Dinner party honors Hise wedding at Monroe home
A rural social affair noon dinner for Roy and Mrs Hise followed their marriage last week. About fifty to sixty guests attended from Pella and nearby. The four course meal featured pink and white crepe and floral decorations. The couple plan to start housekeeping on a farm near the J. H. Hise property after April first. Guests included Mr and Mrs W Doedyns and family Prof and Mrs A P Kuyper and son Jean Miss Anna LeCocq Bertha Hoogenakker and Luella Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hise
Roy Hise
J. H. Hise
Rome
Pella
W. Doedyns
De Bruyn Raises Funds for Winnebago Rescue Home
Mr. Wm. De Bruyn reports gathering 626.56 dollars from churches and friends in Pella and nearby for the Rescue Home at Winnebago Nebraska. He thanks supporters and says he will return to Winnebago Friday evening. Additional gifts may be given to H. Hasselman or Rev. Vander Werf for the fundraiser.
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Wm. de Bruyn
Winnebago
Neb
Pella
de Bruyn
Railroad Accident Delays Westbound Freight Near Prairie City
Extra freight No. 738 led by conductor T. Y. Hope halted abruptly three miles east of Prairie City on Monday about 11 am. A broken axle damaged track worth 150 dollars, delaying traffic nearly five hours and diverting the noon trains via Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Y. Hope
Prairie ‘City
Newton
First M. E. Church Seeks $30,000 New Building
The official board of the First M. E. Church met Monday evening and heard a report from the committee on building plans. Voted unanimous approval to pursue a new church costing about $30,000, reflecting broad support from the church. Newton Record
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M. E
Jook
Newton
Fine Bunch of Hogs From Vanderlinden Near Prairie City
A. L. Vanderlinden, living three miles southeast of Prairie City, sold sixty five head of Grade Poland China hogs to the Grain and Stock Co. The hogs averaged 865 pounds and were noted as uniform in size and appearance. Local stock men called them a classical bunch through the yards, reflecting Iowa’s prominence in stock breeding and markets.
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A. L. Vanderlinden
Prairie City
The
Grain and Stock Co
Towa
Notice to Tomato Growers Seeds Available Free at Vans Shoe Store
Notice to tomato growers contracted to the Canning Co. that seed is now available at Vans Shoe Store at no charge. The company cannot grow all plants due to a large contracted acreage and urges contractors to prepare and plant additional seedlings to cover shortages.
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Canning Co
Vans
Near Fatal Overdose Event In Newton
Mrs. C. Vander Busse nearly died from an overdose of nerve medicine last Saturday in Newton. She regained consciousness after doctors Achenbrener and Bos treated her. Newton plans April sixth courthouse dedication and a citywide celebration expected to draw a record crowd.
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New Court House
C. Vander Busse
Piano Recital by Kuyper Students at Second Reformed
A piano recital by pupils of Prof. A. P. Kuyper will be held Tuesday evening March 21 in the S. S. auditorium of the Second Reformed Church. All former and present pupils parents and friends are invited with no admission charge.
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A. P. Kuyper
S. 8
Second Reformed Church
New Hello Girl Joins Fowler Telephone Co
Miss Kate Johnson accepted a position with the Fowler Telephone Co and on Tuesday began duties at the switchboard. Her aptitude shows as she answers calls with the fluency of an experienced hello girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Johnson
Fowler ‘Telephone Co
Kate
C E Social at Vander Lindens A Season Event
Last Friday evening the Senior and Intermediate C E groups gathered at Miss Artie Vander Linden’s home for their monthly meeting. The business portion was brief followed by a social hour and a very enjoyable time, with the Van der Lindens praised as gracious hosts.
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C. E’s
Artie Vander Linden
van der
Miss Laura De Jong Takes Vacation From Stacker Factory
Stenographer Laura De Jong leaves Tuesday for Emporia Kansas to visit her parents. Mrs Agnes Ballingie also takes a vacation. Officials note this is a quiet period before a busy season when no vacations will be allowed until next winter.
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Laura de Jong
Stacker
Emporia
Kansas
Agnes Ballingie
First Reformed Church English Sermon Next Sunday
Rev Vander Werf will preach in English at the First Reformed Church next Sunday evening. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Werf
Let Reformed Church
Ars
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Anna Van Houweling
Mrs. Mae Sterenburg hosted a kitchen shower at the S. G. Vander Zyl home last week in honor of Miss Anna Van Houweling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Sterenburg
S. G. Vander Zyl
Anna van Houweling
Attack of heart trouble at Vander Meulen's store
While chatting with friends in Vander Meulen's store Matthew De Haan suffered heart trouble and collapsed. Doctors Bos and Carpenter administered restoratives, and within an hour he recovered enough to be taken to his rooms at the old people's home.
