Iowans Annual Picnic in Southern California
The Iowa Association of Southern California invites all Iowans in the region to the annual picnic at East Lake Park Los Angeles on February 22 1911. Attendees should bring dinner and stay all day for a afternoon program of music and addresses. Further information from Secretary L H Parsons Artesia Cal Artesia News.
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Iowa Association of Southern California
East Lake Park
Los Angeles
Artesia
Cal
Artesia News
Miss Lena De Young Hosts 42 Club at Home Tomorrow
Miss Lena De Young will entertain the 42 club at her home on South Main Street tomorrow evening. The social event aims to bring members together for an evening of planning and fellowship.
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Lena de Young
South Main Street
Vander Zyl Heads Back to Colorado for School Work
Miss Fannie Vander Zyl, who has been visiting relatives here for two months, will leave Monday for Colorado to resume her school work.
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Fannie Vander Zyl
Colorado
Glass party visits former classmate in Pella
A group of Miss Graham's Sunday-school ladies from the Baptist church in Pella called on former classmate Mrs G A Van dermeulen on Friday afternoon. Attending were Mrs H P Vandermeulen Mrs W Johnson Nellie Johnson Minnie v d Berg Hattie Vander Meulen Hattie Cox Annie Van der Ploeg Pearl Calhoun Jean netta Vander Meulen Leland Sadler and Mrs Van Gorp. Monroe ladies M I Shaw Mrs Ed McDuff and Mrs Jas O Connor joined the visit. A good time washed.
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Miss Graham
the Baptist Church
Pella
G. A. Vandermeulen
H. P. Vandermeulen
W. Johnson
Nellie Johnson
Minnie v. d. Berg
Hattie Vander Meulen
Hattie Cox
Annie van der Ploeg
Pearl Calhoun
Jeannetta Vander Meulen
Leland Sadler
van Gorp
Monroe
Mis
M. I. Shaw
Ed. McDuff
Jas. O'Connor
Monroe Mirror
Petroleum output in the United States in 1910
The United States produced about 204 million barrels of oil in 1910, totaling over two thirds of world production. The Sunset Midway district in California and the Caddo field in Louisiana reshaped production and marketing, with Pacific stocks up over 60 percent and crude prices mainly down except in the Mid-Continent at 44 cents per barrel. Charles Van Doren visited Otley to oversee business interests.
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United States
Sunset-Midway
California
Caddo
Louisiana
D. T. Day
United States Geological Survey
Pacific Coast
Mid-Continent
Weather Report Jan 18 to 24 Observed by Ver Stoog
John H Ver Stoog, observer for the Weather Bureau, U S Department of Agriculture, reports weather data for January 18 through 24. Readings include temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric conditions for the local area.
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the Weather Report
John H. Ver Stoog
Cooperative
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hornets Nest Brigade Reunion Planned in Oskaloosa
The committee for the Hornets Nest Brigade comprising companies 2, 7, 8 and 12 of the 14th Iowa Regiment met in Des Moines. They set the reunion for Thursday and Friday, April 6 and 7 in Oskaloosa with an excellent program and high expectations for an enjoyable event.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
SECTION FOREMAN HURT IN RAIL LIFTING ACCIDENT
Walter Linkey Wabash section foreman broke his leg in two places near the ankle while lifting a rail near the depot. Three men carried one end when the rail slipped and fell on his leg. He was taken to Moberly hospital and will be laid up for weeks. Simon Van der Veer acts as foreman.
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Walter Linkey
Wabash
Mr. Linkey
Morris
Simon van der Veer
News Tribune
Meeting Called On The Future Of The Fair
A meeting of the Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society directors passed a motion inviting all stockholders and interested parties to City Hall Pelle on Tuesday January 31st at 1 30 pm to consider improving the fairs. Cuas Porter Seer invite public support and cooperation for successful fairs.
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Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society
City Hall
Pelle
Cuas
Porter
Seer
Dingman Dehaan Visits Pella with Clyde McAdoo
Dingman Dehaan of Pella visited with Clyde McAdoo this week. The piece notes Dingman’s popularity in Polk County and playfully remarks on his nickname handle. Runnels Telegram.
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Dingman Dehaan
Pella
Clyde McAdoo
Ding
Polk County
Dingman
Runnels Telegram
Monster Lemon Arrives From California to Prairie City
Mrs. Fred Daly received a giant lemon from her sister Miss Effie Sullivan now wintering in California. The fruit, shipped by mail, measures 15 inches by 16 ½ inches, weighs 28 ounces, and resembles a squash in form though it has the proper color and aroma. It drew much attention during exhibitions at Christie's earlier in the week.
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California
Fred Daly
Effie Sullivan
Christie’s
Prairie City News
Pleasant gathering at L Van der Streek home
A jolly crowd visited the country home of L. Van der Streek on Monday evening and enjoyed a bounteous repast. Guests included Misses Artie and Dorothy Wormhoudt, Fannie Gerritse, Eva Stubenrauch, Cornelia Wilson, A. J. Kuyper and wives, J. Faassen and wives, and C. H. Wormhoudt and wives.
