P E O Banquet Celebrates Twelfth Chapter Anniversary
On December 20 the P. E. O. husbands hosted a banquet at the American House for Chapter members. Thirty five dined as the hall and parlor brightened in yellow and white. The program included a five course supper, music by the Pella orchestra, and toasts by B. H. Van Spanckeren Harriet Rietveld and others. President Mrs Mitten offered heartfelt thanks as the chapter marked its twelfth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
I’. M. Frush
B. H. van Spanckeren
Harriet Rietveld
Dr. Mitten
Edward Cook
E. Richardson
G. G. Gaass
Christmas Surprise for Miss Mary Eysink by Former Class
Miss Mary Eysink received a Christmas surprise Monday evening from her former Sunday school class. Around 7:30 the doorbell rang and the boys appeared in concert to wish her a Merry Christmas. They presented a Christ mas gift, expressing esteem and affection for her loyal teaching and care. The gathering included hymns, games, refreshments, and fond memories that will endure in those present.
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Mary Eysink
Mary
Miss Eysink
Eysink
X. X
A Happy New Year Message to Youth and Mothers
A nostalgic New Year greeting extols sunshine over cloud, laughter over sorrow, and unrestrained play. It wishes lasting happiness to youth, mothers, wives, and grandparents, urging confidence, gratitude, and wisdom as all look toward a hopeful future.
Fire Insurance Offered by J R Diele Agent
Fire insurance coverage promoted by J R Diele, agent, with office over Bogaard Bros. moat market at 521 2, offering prompt protection for homes against fire damage.
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J. R
Holiday Greetings marks 49th Chronicle year ahead
The Chronicle reflects on its 49th year and the Christmas New Year season. It expresses gratitude for readers, urges goodwill and resilience, notes both joys and sorrows in homes, and urges optimism and charitable spirit for the coming year. It recalls Christmas warmth, social festivities, and the need to pursue happiness despite hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Jesus
Bethlehem
Fire Damages Keables Drug Window In Christmas Display
A spark ignited cotton at the Keables Drug Store south window, triggering a small blaze that enveloped the display. Clerks quickly doused it with water dipped brooms, but the damage reached 150 dollars to the window glass and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keables Drug Store
Christmas Cantata At Methodist Church Draws Crowd
Sunday school members presented the cantata Christmas at Grandma's with a large audience. The decor featured evergreens and a festive tree, a big fireplace, and a glowing Christmas scene, while teachers grouped students for distribution of the holiday treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Grandma’s
U. S
Christmas Program Glows at Second Reformed Sunday School
The Second Reformed Sunday school presented a Christmas program with pipe organ solos vocal numbers and readings performed entirely by children under 15. The large church was full with reserved seats for scholars and teachers gave out the usual Christmas treats after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed
Kuyper
Ida Donai
Jesus
Christmas program at Baptist Church delights children
The Baptist Church hosted a Christmas program Sunday night by young tots with solos, duets, recitations, and class songs about the first Christmas. A sixteen member Sunday school choir sang well as Dean Severn led the service, with Miss Hattie Cox at the organ and Mrs Severn and Miss Leona Reavers guiding the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Christ
Dean Severn
Hattie Cox
Quarterly church conference and services notice
The first quarterly meeting of the present conference year is Friday at 7 30 in the church lecture room. All official members should be present. Sabbath services include Sabbath school at 9 30 love feast at 10 30 preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm by Rev W A Hall of Oskaloosa Iowa Epworth League at 6 30 Sunday evening. The quarterly communion follows the morning sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hall
Oskaloosa
Epworth League
J.C.C
First Reformed to Observes Communion and New Members
The church will observe communion at Sunday morning service and receive new members at the afternoon service A special collection will be taken at both Sunday services to support Rev Oltman the missionary to Japan An invitation is extended to all to worship with us
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Oltman
Japan
Browns Return Home for Christmas at Pella
The Oskaloosa Herald notes Ed L. Brown and Charles Brown, longtime railroad men, visiting their mother in Pella for Christmas. Edward L. Brown, formerly with Great Northern, and Charles Brown of the Rock Island Keokuk division, led families and relatives including Roy Bernie and Alva Brown gathering at the parental house for a festive holiday. The Browns’ careers span Great Northern, Rock Island and Chicago banking, with all maintaining ties to their old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oskaloosa Herald
Ed L. Brown
Beacon
Givin
Rock Island
Des Moines
St. Paul
Duluth
Alex B. Plough
Eddyville
Charles
Keokuk & Des Moines
Ond
Brekeman
Edward
Brown
Roy Brown
Wichita
Kansas
Bernie Brown
Rock I Island
Keota
Iowa
Alva Brown
Chicago
Yule Tide
Doctor Bos Elected Marion County Medical Society President
Dr. C. N. Bos was elected president of the Marion County Medical Society for the coming year. The society congratulates him on securing a prominent physician to provide leadership and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos
Marion County Medical Society
C. N. Bos
Christmas Party at Kuyper Home
Prof and Mrs A P Kuyper entertained numerous relatives and friends Tuesday evening with music and games. A Christmas tree delighted the children and a sumptuous repast followed, making the gathering a very delightful affair.
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A. P. Kuyper
Removal notice for local veterinarian Talbot office shift
Dr. W W Talbot has moved his veterinary office from the farmers feed yard at the southwest corner of the square to his residence just across the street south in the A woods property B21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Talbot
Farmers Feed
A. Woedyns
Hand of Death obituary of H De Bony pioneer and businessman
H De Bony died at his West Pella home on December 26 1911 aged 86 years 11 months and 4 days. A longtime Pella businessman he came to the country in 1847 and once hauled wares from Keokuk by ox team. Surviving son and four daughters, funeral Friday at 1 30 P M at his home and 2 P M at the First Reformed Church.
