Epworth League Valentine Party Charm Hearts Night
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Bert De Bruyn hosted a Valentine gathering for about forty five Epworth League members. Red and white decorations and heart displays framed the event with games amusements and stunts led by Miss Mamie Zaelke. Refreshments were elaborate with heart shaped cakes and Epworth League emblems. The hosts were praised as royal entertainers as the young people departed late.
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Bert. de Bruyn
Epworth League
Misa Mamie Zaelke
Bert
St. Valentine
Little Girl Declares George Valentine Lincolnton’s Birthday
A Lincoln county city morning scene recalls a child awakening her sister with the remark that today is George Valentine Lincolnton’s birthday. The anecdote captures a quaint civic memory and a family moment from the day.
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George Valentine Lincolnton
The Only Cure and the Tricks of Trouble
A fragment from Today’s Magazine echoes on cures for every ill from love to sin. It notes numerous salves and plasters as formulas for wounds, yet declares the only cure for trouble is not defined in detail, leaving the reader with a poetic meditation on remedies.
Will Keep Open Mouse at Cotton Hall Saturday
Cotton Hall residents teachers and students invite friends to visit Saturday afternoon February 18 from three to five. The cordial invitation extends to all in attendance for a social call at the home premises.
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Cotton Hall
Rock Island Divides Into Three Districts
L. M. Allen announced last week that Rock Island lines are split into three operating districts. First district covers east of the Missouri river from St Joseph to Horton under W. S. Tineman with Chicago HQ. Second district spans west of the Missouri and north of Caldwell under A. E. Sweet with Topeka HQ. Third district includes south of Caldwell and east of Tucumcari under W. M. Whitenton with Fort Worth HQ.
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L. M. Allen
Rock Island Lines
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Horton
Kan
W. S. Tineman
Chicago
Caldwell
St. Louis
Topeka
T. :H. Beacon
el Reno
Okla
Vander Zyl recovers from broken nose after gym practice
Fred Vander Zyl describes his broken nose suffered last Tuesday night during a Tigers practice session at the gym while players ran their tough plays.
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Fred Vander Zyl
Tigers
First Reformed Church invites on Sunday evening
Rev S van der Werf will occupy the pulpit at First Reformed Church next Sunday evening with the sermon titled What does Christianity say to the Rich and Poor All are cordially invited to attend and hear the address by the pastor at the chapel downtown
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S. van der Werf
First Reformed Church
Weather Report February 8 to 14 by Cooperative Observer
John H Ver Stee reports weekly weather data for the Weather Bureau of the U S Department of Agriculture. The report covers temperatures precipitation and other atmospheric observations from the cooperative observer network for the specified week.
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the ‘Weather
John H. Ver Stee
Cooperative Observer
the Weather Bureau of the
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
Proceedings of City Council Ratifies Sewer Plant Plan
The mayor and council met at city hall to finalize matters on the sewage outlet and purifying plant. The project cost 11499.47 with a two mill tax levy adopted to fund it over ten years. The sewer system cost 18789383 and will be charged to abutting property owners at about 50 cents per foot. A map listing lots blocks and owners will be public for 20 days after local publication next Thursday. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Cathro and Company
H. J. Cathro and Co
Y M C A Armory Plan Proposed for Pella City
A local plea urges building a brick armory with drill floor and reading rooms at about 12000 dollars, rent 800 yearly, to house a militia company and serve public events. A Y M C A would provide a safe evening gathering space for youths, with potential dividends if stock is issued and profits exceed expenses. A mass meeting is planned to discuss funding and community benefit for Pella.
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Iowa
College
Pella
Qur “Armory
Ames
Mass meeting call echoed in Chronicle columns
The note urges public attendance at an upcoming mass meeting announced later in the Chronicle. It encourages collective effort to support the proposition and achieve a successful outcome, citing Dr. F G Futz.
