Central University of Iowa Holds Busy Commencement
This week at Central University of Iowa featured a Jubilee program, an oratorical contest won by Miss Marie Sears, a baccalaureate sermon by L. A. Garrison, and numerous ceremonies. Groundbreaking for a new 474 by 70 foot three story building was noted as an uplifting milestone.
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Central University of Iowa
Central University
Marie Sears
L. A. Garrison
R. R. Sadler
Mr. van Kersen
D. C. Smith
Z. H. Lewis
R. R. Hopton
Y. M
Mr. Gunn
Dr. Garrison
W. J. van Kersen
D. O. Smith
P. W. Crannell
Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City
The
Baptist Church
Lee
Viersen
H. G. Cox
Cox
Miss van Dam
President L A Garrison Honored by Shurtleff College
A large circle of friends gathered at President L A Garrison’s home last Thursday to congratulate him on the honor bestowed by Shurtleff College. Shurtleff trustees notified Central University’s leader by letter, and an informal gathering followed to extend congratulations and praise his modest response.
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Pres. L.A
Shurtleff
Keables
Board of
Myron W. Haynes
Garrison
City Dads Grinda Grist
The city council met at city hall with mayor and all members present. They discussed lighting between lots, bandstand use for Cox band, moving a barn for a blacksmith shop, cement walks, curbing near the bank, grading East Third Street, and erecting a Hamm Brewing Co storehouse shed. The election call was issued, and bonds and refunds were addressed before adjournment.
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Cox Band
Ballengee
de Cook and
Wheeler
Fire Department
Sandberg
National Bank
East Second Street
Jaillette
East Third Street
Columbus Street
South End Street
Hamm Brewing Co
Pella Pipe and Tank Company
Marghal
H. den Adel
Superintendent delays condemnation plans for new building site
Word from Chicago offices reaches Supt Givin to start condemnation proceedings for the proposed new building site but he will wait for right-of-way head Mr Brady to return from a southern trip before proceeding. Brady’s absence keeps actions on hold though steps could begin at any time.
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Givin
Chicago
Given
Brady
Ground broken for Jordan Hall of Natural Science at college
The Chronicle reports the ground breaking ceremony for the Jordan Hall of Natural Science occurred at 2:30 PM Tuesday. Attendees praised donors and laborers who funded and started the building, aiming for occupancy at the start of the next school year in fall.
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Jordon
Cattle Herding Charge Settled Before Mayor
Bos Van Nimwegen was arrested by the city marshal while driving cows from pasture toward home for milking. He faced a charge of herding cattle on public streets, cited to appear before the mayor, but paid a fine and the case was settled.
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Bos van Nimwegen
Antycsted
Golden Wedding for R B and Wife Warren at Des Montes
The Warren couple, parents of J L Warren, celebrated fifty years of marriage at their Des Montes home. The North Des Moines Methodist notes the event and invites friends to join, praising the couple’s long service to Iowa and Methodism. A Burns verse is cited in tribute.
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R. B. Warren
J. L. Warren
Des Montes
Pella
North
Tenth Street
North Des Moines
Iowa
Methodist
Robert Burns
John Anderson
John
Anne Bolland to Sell Goods with Green & Son at Greenfield
Anne Bolland will join H. J. Green & Son to go to Greenfield where they will sell. The firm notes Bolland as a capable salesman and the first, with potential to sell goods. the exact details are unclear from the fragmentary text.
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Anne Bolland
H. J
Fire breaks out at Roorda store in town again
Smoke rose from the rear of the Roorda grocery store as a blaze destroyed the structure. Neighbors reported Mr Roorda had burned rubbish earlier in the morning, and Kruidenier raised the alarm near noon. Loss estimated under twenty dollars. Origin unclear.
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Roorda
Kruidenier
Fire destroys Van Sant home near Peoria
Fire yesterday afternoon consumed the residence of W. H. Van Sant near Peoria, destroying the house and nearly all household goods. Details on the fire's origin are not yet learned.
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W. H. van Sant
Peoria
Saloon Rumor Arouses Pella Streets This Week
A rumor circulates that an anonymous letter was sent to the grand jury alleging Pella saloons sold liquor to minors. The note reportedly names several local minors and claims to have positive evidence against two saloons. The matter remains unproven though anxiety runs high in some circles.
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Grand Jury
Pella
Pella Bands to Play Base Ball on Campus
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 two B s in brass bands signify base ball as Cox s band faces Ballengee Concert Band. Only band members may play with Teigen and Francis Cole confirming the match likely drawn by a large campus crowd.
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Cox
Ballengee
Teigen
Francis Cole
Vos Celebration at A B Vos Farm Near Pella
Relatives and friends of A B Vos expect a family reunion on the Fourth of July at his farm about five miles east of Pella. The gathering is a longstanding custom, with attendees planning to come from nearby families and any invited friends. It is unclear if a speaker will be imported for the occasion.
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A. B. Vos
Pella
Mr. Ve
Marriage at Walter Fennema home in June roses
A pleasant wedding occurred Thursday at 9 p m at the home of Walter Fennema. Henry Clyde Quick and Maggie Fennema were married. Miss Ora LeGrand played Mendelssohn’s wedding march and led the bride to the room for the ceremony.
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Walter Fennema
Henry Clyde Quick
Maggie Fennema
Mendelsshon
Ora. LeGrand
Rey
Outohi
Wedding of Mrs Quick Welcomes June 8 Homecoming
A small town wedding described with bride in white pearl lawn and Sarah Fennema with bride’s roses. Groom Mr Quick, a Route 4 mail carrier, receives the ring in a traditional ceremony led by the minister. About fifty guests attended despite a prior storm. Notable attendees include Vida and Ethel Coona from Oskaloosa and H Fennema’s wife and daughters of Pella. Gifts included Haviland china and silverware from a friends’ club. The couple will be at home after June 8 in the west part of town.
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Sarah Fennema
Mable Quick
Mr. Quick
Route 4
Vida
Ethel Coona
Oskaloosa
H. Fennema
Pella
Great Lectures on True Americanism at two churches
The Rev Edward Thomson will lecture on Sunday Reform next Sunday morning at 10 45 at the Methodist church and in the evening at 8 oclock at the First Reformed church. He is praised as a tester of oratorical skill and praised by testimonials from across the United States. The Nashville Daily American calls him one of the most finished orators of the south.
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First Reformed Church
Edward Thomson
Nashville Daily American
South
Bryan Spends Day With Iowa Allies in Newton
William Jennings Bryan spent most of last Monday afternoon in Newton conferring with Gen. J. B. Weaver and George F. Rinehart, his Iowa lieutenants. He arrived at noon and the session focused on democratic plans and prospects before he left after supper for Grinnell to deliver his address on The Value of an Ideal.
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William Jennings Bryan
Newton
J. B. Weaver
George F. Rinehart
Iowa
Grinnell
Court Reopens as Bank Suit Reaches Verdict in Pleasantville
Judge Nichols resumes hearing of Citizens National bank of Pleasantville versus First National bank of Pleasantville. verdict for plaintiff on Saturday. case to be appealed to the supreme court. Essex bought a Chicago draft for 3500 with a Sandyville bank check, protested after delay. First National contends diligence by Citizens and Sandyville would have stopped payment. Following this, Belknap insurance cases begin with testimony complete, arguments to follow today. Knoxville Raw press. Hardwood graining and related ads appear after notes from T. Van Niewaal's.
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Nichols
Citizens' National Bank of Pleasantvile
First National Bank of Pleasantville
Supreme Court
Essex
First National
Sandyville
Chicago
Belknap Insurance
Knoxville
Raw Press
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