Pella Vignette Praises Growth and Needs Public Hump
An article extols Pella Iowa for its prosperity, layout, and institutions, touting factories, school buildings, and civic progress. It urges citizens to unite for water works, electric light, streets, and stronger public spirit while warning against complacency and urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa Et al
Pella
Lagsio Skunk
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Proctor Knott
Duluth
Central University
Acience
Jeading
Pella Creamery Co
Biness
Palla
Greenland
Nature
Rome
Tragic car crash near Fred Mathis farm claims Henry de Wit
A late night collision three miles north of the Mathis farm killed Henry de Wit of Sully. The driver was unfamiliar with the road and the car turned, pinning Frank Wray, Frank Sherman, and Mr. Zimmerman but injuring them to varying degrees. De Wit’s neck was broken and he died at the scene. A sobering parade earlier that evening and public sympathy followed the funeral in Sully, where obituaries highlighted De Wit’s life and service to the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mathis
Henry de Wit
Sully
Fred. Mathis Farms
Frank Wray
Frank Sherman
Mr. Zimmerman
Mr. Sherman
Mathis
Dr. Smith
Henry
Smith
Pella
Carpenter
Henry Welle
Perry Taylor
Wm. Gove
O. de Young
Aad
Methodist
Obituary of Henry De Wit of Pella Iowa
The subject of our sketch Henry De Wit was born in Pella Iowa. He came to his untimely death November 8 1906 at the meridian age of 32 years 10 months 29 days. Troy his son went down at noon. He was the son of Mr and Mrs De Wit. The father mother two brothers and two sisters his estimable wife and little son Doyle of years survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry de Wit
Pella
Iowa
Troy
de Wit
Doyle
Jeare
Fire destroys barn and three horses in third ward
Last Saturday night at about 10 30 an alarm of fire from the third ward reported a fire at a barn north of the Blommers Co mill. Peter Van Sittert forced entry after arriving home but could not save the three horses. One horse was killed for mercy. Loss includes barn hay a new wagon buggy and harness totaling 1000 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Sittert
Blommers & Co
Life of Mr. E Shaw with Public Service and Family
Mr E Shaw born June 9 1825 in Stuben New York studied law in Balston Springs and practiced in Alleghany before moving to Pella in 1869 He served in the Iowa state legislature for Marion county in 1885 1886 He married Clarissa Brown in 1851 and had eight children two died Leola at six months in 1867 and Dora at four in 1876 Surviving children include Charles Edgar Williston Mrs W R Stryker G S Fox McClellan and Luella Shaw Dean He died November 7 after four months illness aged 81 years five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E. Shaw
Stuben County
New York
Balston Springs
Alleghany
Pella
Marion County
Clarissa Brown
Leola
Dora
Charles Edgar
Chicago
Ill
Williston
Minneapolis
Minnesota
W. R. Stryker
Washington
G. S. Fox
San Diego
California
McClellan
East Grand River Fork
Luella Shaw-Dean
Iowa
Shaw
Pleasant incident at Lincoln school surprises Miss Lautenbach
Miss Marie Lautenbach was told by Principal Miss Kester to visit the kindergarten area where grade 5 scholars gathered to present her with a toilet box. The cheerful tribute followed appreciation from their teacher and the unexpected gathering as she prepared to leave the Lincoln school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lautenbach
Lincoln School
Miss Kester
Dr Ketman to Lecture on America's Debt to Hol land
Chicago physician Dr. T L Ketman lectures at the Auditorium on Thursday evening November 22 on America's Debt to Hol land. Proceeds go to furnishing Science Hall. Critics praise his vigor humor pathos and effectiveness drawing strong audience appeal. Admission twenty five cents.
Grateful Memory Marked by Recipients Triumph
A school event is recalled as a lasting befitting gesture that will be held in grateful memory by the recipient. the article notes the enduring value of the tribute and its impact on those involved.
Central College in Pella Faces Efforts to Detract
An article quotes the executive committee urging action to save Central College from losing support and status in Pella. It recalls a past $10,000 building gift and calls for raising $100,000 to secure a permanent endowment, aiming to deter further attempts by a Baptist convention to dissolve the college’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Baptists
Zens
Getteroute
Ait Nana
Ske Chlvane
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B. H. van Spanckeren Gore
Weile'& Co
Bank of
Lota B. Forsythe
Allen Forsythe
Christ
Christ Jesus
Methodist Protestant Church
T. L. Ketman
Indianapolis Morning Star
Colorado Springs Gazette
Omaha Bee
Carthage
Dr. Ketman
Christian Herald
Detroit
Kelman
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal
Salt Lake Tribune
Central College
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