Garden City Chautauqua promises strong program lineup
The Garden City Chautauqua announces a gifted slate of speakers and performers for this year, featuring Nortons Band and Orchestra, Sen. Bob Taylor, Prof. Zwickey, Tom Corwin, Carter's Jubilee Concert Co., Eureka Quartette and Glee Club, Denton C. Crowl, Prof. M. L. Bowman, Dr. H. W. Sears, Dr. C. E. Maxfield as platform organizer, and other talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Nortons
Bob Taylor
Prof
Zwickey
Tom Corwin
McGure & Co
Robi. S. McArthur
Corn Yields and Prices in Southern State Agric Scenario
An observation from a trip to the southern part of the state notes large corn acreage but small average yields. Corn was 72c per bushel before a new cof. It appears corn may rise to 75c before the next crop is marketed. Some alfalfa is being grown to ease demand for corn.
Central College hosts successful Short Course and growth
The Central College Short Course drew strong participation with lectures on corn and stock and praise for domestic science. Edith Charlton won acclaim, and alumni praised the school’s impact on nearby farmers. Plans for a repeat course and a broader missionary role in Iowa accompany new dictionaries and larger student body. Over 100 conversions occurred during holiday meetings led by young ministers Williams and Hamilton.
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Edith Charlton
Central College
Pella Baptist Church
Brethren Williams
Hamilton
Iowa
Jay. A. Lapuam
Letter from Octavia editor thanks paper for quality
A short letter from S Vanderkolk of Octavia Nebraska dated January 16 1909 to the Chronicle editor apologizes for a postal order delay and praises Pella for its good and clean paper.
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Octavia
Nebr
the Chronicle
Pella
S. Vanderkolk
Special Capital rate ends April 25 for 75c
The Des Moines Capital announces a special rate during the Legislature until April 25 at 75 cents. The 2.50 yearly subscription will close January 30, 1909. Don’t miss this if you want the Capital.
Railroad progress seen for Waterloo Pella line
Dr B F Keables received news from Mr A E Harris and Senator J L Warren that the Waterloo Pella and Southwestern Railroad prospects are improving. Encouragement is strong and ground conditions may allow work to start in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keables
A. E. Harris
J. L. Warren
Waterloo, Pella & Southwestern Railroad
Ministerial Association Mourns Loss of Wife of Rev Manson
The Ministerial Association of the Reformed Church of Pella and surroundings expresses deep sympathy for Rev F B Manson after the death of his wife. It pledges support for him and his motherless children, invoking prayers and comfort from the Father of mercies and God of all grace.
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F. B. Manson
Christ
Earth
Reformed Church of
Pella
Mercies
Gilead
Pella Merchants Agree to Seasonal Closing Hours
A group of Pella merchants adopt shorter hours citing labor trends and personal time, closing from November 1 to April 1 at 6 30 p m and from April to October at 7 p m except Saturdays and holiday periods. The list includes Ten Hagen Bros Dekker & Klein and many local firms such as Vander Linden firms, De Bruyn, Wormhoudt, Cole, Ulrich, and others.
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Pella
Hagen Bros Dekker & Klein C. Boot
A. N. Vander Linden H. Jaarsma
Attica Man Purchases Heavy Horses for Shipment
Clark Applegate of Attica was in town on Tuesday buying heavy horses to ship.
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Clark Applegate
Attica
Officers Installed for G A R Circle in Pella
The G A R Circle of Pella held an installation day on the 19th in the Ma sonic Hall with Department President Mrs Hyde of Des Moines Past President Mrs Cooper and others in attendance. Officers installed include President Mrs E Dennis Senior Vice President Mrs M Todd Junior Vice President Mrs Herman Wheeler Treasurer Mrs T M Cox Secretary Mrs H S Rhynsburger Conductor Mrs Van Dorn Assistant Conductor Mrs Grace Ballan Guard Mrs Thomas Assistant Guard Mrs Robertus. New members Miss Rebecca De Cook and Miss Edna Van Doren were initiated. The meeting closed with a bright outlook for the society’s future.
