baptist church for two years, tendered his resignation to the congregation Sunday morning. He has reportedly received a call from a church in Sac City and will complete his work at Pella on Christmas Day after returning from an eastern business trip and leaving yesterday for Sac City for a visit.
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W. J. Coulston
The
Baptist Church
Sac City
Pella
G. A. VanderMeulen
Los Angeles
Calfornia
van der Meulen & Co
H. P
A. J
Marysville
J. H. DeVries
VanderMeulen
Vander Meulen and Co
California
Professor Bosch
Rev
J. Wesseling
Coulston
Notice to Ladies Federated Club Meeting
Notice to ladies says a called meeting of the Women’s Federated Club will be held at the rest room on Friday evening December 15 at 7:30 o’clock. All members are urged to be present.
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Women’s Federated Club
Local Auto Firm Promotes New Pella Partners
Messrs H M Tysseling and VerMeer, both Pella boys, plan to run the same line of reliable cars including Oldsmobile. Tysseling has been in business in South Dakota, while VerMeer comes from a local farm and will join Hemert, the retiring manager, in the city auto business.
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Aluto
Pella
Tyssel
Dakota
VerMeer
Oldsmobile
Obituary notices from Pella area 1916 deaths
Multiple death notices from Pella areas including Wielaard H s, DeWild, H Kuyper, G A VanderMeulen, and memorials. Died in December 1916 at ages 78, 88, and 71 with survivors listed. Services held at Home First Reformed and Oakwood cemetery. Card of thanks from Stoddard family notes gratitude to the community.
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Wielaard H.s Wielaard
S. Korver
Pella
Anne
Leonard
George
Oskaloosa
Kryn
Otley
P. Braak
First Reformed Cemetery
Monroe High School Falls to Pella 30 24 in Season Opener
The Monroe High School quintet opened fast against Pella High, but the visitors edged ahead in teamwork while Monroe shot best. Captain Mark Rillihan led Pella with 8 field goals and 6 of 12 free throws as the game showcased the new high school gym and strong student support.
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Monroe
Pella
Prairie City
Mark Rilliban
Harry Olden
Raymond LeCocq
Laurel Buckley
Paul Lautenbach
Robert Kaldenberg
Forest
Hipsley
Cornie Welle
Maynard Vaught
L. Sadler
LeCocq
Vander Helden
Lautenbach
Raymond Shaw
Rillihan
Sadler
Olden
Buckley
Young
McWilliams
Long
Boyd
Jas
Penn Academy
Thanking Public After Auto Co. Sale
John Van Heemert announces he has sold his interest in the White Way Auto Co. and thanks the public for patronage. New owners Ver Meer and Tysseling will continue the Buick and Oldsmobile lines and strive to merit ongoing confidence and patronage.
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White Way Auto Co
Ver
Meer & ‘Tysseling
John van Heemert
SPECIAL NOTICE TO LADIES ON JANUARY CHANGES FOR CORSETS
Our inability to obtain certain materials due to the war requires extensive changes taking effect in January. To obtain a "NUBONE" corset at reduced prices, see Mrs Tas El rod December 19th at Mrs P. D inge man s 511 East Franklin street Pel Ja Iowa. Vagey R. R. Beard made a bus ing trip to Omaha the first of this week.
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Tas
Elrod
Ps.Dingeman
East
Franklin Street
Pel
Iowa
Aly
Artist Recital Opens Pella Series With Noted Talent
Amhe presents the Artist series recital featuring Lota Brown, Francis Allan Wheeler, and Winston Wilkinson. Audience enthusiasm Throughout. Brown studied with Jonas in Berlin and shows strong solo and accompaniment. Wheeler displays a good voice and stage presence while Wilkinson shows promise, though young. The series is praised for high class music and educational value. Next up is reader Mrs. Haskell after the holidays.
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Lota Brown
Francis Allan
Wheeler
Bar
Stone
Winston “Wilkinson
Miss Brown
Jonas
Berlin
Mr. Wheeler
Haskell
Brunswick phonographs on display with wide record library
The store unveils a line of Brunswick phonographs in oak or mahogany finishes. The machines play all makes with full tone and no scratching, include a Victor/Edison reproducer at no extra cost, and feature Pathe records as the world’s largest library. Demonstrations offered at customers’ homes.
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Brunswick
Edison
Churches Seeks Converts With Week of Revival Services
The Methodist revival expands with many conversions and plans a full week of services led by Gospel team including prayer, evangelistic and converts hours. Baptists announce Sunday services with Bosch and Wesseling preaching. A Baptist Ladies Aid bazar and exchange set for Saturday afternoon at Star garage on December 16th.
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Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church
Star Garage
Eastern Star election at Pella Chapter 3870 results announced
Pella Chapter No. 3870 B. S. of the Eastern Star held its annual election Monday evening. The officers chosen were Mrs. Katharine Rhynsburger W. M. Geo. F. Sadler W. P. Mrs. Cecyle Vander Beek A. M. Mrs. Minta DeJong Cond. Mrs. Jessie B. Sadler A. C. Mrs. Kate Hammel Treas. Miss Anna Vander Ploeg secretary.
Notice to settle accounts of Van Zee and Van Roskel
The accounts of the firm Van Zee & Van Roskel and of each member individually are at the Pella Supply Co. office and should be settled before January first. Also bring in your accounts against them Van Zee & Van Roskel.
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van Zee & van Roskel
Pella Supply Co
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Angelic
Central College Auditorium
Prof. Brouwer
de Geest—Wilson
Herman Moschel
Ottumwas
M. Kramer
DR. Stoddard
Bertha Stoddard-Whitney
Tfme
New Gynasium
Rugh
Vagey R. R. Beard
Omaha
M. E. Church
League Room
Bible School
Eastern Star
van Zee& van
Robkel
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