Reverend VanderWerf to Leave for Holland Mich Next Week
The Rev S VanderWerf pastor of First Reformed church will move with his family to Holland Michigan next Monday evening. He preaches his last sermon to the Pella congregation next Sunday afternoon in English. He leaves after a farewell gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Dick Den Adel with the Holland singing club invited. He resigns from the Home for the Aged board and will serve as Secretary of the Board of Domestic Missions in the Reformed Church, with duties in New York and the East until Christmas.
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S. VanderWerf
First Reformed
Holland
Mich
Pella
Dick den Adel
Holland Singing Club
Brother VanderWerf
Our Home For the Aged
Dykstra
C. DeLeeuw
VanderWerf
Board of Domestic Missions
The
Reformed Church
Holland, Mich
New York
Highland Park Freshmen beat Central second team 7 to 0
The season opener at Central College field ended with Highland Park Freshmen defeating Central's second team 7 to 0. A first minute touchdown set the pace as HP relied on a repeated fake play, while Central showed strong tackling and potential for a future varsity squad despite wet, muddy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Highland Park
Central
H. P. Bunch
Central Boys
Bob Williams
H. P
Westervelt
Rhynsburger
VerSteeg
van Zante
Farewell Party for Rev VanderWerf Prepares for Holland
Mr and Mrs Dick Den Adel hosted a farewell gathering on East Franklin Street for Rev S VanderWerf who departs next week for Holland Michigan to become secretary of the board of domestic missions of the Reformed church. Attendees included the Hollandsch Zang Gezelschap. The evening wandered with warm wishes as Pastor VanderWerf leaves soon. For Sale One new Heating store John R B Dieleman tt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RB
Dieleman
Electric line accident near New Sharon nearly kills worker
A. C. Rogers survived a severe 11,000 volt shock while assisting at a tower raising southeast of New Sharon. Supervisor Al Coulter, Ray Moore, and Alex Divan were nearby. Divan was burned saving others as the blaze spread to a wooden board. The incident, the first since the line’s installation, left Rogers briefly unconscious and required hours to reach physicians.
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Oskaloosa
A. C. Rogers
New Sharon
al Coulter
Mr. Rogers
Ray Moore
Alex Divan
Rogers
Coulter
White Way Picture in Europe from Pella Picnic
Dr H F Keables sent a copy of De Prins magazine published in Amsterdam showing a July 24 photo from the Northeast corner of Pella square. It captures Main and Franklin streets with autos along the curb and notes the White Way picnic. The image, sent by J B Wilson, signals the White Way as part of the western hemisphere transcontinental highway.
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Europe
H.F. Keables
Chronicle
de Prins
Amsterdam
Holland
Pella
Main
Franklin Streets
J. 8. Wilson
H. Westerhof
Miss Livingston’s Recital Delights Pella Audiences
Music lovers in Pella enjoyed a Tuesday Junior piano recital by Mary Livingston student of Prof. Sadler. She played with ease and clear technic, captivating the enthalistic crowd with Marche Triomphale, Polacca Brilliant, and Serenade selections.
Union Service at Second Reformed Church
A union service of the Reformed churches is planned for Sunday evening at the Second Reformed Church. Addresses will be given by Mrs. J. S. Allen, secretary of the Women's Board of Domestic Missions of New York City, and Mrs. W. C. Roe, a twenty year mission worker among Oklahoma Indians.
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Reformed Churches
Second Reformed Church
J. S. Allen
Women’s Board of Domestic Missions of
New York City
W. C. Roe
Oklahoma
Marriage of Jessie Templeton and Floyd Fortner
Miss Jessie Templeton and Floyd Fortner wed Tuesday Oct 21 at 8 pm in Red Rock township at John Templeton's farm residence. Fortner, son of G W Fortner, plans to live on the Fortner place south of Knoxville. Bride is niece of Dr W F Crew who attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortner
Templeton
John Templeton
Red Rock Township
Jessie
Floyd Fortner
Marion County
Mr. Fortner
G. W. Fortner
Fortner Place
Knoxville
Knoxville Express
W. F. Crew
Towne-Fox Nuptials Move Des Moines Couple to Wed
Washington dispatch dated Oct 21 reports George Lewis Towne of Des Moines marrying Christine Fox at St. Margaret's church. Best man Nathan Clarence Towne, with Ethel Towne as bridesmaid, and guests including Mrs. Ernest H. Spaulding of Grinnell, a Towne sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne-Fox
Register and Leader
Washington, D. C
N. C. Towne
Pella
George Lewis Towne
Des Moines
St. Margaret's Church
Christine Fox
Nathan Clarence Towne
Ethel Towne
Ernest H. Spaulding
Grinnell
Marion County Farmers Short Course Dates Revised
A county meeting invites all residents to a mass gathering at the county superintendent's office at 2 p.m. to explain the Marion County Farmers Short Course. The event, now set for January 19 to 24, 1914, aims to boost understanding, recruit members, and highlight domestic science and premiums. Supported by township directors, women are urged to attend with men if needed to ensure seating and broad participation. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Ames
Knoxville
Card of Thanks for Fire Dept and neighbors aid
We thank the Fire Department and neighbors for timely aid that prevented a serious fire at our home Tuesday evening.
