Stegeman & Gosselink Form New Pella Shoe Firm
L Stegeman born in Pella began in shoes with Huiskamp Aikins. D G Gosselink also born in Pella spent 25 years with Rhynsburger and later with Boat, Vander Zyl, Tysseling, Wormhoudt. The new partnership starts at year’s end with bright prospects and broad local support.
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Stegeman & Gosselink
L. Stegeman
L Stegeman
Pella
Huiskamp & Aikins
Aikins & Stegeman
H. D. Atkins
Winterset
J. Stegeman
D. G. Gosselink
C. Rhynsburger
C. Boat
Gosselink & Boat
Mr. Gosselink
Leighton
Vander Zyl Bros
H. M. Tysseling
H. D. Wormhoudt
Chronicle
Councilman Jansma Heads West for Health
Councilman Jansma of the Third ward and his wife plan a western trip next week to seek improved health for Mr. Jansma. He has suffered illness for months, quit the printing office recently, and faced the strain of his only child’s death. Doctors believe a dry climate may help his consumption, though he may be unable to attend recent sessions. The community hopes he returns to Pella strong and well.
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Jns
Jansma
West
Mr. Jansma
Mr Jansma
Weekblad
The
Chronicle
Pella
Seed corn and oats seed testing urged in Iowa
M L Bowman of Iowa State College advises farmers to test every ear of corn for germinating power and to fan oats thoroughly for seed. He warns weak seed yields poor crops and notes many locals may have little or no seed left after fanning. He offers to send full germination details to interested farmers.
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Iowa
JRey S P Shaw Moves to New Property Purchase
In a brief note, JRey S P Shaw relocates from North Pella to a newly purchased property. The move indicates a change of residence and ties to the area, reflecting personal/household relocation activity.
Local Weddings Highlight Bert Van Lunne and Susa Meppeling
The Chronicle reports Bert Van Lunne and Susa Meppeling wed yesterday in a well attended ceremony. Miss Vander Linden and Mr. Den Adel also tied the knot, with Rev S Vander Werf officiating and E J Fassen and wife present. The couples will reside on East Franklin Street in a refitted house recently vacated by Hon J L Warren, as friends extend best wishes.
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Bert van Lunne
Susa Meppeling
Miss Meppeling
Sybenga
Dick den Adel
Dae Vander Linden
S. Vander Werf
den Adel
E. J. Fassen
Vander Linden
Pella
East Franklin St
J. L. Warren
The
Chronicle
Paying Invention Worth $25,000 Offer for Thomassen Patent
John G. Thomassen received a Tuesday offer of $25,000 for his three fourths interest in a grain cutting and threshing machine patent. An agent found the inventor, aided in purchasing a stake, and a Spokane-made machine cost over $5,000. The Colfax, Washington based project draws farmer and merchant interest, noting the unit weighs 3,600 pounds and needs only 10 horses, far lighter than rivals.
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John G. Thomassen
Mr. Thomassen
Colfax
Washington
Thomassen
West
Pella
Longtime ISU Greek professor Leona Call resigns
Professor Leona Call, who taught Greek for 27 years at Iowa State University, resigns to return to Webster City with her parents. Her career including earlier service at Central College, and her departure leaves the university with one of its strongest educators. Her departure follows Prof Currier’s pension retirement, two figures who helped build the university in Iowa City.
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Leona Call
Iowa State University
Webster City
Miss Call
Central College
The
State University
Currier
Lowa City
Public Notice on Tax Collection Dates at Bank
The County Treasurer will be at Citizens National Bank on February 25 26 and 27 2008 to collect taxes. Jacob Brom is ill and unable to attend.
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Citizens National Bank
Jacob Brom
Grim Reaper's Harvest obituary of Kisor Wilber Kisor
Kisor Wilber Kisor born Oct. 26 1891 Peoria Iowa departed life Feb. 4 1908 at age 16 years 3 months 7 days He was jovial and loved by friends and family He leaves a father mother a sister and two brothers Daisy May De Bruyn Chester C Ira C Kisor One brother died last May Funeral at the M E church Peoria Feb 6 at two o'clock conducted by W P Robertson
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Wilber Kisor
Peoria
Iowa
Daisy May de Bruyn
Chester C
Ira C. Kisor
Card of Thanks for son's death by Knisor family
In so much as it has pleased the All wise Father to take from us our dear ly beloved and youngest son We want to thank the dear friends and neighbors who have been so kind in the hours of sickness and bereavement Mr and Mrs R C Knisor
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R. C. Knisor
Social a Success at Epworth League Gathering
The Epworth League social at the home of Mr and Mrs Pierce last Thursday drew a large crowd by 8 30. The event raised a nice sum for the league funds and featured dainty refreshments and an appreciated program. Attendees left expressing enjoyment of the evening.
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Epworth League
Pierce
Ordinance Regulating Traveling Merchants in Pella Iowa
Pella adopts Ordinance No 73 to require licenses for traveling or transient merchants. First day license is ten dollars, subsequent days five dollars. Violators face fines from twenty five to seventy five dollars plus costs and possible imprisonment. Ordinances conflicting are repealed. Adopted February 4, 198.
