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Notable Pella Families Visit and Local Notes
Theodore De Hoogh and son John of Sheldon and his brother D J De Hoogh visit relatives in Pella among the Kuyper family. J D Geurts visits Des Moines. F Morris family from Ada Kansas arrive for a visit. Wm Van Gorp, previously in Oskaloosa hospital, returns home aged 85. Mrs Fannie Cassatt returns from Eddyville. Mrs Hattie Van Cleave visits Des Moines. Second Reformed church women host at J H Reuvers home. Lottie Braashart of Ottumwa visits Pella. Elizabeth Taylor returns from Colorado Springs to be with her children Professor T H Liggett family. Baby John William born to Dr and Mrs J V Lankelma on Oct 1. Wm Jeffers buys Oska ch house, makes improvements. S Keables and Dr C Aschenbrenner travel to Des Moines for medical exam. Harry recovers from illness. stores operations continue. Mizpah Guild meets at Marie Hoeven home. Lightning strikes G Vanden Berg barn near Fifield, straw fire controlled with minor loss. Teans Ver Beck marks 60th year since arriving in Pella from Aalsmeer. Family ties and long-time residence noted. references to Adriana V B Beeren fee and others in Pella region.