Sunday Meetings Draw Large Pella Crowd in Des Moines
A large Pella audience attended Billy Sunday meetings in Des Moines last week aided by Agent C C F Jykstra. The island platform held 300 worshippers as the crowd pressed forward and asked their favorite hymn. Sunday urged Belmont hopefuls to get involved in faith and city reform. The event featured fervent singing of Rescue the Perishing and praise for religious zeal in the community.
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Pella
Tes Moines
Cc. F. Jykstra
Sunday
Gospel Auto Special Meeting Donates Ford to Taian Mission
A Gospel Auto special meeting at Sioux Center's Apopka Reformed Church donated a Ford touring car to Taian Mission at Winnebago. Funds collected nearby paid for the vehicle with accessories. Rev James DePree and Rev Dixon led appeals, with Ossewaarde and Lubbers also participating, and editor P Van Donselaar hailed strong support.
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Aapoka Reformed
Sioux Center
Taian
Winnebago
James DePree
Dixon
Papoose
Ossewaarde
Lubbers
P. van Donselaar
Alton Democrat
Pella Special Election on Water Mains Bond Issue
Voters in Pella Iowa will decide January 12 1915 whether to issue 10000 in city bonds to extend water mains. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm. Any resident over 21 who is a US citizen may vote. Mayor H F Johnson signs notice.
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Pella
Maron County
Iowa
United States
H. F. Johnson
paving law change could cut costs for street work
The Marshalltown Times-Republican discusses Iowa paving law and a proposed change to ease payment. It notes current seven year assessment for property and certificate discounts that raise costs for average contractors lacking banking access, suggesting cheaper financing would aid bidding and execution.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Changia
City bonds plan to ease street paving costs
The text discusses funding city street improvements by selling 4 percent twenty year bonds. It argues assessments on property could be reduced from seven annual payments at 8 percent to twenty payments at 4 percent, lowering annual tax burden and increasing street improvements. The proposal hinges on selling bonds and using property owner support.
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Eines
Eastern Star Officer Elections Held for Pola Chapter 387
The Jaminal election of officers of Pola chapter 387 Order of the Eastern Star occurred Monday December 14. Chosen for the ensuing year were W M Mrs Mollie DeReus W P Mrs Katherine Rhynsburger A M W AgE Secretary Mrs Kate Hammell Treasurer Miss Sarah Story Conductress Mrs Minta DeJong Associate Conductress.
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Jaminal
Pola
Order of the, Eastern Star
Mra
Mollie
DeReus
W.M
Tamnes Dewit
Katherine Rhynsburger
Kate Hammell
Sarah Story
Conductres
Minta DeJong
Christmas at Local Churches Services and Programs
At the churches the pastor will lead morning and afternoon services and President J W Bailey of the college will preach at the evening service. The Sunday school room hosts the Pelia Teachers Training Class each Wednesday at 8:46. A Christmas program directed by Prof. Childs closes the day with a boys and girls Christmas story in the morning and a special evening program. Do not overlook Bible school or the B Y P V.
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Hie Paistsr
J.W. Bailey
Second Reformed ‘Church
Pella Citizens Urged to Redirect Donations Homeward
A Pella writer questions the city’s giving patterns urging more donations for local needs. He praises the band tag day and calls for funding the Pella Fair and Old Home Week, arguing that home-oriented charity can boost community events and morale.
Not as Heirlooms
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes a curious phrase about heir looms and wooden shoes tied to a charitable act. It mentions a $5,297.91 donation to Belgian relief and questions about alleged wooden shop stories.
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Marshalltown
The Freshman college comedy in three acts
A brief description of a college comedy titled The Freshman in three acts. Presented by Advance ignorery F. The event appears on a day of Dec 15 at 8:00 p.m. Likely venue not specified and the text includes garbled names and times.
Christmas Gift Goods at Betts Bell Store
A dated holiday ad urges readers to visit Betts Bell for gifts to suit cold weather. It highlights ties gloves kerchiefs suspenders shirts mufflers fur caps and sweater options plus tie clasps and other items. The message promises strong values and invites customers to call, assuring a merry Christmas.
Letter to State Pharmacy Board Over Fine Refund Request
M Vander Linden of Pella Iowa recounts from Cedar Falls trip with youth delegation and protests a $25 fine for alleged unlawful sale. He asks board to refund, notify him, and reimburse $2.00 costs, asserting ignorance not excuse and seeking equal treatment for proprietary medicines. Document includes endorsement note from Vander Linden.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
State Y. M. C. A
State Sunday School Association
V. D. Linden
Newcomb
Eaton
M. Vander Linden
Woman's Federated Club Meets For Noted December Session
The Woman's Federated club met December 13 at Mrs. J. F. Mowe's home. Mrs. A. G. W. Childs presented an excellent paper on the Art of Living, Disease Prevention, Dust and its Dangers, with a scientific analysis of city dust and related illnesses. Mrs. O. F. Aschenbrenner led a round table on Prevention of Disease and Art of Living. Typhoid and other contagious diseases were discussed. A long business meeting proposed adding Mrs. N. Kuyper as a member. The group resolved to send winter clothing to Aurora, Minnesota for children of unemployed lumbermen and miners. Annual banquet postponed to the second week in January, date to be set by a special committee.
