Hand of Death Claims Rev. J. E. Beard
Rev. J E Beard died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at age nearly 48. Born June 18 1862 in Marion County near Durham he lived in Pella five years supporting a growing family and hoped for ministry despite deafness. Daughters Floy and Hallie of Macksburg arrived. interment at Grand River with Mrs Beard's parents in the family's future home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Beard
Mr. Beard
Marion County
Durham
Thas
Pella
Floy
Hallie
Macksburg
Grand River
Mrs. Beard
Obituary of Mrs Ella den Otter 1876 1910 Otley Sandridge
Mrs Ella den Otter born October 20 1876 at Sandridge died March 10 1910 at Otley Iowa. Oldest child of Mr and Mrs C Van den Baard she married D den Otter in January 1897. Survived by husband seven children her parents one brother and five sisters. Funeral at Baptist church Otley Rev Van der Ploeg, remains at Sandridge. Gratitude expressed for sympathy and aid from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella den Otter
Sandridge
Oley
Iowa
C. van den Baard
D. den Otter
Baptist Church
Otley
van der Ploeg
Postmaster Bousquet to get new postal quarters
Postmaster Bousquet learned this morning that G H Wormhoudt won the contract to house Uncle Sam in the city for the next five or ten years. The Brimmer building will be removed and a new two story plus basement post office will rise, to be ready by July 1 with modern conveniences and fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bousquet
G. H. Wormhoudt
Uncle Sam
Brimmer
School Election Yields Sparse Turnout and Lopsided Votes
The school election last Tuesday drew under 250 votes in a quiet affair. Directors results show P. Van Sit and John Van der Ploeg, treasurer C. N Cole, and G. H Wormhoud in favor, with tax votes 129 for and 25 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. van Sit
John van der Ploeg
C. N
Cole
G. H Wormhoud
LeGrand Called as Pastor at Vermont Street Baptist
Rev LeGrand of the Baptist church has been called to lead the Vermont Street Baptist Church in Quincy Illinois. The church, with about 400 members, offers an attractive salary and a large field for aggressive work. Local Baptist people feel hopeful about securing a pastor amid strong Quincy inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Vermont Street Baptist Church
Quincy
Ilinois
Jong
Church calls Rev Drukker from Holland to Pella
The First Christian Reformed church has extended a call to Rev Drukker of Holland Michigan to join their ministry in Pella. This church action signals potential leadership change as talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drukker
Holland, Mich
Pella
Weather Forecast Report by John H Ver Breeg
March 9 report from H Ver Breeg of the Weather Bureau describes cooperative observer notes for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The summary consolidates daily conditions and outlooks for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Pella Still On the Map as Census Plans Mention Four Enumerators
The booster notes census work in Lake Prairie Township including Pella City and confirms four enumerators will be appointed for the area. Census begins April 1, 1910 and ends May 15, 1910 in smaller towns, with 5000+ cities starting the same date and completing within two weeks. Wake up, Mr Stout, and stay informed about surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Pella City
Washington, DC
United States
Will Preach Farewell Sermon in Pella
Rev. Vander Ark will deliver his farewell sermon to the people of Pella on Sunday, April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Ark
Pella
Getting Along Fine In Des Moines Visit
Mr and Mrs J C Vroom of Leighton went to Des Moines Monday to visit Arie van Zee at Methodist Hospital after his operation. They report Arie is getting along real nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Vroom
Leighton
Des Moines
Arie van Zee
Methodist Hospital
Arie
Langerak
P.G
Geo
A. C. van Houweling
H. P. van Gorp
Oskaloosa
Grass
Star Auto Co
N. J. Gesman
John Korver
Brimmer Monument Works Offers Unheard of Prices
Brimmer states Mr. Wormboudt will require possession of the building now occupied by Brimmer Monument Works to fulfill a government contract. He adds the monuments in stock are available at unusually low prices and urges buyers to act quickly to purchase before the entire stock is sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormboudt
Brimmer Monument Works
Brimmer
Top Notch Hogs Ship Car Load to Des Moines
Pos and Company sent a car load of hogs to Des Moines on Tuesday paying 25 dollars per cwt. The total payment for the shipment reached 2450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pos and Company
Des Moines
Incurable Cancer Found After Des Moines Operation
Frank Adair of near Olivet underwent stomach operation at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Surgeons found a cancerous condition they deemed incurable. He was moved to Pella on Monday and taken to the Steve De Cook home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adair
Olivet
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Pella
Steve de Cook
Dillon in Hospital for Operation
Word reached here that Chas Dillon in Omaha is to undergo an operation today. Details are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Dillon
Omaha
Will Be A Nurse Miss Louise Gangs Departs Des Moines
Miss Louise Gangs left Monday to enter the Nurses Training Class at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Her sister Miss Lucile accompanied her to the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Gangs
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Miss Lucile
Mrs H DeBooy Seriously Ill In West Pella
Mrs H DeBooy of West Pella is seriously ill with the grippe. Her daughter Mrs A E Cully of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs W H Bootsma of Newton were called this week due to her critical condition.
