Pella Baptists Dedicate New Church With A 6000 Dollar Remodel
The January 19 dedication celebrates a remodeled Pella Baptist church costing about 6000 dollars for renovations plus 3000 dollars for furnishings including a pipe organ. Cash and pledges totaled 5000 dollars leaving 4000 to raise, which grew to 4200 through widespread pledges led by Dr. Myron W. Haynes and Pastor LeGrand. A large Sunday school of 208 and a packed service commenced with a dedicatory prayer and triumphant singing, highlighting community support and praise for Rev. LeGrand and Mr. H. J. Vanden Berg’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Baptists
Pella
Myron W. Haynes
St. Louis
Dr. Haynes
Pastor LeGrand
Dean Shure
Garrison
LeGrand
Lapham
van Kersen
See- Reformed Church
Nder
Werf
Kab
New Professor Winfield Dudgeon Joins Central College
The college has chosen Winfield Dudgeon to fill Prof Cox's science chair. Dudgeon, an Ames alumnus, completed the scientific course last year and is pursuing postgraduate work while assisting in Ames laboratories. His professors recommend him highly as he begins work at Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Dudgeon
Cox
Dudgeon
Ames
Central
Temperance Call for Iowa State Convention Delegations
Des Moines ministers urge pastors and churches to send large delegations to the State Temperance Convention at Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines on January 28 and 29, 1908. An offering may be collected before the meeting to cover convention expenses, sent to Rev. C. Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Des Moines
Plymouth Congregational Church
C. Douglas
Ninth Street
Iowa
Temperance Committee
Grinnell Narrowly Backs Rail Tax in City Vote
In Grinnell Iowa on January 18 special election carried a 4 percent tax for the Waterloo Pella Southwestern rail line in the city by a 94 majority while the township voted against it by 25. City wards totaled 401 for and 307 against with Grinnell township showing a 99 vote against. The railroad y guarantees completion by 1910 and the first tax half due then.
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Grinnell
Waterloo, Pella & Southwestern
Grinnell City
Grinnell Township
Invitation to All At Pella Overall Co Opening Day
The Pella Overall Co invites citizens in and about Pella to visit their new industry on Monday January 27 1908. Visitors may attend only that date each year unless accompanied by a merchant. Be a Booster and wear Pella overalls.
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Pella
High School Examines Pella School Standards
Mr. Forest Ensign of Iowa City, examiner for Iowa High Schools, spent a day in Pella assessing curriculum, teacher qualifications, facilities, andLibrary resources. He reported 180 accredited high schools in the state and praised Pella for its three strong teachers and harmonious student body, noting needs for more space, better library and lab equipment, and longer recitation periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Ensign
Iowa City
State University
Pella
Ensign
Pella's
Will of Cornelis Kloosterman Filed For Court Hearing
Notice states a will believed to be Cornelis Kloosterman deceased is on file in Marion County Iowa District Court. A February 18 1908 hearing is set for all interested parties. Also included is a report that A D Cox disappeared January 12 after purchasing a train ticket to Ottumwa. Professor Dudgeon of Ames will replace him at the college.
Commercial Association meeting outlines plans for banquet and train service
A Friday evening Commercial Association gathering drew strong turnout. The Banquet Committee said the Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will serve at the parish banquet, set for February 27, 1908. The Railroad Committee will press the Railroad Commission to improve service and enable east and west connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Association
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Railroad Commission
Pella
Simpson Tames Central in season opener basketball win
Simpson defeated Central University 32 to 12 in Indianola Iowa on January 16. Key players Kor Simpson McClure Senseny and Baker starred for Simpson while Mills and Pietenpol led Central. The host team showcased strong guarding and teamwork and hype grows for a standout season.
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Indianola
Simpson
Central University
Kor Simpson
McClure
Senseny
Baker
Mills
Pietenpo
Pella
Central
Simpson Closz
C. Baker
C. Pictenpol
F. Westhrope
F. Atha
F. Bair
F. Mills
G. Senseny
Baitstell
G. McClure
Bair
Story
Westhrope
Pictenpol
Atha
Central R
Dieleman Sells Mine For Store In Sedalia Missouri
John R. Dieleman of the Dieleman Coal Company has disposed of his coal property near town for property and equities in Chicago Missouri and perhaps Kansas. He and his wife travel to Sedalia to take charge of a large grocery establishment there and may settle permanently if they like the place. The editor regrets losing him from Pella but wishes success and notes the latch string to Pella always hangs on the outside.
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John R. Dieleman
Dieleman Coal Company
Chicago
Missouri
Kansas
Sedalia
Dicleman
Pella
Leap Year Party Brings Cheer to Local Societies
A Leap Year party last night united two societies the Fet Mug Maks and the K of M s. Six boys and six girls formed a double mixed sextet as guests visited Lillie Viersen H Rietveld and A C Van Houwelinge for games refreshments and entertainment. The gathering ended with toasts and a bright January day dispelling winter shadows.
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Lillie Viersen
H. Rietveld
A. C. van Houwelinge
Fet Mug Mak
M’s
Died at home in Alton former Pella man Bom gaars
The Grim Reaper's Harvest reports the death of Bom gaars at his Alton Iowa home on Monday January 20 1908 after months of illness from dropsy and heart trouble. He was a former Pella resident and brother of Mrs H Veenman. The funeral occurred Wednesday January 22.
