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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
5
The piece reviews Billy Sunday's Knoxville revival, detailing his dynamic style and magnetism while noting critics' concerns over his methods and the potential toll on his health. It paints Sunday as a vigorous, controversial figure who draws large crowds and provokes both praise and doubt about lasting impact.
Bert Van Vark and Miss Belle Warner wed quietly Saturday night at 8 30 by Rev W J Van Kersen of the 2d Reformed church at their Krudenier home near H Rhynsburger residence. The couple had teased friends by planning a Prairie City ceremony and a royal charivari reception.
Four acres of black loam soil in Hansford County Texas are offered for sale. The listing notes fertile land suitable for farming with potential for development.
Central College Glee Club and guests were hosted by Dean and Mrs. H H Severn last Thursday. Prizes, rhyming word prompts, and two line verse games entertained attendees. Miss Cornelia Hasselman won the first prize for her poem. A rocking chair was gifted to the Severns, and Prof. Severn and Mrs. Severn responded to a brief speech by Nies the business manager. The evening ended with a short city serenade tour.
Last Friday night the Junior Senior reception was held at Miss Laura Kramer’s home. After brief entertainment including a comical solo by Mr Frush, about 40 students moved to Miss Minnie Van Niewaal’s home for a banquet honoring the Senior class. The table featured orange and white colors and the daisy as class flower. Miss Kester could not attend, but hostess tact, toasts from teachers, and plentiful fare made the evening memorable.
The Marion County Sunday-school Association will hold its annual convention in the tabernacle at Knoxville on June 8 1907 beginning at 7:00 a m Delegates from each school are urged to attend submit a full report and contribute at least two cents per member for state work Evangelists W A Sunday and I E Honeywell will speak We expect hundreds of Sunday school workers to attend and make it the greatest convention yet pres W H Lucas
Prof. A P Kuyper presents pupils in a Tuesday recital at Second Reformed Church. Audiences enjoyed Audry Taylor's Poet and Peasant solo, Kuyper organ selections, The Angels Serenade trio with Jatisma De Vries and Kuyper, and the Silver Bell overture encore.
May Color Butter Mason City May 22 The chatter centers on using harmless coloring in butter under federal law. Congressman Haugen cites a letter from James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, noting coloring is allowed and need not be declared if non poisonous. Officials will publish a list of poisonous colors when agreed upon.
Justice G Van Vliet reports his son Bert of Dallas Texas has been promoted within Stone Webster Co now based in Boston Mass After nine years with Dallas Consolidated Street Railway Bert becomes a higher officer at the Boston house Read Des Moines Register item noting Bert Van Vliets Des Moines roots and prior Des Moines role The move delays a planned visit to Pella this summer
Grinnell May 22 John Miller aged 18 a young farmer living two miles northeast of town hanged himself Sunday night after companions teased him about a romance with Miss Libby Adkins whose father opposed the match. Miller was adopted twelve years ago by H H Fleener and found dead in a carriage shed after returning home from church.
The steam railroad committee met Tuesday evening to consider Vice President Harris' plan to issue non accumulation stock for money pledged by Chariton residents toward the railroad. Many supporters prefer donation if built, but supporters argue the payment condition is fair if the road is completed.
The week brought erratic but overall improving conditions with temperatures three to six degrees below normal and light precipitation except in the southeast. By the 14th, scattered showers and snow flurries aided germination as corn planting reached 80 to 96 percent, field work stayed favorable, and farmers expect ample yields with normal heat and moisture ahead.
The Supreme Court of Kansas issued writs of ouster against the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Pullman Company for failing to comply with state corporation laws. The action signals rigorous enforcement aligned with federal statutes, aiming to enforce corporate compliance and regulatory adherence.
President Roosevelt plans a southwest Mississippi valley trip in October visiting St. Louis Cairo Memphis and a town in Iowa. Governors including Cummins have urged the visit and business leaders of St. Louis expect his acceptance, though official word has not yet been received.
A Topeka Journal item recounts an Iowa farmer trading 300 bushels of corn to buy a $45 harness set plus extras from a dealer, illustrating how farm product prices have shifted since a decade ago. It notes money and goods now command more, while newspapers and printing costs resist price declines. The snippet ends with a child’s accident involving Jenette Dekker.
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