Land seekers set out on Colorado inspection trip
John Vander Wal Gerrit Goedhart and Al Vander Kamp left Monday evening to inspect land in Colorado They will visit Mr Voge near Mt Raye before returning home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vander Wal
Gerrit Goedhart
al Vander Kamp
Colorado
Mr. Vogelear
Mt. Raye
Ordinance No 89 Creates Citywide Pella Sewers District
This ordinance establishes one sewer district for the city of Pella Iowa authorizes construction and reconstruction of sewers and disposal plants and sets planning standards and cost sharing. It details council authority plans cost estimates and connection rules with repeals and effective date. The measure was passed March 15 1910 with mayor N J Gesman and city clerk A C Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Iowa
Town Engineering Company
A. D
N J. Gesman
A.C. Kuyper
Bids Wanted for Sully Church Addition Iowa
Bids invited for the new addition to the Christian Reformed Church at Sully Iowa through March 26 1910. Bids cover whole addition including foundation basement and painting Plans and specs available at the Sully lumber yard. Building committee reserves right to reject any or all bids D A Van Zante Win Vos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Iowa
D. A van Zante
Win Vos
Candidate for Treasurer Nominaton in Marion County
W. M Krucer announces candidacy for Marion County treasurer subject to the democratic primary. He states the move comes at friends’ urging who are circulating a petition and respectfully solicits support. Dated October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
W. M Krucer
Monument Fund Growing Four Hundred In Sight
The ladies of the G A R Circle have four hundred dollars in sight for the monument fund. At a meeting last Tuesday the circle decided to raise three hundred ninety more next Saturday. Saturday is to be Tag Day and nonparticipants are warned not to come into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G A R. Circle
Monument Fund
Seed Potatoes for Sale in Leighton Ohio
Early Ohio seed potatoes offered by J. E. Vanderzyl of Leighton for 125 dollars per bit. Item listed as I-13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
J. E. Vanderzyl
Leighton
Seed corn available from Cole's Seed Store
Cole's Seed Store offers selected seed corn of strong vitality in yellow and white, early and late varieties. Orders booked by phone or mail before stock runs out, with prices rising late in the season if supply tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole's
Local notices and shop visits fill a busy Des Moines area
Des Moines visitors include Mrs J M Cox and Miss Lena Ver Steeg assisting in millinery. Day by day reports note repairs by H Van Maren, store staff absences, and a steady stream of callers to Leighton and Kirke ville. New arrivals and family events keep readers informed of births, visits, and social goings on in the community.
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Hand OF Death
den Otter
Oiley
Legrand
Galls
Feanesgay
TOP
Pella Gommercial Asso
Roberts
Commercial Association
Chea
Teearaiba Business
H. D. Wormhoudt
John Rap
S. Gladstone
John Hoogenakker
William G. Klein
John Hoogenaskker
Chas. Dykstra
Hatt‘e Cox
John Visser
Fae Lankelma
H. C. Johnson
Chicago
Harry Valkenberg
Milt. Adair
Prairie City
Fannie de Reus
Eugene Dennis
Capitol City
Edna Verheul
Chas, Sipes
Jacob Hogendorn
Okaloosa
Leland Sadler
J. S Gladstone
Y. T. van, Niewaal & Co
Washington Street
K. Vroom
J. M Cox
Paul Synhorst
Wormbhoudt
Bouma
Bethlehem Church
Lena Ver Steeg
Mrs
H. van Maren
Samuel van de Berge
Royal Dutch Bakery
Della Tice
Newton
Katherine van Rees
Kempenaar
Anna Hollebrands
Peter Lankelma
H van Maren
Joe DeHoog
DeHoog
Neal Muilenburg
Langerak's
James DeWitt
J. H. DeWit
Ira van Rees
Kirkeville
Cha
Richardson
Baby Number Six
Alex de Boer
Alex
Nate V'n Maren
Bert Baron
Grinnell
C. E Society
Bert
Frank Warner
Mr. Warner
Lloyd
South Pella
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