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Vander Meulen
Matthew de Haan
Bos
Carpenter
de Haan
Old Peoples Home
Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Report
The list shows marriages of Leendert de Bruyn to Marie A Vander Busse 20, Clay L March to Mabelle A Christ, Marinus W Hayeer to Antoinette Verros, William T Momyer to Beasie E Stevens, John L Durham to Alta Harsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leendert de
Farm Hand Wanted At Good Wages On Prairie City Farm
An old classified fragment notes a farm hand position on a Prairie City area farm. It mentions good wages and rear work, with inconsistent OCR fragments referencing local names and newspapers. The readable content focuses on employment on a farm with favorable pay.
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Prairie City
Chronicle Ies
Ben Hur Chariot Race Thrills Des Moines Crowd
Des Moines hosts Klaw and Erlanger's Ben Hur at Foster's Opera House with a dramatic eight-horse chariot sequence. The apparatus moves with the arena, dust, wheels, and flared drivers enhance realism. Mail orders receive care. seats go on sale March 20 with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars.
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Des Moines
Klaw & Erlanger
General Wallace
Foster's Opera House
Des’ Moines
Foster’s
Opera House
Real estate deeds filed in Lake Prairie and Pella townships
Property transfers record listing numerous quit claim and warranty deeds. Heiltje J Verros to Simon de Haan. John Dekker to M Van Hemert. M W Van Hemert to Antony T Boot. van Spanckeren Jr to Clyde Morris. John Bruce to Marion Heemstra. Peter van Hemert to Jane Fennema. Dirk van der Ploeg to Elizabeth Swambach. John F Dykstra to M W van Hemert. Herman Bogaard Sr to Nicolaas Bogaard. John Eysink to Rein der van der Heide. Abraham Verploeg to Johanna van Lissel. Leendert Goulooze to John Westerkamp. E R Kuiper to N L van der Linden. John Korver to Johan Krusemann. W Klein to Peter van Ryswyk. Amounts and parcel details listed for each transfer, with multiple lots and acres in Pel la and surrounding townships.
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Heiltje J. Verros
Simon de Haantracta
Lake Prairie Township
John Dekker
M. van Hemert
M. W. van Hemert
Antony T. Boot
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Clyde A. Morris
Franklin Township
John Bruce
Marion Heemstra
Summit Township
Peter van Hemert
Jane Fennema
Dirk van der Ploeg
Elizabeth Swambach
Otley
Jotn
F. Dykstra
Pella
Herman Bogaard, Sr
Nicolaas H. Bogaard
John Eysink
Reinder van der Heide
Abraham Verploegh
Johanna Wilhelmina van
Lissel
Leendert Goulooze
John Westerkamp
E. R. Kuiper
N. L. van der Linden
Pel
Bargains on farm gear and roofing supplies
Bargains advertised include 2, 3 and 4 horse doubletrees plow buggie and wagon singletrees with special prices on roofing coating and on hardware id 301 offering farmers price reductions on multiple items from farming implements to building materials.
Gretta Vandehaar and Henry Veenstra Wedding
The wedding occurred at the Rempe home northwest of Leighton on March 8 with Rev. W. J. Duiker officiating. The ceremony began at 2 o’clock to Lohengrin’s march, followed by a three course luncheon and about sixty five guests. The couple will live on a 200 acre farm one mile east of Leighton after the wedding.
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J. H. Rempe
Leighton
Gretta Vandehaar
Henry Veenstra
W. J. Duiker
Lohengrin
C. van de Haar
D. Veldhuizen
Linneus, Mo
Anna de Jong
Prairie View
Kan
Will Synhorst
Mae Klaaren
Eddyville
Misa Eva Tynseling
Rose Hill
Hattie Veenstra
Des Moines
Veenstra
Veenatra
Walters Ruckman wedding in Bellingham Washington
A pretty wedding united Miss J Bernice Ruckman and Rush L Walters on February 18 1911 in Bellingham Washington in the home of the bride’s sister The groom is noted as a Seattle man formerly from northern Iowa After dinner the couple departed for their Seattle home at 6311 Linden Ave with many friends awaiting them
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Bellingham
Washington
J. Bernice Ruckman
Rush L. Walters
Miss Ruckman
S. M. Ruckman
Seattle
Iowa
C. D. Threlkeld
Forest St
Wash
Linden Ave
Journal
Verros Huyzer Nuptials Told At Bride’s Parents Home
Verros and Huyzer nuptials held Thursday afternoon at the bride’s parents residence Mr and Mrs T Verros attended by close relatives and friends The ceremony was conducted by Rev S Van der Werf The newlyweds will reside on a farm three miles east of town friends wish them a joyful life with just enough shadow to heighten the sunshine of their days
Big Farms of South Dakota Drive Farm Woes and Mortgages
A Knoxville Journal excerpt notes South Dakota farmers operate on large scales. A speaker recalls mortgages tied to county layouts, vast losses from farm breaks, and families driven apart as workers are sent across vast farms to tend livestock and milking chores.