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Pella
Hyde
Des Moines
Cooper
Foster
Fisher
Oskaloosa
E. Dennis
M. Todd
Herman Wheeler
Grim Reapers Harvest Ends Life Of Ten-Year-Old Rienus Den Adel
Rienus Den Adel, son of Mrs. P. Den Adel, died at 12:30 this morning after a life of illness. Bladder trouble led to a complex set of diseases. funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1:00 pm at the house and 1:30 pm at the First Reformed Church with Rev. Vander Werf officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rienus
P. den Adel
First Reformed Church
Vander Werf
Oakwood
Young Sutherland Child Dies in Chicago 1909
William Alfred Sutherland aged 16 months and four days died in Chicago on January 12, 1909. Interment at Mt. Olivet on January 14. He was son of Joseph A. and Jane Sutherland. Jane Vander Horst was his mother’s maiden name and she was cousin to Marshall Henry Den Adel, Mrs. Peter Den Adel of Pella, and Mrs. Van Reulder of Leighton. This was the couple’s second loss in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alfred Sutherland
Joseph A
Jane Sutherland
Chicago
Mt. Olivet
Card of Thanks for Valkenburg family
We hereby express our sincere thanks to all friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our son and brother A. C. VALKENBURG AND FAMILY.
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A. C. Valkenburg
Expression of thanks after wife’s death
The writer expresses heartfelt gratitude to brother ministers friends neighbors and the congregation for love and letters shown during the illness and funeral of his wife the children's tender mother F B Mansen and children
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Mansen
Remembrance of a Dear Companion and Thankfulness
In thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during long sickness death and burial of our companion for life and mother we acknowledge God’s will and seek blessings in return from C De Bruin and Cuitpren for their support and prayers.
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C. de Bruin
Public Auction of Kuipers Property at Jetsma Office
A public auction will sell to the highest bidder on Saturday January 30 1909 at 30 o clock. The sale conveys East 4 of Lot 5 Block 28 known as the Kuipers property located 24 blocks West of square. Auction at J S Jetsma Real Estate office South side of square. J S Jetsma Agent N Botano Auctioneer
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Kuipers
J. S. Jetsma
J. S. Jetsma, Agt. N, Botano, Auct
Farmers urged to view Buerkens Mig Co wagon options
The notice invites farmers to visit Buerkens Mig Company to review wagon selections for summer use, encouraging timely decision making and showcasing available models and features.
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Buerkens Mig. Co
Senator Healy Dead Hon. Thomas Healy funeral drew wide notice
Mr and Mrs D S Huber returned from Fort Dodge to attend the funeral of Hon Thomas D Healy former State Senator from Webster County and General Attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad His prominence made him widely known and his fairness and frankness earned him many friends across the state The bereaved city and thousands of mourners paid tribute to a noble man who lived to help others live
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D. S. Huber
Fort Dodge
Thomas D. Healy
Webster County
Illinois Central Railroad
Healy
Huber
Cynthia A. Goodall
Hoffman
Birmingham
Iowa
Tom’’ Healy
Birthday Anniversary for Rev Roelof Duiker Celebrated
The 84th birthday of Rev Roelof Duiker was celebrated Monday at his daughter's home Mrs P A J Bouma where he lives. His son Rev Wm Duiker of Leighton visited for the day. The Ladies Missionary Circle surprised him at 2:30 with baskets and gifts. Reverends Van der Werf Ossewarde and their wives called in the evening to wish him well. He is in good health and spirits.
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Roelof Duiker
P. A. J. Bouma
Wm. Duiker
Leighton
Ladie
van der Werf
Ossewarde
Israel
Mr. Duiker
Surprise Birthday Party For Janet Groenewoud
Elizabeth Groenewoud hosted a surprise party last Saturday for her sister Janet's 16th birthday. Janet received many valuable presents at Thomassen's store before a game filled evening at home with friends. all guests left content with the celebration. Prof. Zwickey presented Philosophy on the Beautiful to an appreciative audience last night, described as entertaining and inspiring. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Langerak returned from their wedding trip and are staying with Mrs. Langerak's mother. Dr. and S. H. Viersen traveled to Oskaloosa on business this morning.
