25th Anniversary Celebrated by First Reformed Dorcas Societies
Dorcas Societies of the First Reformed church marked their 25th anniversary at Mrs. G. G. Vander Zyl home. About 70 to 75 members, two societies now, reports presented, Rev. S. Vander Wert and Mrs. Vander Zyl spoke. Luncheon served by Moonlight Mission Band. Charity Fund collected 25.50 to aid poor elderly in moving to Old People's Home, then social time ended at five with a note of enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Societies
First Reformed Church
G. G. Vander Zyl
S. Vander Wert
Aid Society
Ladies of the Moonlight Mission Band
High School Contest Honors and Statue Gift
The high school contest held last Thursday and Friday drew a large crowd as students excelled in humor drama and oratory. Judges Professor Graham Berger and Dudgeon awarded firsts to Overkamp Wormhoudt Helen Rietveld and Peter Kuyper with Wormhoudt earning the top overall grade and a district contest berth. Henry Kuyper presented a six foot statue of Liberty on behalf of the class of 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Berger
Dudgeon
Overkamp Wormhoudt
Ile
Helen Rietveld
Peter Kuyper
Henry Kuyper
Governor Cummins Views on Chicago Stock Show
Governor Cummins praised the International Live Stock Exposition for elevating livestock prestige in the West and inspiring similar expositions along the Mississippi valley. He noted Chicago’s central location aids accessibility for champions to gather at year end, and expressed hope the exposition will continue its influential, bright career.
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Cummins
Chicago
West
Mississippi Valley
County Teachers Meeting Calls for Saturday Nov 21
The county superintendent has called a district teachers meeting for Saturday next week November 21 at the auditorium. All teachers in this part of the county and neighboring counties are urged to be present. The program includes two lectures on educational subjects with discussion on live topics. The meeting opens at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Everybody welcome.
Ladies Are to be Remembered in December School Plan
Prof A V Storm outlines domestic science courses at Central College in December for women. Lectures cover food uses digestion and preparation with cooking demonstrations, plus home sanitation hygiene and housekeeping. Possible sewing work. supplies and equipment noted. rooms arranged for lectures and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapham
A. V. Storm
Central College
Epirus
Charlton
Free for the Balance of 1908 Register and Leader Offer
Des Moines daily paper announces free balance of 1908 to new subscribers through January 1, 1910 with four dollar payment and six dollars for daily and Sunday through January 1, 1910. It touts extensive news service including Iowa coverage and Ding cartoons with market reports and editorial page. Subscribers urged to write or remit to The Register and Leader Co. in Des Moines.
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Des Moines Daily Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Iowa
Chicago
Register
Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Home remedy for rheumatism kidney trouble
An old eminent authority warns that rheumatism and kidney issues rise with weather. He prescribes a home made mix: half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one ounce Compound Karyon, three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, shaken and taken after meals and at bedtime.
Farm for Sale Near Knoxville with 360 Acres and Buildings
Property listing offers 360 acres near Knoxville Iowa with substantial buildings in good condition. A bargain price allows three fourths of the purchase price to remain in the land at 5 percent interest. Inquiries to Hart Hart Attorneys for Administrator Knoxville Iowa. Wanted a young lady to learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Hart & Hart Attys
Admr
Iowa
Wedding in Des Moines Ties Van Houweling Bucy to Texas
Des Moines hosted a wedding at a home with Anne Van Houweling and Gertrude Bucy tying the knot. The bride, once a student at Old Central, will move with her husband to Plainview Texas where Van Houweling owns land. Bucy’s mother accompanies them south.
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Pella
Anne van Houweling
Gertrude M. Bucy
Des Moines
Old Central
Plainview
Texas
van Houweling
A Trip to Palestine Illustrated Lecture by Beard
Mr Beard presents a second illustrated talk on Palestine at the Auditorium on Thursday November 19 at 8 pm. New views cover Damascus Jerusalem Jericho the Dead Sea and Joppa with admission 95 cents and 15 cents for children under 12. Tickets on sale at Van der Linden’s Bazaar and the Two Vans’ with reserved seats available Tuesday November 17.
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Mr. Beard
Palestine
Damascus
Jerusalem
Jericho
The
Dead Sea
Joppa
van der Linden
Bazar
Chicago Stock Show Records Again Broken
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 28 to December will feature record entries in cattle horses sheep and swine. Exhibitors from diverse breeds will display historic lineage and top quality animals promising the greatest show in this series with education entertainment and a premier livestock experience.
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Chicago
Roth
Mrs H Reitveld Visits Monroe This Morning
Mrs H Reitveld traveled to Monroe this morning for unspecified reasons. The brief note records the visit without additional context or details.
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H. Reitveld
Monroe
Curbing Costs Split Between City and Property Owners
The city council initially planned owners to cover curb and intersections, but after pushback the city agreed to pay for intersections while owners cover curbing. Some have paid, others refused for reasons unclear. It seems further action is needed before curbing is settled, and paving may be considered by then.
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Main Str
Grim Reapers Harvest Brings Deaths of Renaud and Harmison
Obituary notes recount Charles Renaud born in France 1846 who lived near Linnville and preached Christ for 30 years, dying after a fall from a horse. Also J E Harmison of Pleasantville died Nov 6 1908 after a liver illness, leaving wife Anna McAdoo and son Orville Garrett, with funeral at Runnels Congregational church.
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Charles Renaud
France
Pella
Mary Goule
Linnville
Eliza Stanley
Renaud
Friends Church
Hansel
Chester
J. E. Harmison
Pleasantville
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Anna McAdoo
Orville Garrett
Congregational Church
Runnels
Procter
McClure
Harmison
Revival Services Underway At M E Church In City
A special meeting began last night at the M E Church with Rev Geo E Monkman preaching and hopes for assistance from his brother Rev J A Monkman next week for the musical portion. Meetings will continue through next week and as long as needed. A good audience attended and a strong spirit was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Geo. E. Monkman
J. A. Monkman
Pastors Rogers and LeGrand Share Local Baptist Pulpit
Rev. Gen. D. Rogers of Washington filled the pulpit at the Baptist church last Sunday while Rev. LeGrand conducted special meetings in Mr. Rogers church in nearby Washington.
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Gen
D. Rogers
Washington
The
Baptist Church
LeGrand
Wshington
Mr. Rogers Church
Sunday Preacher Warns Women and Dogs at Ot tumwa Tabernacle
Evangelist W A Sunday draws crowds at a great tabernacle in Ot tumwa with fervent sermons on Luke chapter six. He rails against tobacco and amusements, condemns divorces, and urges charity for the poor, warning against placing dogs above children and critiquing households that neglect needy orphans.
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Ladies Ald Society of the
Teachers’ Meeting
Chronicle
J. A Lapham
Cupid
Arie
Southland
John de Cook
Miss Bucy
Lone Star State
Billy
Ottumwa
W. A
Great Tabernacle
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Boston Y. M. C. A
God
God Almighty
Globe
Ene
P. A. van Zee
Vander Zyl Bros
A. T. van Zee
Andrew Hoksbergen
J. O. Elscott
Henry J. Kool
Henry Grundman
Peter Schakel
William Langerak
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