Bryan in Louisville Rally Sees Bryan Speak to Large Crowds
William Jennings Bryan wrapped up a busy campaign day in Louisville with five speeches in three hours at Phoenix Hill park and Phoenix hall. He addressed paraders in an open area, a delegation of railroad workers, and large crowds before leaving by train for Newark, Ohio, at 11 pm.
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Louisville
William Jennings Bryan
Ohio River
Bryan
Phoenix Hill Park
Phoenix Hall
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Newark
Register and Leader
Secretary Wilson to Speak on Political Issues Tonight
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson commonly known as Tama Jim will speak at City Hall tomorrow evening. The active cabinet member’s address will cover political issues of the day and is open to all residents.
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James Wilson
Tama Jim
Third Reformed Pastor Bouma Arrives in Pella
Rev P J A Bouma arrived Monday with his wife four daughters and one son plus Rev R Duiker Mrs Bouma's father. They were welcomed by a large crowd at the train. A reception followed at the church and the installation occurred at two o'clock this afternoon. Citizens welcome the Bouma family hoping for great good from his work.
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P. J. A. Bouma
Third Reformed Church
R. Duiker
Bouma
Pella
Chronicle
Lake Prairie District Fair Directors Report Positive
The Lake Prairie District Fair directors met in City Hall last Thursday and approved all presented bills and premiums for payment. The fair was a great success, able to cover expenses and half of the debt, with about $600 in permanent improvements planned for the grounds, reflecting well on management and exhibitors.
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Lake Prairie District
Horse Drops Dead During Ride on East South Street
James Stanton was riding his horse Monday evening along East South street when the fire whistle blew. The horse reared and fell. Stanton dismounted and found the horse dead. It was a fine saddle horse bought about a month ago for 00. The cause is believed to be fright.
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James Stanton
East South Street
Ir. Stanton
Atom
Newton Daily News
Commercial Association Invites Baptist State Convention
Rainy evening kept most members away at the Commercial Association meeting, leaving only enough to act on inviting the Baptist State Convention to meet in Pella next year. The invitation passed unanimously and a telegram was sent to the convention in session at Iowa Falls. A new meeting is scheduled for Monday night to discuss manufacturing and city improvements with hoped for better attendance.
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Commercial Association
Baptist State Convention
Pella
Iowa Falls
Myrtle Conway obituary notices sudden death in Pella
Myrtle Conway daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Conway died suddenly in Pella on October 8 at age 26 years 6 months 26 days. She was born in Dallas County March 12 1885 and lived in Woodward before moving to Pella. She was head milliner at Mrs DeReus store in Pella and a Church of Christ member. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM in Woodward Church of Christ conducted by Rev Scambler with pallbearers and interment at Woodward cemetery. The Conway family thanks Pella friends for support during her illness and death.
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Myrtle May
A. B. Conway
Pella
Enterprise
Dallas County
Iowa
F. DeReus
Mabel
Donna
Bernice
Myrtle
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Church of Christ In
Woodward
Rev
Scambler
Des Moines
Woodward Cemetery
Dallas Co
Curfew Violations Reported Across Town
A letter argues the curfew bell has been ignored for too long as children roam streets past eleven and twelve at night. It urges officers to enforce order or residents will take action, warning that the issue must be addressed.
Iowa Baptist State Convention Moves to Iowa Falls
The Iowa Baptist State Convention, held this year at Iowa Falls after a Grinnell gathering last year, runs from Monday to Friday. Attendees from Pella included Rev. A LeGrand, Dr. Garrison, Chancellor S P Shaw, Rev. R R Sadler, Prof and Mrs J A Lapman, Prof Martha Frith, Prof W A Young, and Miss Leland Sadler. The Chronicle printed thousands of post cards showing 22 buildings and groups to be distributed at the convention.
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Grinnell
Iowa Falls
Pella
A. LeGrand
Garrison
S. P. Shaw
R. R. Sadler
J. A. Lapman
Martha Frith
W. A. Young
Leland Sadler
Cronicle
W R C Convention Holds 8th District Meet in Prairie City
The W R C 8th District annual convention met in Prairie City on October 8 1908 with reports from Os kaloo sa Tracy Marshalltown Newton Monroe Mingo Colfax Knoxville Marion Grinnell. Delegates learned about aims and objects patriotism flags and fundraising for the work. The department president cited 163 500 members and 10 124 in Iowa ranking fourth nationally. Knoxville welcomed the next gathering and a Camp Fire was planned though many left early for home.
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Prairie City
Oskaloosa
Tracy
Marshalltown
Newton
Monroe
Mingo
Colfax
Knoxville
Marion
Grinnell
Iowa
Van Mesberger and Bruinsma wed at family home
Andrew Van Mesberger and Dora Bruinsma united in marriage at two o clock this afternoon at the groom's father's farm west of town. Rev. Vander Ark performed the ceremony. Only immediate relatives attended. Both well known, the groom a young farmer and the bride formerly a clerk at Geelhoed's dry goods store. Best wishes from many friends.
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Andrew van Mesberger
Dora Bruinsma
Rev. Vander Ark
van Mesberger
Miss Bruinsma
Geelhoed
Bruinekool and Bloem United in Pella Nuptials
Last Friday at eight o'clock Henry H Bruinekool married Miss Annie Bloem at Bruinekool home in South Pella. Rev S Vander Werf officiated. Attending were the groom's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Bruinekool and C Verrips, along with a circle of friends.
