John Calvin Day Observed In Town With Noted Speakers
A July 14 1909 observance honored theologian John Calvin with a full day of programs at Christ Church and the public square. Speakers included Rev T Van der Ark Rev S de Bruine Rev J Brouwer Rev P A J Bouma and others. The event featured psalm singing scripture readings prayers addresses on Calvin life exegesis and influence, with brass and Pella bands, concluding with benedictions.
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John Calvin
Staesman
Calvin
T. van der Ark
S. de Bruine
J. G. Brouwer
A. J. Bouma
J Hofman
S. Bouma
Pella
Exegete
S. Vander Werf
M. Vander Heiden
W. J van Kersen
Gathering OF Offerings
Calvin and
Servet
Wright Fails To Fly At Fort Myer
Orville Wright makes two unsuccessful attempts to maneuver his aeroplane at Fort Myer due to the field size and light wind. The aircraft lifted off twice but failed to reach flying speed before turning at the drill field end. A broken cross piece on the last attempt suggests no flight today. Glenn Curtiss then makes three flights near Mineola as he eyes the Scientific American cup on Long Island. A note ends with an ad offering summer underwear.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
New York
Glenn H. Curtiss
New York Aeronautic Society
Mineola
L. 1
Curtiss
Long Island
Meeting of Chautauqua stock holders discussed
The July 12 1969 Chautauqua stockholders meeting at Geo Thomassen’s office moved to the park bandstand. Roy Lewis reported a nearly $900 deficit after credits, and directors were appointed to audit. Directors voted to assess stockholders about $17 per share to cover indebtedness and to raise 200 shares at $10 each.
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Garden City
Chautauqua Assembly
Geo. G. Thomassen
Roy Lewis
Chautauqua
J H Reuvers
S. M. Cole
B. H. Langerak
H. P. Scholte
Messrs
N. J Gesman
H. J. Shutts
Iowa
A Rough Rider Injury Delights Parents
Last Tuesday James son of John Van Vark fell from a horse and bruised an arm. Dr Bos examined and said it was a bad bruise, not a fracture. The boy is progressing well and will soon be ready for rough riding again.
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James
John van Vark
Close Call After Toddler Falls From Buggy
Prairie City News reports Geo Kaldenburgs two year old daughter fell from a carriage last Friday. She tangled head in a buggy bow and after discovery for nearly an hour no signs of life appeared. Four hours passed before she regained consciousness. She remains unwell.
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Prairie City News
Geo. Kaldenburg
Card of Thanks to mourners for Jonn M Varenkamp
The family of Jonn M Varenkamp expresses gratitude to everyone who offered help and sympathy during their time of sorrow.
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Jonn M. Varenkamp
Band Concert Program for Saturday Night July 17
The program lists Honor and Arms March Serenade Chiquita San Marino March Passing Thoughts Ottumwa March Waving Palms Waltzes The Sparkler March Dutch Psalm Tune No 36 The Holy City Leading Lady March with selections by S Taylor Pilgrim Commandery R A Foss Dixie Darlings P Wenrech and more. Prof A P Kuvrer directs. Casto Taubert Casto McFall Warrell Starks Castor.
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S. Taylor
R. A. Foss
P. Wenrech
Chiquita
San Marino
Ottumwa
Holy City
Stephen Adams
Casto
A. P. Kuvrer
Rubber-Neck Roost At Prairie City Home
The Prairie City News notes Dr. Chase added a small second story room extending from his residence on the east side. Enclosed with wire screening, the space serves as a sleeping room for very warm nights. It is described as a comfortable addition to his home.
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The
Prairie City News
Chase
Gipsy Swindles Water Sprinkler Man in Charles City
James Tubbs, an elderly street sprinkler driver in Charles City, agreed to have his fortune told by a gypsy. She persuaded him to give her money by borrowing his pocketbook after he had just received sixty dollars in pay. The theft was not discovered until late last night and no follow up was made due to difficulties proving the band’s involvement.
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Charles City
James Tubbs
Tubbs
Library June Report Highlights Circulation and Repairs
Library records for June show 538 adult books issued, 358 juvenile, 73 Dutch books, totaling 970. Open days 25, average daily circulation 39, smallest 11, largest 102. Adult fiction circulation percent not stated. 1090 visitors, 23 new readers, 45 readers registered. 297 dollars in fines, no charges from non residents.
Albia Water Said to Contain Hairy Worms
The Saturday Globe reports Albia’s wells are filled with microbes and the health officer notes analysis shows hairy worms about an inch long in the water. Locals, including former Oskaloosa residents, claim the water’s medicinal qualities and drink it by the jug each morning to start the day.
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Albia
Oskaloosa
Sanitary rules to be enforced in Pella warned
Public notice urges immediate cleanup of business premises and property in Pella. The warning states sanitary conditions must prevail and the law will be enforced, advising residents that prompt action may prevent trouble. A concise word to the wise signals strict oversight by authorities.
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Pella
Firemen State Tournament Set for Davenport
Announcements warn of the annual firemen's state tournament in Davenport from August 3 to 6 featuring straight away hub and hub hook and ladder races ladder climbing tug of war and foot races. Davenport also hosts the Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention on August 3 through 5. Local note ends with A Bernstein arriving home to visit relatives in Os-.
