Drowned Lake Geneva victims finally recovered after weeks
After more than fifteen weeks submerged, Cornelia DeGeus Gertrude Gezel and Della King were raised from Lake Geneva where they drowned on August 2 attending a W C A conference from Central College. Two Stillwater Indians found and retrieved the bodies. funerals were held in Pella with large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Cornelia DeGeus
Gertrude Gezel
Della King
Central College
Jong
Miss DeGeus
Miss Gezel
Miss King
John Jeremy
Stillwater
Corneliy DeGeus
Reformed Church
J. Wesselink
Brinkman,Bailey
Beckering
Cotter
J. L.beyl
Miss Ge
Beyl
B. F. Brinkman
Gezel
DeGeus
ODD FELLOWS ENTERTAIN DURHAM VISITORS AT PElla
Twenty five Odd Fellows from Durham visited Pella Lodge No. 87 on December 11 for a Home Coming night. The group enjoyed rapid wit and oratory, oysters and other delicacies, as host Pella Lodge celebrated a royal company. Bro T T McMillan named youngest boy in the bunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Pella Lodge No. 87
Pella
Bro. T. T. McMillan
Oratory
Notice of Christmas Day Closing by Klyn and Dewinter
The firm Klyn & Dewinter will close at 10:00 a.m. on Christmas Day and remain closed for the rest of the day. It notes the exact closing time and the short shutdown period for observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klyn & Dewinter
Death of Arne VerSteeg a Pel la merchant
Arne VerSteeg died at his home 817 Broadway on December 11 1913 at 846 pm aged 5 years 3 months 10 days from tuberculosis of the war column He had suffered for months spent time in Des Moines for treatment and three months in hospital He leaves a wife and four children Funeral services were held December 16 at 106 pm at the home and 130 pm at the First Reformed church Interment was at Oakwood cemetery He was a highly respected merchant and business man in Pella and will be missed by a large circle of friends and business associates.
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement in Williams Bay
Mr and Mrs H Gezell and family express sincere thanks for assistance and sympathy after a bereavement. They note beautiful floral tributes and kindness by Williams Bay residents and ministers of Pella for consolation offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Bay
Wis
Pella
Card of Thanks for Cornelia DeGeus Family
The DeGeus family expresses deep gratitude for the sympathy and help received after the death of their daughter and sister Cornelia. They thank Central College literary societies Moonlight Mission Baila Elcott First Reformed church Sunday school high school class of 1909 and all ministers and friends for visits and comfort. The Lord guide their paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
C. DeGeus
Central College
Moonlightt Mission Baila
Elcott
First ‘Reformed Church
Church Notes Teacher Training Class Lesson
Friday December 19 session covers Return from captivity pages 64 to 69 with review test questions for study and discussion.
Christmas Eve Sermon and Evening Themes Announced
The morning sermon theme will be The Gospel for Christmas and the evening theme The Record of John. A testimony concerning the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world is planned. Christmas entertainment is set for December 25 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
New Doctor for Otley Moves to Otley Practice
Dr. Everet Moore of this city will relocate to Otley after purchasing the practice of the late Dr. C D Rawson. He has worked in Otley this week and plans to move household effects early next week. Moore will subrent the old L A Wells law office on West McDonald Street while negotiations to dispose of his Newton practice continue. He is a one year practitioner with a strong local reputation and is a Louisville Kentucky graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everet Moore
C. D. Rawson
Otley
L. A. Wells
West McDonald Street
Moore
Louisville, Ky
Otley and
Newton Daily News
Exchange at Klyn and DeWinter's Meat Market
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College announces an Exchange at Klyn and DeWinter's Meat Market on December 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Readied offerings include flowers and blooming plants in the morning, plus home baked bread in the afternoon.