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Elizabeth Groenewoud
Janet
Miss Groenewoud
Thomassen
Zwickey
Lovelace
Supt
Palmyra
B. H. Langerak
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
New Furniture Store Planned in Pella by Local Firms
R A Awtry and J G Lankelma have leased the Brand building and will open a furniture store about Feb 1. The site features an elevator and ample second floor display space. Both men are well known in Pella. competition is praised as healthy for trade.
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R. A. Awtry
J. G. Lankelma
Brand
Pella
Mr. Awtry
van der Meulen
Lankelma
Marriage Unites W W Sibson and Miss Alice MacDonald
On December 24 1908 at 5 30 PM in Des Moines U P parsonage Rev A C Douglas united W W Sibson of Salem South Dakota and Miss Alice MacDonald of Monroe in marriage M J A MacDonald father of the bride attended The bride long employed as a clerk at J and S Scharl store is praised for her cheerful smile The groom a banker in Salem and VP of the Monroe Telephone Exchange plans their home vacation trip to the East followed by their new life together in Monroe and Salem
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W. W. Sibson
Salem
S. D
Alice MacDonald
Monroe
Des Moines
U. P
A. C. Douglas
M. J. A. MacDonald
J. & S. Scharl
Monroe Telephone Exchange
Mon“roe Mirror
Schwiddle and Ferral Tied in Elliot Iowa Wedding
Charlie W. Schwiddle of Pella and Katrine Ferral of Elliot were married at the bride’s parents home in Elliot Iowa with Prof. Dean Atkins officiating the wedding march and Rev. G M Jackson of the Methodist church pronouncing the vows uniting the couple in marriage.
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Charlie W. Schwiddle
Pella
Katrine Ferral
Elliot, Ia
Elliot, Iowa
Dean Atkins
G. M. Jackson
Methodist Church
Farmland notes and local visits this week
Fifield GJ Carver is putting up ice this week. Miss Sarazena Van Obene is on the sick list. Mrs A D Norris called at the Carpenter home on Tuesday. The assessor Worth Amos has been in our vicinity recently. Neal Robus and Martin Kooyman were callers at Pella Saturday evening. A pie social will be held at the Fifield school house Friday evening in January. Bert Karr spent Sunday at A D Morris's and Frank returned home with him to stay a week. Arle Teter visited his uncle Mr G W Carpenter Friday and Saturday. Amos Harriett and his sister Mrs Mary Teter departed for Kearney. Mrs Van Hemert and son Neal of Sully visited relatives the first of the week. Master Georgia Case of Simonn Colorado is here for the rest of the winter staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs G W Carpenter.
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A D Norris
Carpenter Home
Lewis Norris
Capital
Worth Amos
Bert Karr
D Morris’s
Frank
Georgia Case
Simonn, Colo
G W Carpenter
Merchants Agree to 4:30 Closing Time Move
Most merchants have signed up to close at 16 30, allowing shopkeepers and clerks a chance for self development in a special literary way. The change aims to ease overwork from early morning to late evening and elicit broad support from those behind the counter.
Fleet Week in Yokohama Draws Officials and Crowds
A Yokohama letter recounts Fleet Week events as the battleship Connecticut arrives after a storm delay. It describes official receptions for Admiral Togo and Ambassador O’Brien, a church service disrupted by gun salutes, and a school excursion to tour the ship. The girls from the school visit the vessel, view gun operations, crew quarters, and bread ovens, while mingling with hundreds of Americans and Japanese officials aboard.
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Yokohama
Mr. Booth
House of God
Togo
O'Brian
O’brian
Tokyo
Japan
Booth
Connecticut
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Garden
Des Moines Capital
Pella’s Railroad
den Adel
Senator Healy
S. H.,viersen
New Firm
Sibson—MacDonald
Fifield
GJ Carver
Sarazena van Obene
Mr Neal Robus
Martin Kooyman
Arle Teter
G. W. Carpenters
Amos Harriett
Mary Teter
Kearney
Jennie Kuyper
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