GREAT CHAUTAUQUA ENDED IN PELLA WITH STRONG REVIEWS
Hon G A Gearhart delivered three lectures that enhanced his reputation in Pella praising educated women future leaders and urging girls to join colleges. Denton Crow’s Sam Jones impersonation entertained while Miss Faulkner inspired children and parents with stories and lessons. Lectures by Chandler on Jesus Christ and Pamahasika on trained pets drew praise along with a grand Norton concert. Fireworks accident injured two men, spurring a plan for a next year Chautauqua with stockholders already discussing dates and funding.
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G. A. Gearhart
Pella
Mr. Gearhart
Denton C. Crow
Sam Jones
Jones
Faulkner
Chicago
Prof Bowman
Pamahasika
Small
Sam
Leith
New England
E. A. Boyle
Boyle
Victoria Lynn
Lynn
Shungopavi
Walter M. Chandler
New York
Christ
Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Mississispph
Kentucky
University of Virginia
City Council has Monthly Tussle
The city council met in regular session last Tuesday with many problems discussed. A petition from First Christian Reformed church for hitch racks was referred to the street and alley committee. The public buildings and grounds committee reported selling grass at market squares for $6. The Main street curbing contract was let for 20 cents per linear foot to Den Adel and Vander Heiden. Plans for a crossing at the east alley beside Stubenrauch’s drug store were ordered. Proposals on grading and drainage dominated debate, including H Rhynsburger's request to alter a grade and allow drainage through his property, which was referred to the mayor for legal advice. The treasurer and city clerk reports were approved, and $137.55 in bills were paid. An adjourned meeting is planned for next Tuesday evening.
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First Christian Reformed Church
Main Street
den Adel and
Vander Heiden
Stubenrauch’s Drug Store
van der Meulen & Co
H. Rhynsburger
Rhynsburger
Bootsma-Weds Grace Lamphier in Penn Yan New York
Henry J Bootsma once of Pella now with Baco Flour married Grace Lamphier on June 27 at the bride family home in Penn Yan New York. They will reside in Penn Yan and the news surprised friends who send congratulations.
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Henry J. Bootsma
Pella
Baco Flour Company
Grace Lamphier
Penn Yan
N. Y
Henry
The Grim Reaper's Harvest
Mrs. Clarence Howard died at her home last Thursday after a cut on her finger led to lockjaw and rapid poisoning. She was 26, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Messmaker, survived by a husband and two children. Funeral services were Sunday at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Clarence Howard
C. Messmaker
Oakwood Cemetery
Obituary: Dirk De Boest of Dallas Center Dies at 73
Dirk De Boest longtime Dallas Center resident and former Pella citizen died at his home last Saturday at age 73. He served as section boss at Dallas Center for years and was uncle to Mrs. G H Wormhoudt and Anna Veenstra, who attended the funeral held Monday at 3 o'clock from the Presbyterian church.
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Dirk de Boest
Dallas Center
Pella
Presbyterian Church
G. H. Wormhoudt
Anna Veenstra
Corner Stone Laying Report For Second Reformed Church
A report by Mr C Rhyns details the laying of the corner stone for the Second Reformed Church last Friday at 1 30 pm The article lists pastors elders and other participants and promises a full church report next week including items placed in the stone.
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C. Rhyns
Second Reformed Church
Mrs Vander Waal Visits In Monroe Home
Mrs. Mary C Vander Waal of Monroe is visiting in the R Vander Ploeg home after arriving this morning.
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Mary. C. Vander Waal
Monroe
R. Vander Ploeg
Fourth of July fireworks injuries on Chau tauqua grounds
A mine exploded during a fireworks display injuring J S Gladstone in the right eye, likely ending his sight and possibly costing the eye. Geo Thomassen was burned on the face and head with a deep scalp gash. Gladstone and Thomassen were treated at Des Moines Methodist hospital by Dr. Pearson and Dr. Bos. An additional sky rocket mishap wounded Harrold Sack’s right hand, and Willie Baer burned face neck and hands by a powder flash. Several smaller incidents occurred but none required doctor care.
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Chautauqua Grounds
J. S. Gladstone
Geo. Thomassen
Mr. Thomassen
Mr. Gladstone
Bos
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
W. W. Pearson
Harrold Sack
Sack
Willie Baer
Willie
Pella Defeats Oskaloosa in July Fourth Baseball Feature
Pella outlasted the Oskaloosa Little Giants after noon as Carson delivered a three bagger and an early error by Oskaloosa opened three runs. Bloem pitched a strong game with eight strikeouts while the Oskaloosa pitcher fanned seven. The report lists the lineup for both teams.
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Pella
Oskaloosa Little Giants
Carson
Oskaloosa
Bloem
Pella Rally Edges Lynnville In Late Comeback
In a heated season game Lynnville led with two runs in the second and one in the third, while Pella trailed before a ninth inning burst. Bloem started for Pella with arm soreness, replaced by Beard as Van Vark shifted to catcher. The Lynnville battery was Manning and Ogg. final score noted with a crowd from Lynnville backing their team.
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Lynnville
Pella
Bloem
van Vark
Lynnville Battery
Manning
Ogg
Narrow Escaped Runaway In Peoria Visit
Dr S H Baron and his brother narrowly escaped injury in a runaway near Peoria while traveling with a livery team to visit their father. The team bolted past ker feeders and overturned the buggy at Dr Carpenters corner. both men escaped unharmed though the vehicle suffered damage.
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S. H. Baron
Peoria
Fifty Chautauqua Tickets Pledged by Chronicle
The Chronicle pledges fifty Chautauqua tickets for next year with plans to distribute them among the people after stockholders meet and decide on hosting the event. An announcement will follow once the plan is determined.
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the Chronicle
Summer School Notes Brighten Teachers Week at Chautauqua
Summer School proceeds with busy days and strong enthusiasm under Miss Kempkes and other teachers. The model school features true to life work in reading, numbers, nature study, and primary teaching. Miss Rose Wilson leads exercises in physical culture as May Pole drill approaches. After Chautauqua the term continues two weeks for review and ends with July 29 county exams by Supt. Josephine Smith open to all teachers. Some plan state primary certificates and praise a week at Summer School for learning more than a term at a large state school. Smaller classes with good teachers are deemed the secret.
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Kempkes
Rose Wilson
Josephine Smith
McGregor Tornado Relief Appeal Hits Iowa Cities
Pella mayor S. G. Van der Zyl requests donations for McGregor storm victims. Citizens are urged to send contributions or drop them at newspaper offices in response to the governor’s call. Signed at Pella Iowa on July 8 1908.
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McGregor
Iowa
Govenor
S. G. van der Zyl
Pella City
Pella
Chautauqua Park Trip for Rest Next Week
Rev. A. LeGrand and family expect to go to Chautauqua Park Waterloo next week for a few weeks rest. There were some numbers not as wished but the Chautauqua overall had fewer poor or unsatisfactory features than almost any we have attended.
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A. LeGrand
Chautauqua Park
Waterloo
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J. G. Camp
North Dakota
Camp
Gladstone
Maxfield
Norton
van Kersen
Chancelor Shaw
Prof
Lapham
Platfom
Lewis
Blazier
Roy Lewis
Geo. J. Thomassen
Thomassen
Atty, W. G. van der Ploeg
Bootsma-Lamphier
de Boest
Little Giants
Pella Oskaloosa Bloem
Long van Vark Pearson Bousquet
Gorman de Wit
Ray van Cleave
Carr Churchill
H. Brock Croll
F. Brock van Arkle
Lewis Carson
Myers Pella
Oskaloosi
Carl Clark
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