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Davenport
Order of Eagles
Herald
Telephone Merger In United States Independent Firms Aim
Parkersburg July 16 report says conference outcome tonight could lead to consolidation of Independent Telephone companies into a national firm. Representatives from Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Indiana and Illinois in talks to form a New York based corporation with a 100 million dollar capitalization.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
United States
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
National Telephone Corporation
New York
Enroute with Prisoner in Des Moines Heading to Buxton
A Denver special reports Sheriff Griffin of Albia and Charles Jones the man jailed in British Columbia have reached Des Moines en route to Buxton where Jones faces murder charges.
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Des Moines
Daily News
Denver
Sheriff Griffin
Albia
Charles Jones
British Columbia
Buxton
Jones
Dobbins Granted Bail In Maybray Gang Case
Council Bluffs July 14 John R Dobbins among the Maybray gang was freed on 8000 bail posted by W A Maurer a crockery wholesaler and H L Tinley a lawyer He reportedly threatened to turn state s evidence if released on bail The bond was signed by the two men
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Council Bluffs
John R. Dobbins
Maybray
W. A. Maurer
H. L. Tinley
Roosevelt gives reward to old river man for twenty third child
Capt. Robert Kimbel, 76, of Dubuque, received one hundred dollars in gold from ex President Roosevelt after arrangements to notify him about the birth of his twenty third child. The payment was made today following the prior notice two months earlier.
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Dubuque
Robert Kimbel
Roosevelt
Kimbel
Predict Big Corn Crop Washington 1909
Washington July 12 The American corn crop of 1909 may surpass all records with potential yields over 3 billion bushels. Current figures show 109,006,000 acres planted, up 7,218,000 from 1908. At prevailing prices, the crop’s value could reach about 2.25 billion dollars.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
New York
Chicago
Sunday School Picnic Announcement
The Methodist Sunday School plans its annual picnic next Thursday with the exact location still to be decided. The notice emphasizes forthcoming details and coordination for attendees.
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Methodist Sunday School
Teachers Examination at College for Pella area
County Superintendent will be at the College from 2 to 4 P M on Tuesday July 76th to receive renewal applications for First and Second Class Certificates. A one dollar fee and a short written review of a pedagogy book will be required. Regular teachers examinations with Prof Jay A Lap ham will be held July 28 29 and 36 at the College.
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Pella
Jay A. Lapham
Hand of Death Claims B Bruinsma at 70
B Bruinsma, who fell ill with appendicitis about ten days earlier, died last Thursday morning at the Old People’s Home aged 70. Born in the Netherlands, he leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral from Second Christian Reformed church Saturday at 2 pm, body laid in Oakland cemetery.
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B. Bruinsma
Netherlands
Second
Christian Reformed Church
Oakland
Obituary of John C Nossaman of Harvey Iowa
John C. Nossaman born February 7 1847 south of Pella Iowa died July 8 1909 at his Harvey Iowa home. Married Amelia J Sharpe July 16 1869. Survived by wife Amelia, son Clarence and three daughters near Harvey and several siblings. Funeral July 16 at 10 a.m. at family residence. interment Bellfountain cemetery. service by WN Hall ME pastor Harvey. Crowd and floral tributes large.
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John C. Nossaman
Pella
Iowa
Harvey
Wellington and
Sarah Welch Nossaman
Marion County
Sangamon County
Springfield
Amelia J. Sharpe
Welch
Allen
Will
Pagossa Spring
Colorado
Frank
Mary Todd
Sallie de Cook
Lida Thomas
Colorado Springs
Eva Shupe
Lacona
Carrie Moorehouse
Ashland Oregon
Clarence
Ollie Mastison
Mary McVey
Reta Stroud
Lizzie
Harley
Bellfountain Cemetery
WN Hall
M E
Ts of Friends
Harvey Tri
Rev Harold Chaffee to Preach at Second Reform Church
The Firs Baptist Church of Grundy Center Iowa pastor Rev Harold Chaffee will preach at the Second Reform Church next Sunday evening.
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Harold Chaffee
Firs Baptist Church
Summer School Notes at Cedar Falls College
Miss Edith Miller from State Teachers College Cedar Falls introduces modern primary methods for first and second years. She includes physical culture exercises at 5 p.m. and plans a Friday July 23 event in the College Auditorium with Supt Frush, free public entertainment, music, and optional ice cream and cake on the lawn if weather permits.
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Edith Miller
State
Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Miss Miller
College
F. M. Frush
Jean Val Jean
Two piece suit clarifies local price note
A Wormhoudts notice clarifies a misquote about a two piece suit being offered as two priced items. Readers are invited to report neighborhood happenings and updates.
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John Galvin Day
Church
E Vanden Berge
A G. Zigeler
D. Scholten
W. J. Duiker
A J. Brink
F. B. Manson
God
Wright
Theo, O. Taubert
John W. Casto
B. C. McFall
B. O. Warrell
B. H. Starks
John W. Castor
Gipsy
OWA
A. Bernstein
U. S
Dobbins
Bruinsma
Second Reformed Church
Dame Weather
Wormhoudt’s
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