Otley News A Busy Patch In Otley Iowa
Community notes report Herman Stirnaman on vacation from mail route with John filling in Several residents battle cold influenza as local ailments rise Wm Klein and daughter visited Pella H L Renaud family also drove to Pella Cen terville coal arrives at Farmers Cooperative Exchange. good demand Albert Sandmeier returns from Utah with brother recovering after leg amputation Otley youths at cordova shooting match Goose and ducks won over Thanksgiving G Vande Kieft sick Miss Lizzie Breen visits Pete Breen home Mrs G Klein of Pella visits Ira Vriezelaar family Floyd Frazer in Des Moines Jessie Vriezelaar home from school due to influenza C Renaud recovering from appendicitis improving Mrs A O Van Houweling hosts luncheon for Otley ladies Kate Breen visited by Mrs J De Guey of Newton Dykstra and Anderson visit Otley Mrs Breen entertains sixteenth century quote ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Stirnaman
John
Wm. Klein
Pella
H. L. Renaud
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Centerville
Fifield
G. Klein
Ira Vriezelaar
Floyd Frazer
Des Moines
Jessie Vriezelaar
Fred Armstrong
Little Son
C. Breen
John de Guey
Newton
Morris van Hemert
Clarence Renaud
Albert D Dykstra
Anderson
Knoxville
G. Dykstra
Otley
Lizzie Breen
Pete Breen
Kate Breen
A. O. van Houweling
The Farm Boy and the Modern Farm Home
The article notes farm boys move to the city for easier living, but modern farm homes with electric power and water pumps aim to keep them in farming. It cites farming science, better livelihoods, and a shift in farm life. It mentions John De Cook, his death on June 11 1899, his family, and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Colleges
Sally Nossaman
John de Cook
Obituary of John De Cook a staunch Dutch American farmer
John De Cook born February 22 1846 in Gelderland Holland came to America in 1856 married Minerva Phillips November 25 1866. Seven children survived him John A Fred William Samuel: a son and three daughters. A progressive farmer near Pella he retired in 1900 to Pella. He died after a life of blunt honesty and steadfast loyalty to community and country. Minerva De Cook died November 5 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John de Cook
Gelderland
Holland
America
Minerva Phillips
John A
Fred
Margaret
Anthony
Mary T
William
Samuel
Oskaloosa
Olivet
Des Moines
Minerva de Cook
Community notes on corn show support and meeting delays
A chamber meeting failed for lack of attendance while John H Ver Steeg sought chamber aid for the Boys Corn Show in Pella. The event trains local youth in judging corn with prizes funded by farmers, papers, and outside sponsors, though a quorum issue halted action. The farmers’ organization may handle it. no further chamber meetings are planned before the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alamo Theatre
Board of Directors
John H. Ver Steeg
Pella
State Agricultural College
Ver Steeg
Farmers’ Organization
Pella Merchant Offers Trophy for Basketball Picks
A Central Ray note explains Y. T. Van Niewaal's fundraiser by sending catalogues of coats vests and sweaters. Varsity players pick a prize, sign up for it, or choose a blanket. The winner will be chosen by developing through season and overall attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ray
Y. T. van Niewaal
Central
van Niewaal
Pella Ladies Reading Circle Discuss Lohengrin Notes
The Pella Ladies Reading Circle met last Friday with Mrs H J Rhynsburger to discuss Lohengrin. Mr Sadler told the story and played selections from the opera while Mrs Hoffman and Mr Ver Hey performed solos. A number of guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Reading Circle
H. J. Rhynsburger
Sadler
Conference at Knoxville and church call to Mulder
The conference at Knoxville discussed Prof. Mulder receiving a Call to Betheny Reformed Church in Chicago, with hope he declines. Rev. J. De Haan led chapel and delivered a Thanksgiving sermon. Other items note Lohengrin review, and piano lessons for Alberta Gambell and Bernice Gezel at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulder
Betheny Reformed Church
Chicago
J. de Haan
The
First Christian Reformed Church
Alberta Gambell
Bernice Gezel
James Verley to Sing at First Church Sunday Evening
James Verley will sing Remember now Thy Creator by Dudley Buck at the First Church next Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Sesseler and Miss Meyer motored home to Aplington Wednesday afternoon and will eat turkey with Rev and Mrs Snucker. Wednesday was Dues Day for the YW girls, each receiving a red carnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Verley
Dudley Buck
Mrs. Sesseler
Miss Meyer
Aplington
Rev
Mrs. Snucker
Y. W
Lecture Course Next Session This Tuesday Evening
The next Lecture Course is scheduled for Tuesday evening. It promises to be a good event with engaging content and likely strong attendance.
Basket Ball In Full Swing With Fine Material
The note highlights vigorous basketball play and strong talent in the current season, signaling high competition and notable players shaping the campaign. intrinsic details mention quality material and ongoing games.
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W. A. Richerd
Red Rock
R. M. Hart
J. M. Hart
George Hanning
Monroe
Dunreath
P. A. Dunninck
Jess Miksell
Dewey Ford
Red Rock Ladies Aid Society
Ray Horsman
H. H. Kingery
Matt Karr
Roy Shilling
George Daily
Pete van Hemert
J. L. Shilling
Allen de Heer
Roy Karr
S. A. Johnson
Henry Merryman
Lorin Karr
W. A. Rieherd
Ruby
Otley News
William ‘Avyndele
Hupmobile
van Zante
Beman Auto Co
Iowa
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Pella Merchant
College
Ivan Sadler
Mrs. Bruins
Hoffman
Chapel
C. F. Dykstra
Advance Mfg. CO
Dock Street
St. Louis
Toledo
Pella Motor Co
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