Central College Beats Des Moines College In Tight Football Clash
Central College defeats Des Moines College 14 to 6 on the home field in a closely contested game marked by early drives, turnovers, and key plays. Richmond of Des Moines threw a touchdown pass to Mullen, and an 80 yard sprint set up Central’s late score as both teams showcased determination and teamwork. Officials included Collville and Evans from Drake, with Dodson of Harvard as head linesman.
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Central College
Des Moines College
Baptist
Des Moines
Central
Byram
Westervelt
Richmond
Mullen
Warren
Collville
Drake
Evans
Dodson
Harvard
Taggart Seeks Pella Recorder Post
W E Taggart announces nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of recorder. He states he cannot meet voters individually and offers his name to the public, promising businesslike administration and prompt service if elected.
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W. E. Taggart
Pella
Council approves bonds to settle city obligations
Regular Tuesday meeting authorized Central Trust Co and Wm Horrabin to issue improvement bonds worth 22549.66 in place of certificates. Clerk reported 52143.50 in assessments collected and 22549.66 bond amount. Electric dept balance 342.42, new September customers, Horrabin bond 16000 from Lyon Bonding Co accepted.
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Central Trust Co
Wm. Horrabin
Electric Department
Lyon Bonding Co
Omaha
Opera House
Franklin Street
el Brocklander-be.calern
Grand Opera in Pella by Duggan Grand Opera Quartette
The Duggan Grand Opera Quartette delivered a strong program at the Pella auditorium last Friday night. Part I included Pagliacci acts 1 and 2 with Part II featuring G Minor Concerto by Goodard and selections from In a Persian Garden and Herodiade with solos and quartets performed to high acclaim. The ensemble closed with a quartet from Persian Garden and the lyric Alas that spring should vanish with the rose. The pianist Mr Fram offered a solid G Minor Concerto reading. The group presented three operas, Aida and Faust among them, and hopes for repeats next year.
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Duggan Grand Opera Quartette
Leoncavallo
Godard
Mr. Fram
Massenet
Reichart
Charlotte Skert
Maude Valiere White
Agnes Scott Langan
Campbell Tipton
H. H. A. Beach
David Duggan
Liza Lehmann
Fram
Goodard
Faust
Milk delivery quits. Jersey cows for sale in Iowa
Sunday announcement from Hunkydory in Pella Iowa states the milk delivery business is quitting and offers a few good grade Jersey cows for sale or trade for young hogs. Contact details include a phone number.
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Hunkydory
Pella
Iowa
Belgian Refugees' Plight Spurs Local Help Efforts
The Iowa piece reports Rev. W H Rogers of Vinton sharing a letter from his English-based mother describing Belgian refugees in England. Five girls aged two to older lost their hands to German soldiers, along with Red Cross nurses also said to be mutilated. Rogers notes such acts stir England to resist and volunteers to join the war. His family ties show several brothers in English service as the community responds to Belgian suffering.
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Pella
Washington, Iowa
W. H. Rogers
Vinton
Iowa Baptist Convention
Washington
Belgium
England
Iowa
State Baptist Convention
Rogers
Joseph Rogers
Surrey
London
Leeds
Mr. Rogers
Charles Rogers
Wiltes Regiment
Charles
Territorials
Canada
Divorce Notice in Marion County Iowa 1914
In the District Court of Iowa Marion County Ida M Gee files for divorce from James M Gee on adultery grounds. The notice states the petition is on file and unless James M Gee appears by the second day of the December 1914 term at Knoxville, Iowa, a default and decree as prayed will be entered.
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District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Ida M. Gee
James M. Gee
District Court of
Towa
Knoxville
Iowa
Wedding Bells for Beulah Stuff and Dirk Freeken in Otley
An autumn wedding was held Wednesday afternoon October 21 at 2 30 in Otley Iowa for Miss Beulah Stuff of Knoxville and Mr Dirk Freeken of Otley. About 100 guests attended as Rev M Rutsaard officiated. The bride wore white wool trimmed with satin and lace while the groom wore black. The maid of honor was Agnes Dickerson of Knoxville in white embroidery. Miss Stuff has been a longtime Mation county teacher and both families received many thoughtful gifts. Out-of-town guests were limited to several relatives and friends. The couple received best wishes for a long, happy marriage from the community.
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Beulah Stuff
Knoxville
Dirk Freeken
Otley
Iowa
M. Rutsaard
Misa Agnes, Dickerson
Virgie Shinn
Bertha Neal
Agnes Dickerson
Daisy Wilson
Cora Brees
C. P. Mendanhall
Perry Thompson
Paul
Runyon
F. B. Stuff
Colyn
John Freeken
Percy Iowa
Breen
Galesburg
Virgil Marsh
Ackworth
Freeken
Closing Out Sale Auction of Restaurant Stock and Equipment
A closing out sale is announced for restaurant stock and equipment including a safe, ice box, two cookstoves, heater, show cases, dishes, tables, chairs and other items. Contents will be sold at discount during the month with 2:00 p.m. Saturday October 81 as the main auction time. remaining items to be closed out at public auction. Auctioneer Boland 43-4 Ooh Bs VANDP.
