Wedding Bells at Knoxville Unite VanHemert and Veen
VanHemert and Miss Ella Veen wed in Knoxville on February 6 and will reside in Pella where he works at the DeCook barn. A Campfire Valentine Party hosted by the Pukwudjinnie Camp featured games, cards, and a ring, coin, button, and thimble treasure hunt with chaperones Warner Van Spanckeren and Mrs. G F Sadler.
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VanHemert
Van
Hemert
Ella Veen
Knoxville
Pella
DeCook
Edmond
Warner van Spanckeren
Heart
Mabel Clayton
Herman Lankelma
Henry ‘Edmand
Miss Clayton
Sadler
G. F. Sadler
Paul Scholte
Paul
Edmand
Billy Sunday
Paul Wamand
Pleasant surprise for Mrs LeCoca by Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Reformed church hosted a surprise gathering for Mrs Isaac LeCoca who soon moves to Wichita. About thirty five members attended despite bad weather, presented a cut glass bowl, shared refreshments and hymns, and prayed for her as she departs after fifteen years of faithful church service.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Second Reformed Church
Isaac LeCoca
Wichita
B. F. Brinkman
LeCocq
Don't Be a Sucker Warns Against Quick Profit Schemes
A Marshall County warning attacks a western loan savings and investment society promising huge returns. The column cites examples of $100 from a $50 investment and 600 percent yearly gains, cautions that local bankers confirm unseen losses to the area. It condemns get rich quick pitches as dead open and shut swindles.
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Post Office Department
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Marshall County
Pella City to Issue 10000 Bond For Water Works Extension
The City Council of Pella Iowa authorizes sale of 10000 water works extension bonds bearing 5 percent interest. Maturing in series from one to twenty years. Bonds are not taxed federally and are not subject to local taxes. Subscriptions urged, city clerk A C Kuyper states.
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Pella
Isue
Iowa
A. C. Kuyper
Iowa Hawkeyes Rally for Great Midwinter Picnic
The Town Association of Law California invites Hawkeyes to an all day February 22 gathering at Eastlake Park Los Angeles with rain date March 16. A basket dinner, short program and county registrations headline the event to reunite old friends from Iowa, with visits to San Diego and San Francisco Expositions and Iowa headquarters for registration and information. Secretary H Parsons signs the notice.
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Iowa
California
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles
H. Parsons
Blizzard In Northwest Iowa Paralyzes Travel
A severe Friday snowstorm grips northwest Iowa with six inches on the ground and heavy drifts. Trains from the west and east are annulled, engines run into turntable pits, and mail delivery is halted. H J Faassen attends a Des Moines clothiers’ convention.
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N. W
Iowa
Alton Democrat
Hawarden Round House
Centerville
S. D
Marathon
Alton
H. J. Faassen
Des Moines
Retail Clothiers’ Convention
Central College Basketball Sidelined by Fouls and Narrow Loss
Central College basketball split a road trip last week with a 30 23 win at Fayette over Upper Town and a 33 8 defeat at Cedar Falls against State Normal. Four Central players fouled out, no substitutes remained, and Cedar Falls advantage at home plus penalties shaped the game.
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Central College
Dubuque College
Dubuque
Upper Town
Fayette
Cedar Falls
Central
Central Boys
Tiger Juniors Face Central Academy In College Gym
Tiger Juniors a.k.a Tomcats clashed with Central Academy at the college gym Friday evening. Academy won 11 to 4. The report notes scrappy play by the Tiger lineup Nyswanger Bogards EeCocq Lunt Hillier and Hillier with goals listed for both teams and a single Academy foul.
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Tiger Juniors
Central Academy
College Gymnasium
Academy
Tiger
Tomcats
Nyswanger
Bogards
EeCocq
Lunt't
Hillier
Tigers Fall To Nebraska Wesleyan In Central College Tilt
The Tigers suffered their first defeat of the season in a fast, clean game at Central College gym. Nebraska Wesleyan led 16-15 at half, final score 37-30. Hussey starred for NEB while local players showed solid form. Afterward the team was hosted to an oyster supper at the People’s Cafe by H. P. Vander Meulen.
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Tiger
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Central College Gymnasium
Tigers
Husey
Pella
Nebraska
Rhynsburger___ R.F
Cozier
Kline
Vilquaint
Hussey
Johnson
Keables
Boyd
Rhynsburger
VerSteeg
Hughes
Des Moines
People’s Cafe
H. P. Vander Meulen
Local High School Triumph at Albia
Pella high school basketball team traveled to Albia last Friday and defeated the U. S. squad on a larger floor. Burkins at center led with five field goals, while Rillthan trailed in scoring as guards from both teams fought a stout defensive battle.
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Albia
U. S
Pella
Burkins
Rillthan
Albia and Pella Seesaw in Tight Basket Battle
Renaud scored six of eight free throws and played a strong floor game after going 0 for the field. Gibson led Albia with three field goals while Gray added two and Eikie-up noted. Final tally shows Rillihan four baskets and Buerkens five, with Rector contributing two and Morrissey at the whistle.
