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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
6
The Lake Prairie District Fair opened Monday with poor weather but crowds still packed the grounds for exhibitions. By midweek the event drew thousands, with strong shows in arts, corn, cattle, and horses, and attractions like the Wild West act and Central College tent drawing wide interest.
Mr and Mrs A B Conway of Woodward Iowa rushed in by early Des Moines train after telegram summoned them to their daughter who trimmed for Mrs F De Reus before her sudden death. They reached her bedside an hour before she died, leaving on the 146 train to reach home tonight. The town extends sympathy as Miss Conway had made many friends during her brief stay.
Mr Todd and wife returned from New Germantown New Jersey after a three week visit with his mother aged 94. He notes it was the best trip of his life and they met their daughter Sarah Todd a nurse from Boston. The mother remains mentally sharp though hearing and health fade slightly.
For sale a 138 percent acre farm three miles west and 134 mile south of Monroe. Land is tiled with good improvements. House with seven rooms, cellar and basement. Large barn, cattle bed and hog sheds, windmill, wells, and water piped to several parts and the house. About 30 acres hog tight. An excellent bargain, selling due to poor health. Price $79 per acre on easy terms. Inquire G J Johnson, Mon.
Miss Laura Whitman and Mr Gerard Scholte Nollen wed at the Whitman home on Pleasant street in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives and old friends. The bride wore cream liberty satin with duchess lace and a tulle veil, and the groom is from Pella’s pioneer Nollen family. A Mendelssohn march opened the ceremony, with Mary Whitman as maid of honor and Pres John Nollen of Lake Forest as best man, followed by a reception in the dining room and gifts from friends. The couple will reside at 1143 Pleasant street after December 1.
A gubernatorial proclamation from Iowa in 1908 urges stronger parents, educators, ministers, and communities to lift standards of manhood and womanhood. It designates Sunday October 11 as Parents Day, urging churches and newspapers to focus services and discussion on children, education, and protection. The Iowa Congress of Mothers seeks universal recognition and reports of local observances.
Mr Beard presents a lecture tour with 200 stereopticon views to illustrate From Galilee to Jerusalem on Horseback at the college auditorium on October 15 1908 Admission for adults 25 cents and children 15 Seats on sale at Van's Shoe Store Reserved seating available Mrs Walter Dinemore of Sibley visited the Misses Hamilton and plans a two month trip to Texas
Former Treasury chief William Gage testifies to the House banking committee on national finances and the Walsh plan, arguing for deposit insurance and a system where a bank book always holds its face value. He cites Chicago’s Walsh failure and Clearing House actions as evidence for tighter oversight and trust in banks.
Reverend R R Sadley is slated to attend the Northern Association gathering in Estherville this week, representing his church and participating in the regional event.
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