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Bruinekool
Bloem
Henry H. Bruinekool
Annie Bloem
S. Vander Werf
John Bruinekool
C. Verrips
Rater Scheppler Wedding At George Rater Home
Miss Maude Rater wed Mr George Scheppler at the George Rater home near Reasner on Wednesday evening last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev Millice with Miss Mabel Bishop as attendant. About fifty friends attended including Mrs George Monlux and Mae, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Lufkin of Newton. Maude, formerly teaching in Kansas, married a farmer and carpenter from Oswego. Journal reports the happy union and extends congratulations.
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George Rater
Reasner
Maude Rater
George Scheppler
Oswego
Kansas
Maude
Jasper County
George Monlux
Mae
Arthur Lufkin
Newton
Millice
Mabel Bishop
Wilson and Butts Wedding in Oct 14 Ceremony
On Wednesday evening October 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs F Butts their daughter Miss Cora married Mr Chas H Wilson of Evans. Rev Webster of the Baptist church officiated at 7:30 with Read Wilson, the grooms niece, playing the wedding march. A large gathering attended and a generous supper followed as well wishes were exchanged for a happy life ahead.
Misses Roland Van Zee Dies of Tuberculosis at 50
Mrs John Roland Van Zee died at her home October 13 from tuberculosis aged 50 years and 2 months Funeral services were held at the house on Thursday the 15th with Rev T Vander Ark officiating and interment in Porterville cemetery She leaves husband and a ten year old daughter to mourn the loss
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John Roland van Zee
T. Vander Ark
Porterville
Petti Pei Glove-Fitting Rr Featured
A fragment highlights a glove-fitting petti Pei in a reported scene. The note hints at a fashion detail or event involving the animal in a magazine or column snippet.
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Petti- Pei
Farmhouse Fire Destroys Postma Home Near Monroe
Between 9 and 10 Tuesday evening the farm house of Wm. Postma five miles east of Monroe burned from a roof fire. Nearly everything was lost with the house, valued at least eight hundred dollars, not fully insured. The family moved into Willie Marshall’s nearby unoccupied home. Insurance paid Mr. Postma four hundred thirteen dollars.
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Wm. Postma
Monroe
Willie Marshall
Postma
Republican Meeting at City Hall Discusses Day’s Issues
A Republican gathering at City Hall Monday evening featured P. Van Sittert presiding and John Nollen as chairman. Attorney Robert Welch of Knoxville spoke on county attorney candidacy and contrasted party methods. Hon. J A T Hull, candidate for Congress in the 7th District, shared views and criticisms in a cordial, fair manner.
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P. van Sittert
House
John Nollen
Atty
Robert Welch
Knoxville
Welch
J. A. T. Hull
Congress
Hull
Beard Lecture Draws Largest Audience in Months
Mr. R. R. Beard spoke Friday evening for the Ladies' Auxiliary on the subset From Galilee to Jerusalem on horseback. The auditorium packed, and 100 pictures from his recent return captivated listeners as he described the lands and conditions depicted.
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R. R. Beard
Galilee
Jerusalem
College Oratory Recital Delights on Cold Tuesday
The college department of Oratory held a Tuesday recital with a well filled house. Performers did themselves proud and Miss Wilson, head of the department, received wide credit for the successful event despite inclement weather.
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College Department of Oratory
Wilson
Grain Dealer Promotes National Corn Exposition
A grain dealer expresses strong support for the National Corn Exposition. He emphasizes collaboration with grain growers to boost grain improvement and to educate the public on crop enhancement efforts. The exposition management seeks active dealer cooperation to stage a successful event and foster agricultural progress.
Local Politics and Advertisements Dominate Chronicle Page
The issue blends political pitches from Ashlee Welsher and Ed McCoy urging votes for re election, plus A P De Reus visiting Grinnell to see his son at Iowa College. Local social notes recall trips to Chicago Leighton and a horse sale at Ver Ploeg s Livery Barn, with ads from Vander Pal s Faassen Den Adel Co Rietveld s auto prices and Wormhoudt s clothing.
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Ashlee Welsher
A. P. de Reus
Grinnell
Harry
Iowa College
de Reus
McCoy
Vander Pal's
The
Chronicle
Ver Ploeg
Wormhoudt
Kodol Digestive Aid Sold at Local Drug Store
Kodol is described as a natural digestive aid that digests all classes and kinds of food, effectively performing the work of the stomach. Sold at Langerak's Drug Store, 40-44.
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Langerak's
Taft Campaign Tour Draws Big West Virginia crowds
Judge Taft traveled from Martinsburg to Parkersburg on Tuesday as a central figure in West Virginia campaign events. He drew large, well organized demonstrations in each stop and received strong voter support, with extended remarks in Cumberland where he addressed a packed venue and covered most campaign issues.
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Taft
West Virginia
Judge Taft
Martinsburg
Parkersburg
Maryland
Cumberland
Register and Leader
Senatorial Truce Breaks Over Cummins Attacks
The Cummins headquarters reports receipt of a yellow circulated pamphlet from Polk County townships and other counties rehashing 1906 charges against Governor Cummins. Supporters call it the first open violation of the wartime truce among party factions allied to Taft. It remains unclear if the Lacy faction will revive the senatorial fight on old lines.
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Cummins
Polk County
Taft
Congress
Register and
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Fair Association Meets
Conway
Iowa Baptist State Convention
Prairie City News
van Zee
Poama
Beard
Harry O. Viersen
Faassen and
den Adel Co
van Zante Bros
Rietveld
G. B. Ver Steeg
Leighton
John Stuursma
Kia Flog
Brenlin
Langerak’s
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