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Renaud
Albia
Gibson
Gray
Eikie
Pella
Rillihan
Gibson Renaud
Buerken
Rector
Buerkens
Morrissey
den Adel
Fintest
Council Meeting Chooses Fire Hose Purchase And Policy Votes
The regular council session notes lack of Plender and action on refunds for excess taxes. Wilson’s resolution opposing any public utility commission limits home rule. A 300 foot fire hose purchase is approved. water extension bonds directed. bills totaling 1631.74 approved. flood of water works expenses to be bid. Water bill adjustments and coal quality concerns for the light plant are addressed.
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Plender
Jacob Kuiken
Superintendent of Water Works
Wm. van Houten
Coal Company
Domestic science dining room gets boosts and gifts
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central's Domestic Science department receives gifts for a dining room including dishes from Vander Meulen and furniture from Lankelma and Awtry. A piano for the gym comes from Dr. Aschenbrenner as Daisy Teas funds aid. Public sale on Saturday February 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Ever Ready Garage by Mrs. T Veenschoten.
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Central
Vander Meulen
Lankelma
Awtry
Graham
T. Veenschoten
Tax collection at Citizens' National Bank Feb 25
The county treasurer will be in Fella at the Citizens' National Bank on Thursday February 25 to collect taxes. Also advertised events include the greatest musical treat of year Blind Boone on March 4.
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Citizens’ National Bank
Blind Boone
Hand of Death and Poortinga Death Notices in Pella
Two obituaries note deaths on February 9, 1915 in Pella Iowa area. Mrs John Nossaman aged 82, survived by son John and daughters Mrs C DeGeest and Mrs Dan Sytsma, funeral at DeGeest home with Rev J W Bailey. interment Porterville. Mrs France Poortinga aged unknown died after cancer, survived by six sons and four daughters. funeral at home Thursday with Rev M Ruissaard, interment Oakwood cemetery.
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J. W. Bailey
Porterville Cemetery
Poortinga
France Poortinga
West Washington Street
Pella
Otley
M. Ruissaard
Oakwood Cemetery
Four oddities Caldwell Tribune notes in town life
In Caldwell Idaho the Tribune chronicles four recurring quirks of town life. Reporters observe residents demand doctors rushes at all hours yet balk at paying bills, protest church figures then rely on ministers at deaths, mothers allow daughters out at night, and many citizens insist papers do not care about subscription payments.
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Pella
Caldwell
Idaho
Tribune
Second Reformed Church Sunday sermons and services
The church announces morning sermon A Salted Life and evening message A Qualified Man. Special music by orchestra and choir. Lord's Supper to be observed after the morning service. Bible school from 10:30 to 11:00 with an old fashioned Methodist love feast. Morning theme The Lord's Supper in its Prospective and Retrospective View.
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Second Reformed Church
Christ
Bible School
Baptist Church Schedule and Evening Gospel Event
The Bible school at 9 30, classes for all ages, morning worship at 10 45 with the sermon Catching Men Alive. The Juniors meet 2 30, Cliftons present, B Y P U at 6, gospel meeting 7 30 on Gods Part in Salvation. Morning service features Miss Minck and Mr Brown singing Love Divine. Evening choir sings Unfold Ye Portals and Miss Wanamaker solos gospel. Yellowstone views show Monday evening to raise funds for boys and girls meetings.
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Stainer
Gounod
Miss Wanamaker
Yellowstone Park
Man and Beast Finds Home For Deserving Dog
A cold noon returns James from school when a half frozen stray hound approaches him seeking shelter and a master. The scene captures a hopeful bond forming as James considers giving the dog a home.
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James
Grant the Homeless Dog Story Ends in Tragic Death
A city tenement bans dogs so a family hides their pet under a coat to keep him. James names the dog Grant after General Grant and the dog sleeps in the bed until a red faced landlord orders him out. The dog is returned to Grant's Statue, wanders homeless, and later dies beside a sleeping bum, a policeman noting both died in the same state.
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James
Grant
General Grant
Zinberg
Buckman Honored as Leading State Legislator
The Knoxville Journal highlights John L. Buckman of Aberdeen as a prominent member of South Dakota’s general assembly. The Dakotan features Buckman on the front page and commends his leadership, committee chairmanship, and strong oratorical style. Buckman is a Central College graduate and son of Benton Buckman, with deep ties to Union township and Marion County.
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Central College
Chronicle
Knoxville Journal
Pierre
S. D
General Assembly
John L. Buckman
Ruckman
The
Dakotan
Aberdeen
Brown County
John L. Ruckman
Benton Ruckman
Union Township
Central University At
Pella
Knoxville
Marion County
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debts by G A Kingman
I hereby notify all persons that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by G. A. Kingman. J. A. Kiyn.
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G. A. Kingman
J. A. Kiyn
Saturday shoppers flood town after string of bad Saturdays
A bright Saturday drew many country shoppers into town after three or four poor Saturdays, signaling improved consumer activity and local commerce momentum for the weekend.
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Zadora
Thanhouser
Electric Palace
M. E. Chareh
Man and
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