Fire devastates Leighton store in Tuesday blaze
A Tuesday evening fire at the T. T. Tysseling building in Leighton destroyed much of the Pearl store area. De Reus and Burggraaf stock, Vander Zyl office and scales were burned, with about 300 dollars of goods saved. Tysseling stock valued around 9 thousand with six and a half thousand insurance. No lives lost, but substantial local loss amid rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Tysseling
H. M. Tysseling & Co
Peral
Leighton
de Reus
Burggraaf Aas
John Vander Zyl
Bure“graal
H. M. Tysseling and Co
Deserving Credit for Baptist Church Remodel
We could not secure photographs of the remodeled Baptist church but praise the neat workmanship throughout. Carpenter work by Peer Van Gorp and Herman Veenstra from plans by Architect Ver Hey. Rev Le Grand provided the concept. the project includes brick, wood, frescoing, painting and varnishing done well, with neat lighting and accurate plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer van Gorp
Herman Veenstra
Ver Hey
Surprise Birthday Gathering For Dena VerHey
Last Friday evening a pleasant surprise party was held at Miss Jennie Vander Sluis's home for Miss Dena VerHey who teaches near Leighton. About twenty young people gathered, then joined the celebration at the VerHey residence. The guests enjoyed a luncheon and departed pleased with the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena VerHey
Miss Dena
Leighton
Jennie Vander Sluis
VerHey
Pleasant surprise for Mrs H J Shutts by Sunday class
A Pleasant evening was arranged by part of Mrs H J Shutts Sunday-school class and friends. Miss Artie Smorenburg Cornelia Smorenburg Carrie Clark Ruby Clark Agnes Runyan Edith Rhynsbarger and Sarah Lautenbach joined in bringing a nice lunch and greeting their teacher.
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H. J. Shutts
Artie
Cornelia Smorenburg
Carrie
Ruby Clark
Agnes Runyan
Edith Rhynsbarger
Sarah Lautenbach
Madez
Pipe Organ Recital Delights Pella Audience
Prof. W. H. Donley presented a pipe organ recital to a large audience in Pella. The concert organist impressed listeners with artistry, and many attendees felt the program exceeded expectations, signaling strong interest should he return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Donley
Mr. Donley
Donley
Pella
Texas in the Auditorium entertains appreciative audience
Last Saturday in the Auditorium the Ladies Auxiliary sponsored a well received program. McClure gave a pleasant and forceful talk while a vivid slide show of Texas cattle rice fields cotton picking and other scenes transported viewers. Despite a late start the audience enjoyed the performance and felt they had traveled through Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
McClure
Texas
Epworth League Delegates Attend Grinnell Convention
Dr F W Frahm and Mrs Frahm Miss Mary Eysink and Edward Eysink attended an Epworth League Convention in Grinnell on Saturday. The Friday evening trip had good attendance and the meetings, led by District President Frahm, were productive and inspiring. Delegates praised Grinnell hospitality and discussed plans to aid church work in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Frahm
Mary Eysink
Edward Eysink
Grinnell
Frahm
Our City
Rural Delivery Patrons Urged to Prepay Stamps
Rural postal practice criticized as patrons place loose coins in boxes each trip delaying carriers. Postmaster Keables urges patrons to keep a ready supply of stamps and consider small detachable cups in mail boxes to hold coins for stamp purchases.
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Keables
Lessard De Penning and Aliie Buitenwerf Wed in Elk Creek
Nuptials were performed at the First Reformed parsonage on January 17 by Rev S Vander Werf in front of seven siblings. Bride in blue and groom in black, both respected youths, to establish a home on the Frank Ross farm about four miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessard W. de Penning
Aliie Buitenwerf
Elk Creek
S. Vander Werf
Frank Ross
Itinerant preachers canvas town inviting five minute talks
A band of itinerant preachers, likely Mormon elders, arrived in town and are conducting a door to door canvass. They request five minutes of time from women to explain their doctrine.
Assessor H O Viersen Announces Office Hours
Notice from H O Viersen stating he will begin duties as assessor of Lake Prairie Two and will remain in his office above the Post Office on Saturdays to conduct official business.