Second Reformed Church Announces Sabbath Sermon Theme
The Second Reformed Church reports next Sabbath morning sermon on "The Christians' influence in the world." The evening service will be a union meeting with a missionary character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Baptist Church Sermon and Cantata Feature
Dr Bailey preaches the fifth sermon on Esther at the Baptist Church. The choir sings Part V of the Cantata with King Ahasuerus Ralph Westervelt and Professor McIntire Merna Thomas, assisted by Guy Churchill and Professor Sadler at the organ. The scene is the throne room.
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Bailey
Esther
King Ahasuerus
Ralph Westervelt
McIntire Merna Thomas Guy Churchill
Sadler
School Notes Reflect Transfers Fire Drill And Talks
A number of pupils are moved from Lincoln to Webster due to crowded rooms. A fire drill and fire prevention instruction were held with quick evacuations. New maps purchased for Lincoln. Sophomores hosted Freshmen at the old Fourth Reformed Church with light refreshments and games. End of first six weeks approaches. grades to parents mid next week. Chapel moved to 11 30 on Fridays. Mr Thomassen and Rev Monkman gave talks. Miss Barnwell Jim and Miss Brown sang selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Webster
Old Fourth Reformed Church
Geo. J. Thomassen
Jesse Monkman
Barnwell
College Notes Highlight Faculty and student events at Waterloo campus
Dr Bailey and Dr Beys attend State Convention in Waterloo this week. Mrs Bey entertained Kensington Saturday afternoon and Miss Reynolds gave a talk. Mrs Jessie Sadler hosted a Gossip Party Saturday evening. Merna Thomas and Prof Clayton sang at chapel Friday. Barnwell’s studio moved to second floor of old Central with fresh paint carpet. Expression department popular this year with Miss Barnwell aboard. Prof Clayton sang at First Reform Church Sunday. Cecile Mincks set for junior recital Tuesday November 4. Prof Dodson delivered two chapel talks and sprightly pep meeting planned for Thursday. About twelve enjoyed an oyster supper at Prof and Mrs Clayton’s home Tuesday night in honor of Mary Livingston.
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Barnwell
Clayton
First Reformed Church
Cecile Mincks
Dodson
Chapel
Penn
Mrs. Clayton
Mary Livingston
Fire at 502 E First Street Causes Smoke Damage
Late Tuesday a small fire erupted at the home of N Bogaard 502 E First Street. A box of kindling in the basement ignited near the furnace, smoke spread to living rooms, the basement ceiling was scorched, and the fire was contained to the paper and scraps. Overall smoke damage occurred throughout the house.
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N Bogaard
First Street
Just Arrived Car Coal in Illinois at 18c Bushel
Car good clean Illinois lump coal now arrives priced at 18 cents per bushel delivered with a 16 percent discount from the car. Contact C. A. Cross by phone at No.7 or meet the seller at the car for details.
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C. A. Cross
Knoxville editor for Congress backed by Marion county praise
An interview from the Register and Leader advocates M. L. Curtis of the Knoxville Journal as a Republican candidate for Congress in the Seventh district. Welch argues Curtis, a progressive with deep local ties, would bring vigorous campaigning and dutyful service, contrasting his outside county origin with district-wide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Leader
R. L. Welch
Knoxville
M. L. Curtis
Knoxville Journal
Prouty
Curtis
Roosevelt
Marion County
Welch
Seventh
Congressional District
Senator Dowell
Dowell
Congress
Cummins
T. C. Gilson
Towa
Polk County
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Washington
Congressman Curtis
Exchange Sale at Two Van's Shoe Store
The Ladies Auxiliary hosts an Exchange at Two Van's Shoe Store next Saturday October 25 at 9:00 a.m. Varied goodies for Sunday dinners. President Mrs E H Keables. Secretary Mrs H Rhynsburger.