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Pella
Iowa
Revival at Baptist church grows in interest and power
Evangelist Berry leads ongoing revival meetings with cottage prayer and afternoon sessions at church and college. Many young men accept salvation. more show interest. Chorus under Prof Severn, Marie Lautenbach, and Glee Club members draws praise. Musicians DeReus, Robertus, Shure provide strong accompaniment. Meetings continue through next Sabbath.
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Baptis Church
Evangelist Berry
Prof. Severn
Central College
Marie Lautenbach
Glee Club
Harry DeReus
Will Robertus
Pof. Shure
Condiff
Carrie Cox
Fire Escapes Added to All School Buildings
The Public School Board voted Monday evening to install two fire escapes on each school building. They may never be used but could save many lives in a fire. The escapes aid access to the roof and top floors, and their presence is welcomed as a precautionary measure.
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Public
Authority Rules Payments at Central College Athletic Association
Notice from Pella merchants that no one may run accounts in the Athletic Association of Central College name without a written order signed by the chairman and secretary of the Advisory Board. Officers for the ensuing year listed: Chairman L. A Garrison and Secretary W. B. Pietenpol. Published Feb 12 1908. A medical update reports Hon. P H Bousquet severely ill with throat swelling and possible quinsy. a physicians council met but prognosis remains serious. A court session on assault cases fined Koopmans, Van Vark $40 plus costs and Visser $50 plus costs. Local temperance and mob law stance noted. Mrs May Keables Smith returns to Webster City with Rev J B Smith. May had stayed with relatives in Pella. details incomplete.
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Pella
Athletic Association of Central College
Athletic Association
L. A Garrison
D .D
W. B. Pietenpol
Weernon W. Carrs
Percy C. Lara
P. H. Bousquet
B. F. Keables
Grimes
Des Moines
LaForce
Ottumwa
Keokuk Medical College
Bousquet
Koopmans
John van Vark
Alex Visser
Executor's Notice for Hendrikus J Greeve Estate in Marion County IA
The district court of Marion County Iowa appoints the undersigned as executor of Hendrikus Johannes Greeve's estate. Creditors should promptly pay debts and claimants must present verified claims for allowance per law. 1 TRROpore Ai GARRVE.
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District Court
Marion County
Iowa
Hendrikus Johannes Greeve
Estate settlement of Dr Fuqua yields funds for debts and orphan
Mr. Patric Griffin of Grand River, administrator of Dr W M Fuqua’s estate, was in town settling up the late doctor’s affairs. He found papers valued at 1600 dollars to cover last sickness and funeral expenses, leaving a small sum for the 10 year old orphan. Griffin, a banker, praised the reception by Pella banks and business men after months of ill health prevented him from tending to business.
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Patric Griffin
Grand River
W. M. Fuqua
Dr. Fuqua
Mr. Griffin
Pella
Pella Land Coal and Investment Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation under Iowa General Incorporation Laws for a new for profit corporation in Marion County to buy sell convey lease and operate coal mines and related businesses with capital stock of 100 shares at to commence after 2200 of stock subscriptions. Directors named and articles set for twenty year term. Also local notes detailing moving of Peter Lubberden and Mrs Lubberden and students observing Old Glory removal atop the High School building as Abraham praises conclude.
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Pella Land, Coal, and Investment Company
State of
Iowa
Pella, Land, Coal and Investment Company
Pella
Marion County
John Dykstra
S. G. Vander Zyl
P. G. Gaass
J. D. Gaa
Joan Dykstra
Geo. G. Gaass
Sec
Sunday Revival Draws Record Free Will Offerings at Bloomington
Sunday at Bloomington Muscatine Journal reports evangelist Sunday raised 7 773 19 in free will offerings besting 6 400 by Galesburg and bringing his Bloomington total beyond 14 000 after 3 863 conversions. He addressed over 40 000, spoke to men on booze with 159 converted and closed with 263 conversions in the final sermon Tomorrow, amid threats of paralysis forcing a year’s rest.
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Muscatine
Galesburg
United States
Bloomington
Mr Bryans Plan for Deposits Draws Broad Support
Mr Bryan argues for guaranteed bank deposits as a universal remedy to bank failures and panics. Oklahoma already taxes banks to fund depositor protection, while Nebraska and Kansas consider similar action. The Ohio invitation to speak and his views on home goods, trust regulation, and interstate commerce are noted along with subscription details for The Commoner and Chronicle.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Bryan
Ohio
Mr. Bryan
United States
The
Commoner
Lincoln
Chronicle and
Mr and Mrs Dady Visit Ma son City Nebraska
Mr and Mrs P M Dady of Ma son City Nebr came last Saturday to visit their daughter Mrs Runyen Rev J E Beard’s ter and they used to live in this country when children Mr and Mrs Dady will spend ten days or two weeks visiting their many friends and relatives. The Second Reformed Ladies Ai will serve you a fing supper at Bousqu.
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P. M. Dady
Mason City
Nebr
Mrs. Runyen
Dady
Rev
J. E. Beard
Ter
Mrs. Dady
Bousqu
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M. L. Bowman
Iowa State College
Ames
Kisor
S G. Vanpertyl
A C. Kouyrer
May Keables Smith
J. B. Smith
May
Reables
Baby Smith
Peter Lubberden
Sully
Mr. Lubberden
van Genderen
Old Glory
Abraham Ha
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