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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
6
Mrs Frahm who is to move to Cedar Rapids gave a farewell reception to her Sunday school class of eighteen girls last Tuesday evening. The girls praised the Frahms as delightful entertainers and lamented their imminent departure from the city.
The senior class presented a four act Civil War drama set in Georgia. Two brothers, one Union one Confederate, cross paths as spies with a dramatic exchange of places to save a life. A pretty love thread threads the heavy plot with solid performances under Mrs. Wormhoudt.
Dr Beyl acting president of Central University addressed nearly 1000 people at the First Reformed Church for the high school baccalaureate service last Sunday evening. After opening exercises with Dominics Van Kersen Vander Werf Vanden Berg and Monkman, he spoke 35 minutes on God’s plan for every life urging graduates to study themselves to discern God’s purpose. The service was enjoyed by all.
The Meteors hosted the Oska loosa Cubs last Monday afternoon and won their first game 3 to 1 in a nine inning affair. The pace was brisk as Meteors pitchers held the Cubs to single run while Meteors bats produced the decisive runs.
The Chronicle reports a credible Memorial Day program with ideal weather and a large crowd. Dr. Jones of Cedar Falls gave a patriotic address and 600 children marched in the parade, supported by a large chorus. Organizers from the G. A. R. thank all who helped.
Mrs S Vander Veen died at her home after a long struggle with cancer of the bowels. She passed away Wednesday morning at four o'clock aged 6 years 1 month 3 days. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the First True Reformed Church.
Lewis Charles Van der Kolk born Otley Iowa October 27 1891 dies May 26 after diabetes and abscesses endured at home and in bed since January. He worked at Jaarsma bakery and planned a baking career. Survived by parents a sister Cora and adopted brother Charles. Funeral held at home and Third Reformed Church with Dutch and English services. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The bereaved parents convey thanks to friends for support.
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A large crowd gathered at the Second Reformed Church Sunday for a Memorial Service. Rev. Monkman and Dr. Beyl preached with Rev. Van Kersen participating, as a nineteen-voice choir sang two anthems. The sermon reflected on veterans of the Civil War and 1898, with a further full text by Rev. Van Kersen. Old war memories, national reverence, and readiness to serve were highlighted.
Damaged text recalls the Fort Sumter bombardment, Civil War battles, and collective memory of sacrifice. It notes Clint L. Price of Indianola seeking the Seventh District congressional nomination, local political chatter, and memorials for Dr. Otte with missionary and church tributes in Amoy and Chaing Chin.
On Wednesday June 19 at 5:00 P M, Mr W H Van der Ploeg and Miss Eva Van Hou weling were married at Rev A LeGrand's home in Quincy Illinois. The couple belong to the local community and plan to reside there after July.
A full account describes Dr. Otte contracting bubonic plague after visiting a wealthy Chinese patient in Amoy on April 6. He grew ill, receiving care from Dr. Bonthus, Dr. Snake, local Chinese doctors, and Rev. Warnshuis and Rev. Giebel. He died the morning after delirium, with a memorial service held in London Mission Church attended by over a thousand.
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