For Sale 70 Acre Farm Near Bovina Colorado
For sale one improved percent sec property 1% miles from town with 70 acres under good cultivation. Rich soil, plenty of water, cheap pasture, healthy climate, and state road access. Telephone in house. Write A BH GHE Bovina Lincoln Co Colo price 15 dollars per acre. 43-4.
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Bovina
Lincoln County
Colo
Leighton Church Dedicated
The Ebenezer Reformed church at Leighton dedicated its new house of worship with afternoon Dutch services led by Rev. 8. Van der Werf and addresses by Rev. Wm. Beckering and Rev. Mr. Drost. Evening English service featured Rev. B. F. Brinkman and Rev. Phillip Mings. The building seats about 350 in the auditorium plus 75 in an annex, with a basement kitchen and Sunday school room, powered by a gas plant, and the church was dedicated debt free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
A. Rozendal
van der Werf
Wm. Beckering
Pella
Mr. Drost
Christian Reformed Church
B. F. Brinkman
Phillip Mings
Prairie City
Civil Service Exam for Railway Mail Clerk in Iowa
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for railway mail clerk on November 19, 1913, at Pella Iowa and other Iowa post offices with city delivery. Men only. Salary begins at 900 dollars per year with good promotion chances. Write or see Tunis Kempkes local secretary P O Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Pella
Iowa
Tunis Kempkes
Dry Cleaning Offer for Fall and Winter Wear
DRY CLEANING invites customers to bring over coats, suits, ladies dresses and skirts for cleaning and pressing. They promise satisfactory work and offer delivery service via phone. Located at Heereman De Vries on Franklin Street.
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Heereman DE Vries Franklin Street
Otley Community Notes Tied to Visits and Local Happenings
Jude Aikens and wife visited Ben Renaud and family near Lynnville midweek returning Friday. Ralph Frazer from Sully visited his parents midweek. J. B. Vriezelaar and sons Ira, William, Jimmie, and W. E. Houk of Pella Pipe & Tank Co were in the Pella Boosters lineup visiting Knoxville. A. T. Van Houweling and family joined in, others rode over with teams for old homecoming week. Art Botsford and wife traveled to Newton. Mrs. Botsford is doctoring there for a nasal trouble. W. C. Frazer visited over Sunday. Henry Hiemstra began building a new house with carpenter Huisman to do the work. Some farmers started cribbing corn but had a bad week. Peter Van Hemert has purchased the Van Maren property. Mamie Vriezelaar visited Wm. J. Honnold near Reasnor Friday and Saturday. Frank Walker and Y. Dykstra carried Minnesota potatoes on Saturday. they sold out by evening. John Hiemstra's eldest daughter had an appendix operation last Wednesday performed by Dr. Smith of Monroe and Dr. Carpenter of Pella, with Dr. Warren of Pella administering anesthesia. the girl, eighteen, was recovering well. A newborn son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lou Vander Linden near Otley on Sunday night the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Frazer
Sully
J. B. Vriezelaar
Ira
Willam
Jimmie
W. E. Houk
Pella Pipe & Tank Co
Pella
Knoxville
A. T. van Houweling
Art Botsford
Newton
van Maren
Otley
Peter
Mamie Vriezelaar
Wm. J. Honnold
Reasnor
Frank Walker
Y. Dykstra
Minnesota
John Hiemstra
Smith
Monroe
Carpenter
Warren
Lou Vander Linden
Letter Not Received By Chronicle Marked Opened
Chronicle reports an envelope received this week had no seal or contents removed. The letter was postmarked Los Angeles at 12 noon October 18. Readers who sent items may understand why it was not printed.
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The
Chronicle
Los Angeles
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H. P. Freshmen
GUI
Farwell
East Franklin Street
Board of Domestic Missions of
the Reformed Church
Holllandsch Zang Gezelschap
Pastor VanderWerf
Oskaloosa Electric Line
Union Service
DeWit Gates
Henry DeWit
Nic DeWit
Martha Gates
St. Charles
DeWit
de Wit
College
E. H. Keables
H. Rhynsburger
Leighton Church
Jude Aikens
Ben Renaud
Lynnville
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