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F. G. Futz
Day of Prayer for Missions Observed in City Union
A city wide Day of Prayer for Home Missions is set for February 28 at the Second Reformed Church with an afternoon session at 2:30 led by Mrs. Dr. Boyle and an evening program at 7:00 including devotions and talks on missions among Indians, care for colored people, slums, and nation coming events led by Rev. De Leuw Rev. Van Der Werf Rev. Monkman Rev. Bailey Rev. Brinkman and Rev. Bouma. A Dutch language session is planned at 2:30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church led by Mrs. G G Van Der Zyl.
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Churches of
Our City
Second Reformed Church
Dr. Boyle
G. G. Vander Zyl
de Leuw
van der Werf
Monkman
Bailey
H. Rhyns
Corn Contest and Good Roads Meeting at City Hall
Farmers and citizens are urged to attend the Corn Contest and Good Roads meetings at City Hall Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM. The events are free and invite entries for premiums. Farm Sense prizes are listed, with additional merchant prizes offered in the county for better corn and road conditions.
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Farm
Hand of Death Destroys Tiny Child in Our City
Little Charles Frederick Welch, three months old, died at his home on Monday at 6 am. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. Monkman and Rev. Vanden Berg officiating, burial in North Cemetery. The notice reflects on the sorrow of a young life and its impact on grieving parents.
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Our City
Charles Fredrick
Chas, Welch
Monkman
Vanden Berg
Handsome Growth in K P Lodge Promises Big Pella Event
The K P order reports substantial growth with many new members each meeting. A large class of about 50 candidates will be initiated March 21 in Pella, followed by a large banquet. W DeWit has returned home after a few days away.
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K. of P. Order
Pella Lodge
Van Dort and Branderhorst Wed In Prairie City Farm Home
Mr Willem van Dort of Pella and Miss Emma Branderhorst were married Friday February 3 at 2 pm at the bride’s parents home southeast of Prairie City. Rev A Blick of Otley performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Pella after March 8 where the groom is employed.
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Willem van Dort
Pella
Emma Branderhorst
Willem Branderhorst
Prairie City
A. Blick
Otley
Iowa
van Dort
Central College professor weds Pella girl in Ottumwa ceremony
Prof. W J Wagner recently named head of Central College Commercial Department married Elizabeth Van Houweling, a popular Pella girl and Central student, in Ottumwa on Sunday. They left Monday for a brief wedding trip and will live near the athletic field. Chronicle offers congratulations.
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W. J. Wagner
Central College
Elizabeth van Houweling
Central
Ottumwa
A. C. van Houweling
New Arrivals and Local Notices From Pella Chronicle
New arrivals bring a baby boy to Mr and Mrs J W Van Gorp number three but boy number one for them. A son arrived at the G Vander Wilt home last Sunday. Rene Vander Linden welcomed a son and is staying with his parents Dennis home. Prof Reed has celebrated a stork visit. HM Tice and wife went to Newton due to his mother’s illness. Misses Josephine and Jennie Kelderman visited at Jake Van Dyke’s in Os- kala- osa. Hattie Hoogman planned a visit to Oska- loosa. John Brower and wife returned to Harrison SD after visiting Chas Dillion. Mae Sterrenburg returned from Eddyville. A Brom visited his brother in Leighton. A De Reus visited Des Moines for a Sunday with son Marinus. Albert Van Houweling spent a weekend with family. Rev Hulse left for Highland Center after revival there with 80 added to church in three weeks. Central’s ministerial students noted as soul winners. Wm Kruger left Pella for Benton Harbor then California to buy fruit ranch. friends wish him success. Herman Van Zante did business at Mahyska’s, then planned travel for store duties.
