Relic Pul
A historic pulpit used by Rev. H. P. Scholte in Utrecht is donated by Mr and Mrs R R Beard to travel to Amsterdam then to Pella. The ornate black oak pulpit stands 16 feet high, weighs 800 pounds, and features a shell adorned top with green felt. The Scholte family seeks a preservation site, with the public library suggested as a worthy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nollen
H. P. Scholte
Utrech
Holland
America
Pella
Sarah Nollen
Scholte
R. R. Beard
Amsterdam
Tornado devastates Fisher Arkansas kills thirteen
A wind storm struck Fisher in Poinsett County Arkansas destroying the town except for two buildings. Thirteen people were reported killed and scores seriously injured. The storm began in eastern Arkansas and moved northeast. In Mississippi a severe electric storm accompanied the wind, blowing houses down and setting them afire with lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Poinsett Co
Ark
Eastern
Mississippi
Citizens' Convention called for city offices
A citizens' Convention will be held in City hall on Monday evening March 1st at 8 o'clock to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor one alderman per ward and two aldermen at large. Open to all citizens regardless of belief to select men who support progress and sound government with no prepledged slates. All citizens invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens' Com
Furniture Shipment From Wormhoudt Company Arrives
G. H. Wormhoudt & Co. has delivered ten car load units of furniture in three shipments.
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G. H. Wormhoudt & Co
The Peter son Law and the Waterloo Pella Rails
The article urges amending the Peter son law to allow construction of the Waterloo Pella and South Western railroad. It notes widespread support from locals and Peter son, with petitions and letters to legislators. If changed this session, contracts could be let and work begin at intersections, aiming to finish before Jan 1, 1910 to use the tax funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Pella
Democratic City Convention Set at Opera House Friday March 12
The Democratic City Convention will be held at the Opera House Friday evening March 12 1909 at 730 to nominate candidates for mayor treasurer assessor one alderman per ward and two aldermen at large The party seeks a new four aldermen form and urges all voters to attend and help nominate a strong ticket Committee chairman H Boorsma requests Mr Vater be present to aid nominations and energize support for the ticket
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Opera House
Mr. Vater
H. Boorsma
Couple's Arkansass Bath Cure Brings Rapid Relief
Mr G Goedhart and wife return from Hot Springs to Grinnell where Mrs Goedhart’s rheumatism improved greatly after baths. she regains use of limbs and strength, with plans for continued recovery. Mr Goedhart praises the treatment as marvelous and will join her next week. Mrs Veenschoten resigns from People's Trust Co to join Pella Stacker Co. Miss Christine Muntingh to assist after her. The Mutual Home Loan and Savings Association in Grinnell grows assets from 11001.36 to 202824.19 in 14 years, seen as indispensable by loaners and borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Goedhart
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Goedhart
Veenschoten
People’s Trust Co
Pella Stacker Co
Stacker Company
Peter Stubenrauch
Christine Muntingh
Mia
Mutual Home Loan and Savings Association of
Grinnell
Public notice of Sadler Bros. & Co formation and debts
The interest in the business and property of Sadler, Shutts & Co including all bills and accounts formerly owned by H. J. Shutts was sold to H. P. Van Gorp on February 22 1909. Mr Shutts retires, the firm dissolved, and Sadler Bros. & Co formed to own all bills, notes and accounts and to pay the indebtedness of the old firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadler, Shutts & Co
H. J. Shutts
H. P. van Gorp
Shutts
Sadler Bros. & Co
H. J. Snutts
Brotherhood Meeting At Baptist Church Parlor Rally
About thirty men gathered Tuesday evening at the Baptist church parlors for a luncheon and discussion. Prof Lapham introduced W G van der Ploeg as chairman who outlined local needs and future questions facing Pella. Speakers covered conditions and needs, urging men to attend primaries and elect capable town officials. The Brotherhood aims to deepen male engagement in church work and support community welfare initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Lapham
W. G. van der Ploeg
Pella
Pipe Organ Being Installed at Second Reformed Church
August Bauer of the American Pipe Organ Co assisted by E R Bengal installs a pipe organ at the Second Reformed church. Bauer, born in St Petersburg, formerly with E F Walker and Co, has worked on organs in Russia, Austria and Germany. His workmanship is described as masterful and the organ as a regional wonder with wide variation and modulation capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bauer
American Pipe Organ Co
E. R. Bengal
Second Reformed Church
Mr. Bauer
St. Petersburg
E. F. Walker and Co
Germany
Russia
Austria
Bauer
The Grim Reapers Harvest
John Van Arkle died last week on Tuesday evening and was buried Thursday afternoon from the Christian Reformed church of Leighton. He lived with his son in law Henry Ver Ploegh east of Tracy and was 66 years 6 months and 25 days old at death.
