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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
7
A missionary writes from Amoy in 1911 sharing daily routines teaching women and children, church activities, and a rainstorm filled schedule. She notes ongoing unrest in North China with rumors of uprising, reactions of foreigners, and hope for political change, while assuring family No direct danger observed yet.
A letter warns of possible riots and questions where foreigners have been molested. It notes potential danger and suggests travel to Amoy for safety, mentioning a U.S. warship stationed there. The message closes with a loving sign off from Leona van der Linden.
Guy W. Churchill presented a memory based Senior piano recital in the Auditorium last Tuesday evening. He performed over an hour with Beethoven as his strong suit, notably the Adagio from Sonata Op. 10 No. 1. The Schubert Impromptu, Schuman soaring, and Tschaikowsky Barcarolle impressed with a singing tone and pianissimo touch. The concert drew praise for Churchill and the conservatory, with the Senior class in cap and gown as he finished the final piece.
D A Van Zante east of town invited friends to celebrate their fifth or wooden anniversary last Wednesday evening December 6. Oysters peaches cake and coffee were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Synhurst and baby Mr and Mrs Frank Templeton and two children Mrs Gid Dotts and son George J H Lecoque. Some who planned to attend were prevented by illness. Eddyville Tribune.
Mr. Charles Cross and wife lost their home and nearly all belongings when a Thanksgiving day blaze swept through their house in Somers Iowa. Mrs. Cross inured her hand while attempting to save items. fire likely started from a defective flue while Cross worked at the depot and Mrs. Cross was away running an errand. They are staying at a rooming house as relatives mourn the loss and their insured goods mitigate the impact.
Murphy is on the road to recovery after a severe accident, relatives report. He improved from a critical condition, has rested well, shown rational behavior since last Friday, and written cards to Knoxville friends, indicating a likely complete recovery.
The list shows licenses issued for Boyd Everet Ruby Grace Stentz, Thomas J. Lemmon Mary E. Culver, Henry Visser Maggie Vander Veer.
Monday J. H. Ver Steeg received three allsteel corn shellers with fan attachment from the International Harvester Co. to be offered as prizes in the boys corn contest. The sheller is a fine prize any boy would be proud to win. Did you shovel snow Monday morning?
The church reports two sermons by Rev Caughlan and a full League meeting. He seeks rheumatic treatment in Colfax, plans to return Saturday for Christmas. The Sunday school cantata, prepared over a month, will be performed Saturday evening with all invited. A special Christmas sermon follows next Sunday at 11 AM on Why was Christ the King born. Evening topic Obstacles to Salvation.
The Ladies Aid Society hosts a jubilee supper in the vestry tonight to celebrate meeting large rebuilding obligations. Oysters catered for 25 cents with serving starting at 6 30 pm. The Sun day-school primary holds a Friday blow-out at five under Mrs Severn and assistants. The regular Christmas program is set for Sunday at 7 30 pm.
The pastor will lead Sunday morning and afternoon worship with Sunday school at the usual hour. A Christmas program will be presented in the evening. All are invited to attend all church services.
Last night at the American House the Right Ancient and Honorable Order of Gooi Fellows hosted an anniversary banquet honoring the P. E. O. A fine toast program entertained attendees and a full account with details will appear in next week's Chronicle.
On Monday the Ladies Aid of the Second Reformed Church and many of their brothers in laws visited Mr and Mrs Droppers. They brought Christmas greetings, gifts of clothing and a sum of money, creating a memorable moment as the couple face years ahead.
Last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Sybenga a miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Minnie Burgraaf. A number of her girl friends attended to share the social hour and contribute to the shower. The marriage of Miss Burgraaf to Mr. Melven Cooper of Monroe will be celebrated within a fortnight.
The annual election of directors for the Lake Prairie District Fair Association occurred last Thursday afternoon. The directors chosen for the following year were Jno. DeCook, D. H. Weyers, John P. DeCook, Ant Vander Wal and J. H. P. Van Zee. The election of officers will occur this afternoon Thursday.
Notice to property owners that remaining debris on sidewalks will be removed by the city after ten hours and charged to abutting property owners at 1 1/4 cents per foot. Morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30. Christmas program planned for December 25 at 7 30. Special Christmas sermon next Sunday morning. Ramsey and orchestra to assist Kuyper in music. Xmas music planned for Sunday.
From the Spotlight in the Oskaloosa Globe we learn Harold Finley son of Prof J Finley former Knoxville schools superintendent survived the Times office explosion in Los Angeles on September 30 1910 He was an editorial writer for the Times and avoided death as twenty one staffers perished the blast occurred while editor Harrison Gray Otis was away.
A summary of the Monday evening December 25 1911 Sunday school program at Second Reformed Church including organ solo by Prof Kuyper congregation songs and various recitations and exercises. It lists participants like Clara Waeth er and notes offerings and distribution of boxes with doors opening at 7 15 PM for the public.
Last Thursday evening the Freshmen and Sophomore classes of C. U. I engaged in a class scrap. Resulted in torn clothes wounded feelings sprained wrists and other slight injuries to the bodies of the participants. A few bottles of liniment and some new rags will make the warriors as good as new.
The piece celebrates the Christmas season with festooned store windows, carols, and messages of peace goodwill and forgiveness. It urges generosity and renewed kindness as the year ends, and ends with a note that several school children are afflicted with pink eye.
Berlin dispatch says German newspapers mock President Taft for what they call shirt sleeve diplomacy in the Russia treaty issue. Foglish papers allege his move seeks Jewish electoral support, while Russians grow bitter toward him.
The Ray highlights upbeat Kansas student mood after Houck lecture and previews January 11 Musical Monotone Der Freischutz in the Auditorum. It notes Prof Sadler and family travel, local holiday plans, marriages of Forrest Kingsbury and Cornelia Hasselman, Guy Churchill birthday and carving, plus Y M C A talks and chapel German services.
During a three day cyclone the French liner Rochambeau faced giant waves tearing dining saloon chairs from their fittings and smashing 15000 pieces of china and glass. 500 deck chairs were swept overboard and several aboard were injured as passengers and crew endured seasickness and kept below deck for four days.
Harry Goll withdraws from Pella Plumbing Co and teams with Hubert Vander Syde, formerly with the Gamage company, to form Van der Syde and Goll a general plumbing business in Pella. They secured temporary quarters in the Farmers and Merchants bank building and aim for quick success.
Van Gorp and Ver Meer sold their meat market and equipment on Tuesday to Nicholas and Jacob Bogaards. Bogaards Bros. assumed ownership today and are welcomed by the community. The note praises their local familiarity and offers best wishes for success.
Mr C Van Dusseldorp and his wife with seven children departed from a Sully area farm to Holland last Friday evening. The parents and younger children plan to settle in their homeland, while some older children anticipate returning to America in a few months.
Pella High School kicks off athletic events Friday night hosting Monroe High in a classic rivals clash. The Pella Dutch girls team also faces Royal Dutch, aiming to defend its winning reputation and energize local fans.
A C Ross retires as publisher of the Audubon Republican and sells to H J Hoogenakker a young aggressive leader formerly of Colfax Tribune and Richland Clarion. Hoogenakker, mayor of Richland, is praised for community work including a successful homecoming, and is urged to continue driving Audubon’s paper and town welfare with energetic leadership and business support.
Miss Kate Van Rees was honored at a Tuesday night shower hosted by Mr and Mrs J P Klein. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage and she received many useful and beautiful gifts.
Saturday a baby boy arrived at the Henry Van Ekeren residence. Relatives celebrated the newborn as the stork’s visit added joy to the household.
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