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Federated Club
J. F. Mowe
A. G. W. Childson
O. F.aschenbrenner
N. ‘Kuyper
Aurora
Minn
Wedding Bells Grandia VanderLinden Split
The marriage of William F. Grandia and Eva VanderLinden will be held December 17 at 6 30 p m at the bride’s parents home southeast of town. The couple plans to live on a farm near town after the ceremony.
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Grandia— VanderLinden
William F. Grandia
Eva Deha. V. derLinden
H. L. VanderLinden
Tow
Van Rees and VanGenderen Wed in Holdyville Home
Miss Nellie Van Rees and Dick VanGenderen were married at the bride’s parental home southeast of town at high noon on Wednesday December 2 1914. The ceremony was performed by Rev B Huibregtse of the First Reformed Church Holdyville. A large dinner and reception followed. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Van Rees of Dudley district the groom son of Mr and Mrs D VanGenderen of Pleasant township. They will reside on the Chris Schmitz farm in Columbia township.
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A. DeWild
Paris
France
Knoxville
Laws
Henry Sturbner
North Second
Eddyville Tribune
John van Rees
Dudley
D. VanGenderen
Pleasant Township
Chris Schmitz
Columbia Township
Professor Sadler Delights with Der Freischutz in Knoxville
Professor George Francis Sadler, director of the Central Conservatory of Music, led a lively Monday evening recital for Chapter M. P. O. with a musical monologue Der Freischutz. His portrayal of the opera’s roles and Miss Tracy’s accompanying solos drew praise, leaving audiences asking for more and calling the event highly pleasing.
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Sadler -At
W Uw. van der Ploeg
Knoxville Journal
Rebekahs Elect Officers for Pella Lodge 118
At the annual meeting, Pella Rebekah Lodge No. 118 elected officers for the coming year. Named were Mrs. Margaret DeHaan as N G Mrs. America Croll as W G Mrs. Kate Hammel as Treasurer and Mr. A G Buwalda as Treasurer.
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Rebekahs
Pella Rebekah Lodge No. 118
Margaret DeHaan
N. G
America Croll
W. G
Kate Hammel
A.G. Buwalda
Obituary for Dorcas Emily Ter Harsin of Knoxville
Dorcas Emily Ter Harsin born November 23 1829 in Ohio County Kentucky was one of ten children of Jacob and Mary Jer. She married George W Harsin on March 23 1848 and lived at Sand Ridge before moving to Knoxville in 1900. She was known for her social nature and love of children and was affectionately called Grandmi by her grandchildren.
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Emily Harsin
Chronicle
Harsin
Knoxville Journal
Dorcas Emily Ter
Jacob
Mary Jer
Ohio County
Kentucky
Pella
Sand Ridge
George W. Harsin
Minnie
Old Homigstead
Knoxville
Deaths and memorials in small-town notices
An obituary set recalls Grandma Harsin’s 85 years of pioneer season and family ties, noting her devotion to Minnie and her many descendants. It also mentions Robert M. DePree of Holland, Mich., who died of heart disease at about 33 after a business trip, leaving a young widow.
Sunday sermon sparks Red Pepper Club at college
Prof Kelly shared a Sunday sermon at chapel. A Red Pepper Club forms at the school matching cold weather mood. Marion LeCocq and Mr Clayton sang a duet at chapel. Miss Hussey read, Miss Graham and Miss Story dined at Sunnysides. School closes Wednesday next week and resumes January 6. Advance play The Freshman featured. A freshman began a mustache but it failed to develop fully.
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Prof. Kelly
Chapel
Marion LeCocq
Mr. Clayton
Richland Township School Meeting Sees Student Contest Winners
The Richland Township School Meet in Mahaska County on December 11 1914 in Peoria featured a pupils contest with two representatives from each district. Winners were Miss Margaret VanderVoort from District 10 and Miss Waltressa Lunt from the Lunt District, with Miss Edna VerHeul and Miss Mabel Hunter noted as teachers involved.
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Peoria
Richland Township
Mahaska County
Margaret VanderVoort
Edna VerHeul
Waltressa Lunt
Lunt
Mabel Hunter
Oskaloosa
Farmer's’ Institute
Edna M. Ver Heul
Referee Schedules Sale of Sam McDaniels Farm
Harry Worth as referee will oversee the sale of the Sam McDaniels farm, a 120 acre parcel located southwest of Monroe Iowa near St. Marys area, three miles east of St Percy. Monroe, Iowa.
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Tari’ Imilés
St Monroe
Percy
Sam McDaniels
Harry Worth
Monroe
Iowa
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