Tragic Larchmont Collision Leaves Many Lost
In a New England tragedy the Larchmont collided with a schooner near Watch Hill killing an estimated 75 to 150 people. About 160 crew and passengers aboard the steamer at Providence night, with 48 bodies reaching shore and 19 recovered by lifeboats. The night brought chaos as boats and rafts carried suffering survivors through rough seas and frigid air.
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New England
Timate
Ateamer
Providence
Block Island Sound
Larchmont
Harry Knowlton
Booth Amboy
Boston
Watch Hii
Csptain
McVey
Public utilities estimates for Pella 1907 expenses
A fragmentary 1907 public estimate discusses city light and water costs in Pella. It outlines annual expenses totaling 813,200 for light and water, with private lamps and street lighting, plus water plant costs. The note compares guessed operating costs 811,485 and projects income around 822,000 from private lamps and water revenue, assuming five staff members.
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Cty
Pella
Iowa
Wormhoudt Pella settler led upbuilding of town and bank
The obituary notes Hy Wormhoudt as an early Pella settler who helped grow the hamlet into a thriving city and served in many honors. He recently became president of Citizens National Bank, aided the First Reformed church, and faced heart-related illness before death. His funeral drew wide attendance from nearby towns, with relatives arriving from Ottumwa Eddyville Kahoka Orange City and Newton. The Chronicle planned a full sketch but Rev Van der Werf’s absence delayed it.
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Thrane
Citizens’. National Bank
First Reformed Church
Bright
Pella
Messrs
John Wormhoudt
Pella Defeats Simpson At Indianola In Tight Victory
Central College basketball team traveled to Indianola and beat Simpson 28 to 23 in a fast contested game. Central led 19 to 6 at halftime and extended the advantage despite Simpson scoring 18 points in the second half.
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Indianola
Pella
Central College
Simpson
Central
Simpson Impro
Pella Boys
Atood
Fridate Highland
Matrimonial Affairs Quiet Midwest Nuptials Reported
Ant T Boot and Elizabeth De Heer wed this afternoon at 3 o'clock in South Pella at the parents home. J Vander Werf of the First Med Church officiated. The couple will reside on a farm near Bunker Hill. Relatives of the Penny William and Mise Carrid Holz joined in ceremonies as multiple couples planned similar weddings today.
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Ant T. Boot
Elizabeth de Heer
Parenta
South Pella
J. Vander Werf
Firstmed
Bunker Hill
William” Vou
Misé “Carrid) Holz
John Holzs
Huyser and Van Houweling wed in Mahaska County
Matthew Huyser and Misa Carria Van Houweling married near Pella yesterday. The groom, an industrious young farmer, and his bride will reside on a Leighton area farm in Mahaska County.
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Matthew Huyser
Misa Carria
van Houweling
Pella
Mahaska County
Y Terciay
Leighton
The Churches ev. A LeGrand pastor services schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 morning preaching at 10 evening service 730 p m BY PU at 630 p m Morning theme The Influence of a True Christian Life Obriats Method of Calling amen pastor Werf pastor
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Ev. A. LeGrand
Obriat
Legislative Official W G Watt Denounced as Insane
Cedar Rapids journal clerk of the house of representatives W G Watt has been in a hospital since Saturday after a violent seizure. He is described as irrational and dangerous, with threats to harm others, and may be committed to an asylum by the insane commission.
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W. G. Watt
Cedar Rapids
House of Representatives
Watt
Des Moines
Muilenburg Child Dies After Appendicitis Operation
A ten year old girl Anna Muilenburg daughter of Mrs James Muilenburg near Cordova died Tuesday from appendicitis operation. Funeral from her mother's home at 10 then Otley church services at 11 conducted by Rev W J Van Kersen Pella. Interment at north cemetery.
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Cordova
Anna
James Mulienburg
Otley
W. J. van Kersen
Pella
North Cemetery
Double Bereavement Strikes West Pella Family
Howard and Mrs Clarence Howard of West Pella mourn the sudden loss of their 65 year old son three weeks after a two year old child born into the family died from croup last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday and the little one was laid to rest. The grieving parents and the brother who passed away previously receive widespread sympathy.
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Clarence Howard
West Pella
Croup
Birthday Party Invitations Overrun the Street
A girl planned a birthday party by inviting every family on both sides of the street. She set out to tidy another street but was halted by her mother. An hour of work showed about a hundred invitations issued by one eager child. To avoid embarrassment the event was cancelled and the mother spent days explaining. The child meant well though her zeal outran judgment.
Art Exhibit for Pella at Iowa Library Commission
The Library Commission of Iowa announces a traveling exhibit of fifty photo mezzotints reproducing pre 1800 paintings by Dutch masters and others. Notable artists include Rembrandt Da Vinci Murillo Raphael Rubens Titian and Botticelli. The display runs February 21 to March 4 in Jordan Hall Pella with hours 2 to 6 pm daily except Sundays.
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Lowa
Rembrandt
da. Vinci
Murillo
Raphael
Correggio
van Dyke
Titian
Reynold van Ruysdael
Otto
History Department
Orange City News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birthday
George Da Jong has been ill for the past week with rheumatism. A Jongewasard will celebrate eighty second birthday Saturday. Qs Van Horaseti and wife of Maurice were Orange City visitors Thursday. Mr and Mrs G Bonsink returned to their home in Pella after visiting friends, Ben Dokti and tally with Ben.
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George da Jong
Alcl
Jongewasard
van Horaseti
Maurice
Orange City
Mra G. Bonsink
Pella
Ben Dokti
Tally On
Ben
Fatal House Fire Leaves Widow and Five Children
A woman about forty eight, deranged by a personal crisis, died in a kitchen blaze that spread to the yard. Neighbors say she was badly burned from the knees up and her hair singed by inhaling flames. She leaves a husband and five children. funeral held Friday.
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de Steeg
Tush
Fire consumes stairway and cup factory in Thursday blaze
A fire damaged a stairway and cup factory area, burning itself out by Friday morning when workers opened the building. The blaze did not spread to other sections, and the cause remains unclear as officials assess the scene.
Marion County Normal Institute Held in Knoxville in March
The Marion County Normal Institute will convene in Knoxville from March 18 for one week, with no county schools in session. Miss Smith directs the program and a syllabus is being prepared. Faculty include Hattie Moore Mitchell Des Moines. William Solomon Des Moines. Prof. Richards Knoxville. Prof. Frush Pella. Di Howarth Chicago Ohio. lectures on didactics mathematics grammar history civics economics and music.
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Marion County ‘Normal Institute
Knoxville
di Howarth
Chicago
Ohio
Booze Fueled Altercation Ends in Gun Threats
Irregular report details Biato Alley of Red Rool before Esq Brobst facing assault and murder charges after a Saturday incident. The Ki Express notes a drunken Thursday led to a double shotgun display. A confrontation occurred as a weapon was leveled toward a man at the door.
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Biato Alley
Brobst
Ki Express
Cova
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Charlotte van Vitet
Skidd
Boot
Heer
Werf
Muilenburg
Howard
Coal Ridge
Lowa Library Commission
Orange City News
Mrs. Gerritt
Van
Pella Orang
Buerkens
Farr
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