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Central College
Klyn & DeWinter's
Lake Geneva camp criticized over drownings at lake
The Pella community questions YWCA camp management for not advertising a reward for recovered bodies after a drowning incident last summer. Critics say a Chicago witness identified a missing boat, and locals fear a lack of publicity harmed the search outcomes. Camp officials are urged to offer a satisfactory explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citisens
Lake Geneva
Pella
Chicago
Pleasant Surprise For Pastor Monkman At Methodist Church
A large gathering of 85 to 100 church members and friends surprised Rev. and Mrs. Jesse A. Monkman at the parsonage on Tuesday evening. Miss Mary Eysink presented a substantial purse, with the minister expressing gratitude. The program included music by a male quartet, solos, a duet by the couple, and readings by Miss Helen and Miss Leona Hunt. The event closed with songs and a warm departure, described as a pleasant and profitable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. Monkman
Methodist Church
Mary Eysink
Mr. Monkman
Electric Palace Dec 19 1913 Oath of Conchita and Rex program
At the Electric Palace Friday and Saturday features two reels, Crystal Comedy with Pearl White, and Thieves and the Cross a Rex company drama with Phil Lips Smalley Lois Weber Rupert Julien Agnes Gordon. The critic notes Miss Weber's thoughtful portrayal and a soul searching plot about a woman and a decisive man saving her from misfortune.
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Electric Palace
Conchita
Nestor
Pearl White
Rex
Phillips Smalley
Lois Weber
Rupert Julien
Agnes Gordon
Miss Weber
Botts
Bell
Rex Company
Fair Directors Elected at Lake Prairie Fair Association
Lake Prairie District Fair Association elected directors for the ensuing year on December 1. From the country George Liter and Ellsworth Richardson were chosen. from Pella A W DeBruyn H J VanVliet and R A Awtry. Directors meet today to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie District Fair Association
George Liter
Ellsworth Richardson
Pella
A. W. DeBruyn
H. J. VanVliet
R. A. Awtry
Wedding Bells Lose-Hamilton in Fremont Iowa
Miss Elsie Mae Hamilton married A. J. Jones at the Baptist church in Fremont on December 17. Hamilton, a Central College graduate and noted reader on chautauqua programs, is now Mrs. Jones. Jones serves as Fremont schools superintendent. President Beyl of Central College officiated. Chronicle fans extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. L. Beyl
Central College
Marriage of L H Van Spancken to Norma Walker at Mesa
On Wednesday December 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bern H Van Spancken in Mesa Arizona occurred the marriage of L H Van Spancken Jr son of Mr and Mrs B H Van Spancken of this city to Miss Norma Walker of Macon Missouri The bride met the groom five years ago in Lethbridge Canada He was then a student at Central College and later worked at Citizens National Bank of Pella before becoming assistant cashier of Mesa City Bank The ceremony fell on the first anniversary of the parents marriage and the Chronicle extends congratulations.
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Bern
H. van Spanckeren
Mesa
Ariz
L. H. VanSpanckeren
B. H. van Spanckeren
Norma, Walker
Macon
VanSpanckeren
Lethbridge
Canada
Pella
Central College
van Spanckeren
Citizens National Bank of
Mesa City Bank
Heinic
Pella High Defeats Monroe High In Rough Contest
Pella High School outplayed Monroe High School 10 to 8 in a hard fought game at the college gym. Welle and Lankelma led Pella in scoring while Oldham of Monroe stood out for the visitors. Pella advances to play Newton High School next Friday.
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c@ollege
Pella H. S
Pella
Welle
Lankelma
Oldham
Monroe H. S
Monroe
Renaud
VerPloeg
Hibberington
van Gorkum
Smith
Hitherington
Shaw
Advertisers and Correspondents Request Earlier Submissions
Next week's Chronicle will be dated December 26 but issued December 24 due to Christmas. Publishers request ads and news items be mailed a day earlier. Church announcements should reach by Tuesday noon. This year holidays fall on Thursday, causing us unusual luck.
Marshal Pahre Has Smallpox Quarantine Declared
City Marshal Fred Pahre and his son, aged twelve or fourteen, are housed in quarantine after both contracted smallpox. The source traces the infection to a tramp who stayed at the jail, a lapse that raised fears of wider exposure. Mrs. P. A. Edmand traveled to Oskaloosa to visit kin.