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South Dakota
Notice to voters on mayoral candidacy integrity
A voter notice refutes circulating claims that H J Van den Berg will withdraw. The committee asserts his entry into the mayor race was in good faith and asks voters to decide the next mayor. It also references Geo Verhey as an aide at large.
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H. J. van den Berg
the Chronicle
Gesman
Vanden Berg
Geman
van Spanckeren
Hand of Death claims Levi Nossaman at 49
Levi Nossaman died after a back pain episode following a trip to Oskaloosa. He died at about 6 a.m. with his heart failing after medical aid. he leaves a wife, three sons, two daughters, an 82 year old mother, one brother John, and two sisters. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with Rev Lloyd Williams, burial in Olivet cemetery. Resident of this and Marion county, once from Pella.
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Levi Nossaman
Oskaloosa
L. C. Howe
Leighton
John
Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Williams
Beacon
Williams
Olivet
This
Marion County
Pella
Richard Williams
Oskaloosa Herlald
Quiet School Election Chooses Two Directors
The Monday vote yielded only a small turnout as E. M. Cole and Geo. Thomassen were named directors. The author decries taxpayer indifference to school affairs while praising the qualified men.
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E. M. Cole
Geo. Thomassen
Plague Decimates North Manchuria City Population
In Fuchiatien and Harbin the plague has killed about one fifth of the region's people by late January. Reports from United States Consul Green cite 8,402 dead in Fuchiatien and 831 in Harbin, with 18 Europeans among the dead. Daily deaths around 144 at end January, likely closer to 200, and nearly 4,000 overall in the area. Russian labs and free inoculations show effort, while some firms close and fear varies. A fragmentary note mentions a birthday celebration amid the crisis.
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Washington, D. C
Manchuria
Fuchiatien
United States
Green
Harbin
Fichiatien
College Notes and Local Social Roundup Features
The notes recount a girls basketball loss to Central by a small margin at Penn, a lively Valhalla dinner for six guests, Prof. Hoffman preaching in Missouri, travels of Carl Hillyer, Forrest Kingsbury teaching next year, Guy Churchill buying a Des Moines piano, and Miss Ritter returning to junior work. A State Oratorical Contest is planned for May, with multiple student events and a detailed game recap praising Central’s guards Reuvers and Grant, referee Lemens from Iowa Falls, and Miss Wilson as umpire.
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Penn
Valhalla
Grace Finley
Elizabeth Yaw
Cecil Minck
Merma Thomas
Julia Donn
Marie Synhorst
Hoffman
Missouri
Carl Hillyer
Hiawatha
Kansas
Forrest Kingsbury
Grand Island
Guy Churchill
Des Moines
Miss Finley
Prof. Bailey
Ellsworth
Central
Miss Wilson
Miss Reuvers
Governor Signs Shane's Bill Expands Rural Student Options
Governor Carroll signed the Shane bill enabling rural students to attend any accredited state high school at district expense with tuition capped at the nearest high school rate. He also legalized acts for Traer school board and Montezuma council, approved conveyance provisions, added judges in Ninth and Seventh districts, and passed bills aiding old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Shane
Traer School Board
Montezuma Council
Senate
New Sharon Hosts High School Girls, Trails Visitors
The New Sharon girls basketball team hosted a high school visiting squad Friday afternoon. New Sharon won 14 to 7 as Zelma Rysdem Ruth Grant Artie Smorenburg Edna Ver Ploeg Begs Berg and Lucile Donai played with Mies Lettie Condiff and she visited with her Olsens Verheul.
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Zelma Rysdem
Ruth Grant
Artie Smorenburg
Edna Ver Ploeg
Begs Berg
Lucile Donai
New Sharon
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Mrs
WM. DE Bruin
Rescue Home
Newtonites
Jasper County
Newton Daily News
Committee On Entertainment
C. E. Social
Vagatigh
First Reformed Church
Vatican
Klaw and Erlanger
Ben Hur
John Korver
Johan Krusemann
A W. Klein
Peter van Ryswyk
Vandehaar —Veenstra
Walters
Ruckman
Verros—Huyzer
BIG Farms
Legrard
Red Rock Township
Knoxville Journal
Hand OF Death
Chas. Porter
Edith
Porter
Chronicle
N. J. Gesman
H. J. Vanden Berg
P.O
College
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