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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1919

Page

4

Defiant Outlaw Preaches God in Oatman Saloon

In a dramatic Sunday sermon at the Wild Dog saloon in Oatman, outlaw leader known as Eagle Ryan declares divine services and inspires a rough crowd. He reportedly abandons plans to steal a $50,000 gold ingot, influenced by a woman’s appeal, and his confessed shift is linked to the upcoming six reel Jewel Production When a Girl Loves starring Mildred Harris at the Elite Theatre March 17.

Ein Eagle” Ryan West Oatman Ben Brant Ryan Mildred Harris Charlie Chaplin Elite

Central Loses Two Games to Penn in Rough Contest

Central and Penn faced off in a notably rough game at Oskaloosa. Penn led 12–7 at halftime and finished 27–16 as Central failed to overcome the early setback, with Rillihan and Wormhoudt cited for strong play and Martin starring for Penn.

Central Penn Oskaloosa Rillihan Wormhoudt Martin

Parsons Edges Central 23–18 in Slow Game

Parsons defeated Central 23 to 18 in a tighter contest marked by cautious play and steady defense. Central outgunned by Parsons teamwork, with Itzen guarding well and Renaud contributing at forward. Buerkens and Rillihan receive honorable mention for their efforts.

Parsons Central Parsons Central Itzen Renaud Buerkens Rillihan

What shall the end be and the moral leper sermon

The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor J E Ward lists daily services from 9 30 a m class meeting at 9 30 a m Sabbath school at 11 00 a m sermons at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with topics What shall the end be High Hearts for Great Days and The Moral Leper Also announced are weeknight services at 7 30 p m and invitations for all Christians to attend Mrs Ed Porter and Mrs Ben Blommers to host Ladies Aid Thursday at Mrs Blommers home with all ladies invited.

Methodist Episcopal Church J. E. Ward J. I. Franklin George Croll Epworth League Ed Porter Ben Blommers

Sunday church services and midweek prayer plan

The schedule lists 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Morning Worship with Communion and a Sanctus anthem from Gounod, 6:30 Senior Christian Endeavor, 7:30 Evening Worship with Holy Art Thou by Handel, a quartet “Ashamed of Jesus” featuring Parks DeFeyter Van Nimwegen Mennenga Heeren, sermon “The Blind Spot.” Wednesday 7:30 Prayer Meeting on By-Products of the War.

C. E Handel Jesus Parks Miss DeFeyter van Nimwegen Mennenga Heeren

Country life sermon themes at Central College church

Robert Carrol presides at Central College services with morning and evening sermons on faith and Christ. Bible School and youth groups meet, with a Thursday lecture on punishment. Across campus, Philo Society notes, welcome visitors, and reflections on semesters, with campus life anecdotes and memorials.

Week of silence pact between Betty and Patty

Betty vows not to speak to Patty for a week after a quarrel, while mother enforces the plan and asks how Patty will view the break. The scene recalls school routines and a college basketball practice contrasted with upcoming games against Penn, Parsons, and Monroe.

Betty Mamma Patty Penn and Parsons Monroe

Sambo Charged With Chicken Stealing in Court

The Pathfinder recounts Sambo haled on a chicken stealing charge with strong testimony, no lawyer present, and his quip that he has no witnesses when he steals chickens.

Sambo

Arkansas lawyer laments poor corn crop and household woes

A prominent Arkansas lawyer bleakly predicts a poor corn harvest for the year and quips that his wife appears to have "sorter fell down on the job" in a casual, self-deprecating confession reflecting rural attitudes and domestic humor of the era.

Arkan

200 Kinds Same Price Woolen Suits At Linden

M Yander Linden advertises about 200 kinds of fine woolen fabric to be made up into suits at the same price. Two piece suits cost 21 dollars 60 cents and three piece suits 24 dollars 50 cents.

New Prices for Fine Tailoring at Vander Linden

The Scotch tailors offer all wool two piece suits at 21.50 and three piece suits at 24.50. About 200 different kinds are available at the same price, highlighting a value-driven promotion from M. Vander Linden.

M. Vander Linden

Wall Paper Popular Again At Vander Linden Bazaar

The page advertises wallpaper as a popular choice returning to favor over painted walls at Vander Linden's Bazaar, inviting customers to explore fine wallpaper values and styles.

Vander Linden BAZAR

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Williams van Rees Wright Michener Paulson Miles W. F. Chadwick Montell Mass J W. Bosveld West First Street H. M. Bruins Robert Carrol Christ Earth Central College Philo Society Rock Island Fifteenth Century Limited Dean Pietenpol Flu The Philos Alvin Wagner Herman Braam Fred Rhynsburger Fred Robt. Lautenbach Mark Rillihan Washington Chapel M. Yander Linden Wagner T. D. Tice Pella, Iowa Wallis America
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