Wedding Bells for Scheffers and Warner in Des Moines
Miss Dena Scheffers of Pella and Edgar D. Warner of Prairie City wed in Des Moines on Monday September 29. A second wedding followed in Knoxville with Miss Josephine Tysseling and Ray Anderson exchanging vows at the Tysseling home with Rev. George L. Minnear officiating. Guests traveled from Des Moines Orange City and other towns for both ceremonies and gifts included china glassware linens and a mirror. The newlyweds will set up housekeeping in Pleasantville.
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Warner Scheffers
Dena Scheffers
Pella
Edgar D. Warner
Prairie City
Des Moines
Knoxville Express
Sosephine, Dautter
Teunis Tysseling
Knoxville
Ray Anderson
J. D. Anderson
George L. Minnear
Florence Vande Steeg
Orange City
Frank Hedrick
Washington Township
Dotha Anderson
Sacramento
Cal
Clark Johnson
Roy King
Fort Dodge
Albert Tysseling
Gerrit Tysseling
Bertha ‘Tysseling
P. G. Gaass
George Gass
Anderson
Pleasantville
Arti
Major John F. Lacey Dead in Oskaloosa
Major John F. Lacey a prominent Oskaloosa figure died suddenly Monday at 12 37 p m in his home at the corner of North Market street and B Avenue He appeared in good health earlier and asked for water after saying he did not feel well He collapsed as the glass fell to the floor The 33rd Iowa regiment and local residents express deep sorrow over his passing
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John F. Lacey
Oikaloosa
The
Herald
Major Lacey
North Market
Atreet and
B Avenue
Sherburger House
Lacey
Pella
33Rd Iowa
Oskaloosa
Hand of Death and døeaths in 1913 1918 notices
Obituary notices recount Gerrit Boertje death from cancer at 48 near town on Sept 27 1913 with funeral at home and church services. Also death of woman age 71 17 days from heart trouble and dropsy with church funeral details. Jeanette Ruth Van Stenis died at 10 from heart trouble at school Sept 25 1918. funeral and interment planned near Porterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boertje
Gerrit
Twen
North’ Broadway
Netherlands
Christian Reformed Church
J. J. Fles
First Reformed Cemetery
Jeanette Ruth
Wm. van Stenis
Ethel Tandy
Sybenga
Leighton
A. Rozendal
Porterville Cemetery
Widow Pension Abused Says Chariton Hearing
At the recent court term in Chariton a widow applying for a pension for five children was found to own an 80 acre farm stock and other farming assets including an automobile. Judge Hunt denied the widow’s pension and a board member stated taxes would not be remitted from now on. The farm values at least 60 per acre with several acres in corn this year, illustrating abuse of the law.
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Stan
Chariton
Board of Supervisors
Hunter
Fall Festival in Oskaloosa Embraces Three Jubilant Days
The Mahaska Fall Festival comes to Oskaloosa from October 7 to 9 with Old Settler's Reunion led by J B Weaver Jr of Des Moines. A morning fiddler contest, a big horse show and parade with Governor Clarke speaking at the picnic, and Great White Way Day with automobile sports mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
J.B. ‘Weaver, Jr
Des Moines
Clarke
Farm For Sale Des Moines Area 240 Acres 125 An Acre
240 acre farm west of Prairie City and east of Des Moines with fair improvements. 160 acres prime farmland and 80 acres slightly rolling. Price 125 dollars per acre. If unsold by Oct 12, rent option. Address Des Moines Iowa Adam Stramm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Des Moines
Des Moines Booters Trip Delights Pella Visitors
A Des Moines Commercial Club special train arrived in Pella for a three day eastern Iowa tour. A large crowd met the visitors at the depot and a Pella Commercial Club delegation escorted them. The procession included a concert in the public square and a reception at the shops, with weather clearing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Drake 24 Central Stifles Drake in Season Opener
Central controls Drake to 24 points in a win noted for defense and perseverance. Green and Beyers shine in a hard fought opener, with Central holding Drake on its own one yard line and seniors stepping up as substitutions reshaped the lineup. The blue and white earn early respect as coach says the team will grow stronger through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ia
Drake
Central
Beyers
Strahan
R.G
Nowell Peterson
Kempkes Green
Umbarger
Stevensor
Rice
Cestral
H. Phillips
Nowells
William
Kempkes
McDougal
Dykstra
Westervelt
Central Ray
Boy Struck by Car While Playing Near Truck in Des Moines
A four year old, Roland Klein, was struck by an oncoming auto as he stepped from behind a car stopped for gasoline near Des Moines. The vehicle braked in time, causing a glancing blow that bruised him. A physician found no broken bones and expects a full recovery.
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A. T. Klein
Des Moines
Auto Crash Near Town Hits Two Cars Hard
Two drivers VanderPloeg and Kuyper collided on a rural road a mile south of town. Kuyper’s Ford rordster was nearly cut in two and he was thrown twenty feet but not hurt. VanderPloeg’s heavier car was seriously damaged yet both men escaped injury.
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AUTO
W.H. VanderPloeg
P.H. Kuyper
VanderPloeg
Knoxville
Kuyper
Pella
van der Ploeg
Church Notes and Sermons Across Local Churches
First Reformed Church reports Rev S VanderWerf will preach in the evening service. Second Reformed Church notes a morning sermon on humility and welcome, with a communion sermon. The Esther series continues with Mordecai and Esther as the evening topic and the choir singing part two of the cantata. The queen Cecile Minks. Mordecai the Jew Harry Maxwell Mordecai's sister Merna Thomas The Choir Prof Sadler. Mordecai and the Jews are in grief and urge Esther to plead to the king.