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Marshal Pahre
Fred Pahre
Memories of Pella No 10 Dear Friend Letter Return
Personal letter from Co. M. Moore of Portland Oregon recalling youth in Pella Iowa with memories of old friends and times, longing to visit and reunite. References May forty years ago, aging, hardship, and hope of meeting again beyond life in a future shore.
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Pella No
Iowa
Pella
Golden Shore
Co. M. Moore
Portland
Ore
Larrabee St
School notes outline holiday break and sports schedule
The note lists December 19 to January 5 Christmas vacation for Webster Lincoln schools and notes busy basketball fixtures with Monroe at Pella December 12 Newton at Newton December 19 Colfax at Colfax January 9 Eldon at Eldon February 6 Keokuk at Keokuk February 7. It mentions a January 16 declamatory contest in the assembly hall and student movements including VanderPal and VanderWaal returning to classes.
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Monroe
Pella
Newton
Colfax
Eldon
Keokuk
Assembly Room
Lewis VanderPal
Ray VanderWaal
Colorado
Letter From Knoxville Hospital Patient Who Enlisted From Pella
A Knoxville Journal letter describes John Metz, editor of the Chronicle, in a hospital after an operation for a kidney growth as large as a gallon pail. He says the operation on November 19 went well and he plans another procedure soon, sending regards to friends and readers.
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Knoxville Journal
Co. G
Pella
Editors
McCarthy
John Metz
Metz
the Chronicle
Open Evenings Next Week for Christmas Shoppers
Slob Bros Y T Van Niewaal H D Wormhoudt J G Van derPal and Bell Clothing House announce extended evening hours Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week to serve Christmas shoppers. All stores will be closed Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slob Bros
Y. T. van Niewaal
H. D. Wormhoudt
J. G. van derPal
Bell Clothing House
Kubbernus Family Attends VerSteeg Funeral
Mr and Mrs Wm Kubbernus of Newton attended the funeral of Anne VerSteeg this week. VerSteeg and Mrs Kubbernus are sisters. Dr L J Carpenter visited his son at Reasnor Tuesday.
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Wm. Kubbernus
Newton
Anne VerSteeg
L. J. Carpenter
Reasnor
Deepest Colorado snow breaks records across towns
Georgetown reports four and a half feet on Friday morning while Idaho Springs sees five feet and Lookout Mountain eight feet. Denver reports varied totals as a snow blockade grips central Colorado. rescues occur near Sherman mountain and in Lookout Mountain slides.
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Denver
Colorado
Georgetown Courier
Georgetown
Courier
Idaho Springs
Central City
Lookout Mountain
Daniels & Fisher
Silver Plume
Sherman Mountain
Benzo
C. Nelson
Clear Lake
Harry Nash
Hotel de Paris
John O'Connell
Oscar Johnson
Jo Wood
Illinois Lode
O'Connell
Johnson
Wood
Cashier
College Notes and Backward Dinner at Fri Front
The Advance Society held a Friday evening event for faculty with a backward theme. Freshman class evening guests enjoyed a candlelit five course dinner served at four tables carved by Dr. Aschenbrenner, Dr. Childs, Mr. Scholte and Mr. Sadler. Mme Von Unsbald will recital Feb 10 at the Central Conservatory of Music auditorium with Robert Williams as manager. Mark the date on your calendar.
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Advance Society
Aschenbrenner
Dr. Childs
Mr. Scholte
Mr. Sadler
Mme von Unsbald
Central Conservatory of Music
Robert Williams
Yale Professor G A Baitsell Reports Progress
Prof G A Baitsell writes from Yale says work is going well and he cannot travel west for Christmas as he must present a paper before the American Society of Zoologists in Philadelphia during the holidays. He compliments the Chronicle and Central Ray for typographic improvements and praises the office print. John Ulrich completed a modern cement slaughter house with sewer near town. Connie Wormhoudt did business in the capital Tuesday.
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G. A. Baitsell
Yale University
Baitsell
American Society of Zoologists
Philadelphia
Chronicle
John Ulrich
Connie Wormhoudt
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ODD Fellows
Hand OF Death
Mrs. H. Gezel
P. A. Edmand
Oskaloo
Webster School
Lincoln School
College
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