Pella News Highlights Elocution Recitals and Fourth of July Plans
A report from Pella details a Monday recital by James Hollebrands at Central College, praising high standards in the elocution department under Mrs. Fish. It notes upcoming Marion County Oratorio Society performances led by Henry Cox, preparations for a July Fourth celebration with committees formed, and coverage of local social events, school activities, and community notices including a junior senior banquet and local industry features.
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James Hollebrands
Central College
Hollebrands
Fish
Miller
Cook
Marion County Oratorio Society
Henry Cox
H. D. Wormhoudt
Nina Elliot
Wormhoudt
Delicious Soda Delights Fountain Offerings
A local soda fountain proclaims near perfect beverages with the old favorites and new flavors expected to become favorites after tasting. The shop invites customers to sample its range and promises high quality drinks.
Republicans in Deadlock at Illinois State Convention
Illinois Republicans remained deadlocked after days of ballots for the governor nomination. On the first ballot Yates led with 507 votes, Lowden 354, and Deneen 386, with 752 needed. By the twentieth ballot Yates had 481, Lowden 404, and Deneen 382 as the fight continued.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Nichols
Perry
Henderson
Roosevelt
Cummins
Hull
Illinois
Yates
Lowden
Deneen
Lowen
Pella Band Reorganizes Under J M Cox as Leader
At a Friday city hall gathering in Pella the local band reorganized with J M Cox agreeing to manage and direct until self support. Officers named include secretary John Sybenga treasurer James Jansma and president L G Ballengee. Cox offered free directing and teaching, with first public appearance planned for Decoration Day. Ben Van Vliet returns from Tingley Ringgold county to try farming, while local singers join Haydn Creation on May 26. Dr Farmer of Oskaloosa visited for business and to renew ties with Pella.
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Hagen Bros
J. C. Mitten
Mr. Pleasant
al. Morris
Marion County
Messrs
Wellington
Levi Nessaman
Pella
Rock Island Bridge
Iowa
Wisconsin Territory
Jordan
G. T. Clark
John
Robert Hamilton
Robert Warren
James Jansma
J. M. Cox
Secetary
John Sybenga
L. G. Ballengee
Henry Cox
Ben van Vliet
Tingley
Ringgold County
Ben
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Lyon
L. Stegeman
B. H. van Spanckeren
Y. T. van Niewaal
W. H. Lyon
J. H. Reuvers
N. J. Gesman
F. D. Stubenrauch
G. J.thomassen
S.S. Sherman
Central Bay
Esther
J. B. Weaver
Colfax
P. E.O
van Spanckeren
James .eCocq
Rock Island Barracks
Prof. Farmer
Lewis Kruger
Haydn
Henry
Pella Stacker Company
The
Chronicle
United States
Frank Leighton
Des Moines
Frank K. Leighton
Pittsburg
California
H. K. Boer
Otley
City
Holland
Michigan
West
Ethel Leland
Will Fowler
A. H. Weber
Aurist
Keables Drug Store
Farmer
Oskaloosa
Little Havana
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