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L. van der Streek
Artie
Dorothy Wormhoudt
Fannie Gerritse
Eva Stubenrauch
Cornelia Wilson
A. J. Kuyper
J. Faassen
C. H. Wormhoudt
Pella Girl Wins Lucrative Wichita Saleslady Post
Miss Queene Adama of Pella has secured a saleslady job at a large Wichita department store. Hired during the holiday trade, her Dutch language ability, learned in Pella, earned her the position. Pella friends extend good wishes for her success.
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Queene Adama
Wichita
Kansas
Pella
Queene
Bruinekool Store Sold to Local Pioneer Buyer at Auction
The Bruinekool grocery firm changes hands after a Saturday sale with T. Plette named the new proprietor. A well known local, born and raised on a nearby farm, he has a long career in Pella's grocery and meat trades including Versteeg Co. and Van der Linden ventures. The Chronicle promises his forthcoming announcement and continued local patronage.
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Bruinekool
T. Plette
Pella
Versteeg Co
E. Roorda
Frank Warner
van der Linden
Plette
the Chronicle
Reception for Pastor Brinkman in Second Reformed Church
A reception honored Rev. and Mrs. Brinkman last Thursday in the Sunday school room of the Second Reformed Church. Mrs. John Bousquet and Mrs. Dr. Mitten assisted in the receiving line as Dr. Boyle, Dr. J. W. Bailey, Rev. Bauma, Rev. De Leuw and others offered welcomes. A short program followed with an address of welcome by I. LeCocq and remarks from several pastors. A male quartette closed the program before a luncheon.
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Second Reformed Church
Brinkman
John Bousquet
Mitten
I. LeCocq
Boyle
Central
J. W. Bailey
The
Baptist Church
Bauma
Third Church
de Leuw
First Christian Reformed Church
Our City
First Reformed Church to Hold English Service Next Sunday
The First Reformed Church announces an English language service next Sunday evening with a cordial invitation extended to all.
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First Reformed Church
Buys Store at Oskaloosa by Van der Zee and McRoberts
Mr. A. Van der Zee and F. M. McRoberts purchase Burridge & Conner jewelry shop in Oskaloosa and will take possession February first. Van der Zee brings years of local jewelry experience and the firm is expected to succeed. the family plans to relocate at week’s end.
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A. van der Zee
F. M. McRoberts
Burridge & Conner
Oskaloosa
van der Zee
van der Zee & McRoberts
Unlucky Fall Breaks Hazel Veenstra Arm
Hazel Veenstra slipped on an icy sidewalk near the Jim Ed mand property last Sunday afternoon and fractured the large bone in her right forearm. Dr Carpenter reduced the fracture and reports the injured arm is progressing well.
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Hazel Veenstra
Jim Edmand
Carpenter
Display by International Correspondence School Hailed
Readers are urged to view a Vanderpols West window display arranged by representatives of the International Correspondence School. The exhibit, praised as must see, showcases educational materials and demonstrations of home study courses.
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Vanderpols West
International Correspondence School
Death notice of Mrs A Kaldenburg in Monroe Iowa 1911
Mrs A Kaldenburg aged 81 years and 2 months died at her son G Kaldenburg's home in Monroe Iowa on January 16 1911. Born in the Netherlands she married A Kaldenburg in 1858 and came to the United States in 1866 living at Keokuk then Pella. She is mother of eight children seven sons and one daughter. Funeral and interment were at Pella January 18 with burial at Oakwood cemetery.
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A. Kaldenburg
G. Kaldenburg
Monroe
Iowa
Drika Westerlaken
Netherlands
Keokuk
Pella
Oakwood Cemetery
Mirror
Vogelaar Funeral for Mrs Nellie Akkerman Vogelaar
Nellie Akkerman Vogelaar born August 1849 in Mahaska County died January 17 1911 at age 61 years 5 months 3 days funeral held at home and church with Rev Bouma and Prof Frush officiating interment Oakwood Cemetery survived by husband T Vogelaar thirteen children twenty two grandchildren one sister Mrs Tone Klein and one brother John Akkerman among out of town attendees listed including Cornelius Vogelaar Orange City and J De Penning
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Nellie Akkerman Vogelaar
Mahaska County
T. Vogelaar
Tone Klein
John Akkerman
Oakwood Cemetery
Cornelius Vogelaar
Orange City
J. Hoogendorn
H. Verman
Oskaloosa
J. de Penning
W. de Bruin
Sully
Death of George Henry Jansen at 17 in New Sharon
George Henry Jansen aged 17 years 10 months 15 days died January 20 1911 at his parents home in New Sharon. Funeral services were held at the Friends church with sermons from Isaiah 40 6 8 and I Peter 1 24 25. The community paid tribute with many floral offerings and mourners. He had embraced Christianity at 16 and lived a pious life. Cause of death listed as a leaky heart with a touch of pneumonia.