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H. de Bony
Pella
West Pella
Keokuk
First Reformed Church
Grand Old Soldier of the Cross: Birth, Death of Moses A Clark Sr
Moses Augustus Clark Sr born July 14 1817 in Madilla New York died December 26 1913 at his city home aged 96 years five months twenty two days he married Mary Wright Bliss on November 15 1837 and they had eleven children five of whom have preceded him in death funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm from the Baptist church
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Moses Augustus Clark
Madilla
N. Y
Mary Wright Bliss
Baptist Church
Holiday vacation delays district court several cases
Judge Fahey adjourned the district court for a holiday vacation until Saturday to resume unfinished matters. State v Hillery Cunningham injunction judgment, and State v C W Smith bootlegging led to guilty pleas with fines of 75 and 100 dollars plus costs. Dan Cox also pleaded guilty, facing about a month in jail, with judges warning on repeat offenses.
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Fahey
District Court
State
Hillery Cunningham
Hays
C. W. Smith
Smith
Dan Cox
Dan
Pella National Bank Shareholders Meet January 9 1912
Notice announces the regular annual meeting of Pella National Bank shareholders at the Banking House in Pella Iowa on the second Tuesday January 9 1912 from 1 to 3 pm. Election of six directors to be held. cashier HH Scnoue signs.
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Pella National Bank
Pella
State of
Iowa
P. Scuoue
Kruidenier Edwards Tie The Knot In Sioux City
The marriage of Perry Kruidenier son of Mr and Mrs Kruidenier to Ruth Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs Jno Edwards Doon Indiana took place Saturday December 23 at the West hotel Sioux City with Rev Stephens Baptist pastor officiating. Couple to reside in Yale Iowa. Chronicle extends best wishes. S. B. Grant visited Capital City Tuesday.
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Perry Kruidenier
Banquet Notice For K P Lodge Members
Members of the K P Lodge are notified that a reception by the K P ladies will occur Monday evening January 1st. Each member is asked to consider this a personal invitation as no further announcement will be made. J H Reuvers C C
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K. P. Lodge
K. P
J. H. Reuvers
C. C
Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Report
The list records licenses issued to Forrest A. Kingsbury and Cornelia Hasslman Ralph E. Buss, Alice Emerson, Larmer P. Fee, Eva B. Doughman, Clyde A. Spears, Lynn Hardingsbunastectaabe 19.
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Forrest A. Kingsbury
Cornelia Hasslman
Ralph E. Buss
Alice Emerson
Larmer P. Fee
Eva B. Doughman
Clyde A. Spears
Lynn
Hasselman and Kingsbury Wedding in Local Ceremony
Miss Cornelia Hasselman and Mr. F. A. Kingsbury were married at 4 30 PM on Friday December 22 in the presence of family. Dr L A Garrison officiated. The couple will visit Osage before returning to Grand Island to establish their home.
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Cornelia Hasselman
A. P. Hasselman
F. A. Kingsbury
Grand Island
Nebraska
L. A. Garrison
Grand Island College
Mrs. Kingsbury
Osage
Walraven and Grandia Wedding in Leighton
Sophia Walraven and David Ev Grandia wed at the Walraven home on December 20 with Rev. Duiker performing the ceremony. Mae Walraven played the wedding march. guests included Miss Mary Ryswyk, Pearl Van Zante, and several Grandia relatives. A four course dinner followed. the couple will reside on the Hicks farm near Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walraven
Sophia
David Ev Grandia
Mae Walraven
Duiker
Anderweg Bieshaar Couple Wed in Chicago Home Ceremony
Miss Nannie Anderwy and Teunis Bieshaar, popular locals, slipped away Tuesday to Chicago where on Wednesday they were married by Rev. Geo E Monkman at his home. They plan to reside in Oskaloosa and will be at home after January 15. Chronicle extends best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Nannie Anderwy
Teunis Bieshaar
Chicago
Geo. E. Monkman
Oskaloosa
The
Chronicle
New Arrivals Bring Joy at Home This Christmas
Birth notices report a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Marion Meyera on Thursday December 21 with mother and baby well. A son and heir arrived for Mr and Mrs Paul Vander Zyl on December 22. Mr and Mrs Jess Barber welcomed a fine baby as a Christmas gift, arriving just before Christmas.
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Marion Meyera
Paul Vander Zyl
Paul
Stork
Jess Barber
Big Corn Show At Langerak Drug Store Draws Crowds
The farmers’ corn show at Langerak Drug Store in Pella is the largest of its kind in the city. Many entries have been submitted and Saturday features judging by Mr. Plummer and a lecture on corn growing and testing. The event is free and open to all interested in good corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langerak
Pella
Plummer
Barker to Lead Canadian End of Pella Stacker Co
A. S. Barker departs early next year to oversee the Canadian branch of the Pella Stacker Co. Also offered for sale is a used Mason & Hamlin organ, described as nearly new and a bargain by P. Kuyper who invites inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Barker
Canada
Pella Stacker Co
Mason & Hamlin
P. Kuyper
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the Baptist
Methodist
DR. Bos
Hand OF Death
Clark
Kruidenier—Edwards
S. B. Grant
K. PS
Hasselman
Kingsbury
Walraven—Grandia
Andeweg—Bieshaar
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