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John van Arkle
Christian Reformed Church of
Leighton
Gerritsen O
Mr. van Arkle
Henry Ver Ploegh
Tracy
School Convention Nominates Directors for Pella District
Voters are called to City Hall on Friday March 5 1909 at 7 30 p m to nominate two candidates for the office of Director for the full term, succeeding H J Vanden Berg and J S Rhynsburger whose terms expired. Many Citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
H. J. Vanden Berg
J. S. Rhynsburger
Short Course Appreciation Letter From College
A 1909 letter from R R Dykstra of Ames acknowledging J H Ver Steeg of Pella Iowa for sending a copy of the Pella Chronicle. The note thanks for the Short Course write up and expresses appreciation for local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
J. H, Ver Steeg
Pella
Iowa
Pella Chronicle
R.R, Dykstra
Van Wyk Van Genderen Unite in Sully Marriage
Marion Van Wyk and Anna Van Genderen wed at the Bank in Sully on Wednesday February 17 with Frank Sherman Justice of the Peace officiating. The couple, both of Sully, will establish a home on Dave Dykstra’s farm near Otley on March 1.
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Marion van Wyk
Anna van Genderen
Sully
Frank Sherman
Marion
Wan. van Wyk
Anna
John van Genderen
van Wyk
Dave Dykstra
Otley
The
Chronicle
Mandlin Ver Dugt Join In Ma Haska Co Marriage
Frank Mandlin and Gertrude Ver Dugt were united in marriage at G Van Vleit’s home yesterday. The couple, from Ma Has Ka Co, plan to settle on a farm in that county.
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Frank Mandlin
Gertrude Ver Dugt
G. van Vleit
Mahaska Co
Garberson and Young Tie in Ames Nuptials
Dr Howard Garberson of Deer Lodge Montana weds Miss Fern Young of Ames in a ceremony at the bride’s sister’s home in Ames. Rev L A Garrison of Central College officiated with Rev A M Shea assisting. Music by Mono club orchestra. Out of town guests include Rev and Mrs L A Garrison and D M Young. The couple plan to reside in Deer Lodge after visiting Sibley and Storm Lake.
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Howard Garberson
Deer Lodge
Mont
Fern Young
Ames
Christ
L. A. Garrison
Central College
A. M. Shea
M. E. Church of
Maxwell
Carrie Cox
Jennie Williams
Sadie Heggin
Lida Young
Hattie Vandermenten
Margaret Garrison
Edward Rutherford
Garberson
Iowa State College
Northwestern Medical School
Cook County
Chicago
Montana
E M. Young
Hattie Vandermeulen
Eva Stubenraugh
Love Gaass
Pella
Pearson
Miss White
Hannah Clark
Des Moines
A. M. Garberson
Dayton Garberson
Sibley
Austin Christ
White
Huxley
van Hart
Knoxville
Miss Garberson
Storm Lake
Katherine van Epps
Flossie Hauver
Monah
Leela Talbott
Van Zee Vroom Couple to Wed At Bride’s Home
Jennie Vroom and John van Zee will be married today at the home of the bride and will move to his father’s home farm three miles north of town.
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Jennie Vroom
John van Zee
College Advance Society Presents Tonight’s Play Effort
The Advance Society of the college have been working hard to stage a play which they will present tonight. The group has practiced diligently to deliver a polished performance for the student body and town audiences.
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Advance Society of the College
Beggar at Your Door Describes the College as a Necessity
A speaker calls the college a perpetual beggar, detailing its land, buildings, and expenses while arguing the institution is a fountain of life for the town. It brings wealth through student spending, educates youth at home, and builds character, citing Dr. John T. Bergen’s speech as evidence of its positive impact on communities and futures.
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University of Chicago
John T. Bergen
Dubuque
Central College needs funding to expand at Pella
Jay A Larnam argues that Central College must secure $100,000 in new endowment and additional $35,000 to fund five needs including a musical conservatory, larger auditorium, gymnasiums, and a swimming pool by enlarging the YMCA building. He notes state support and local wealth, urging wealthy outsiders to invest and locals to provide a dormitory.
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Bath
Central College
Pella
Visit by Washington family to Mrs Van Genderen
Mr and Mrs Henry Tollenaar and children Minnie and Marion from Washington Indiana visited Mrs C Van Genderen in Des Moines Altoona and Maine kin before traveling to Sigourney to see their son John then plan to return home Tollenaar worked as a section foreman in town for about six years. The piece also questions college advertising and college rents in Pella with a hint of merchants benefiting from student housing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Follenaar
Minnie
Marion
Washington
Pella
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Call For Citizens’ Convention
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Mandlin
Young
van Zee-Vroom
Central Col
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