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New Sharon
George Henry
W. G
R. Jansen
Friends Church
Presbyterian Church
God
Christ
Mrs Sarah Botsford Dies After Long Illness
After several weeks of illness Mrs. Sarah Botsford died Tuesday night at her sister Mrs. W. W. Brown home in south Pella. She was 82 years 2 months and 24 days old. The funeral is at 2:30 this afternoon at the home, burial in Oakwood cemetery.
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Sarah Botsford
W. W. Brown
South Pella
Oakwood Cemetery
Van Zee Marenus Van Zee Dies After Suffering Heart Trouble
Marenus Van Zee died at a Denver hospital on Saturday January 21 after years of heart trouble. He was brought back home Tuesday evening for burial. He was a son of Gerrit Van Zee and had moved to Colorado some time ago.
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Marenus van Zee
Denver
Gerrit van Zee
Colorado
Change of climate fails to help 32 year old man
The deceased, aged 32, did not recover despite relocation. The funeral was held at Third Reformed Church on Wednesday at 1:30 PM, with interment at Porterville Cemetery.
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Third Reformed Church
Porterville Cemetery
Mrs Henrietta Heiting Dies After Long Illness In 1911
Mrs Henrietta Heiting of East Franklin street died Saturday January 21 1911 at age 18 years 10 months and 6 days after long chronic diabetes. Survived by husband and many friends she was laid to rest after a funeral from the First Reformed Church on Tuesday January 24 at 1 30 PM with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Henrietta Heiting
East Franklin Street
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Dena Sederal Succumbs After Tuberculosis Battle Near Otley
Miss Dena Sederal 19 years 7 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Sederal near Otley died after a long TB illness. She lived a consecrated Christian life and died peacefully. Survived by father, mother, one sister and a brother. Funeral Monday at 10 am from home and 11 am at Otley Reformed Church with ministers Ruisaard and Bliek. Burial in Oakwood cemetery at Pella.
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Dena Sederal
Cornelius Sederal
Otley
Pure Delight
Otley Reformed Church
Ruisaard
Holland
Bliek
Oakwood
Lat Pella
Mrs James Lee Dies After Long Illness in Newton
Eliza Ellen Davis of Indiana born, spent early life with C M Davis near Pella and later Jasper county. She died Sunday at East Main Street after a stomach cancer. She married James Lee on December 20 1893 and is survived by five step children. Funeral at the Christian church with interment in Newton mausoleum.
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James Lee
East Main Street
Eliza Ellen Davis
Indiana
C. M. Davis
Towa
Pella
Jasper County
Christian Church
Newton Mausoleum
Newton Herald
Recital at Central Dept of Oratory Draws Large Crowd
Tuesday night at the auditorium featured readings and musical numbers by Central Department of Oratory scholars. Highlights included Miss Tucker's Story of a Short Life and Miss Dunn's Story of Patsy, with strong performances from Miss Finley and Miss Helen Hunt, reflecting high instructional credit to Miss Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Dept. of Oratory
Miss Finley
Sadlers
Miss Tucker
Miss Webster
Miss Gr
Wilson
Dean Severn
Herbert M. Bailey
Carl Arthur Hillyer
George Francis Sadler
Department of Oratory
Miss Wilson
Grace Finley
Pella
Heating Plant Installed at Le Cocq Harness Factory
The Pella Plumbing and Heating Co installed a modern steam heating plant at the F and I LeCocq harness factory and showroom. The project nears completion and the Le Cocq bays are set to stay warm as plans finalize.
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Pella Plumbing and Heating Co
I. LeCocq
le Cocq
Farm for sale near Rose Hill Iowa listed with Tommie McKamma
Henry Grundman and wife visited Knoxville on Tuesday and spent the day at the Van Hart home. The ad notes a farm for sale near Rose Hill Iowa and gives the listing contact as Tommie McKamma of Rose Hill Iowa.
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Rose Hill
Tommie McKamma
Henry Grundman
Knoxville
van Hart
College Notes Lights and music mark campus week
Sabbath respite and student events fill the Monroe college scene. Miss Elizabeth Yaw returns to work as the Ladies Glee Club performs at chapel, while Dutch classes begin under Mr Ziedses des Plantes. The Pelican Board and conservatory schedule studio recitals, and the faculty discuss an upcoming annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Churchill
Monroe
Guy
Elizabeth Yaw
Ray
O. K
Ziedses Des Plantes
Ladies Glee Club
Mercy Gottschalk
Libbie Cox
Baptist Church
Prof
Sadler
Carl Hillyer
Spring line of wool suitings and textiles offered
Advertises earnings potential of twenty five dollars weekly for women selling a complete spring line including wool suitings, silks, petticoats. Promotes direct mills pricing, New York City patterns, prepaid samples, and exclusive territory with Standard Dress Goods Company Department 600, Binghamton, N.Y. 4-5-6.
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N. Y
Standard Dress Goods Company
Dept. 600
Binghamton, N
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James E. Tener
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LeRoy Blakley
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Hand OF Death
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van Zee
Sederal
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College
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Alice Thomassen
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Learance
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Elizabeth Cox
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Pelican Board
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Roy Rolfe Gilson
Beethoven Mica
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Mother
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Grandman Parker
Guida
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Faure
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