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Baptist
Mordecai
Esther
Eather
Cecile Minks
Harry Maxwell Rdecai
Merna Thomas
Sadler
Resolutions of Respect for Della King by Advonsonian Society
The Advonsonian Literary Society of nural College expresses heartfelt condolences to the King family. They note Della King as loyal and Christian, always willing to undertake tasks, and declare her departure a great loss. A copy of the resolutions will be entered in the minutes and published in the Central Ray and the Pella Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della King
Advonsonian Literary Society
Nural College
Ray
Pella
Gladys Neiswanger
Mable Warren
T. J. Reese
New Tax Move Targets Bootleggers in Keokuk
Keokuk Gate City reports a new measure targeting bootleggers. After a county attorney conference, Assessor S H Johnston obtained names ofInformations filed on license grounds and will list them for taxation under the mulci law. A $600 tax may be a lien on property if unpaid, potentially raising between $15 000 and $20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Superoir
S. H. Johnston
Johnson
Oskaloosa Party Invites Governor Clarke Escort to Pella
Twenty autos from Oskaloosa plan to greet Governor Clarke in Pella on Wednesday en route to the Mahaska Fall Festival. George C. True of the Oskaloosa Commercial Club extends an invitation to Pella business leaders to join the escort for the final eighteen miles and a day in Oskaloosa. The festival features a big picnic, a horse show, a Governor’s address, and a grand parade in the afternoon.
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Oskaloosa
Pella
Clarke
Mahaska
George C. True
Stores To Close Early On Weekdays Beginning Oct 6
Beginning Monday October 6 and until further notice the following stores will close at 6 30 p m except Saturdays Coles Drug Store VanderLindens Bazaar Stubenrauchs Drug Store Puritan Drug Co Keables Drug Store.
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Coles Drug Store
VanderLindens Bazar
Stubenrauchs Drug Store
Puritan Drug Co
Keables Drug Store
Do We Need Another Elevator at Pella
A discussion on forming a farmers cooperative to build and operate a grain elevator at Pella. The piece argues little grain ships from Pella and warns that in a small town such a venture would be costly and risks capital loss, questioning potential price benefits.
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Pella
Mahaska Fall Festival to have film by Pathe factory
The Mahaska Fall Festival management in Oskaloosa was notified Monday that a moving picture film will be made of the exhibits livestock parade and other activities on the big middle day next Wednesday The Pathe factory known for quality productions will capture the gala event highlighting Mahaska county resources and civic effort.
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Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Pathe
National Highways Association Organizes Local Branch
National Highways Association organizer Mr. F H Yates met in the city Friday to form a temporary local chapter with H P VanGorp as Chairman and Joe Faassen as Secretary. A follow up meeting is set for Monday October 6 to pursue permanent organization with hopes for a large turnout.
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National Highway Association
F. H. Yates
National Highways Association
Great White Way
H. P. VanGorp
Joe Faassen
Yates
K. P. Hall
College Notes Reflect on Student Life and Activities
Chapel lacked music due to time constraints. Ray Day highlighted student newspaper sales and subscription drive. Westervelt siblings visited from Tuesday. Ladies Glee Club met with Prof Clayton. Guy Churchill named Pelican editor in chief. Pearl Phillips and Harry DeCook business managers. Faculty entertainment hosted by Dr and Mrs Beyl. Prof Childs spoke on Tobacco. Y W C A held Kensington at Edith Warren home. Prohibition League state secretary spoke at chapel. Prof Harvey preached at Monroe. Freshman president Mr Byram. George VerSteeg active in student council. Drake game performance praised. professors McIntire Harvey Dodson and Dr Warren dined at Sunnysides.
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Chapel
Ray
Katherine
Ralph Westervelt
Clayton
Guy Churchill
Pelican
Pearl Phillips
Harry DeCook
George VerSteeg
Drake
More Apples Wanted for Canning Factory Trade
Notice urges farmers to bring surplus apples in good condition to the Canning Factory. Pledges payment of 50 cents per 100 pounds or per hundred units. Signed by Abraham Verploegh, Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Verploegh
Mer
Highway Passing Law Shocks Local Case Near Earlham
Rev G F Cannon of Adel sued Earl Miller of Douglas township for violating the road passing act. Miller refused to yield on a widened stretch, leading to a trial before Justice T J Beals. Miller admitted fault and apologized, paying costs. case dismissed.
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Winterset
Madisoniaw
G. F. Cannon
Adel
Mt. Ayr
Miller
Cannon
Earlham
Thirty-Fifth General Assembly
T. J. Beals
J. P
D. H. Miller
J. W. Rhode
Educational Day Set For Marion County Old Home Week
Knoxville proclaims Friday October 17 as Educational Day during Old Home Week. Officials invite as many schools as possible to join the parade and participate. State Superintendent Deyoe will address attendees. Mae Goldizen, County Superintendent.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Deyoe
Mae Goldizen
Knoxville Short Course Organizing Meeting Held
County farmers met last Saturday to plan a winter agricultural short course in Knoxville. Prof Hauser from the extension department explained the concept and requirements, urging farmer involvement. M Shivvers was elected president, John Casey secretary, with township directors named and a January start anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Hauser
The
Agricultural College
Prof. Hauser
M. Shivvers
John Casey
Clay
Will H. Cummings
Dallas
W. A. Hallowell
Franklin
S. B. Hudson
Indiana
R. C. Converse
Harry Crouch
Lake Prairie
John H. VerSteeg
Liberty
W. H. VanBenthuysen
Polk
Martin Visser
Perry
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Hand OF Death
Des Moines, Iowa
Adam Stramm
Booters Mere
First Reformed Church
S. VanderWerf
Second Reformed Church
Governor Clarke
Moving Pictures
College
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