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Lake Prairie Two
H. O. Viersen
Pella Poultry Association Forms Permanent Body
The Pella Poultry Association met at City Hall Tuesday forming a permanent organization. Officers elected: H. Rhynsburger president, C. Porter secretary, T. T. Bakker treasurer, Wm. Maasdam vice president. Directors named: Mrs. H. Rietveld, Mrs. T. P. Grundman, T. H. Kaldenberg, M. Porter, Wm. Maasdam. The group has 154 members, the largest in the state, signaling strong local interest. A future poultry show is anticipated with a large fall gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Poulty Association
H. Rhynsburger Pres
Chas. Porter Sec
T. T. Bakker Treas
Wm. Maasdam
H. Rietveld
T. P. Grundman
T. H. Kaldenberg
M. Porter
Pella
Poultry Association
The Grim Reaper's Harvest
John Gilbert Jansma, nearly three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Jansma, died after a nine week illness on January 23. Funeral held January 26 at the home conducted by Pastor Vander Wert, Oakwood Cemetery interment. Community sympathy extends to the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Jas
Jansma
Colorado
Pastor Vander Wert
Oakwood
Death of Mrs Hawley Linked to Pella College
Miss Jennie Van Wyngarden reports Mrs Hawley wife of Prof Hawley died January 18 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. The couple, long connected to the college’s business department, faced separation as pulmonary illness forced his move from the school. The news notes her calm faith and concern for their children despite a sudden bereavement.
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Jennie van Wyngarden
Los Angeles
Cal
Big Closing Out Sale At Van Spanken Store
The new proprietor O H Seifert completed the stock invoicing Jan 15 and opens a big closing out sale on Saturday Feb 1. Clerks rearrange stock and mark down prices as $15000 worth of merchandise aims to be cleared within the next thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Spanckeren
O. H. Seifert
Mr. Seifert
Electric Palace To Reopen With New Machine
Henry Ne Gooyer will reopen the Electric Palace after insurer objections led to a shutdown about a month ago. He has acquired the Powers Latest Model, approved by New York Underwriters, and plans installation for Monday evening February 3, 1908, inviting the public to attend the reopening entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ne Gooyer
Insurance Co
Electric Palace
New York
Auction Notice and Local Notices From Pella Area
Public auction announced for February 13 1908 includes 75 head of stock and 50 cattle plus farming equipment with detailed descriptions and terms. Additional local items promote Electric Palace program dates church activities and community notices spanning entertainment, missionary fund drive, Epworth League social, and personal news from Pella and nearby areas.
Revival meetings at Baptist church described with evangelical tone
The revival services led by Evangelist Berry are described as earnest and uplifting with emphasis on faith and healing. Sermons span forgiveness, Christ’s Love, and the Trinity plan. Eleven baptisms are listed, and daily evening sessions continue through next week with Bible readings at 3 o'clock and ongoing outreach.
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Baptist Church
Evangelist Berry
Jesus
Adam
Council of the Trinity
God
le Grand
J. W. Todd
Lyman van Houten
Anne van Cleve
Bessie van Cleve
Miss Cherry
Miss Condiff
Miss van Zante
Pearl Calhoun
Ruth Porter
Edith Porter
Miss Signorramer
Berry
Friends of
Bara
Paul
Ephesus
Pitt Parker to Perform at Auditorium in January
Local notices mention negotiations to move the Pella Ice Plant to the Sunny South, a comedy by Pitt Parker slated for the Auditorium on January 31. Additional items note Warren Dennis and family visiting, Epworth League social, and F. Torrey from Miller arriving for Des Moines business.
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Pella
Pitt Parker
F. Torrey
Miller
South Dakota
Des Moines
Mr. Torrey
Rea Valley
Vander Bilt Hotel
For Rent A Big Farm Near Miller South Dakota
For Rent a good big farm a few miles from Miller South Dakota 600 acres in cultivation. A money maker for the right man who has 15 cents worth of grit push and vim Miller S Dak SAN Pella Towa.
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Miller
South Dakota
S. Dak
San
Pella
Towa
Notice to the Public on Van Spankerens Store Accounts
The book accounts and notes of Mr Van Spankeren's Store are at the Citizens National Bank where payment may be made promptly. A settlement by cash or note is urged upon all. B H Van Spanker en Je
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Second Reformed Church
Altate
Epworth League
Pella Poultry Association
Creamery Farm
Nick Boland
Auc't Chas
Porter
P. A, van Zee
Pos
Joc
Reformed Churches
Indian Territory
C. Pierce
Stacker
E. Bodenham
Hudson
R. L. Sadler
Huntington
West Virginia
B. Mentzer
Blommers and Co
Mentzer
Gortf Pella
Fred Berty
Warren Dennis
Gowein
Eugene Dennis
Warren
Yale
B. H. van Spankeren
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