Memorial Monument unveiled by G A R Circle in Pella
The G A R Circle No 57 of Pella organized December 10 1907 with sixteen charter members and many active members. A marble monument to Civil War heroes is erected in the park and will be unveiled and presented to the city next Tuesday. The base measures 6 by 6 by 1 foot, the die is marble 28 inches square, total height 18 feet. Purchased from McCall Marble Works of Oskaloosa for 650 dollars via Dirk Ver Steeg. Dedication coincides with memorial day services.
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G. A. R. Circle
Albert Hobbs
G. A. R.jpost
E. Dennia
L. P. Grundman
Luella M
Cox M. Durham
Vander Kamp
Chas. van Doren
H. Robertus H. Bowman
Betsy Cox
Laura Thomas
Grace Bouman
Mary Batts
Mary Todd
Lillian Payne
Pella
G. A. R. Girele
McCall ‘Marble Works
Oskaloosa
Dirk Ver Steeg
G.A. R. Circle
Pella Meteors Open Season With Memorial Day Ball Game
The Pella Meteors meet Blythe at the Athletic field in the opening game after the Memorial day program. The contest promises a warm atmosphere and strong hits as the Meteors aim to secure trophies of victory. Attend and cheer for the Meteors.
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Pella Meteors
Athletic
Blythe
Baby suffers broken collar bone after fall from high chair
The ten month old child of Mr and Mrs J Grundman fell from a high chair last Sunday injuring a broken collar bone. Dr Fred Carpenter administered surgical aid and the infant is reported as progressing as well as could be expected.
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J. Grundman
Fred Carpenter
Memorial Day Program At Garden Square Pella Iowa
Citizens gather next Tuesday in Garden Square for a memorial program honoring fallen soldiers. Hon. J B Weaver of Colfax will deliver the memorial address, with services at the College and city park including a marble slab decoration, unveiling, and a memorial address by Gen. J B Weaver. The procession will form at Webster School and proceed to the park with bands, G A R, school groups, and civic organizations taking part.
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Garden Square
Pella
Committee On Arrangements
J. B. Weaver
Colfax
College Glee Club
G. A. Hoffman
Dean Severn
City Park
College
Webster School
Webster
Main Street
Central College
Severn
Hoffman
G. A. R. Post
Commercial Club
Ranka
Ballers
Helen Hunt
J. W. ‘Todd
Frush
Two Laughable Farces At Central College Auditorium
A lively evening of two comedies staged by Central College faculty and the oratorical department featured The Teeth of a Gift Horse and Proposal Under Difficulties. The plays centered on a wedding gift vase caper and rival suitors, with strong performances that drew a near full house and raised funds for refitting the boarding hall.
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Central College
Sadler
Dudgeon
Kensingtons Will Picnic Hostess Plans Next Week
Mrs. Edw. S. Cook hosted the Kensington's Club Wednesday afternoon. A picnic supper is planned for next Wednesday to replace the regular meeting.
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Kensington’ Club
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