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Alton
Iowa
Bomgaars
H. Veenman
Ellen Jewett Watts Pioneer Teacher and Mother Dies
Ellen Jewett Watts born May 20 1843 in Van Buren County daughter of Rev Daniel and Priscilla Jewett and pioneer settler. She taught during the war and married Robert R Watts in 1864. Four sons Frank J of Bonaparte Robert E Carlton C of Hillsboro and Alfred of Rock Island survive with four grandchildren. She died January 4 1908 at Hillsboro and is buried there.
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Daniel
Priscilla K. Jewett
van Buren Co
Farmington
Bonaparte
Central University
Robert R. Watts
Pella
Baptist Church
Hillsboro
Frank J
Robert E
Carlton C
Alfred
Rock Island
Hruby Brothers Quintet and Miss Canfield Delight at Lecture Course
The Hruby Brothers Quintet of instrumentalists, aided by reader Miss Gertrude Canfield, presented a strong entertainment Tuesday evening. Canfield displayed a pleasant bearing and range though her readings were light but engaging. The cellophone solo stood out as unique, and impersonations of Bandmasters Sousa and Creature drew laughs while a hunting scene recalled boyhood hunts.
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Hruby Brothers
Gertrude Canfield
Canfield
Sousa
Creature
Surprise library gift to Pastor Vander Ark
A large group from the First Christian Reformed church surprised Pastor Vander Ark and his wife with a library table and chair during a Home for the Aged meeting. The event included a sumptuous repast, a program, and a social hour as the congregation enjoyed the evening. Miss Bess J. Vander Zyl, at Oberlin Conservatory, is excelling after moving two weeks ago. The Second Church Choir faces soprano vacancies, with Bessie named among the three selected. J. H. Stubenrauch attended the Democratic District Convention in Des Moines. no ticket action taken, but plans to organize county conventions were discussed. College youths hosting a banquet at Cotton Hall after vacation meetings reported good outcomes. largest count of conversions came from New Haven.
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Vander Ark
First
Christian Reformed Church
Home For the Aged
Bess J. Vander Zyl
Conservatory of Music
Oberlin
Ohio
Bessie
J. H. Stubenrauch
Des Moines
Cotton Hall
Garrison
New Haven
The Register and Leader Subscription Offer 1908
Keep posted during the campaign year and Iowa primaries. Subscribe now for daily news from The Register and Leader, Des Moines, Iowa, with delivery on rural routes and a stated price offer through June 20, 1908, before the state primary and Republican National Convention.
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Iowa
Register and Leader
Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Girl Wanted For Pal ace Restaurant Cook And Bake
Help wanted ad seeking a girl who can cook and bake for Palace Restaurant. No other applicants considered. Call at Palace Restaurant. atf.
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Palace Restaurant
Atf
Local Harve y weekend travel and revival notes
A slate of weekend movements includes Henry Baker in Oskaloosa, Charlie Miller and D C Spaur to Knoxville, Will Bean to Cordova, and Kinne Smith from Knoxville in Harvey seeking labor. Rev Moon held revival meetings at Eureka schoolhouse baptizing six men and boys and four girls with thirteen new members and eight confessions. evening service well attended. Dr C K James of Durham and Henry McMaster's party made short trips, with ME church entertainment planned by Ladies Aid for Wednesday.
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Henry Baker
Charlie Miller
D. C. Spaur
Knoxville
Will Bean
Cordova
Kinne Smith
Harvey
W. G. Maddy
Tom Maddy
Aitic
Moon
Eureka
C. K. James
Durham
Henry McMaster
Pella
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. J. Roorda
J. E. Roorda
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Court
Notice states a written instrument purporting to be the last will of Jan Thomassen deceased on file with the clerk of the District Court of Iowa Marion County. Hearing set for February 11 1908 during the February term, at which time all interested parties may be heard. Eb Kersbergen Clerk of District Court.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Cornelis Kloosterman
B. Kersbergen
Knoxville
Jan
Thomassen
Kersbergen
District Court
Native Lumber for Sale in Pella Iowa
Native lumber dealer A. G. Van Zee of Pella Iowa offers twenty five thousand feet or more of native lumber for sale. Builders may specify dimensions and the lumber is cut to order. Contact by mail or telephone.
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A. G. van Zee
Pella
Satan Trembles At Low Bible Prices In New York Window
A small New York bookshop on Eighth Avenue displayed a towering pile of Bibles priced unusually low with the boast Satan trembles when he sees Bibles sold as low as these. The marketing stunt drew attention from passersby and readers of the Times.
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Moderna
Eighth Avenue
New York
Peomans
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L. A. Garrison
D. D
van der Wert
le Grand
Mr.Monkman
Methodist Church
Haynes
Shure
Morgan
Marie Lautenbach
Central College Glee Club
Dean Severn
Central College
Baptist Brotherhood of
H. J. Vanden Berg
Baptist Congregation
Temperance Call
Waterloo
A. D. Cox
Ottumwa
Prof. Dudgeon
Indianola Collegiate
Leap Year Party
Ateady
Gerrett Bomgaars
Ellen Jewett Watts
Harvey News
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