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J. W. van Gorpason
G. Vander Wilt
Rene’’ Vander Linden
Babe
Dennis
Prof
Reed
Stork
T. D. Tice
Newton
Josephine
Jennie Kelderman
Jake van, Dyke
Oskaloosa
Hattie Hoogman
John Brower
Chas
Dillion
Harrison
South Dakota
Mise Mae Sterrenburg
Eddyville
A. T. Brom
Leighton
A. de Reus
Des Moines
Marinus
Hulse
Highland Center
Central
Wm. Kruger
Pella
Benton Harbor
Mich
Kruger
California
The
Chronicle
Herman.Van Zante
Mahyska
Sunday School Convention at Harvey in 1911
The first Clay Township Sunday-school Association convention will be held at the M E church in Harvey on Sunday February 26 1911. Program includes devotional services lessons discussion topics committee assignments and evening address by Rev Smith with music and a song service.
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Clay Township Sunday-school Association
M. E
Harvey
Rev. Smith
J. H. Lai
W. A. Harvey
L. I. Groves
Anna Lyman
L. R. Clements
J. W. Lancaster
J. A. Currant
Will Fashier
H. N. Rouze
Tracy
Hall
Smith
Le Grand duo acquire Jay Gould heirs land in Marion County
On February first J W Le Grand Jr and William N Le Grand became sole owners of 8200 acres of Des Moines river bottom land and Red Rock Coal holdings. They previously owned 2418 acres in Red Rock Township totaling 5618 acres, about nine sections of twenty seven. They plan to sell a 274 acre timber tract near Pella and keep the rest for a large stock ranch.
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J. W. le Grand Jr
William N. le Grand
Jay Gould
Marion County
Des Moines
Red Rock Coal and Mining Company
le Grands
Red Rock
Marion County Realty
State of
Iowa
Goulds
Percy
Pella
J. W.le Grand Jr
Democratic Convention in Pella Nomination Meeting Set
Democrats announce a convention at the Fourth Reform Church in Pella Iowa on March 6 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for city mayor city treasurer city assessor two at large aldermen and one alderman per ward
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4Th Reformed Church
Pella
Tax Notice Of Tax Bookes For Pella And Prairie Township
Tax notice announces availability of tax books for Pella and Prairie Township, with delinquent books for tax collection. Informs schedule at Citizens National Bank Tuesday and Wednesday February 21 and 22, Security Bank Thursday February 28, and Pella National Bank Friday February 29.
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Citizen's. National Bank
Security Bank
Thureday
Pella National Bank
Pella
Prairie Township
Central College Music Notes and Recitals Highlight Local Talent
A stream of campus music events features Miss Margaret Tracy, Miss Powell, and the Ladies Glee Club performing at chapel and church venues. Highlights include Mr. Cox's violin and piano recital with Mrs. Cox, Ruth Gauson and other soloists, plus a March concert and a string of recitals at the Conservatory. Students attend, organize, and plan future performances while competitive basketball and baseball agendas unfold around the faculty and visiting artists.
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Margaret Tracy
Chapel
Orchester
Guy
Churchill
The
Baptist Church
Prof. Sadler
Carlos Hillyer
Indianola
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Ben Wolf
Council
DAY OF Prayer For Missions
Brinkman
Bouma
Hand OF Death
Baby Welch
W. DeWit
Albert van Houweling
van ‘le Agall
Harvey Surday
V. S. Whaley
Andrew Rouze
C. E. James
James McVey
Ester Doughman
Neal Sedrel
Bertha Goodwin
Allen Tucker
W. 3
Maddy
Wade Harvey
Goldie Madday
Edith Haines
Maude, Wilson
Violet Crook
Music Committee
W. A. Smith
Liela Bayless
Clarence Larew
Democrats
Henry Cox
Cox
Valhalla
Young
Grand Island College
Monroe
Ladies Glee Club
Pskidi
I—Ki GU
Consevatory
Handel
Elizabeth van Mozart
Allegro
Cornelia de Gens Beethoven
Finale
Guy Churchill
Beethoven
Sonata
Grace Finley Beethoven
Sadler
Clarence Vander Linden
Goss To
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