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Boland
Preacher Dr. Bailey Plans Sunday Services
At the Baptist Church Dr. J. W. Bailey will preach Sunday morning. There will be no evening services as he has to speak at Hiteman. If travel is unfit, he may leave on the Wabash Sunday morning, resulting in no morning sermon.
Pella Teacher Training Class Begins This Week
A Wednesday evening class at 8 45 after prayer meeting hour offers the advanced standard course leading to a diploma. The textbook The Bible and Its Books by Hamill will be used with Dr Bailey teaching the first part. Plan to join at once.
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Pella
Hamill
Bailey
Wilson for Treasurer Leads Marion County Bid
Voters are urged to reelect W J Wilson as Marion County treasurer citing proven efficiency under his current term. The appeal emphasizes continuing strong service for the next five years and asks voters to consider his record before casting ballots next Tuesday.
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Marion County
W. J. Wilson
Fair Grounds Sold at Public Auction
Lake Prairie District Fair ground sold at public auction on Saturday afternoon. The tract contains 22 half acres and brought 8 050 dollars. It was bought by an association of A Waechter Ant Gran dia Ant VanderWaal B H Van Spanckeren Geo J Thomassen R A Awtry James Ver Ploegh K Ver Ploeg Herman VanZante and A W DeBruyn. The buyers plan to form a fair association and conduct an annual fair.
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Chronicle
Lake Prairie District Fair Ground
A. Waechter
Ant. Grandia
Ant. VanderWaal
B. H. van Spanckeren
Geo. J. Thomassen
R. A. Awtry
James Ver Ploegh
K. Ver- Ploeg
Herman VanZante
A. W. DeBruyn
Second Reformed church singing class shines in recital
Prof. Clayton leads a successful singing class with performances by Lucile Van Niewaal and Richard Bailey from the children's department. The analysis class explored Pagliacci, enhancing student interest. Faculty guests at dinner, chapel talks by Miss Greiner and Rev Coppoc. Juniors host freshmen with puzzle pictures and an indoor picnic. Miss Hussey plans a recital October 29 with conservatory students.
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Clayton
Second Reformed Church
Lucile van Niewaal
Richard Bailey
New Chapel
Tracy
Marguerite
Des Moines
North Dakota
Parsons
Conservatory
DeCook
Marion County Republican Candidate Seeks Board Seat
J. B. Vriezelaar announces candidacy for Marion County Board of Supervisors on the Republican ticket to start January 1915. He pledges a fair square deal, independence from special interests, and prudent finance to keep the county tax dollar worth its full value.
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Board of Supervisors
Marion County
J. B. Vriezelaar
Sheriff Cronkhite Seeks Re election in Marion County
Mr Cronkhite 公 comes before the voters this fall as a candidate for re election on his record as sheriff. He feels confident that the people of Marion county recognize the efficiency with which he has served the county as sheriff and that they recognize the importance of having an experienced man in this important office.
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Cronkhite
Marion County
Dyer for Supervisor Robert Dyer Seeks Board Seat
Democratic candidate Robert Dyer runs for member of the county board of supervisors starting January 1916. The notice urges voters to support Dyer and also votes for John Templeton for the Board of Supervisors.
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Robert Dyer
Board of County Supervisors
Mr. Dyer
John Templeton
Board of Supervisors
Surprise Treasuer Mrs Rovvaart Honored Before Move
The Baptist church ladies surprised Mrs Jacob Rovvaart longtime treasurer at her home on E First street with a silver pie knife while about sixty members gathered. Mrs Rovvaart, moving soon to Des Moines to join her husband, expressed appreciation for the gesture.
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Ladies and Society of the Baptist Church
Jacob Rovaart
Des Moines
A. C. Kuyper
E. First Street
F. F. Carpenter
Rovvaart
Water supply cut off by leak at Howell pump station
Monday evening workers repaired a leak at the Howell pump station. Water fell on a motor causing it to burn out, shutting off the water supply until a replacement motor arrived twenty four hours later. The electric plant also shut down overnight, managed by strict water economy.
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Howell
Marion county reelection bid for county recorder
Candidate J. B. Long announces reelection to Marion County Recorder. He cites past administration as worthy of support and asks voters for a hearty ballot in November, expressing faith in the people's judgment and thanking supporters.
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Marion County
J. BE
The Hand of Death Dykstra Alka Re Dykstra
Dykstra Otley man died suddenly while threshing on October 27 at the VanderWiel farm. He was about 63 and collapsed with a shovel in hand. He leaves a widow four daughters and three sons with two sons in Canada. Funeral plans not yet set due to distance.
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Dykstra Alka Re Dykstra
Otley
Card of Thanks for Connie Visser's death
The Visser family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for services during Connie W J Visser's brief illness and sudden death. Gratitude is extended to those who helped with funeral expenses, the Chronicle staff, the doctor, the W O W, and especially Rev B F Brinkman for spiritual support. May God bless you. J Visser Miss Grace Visser.
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Connie W.J. Visser
Chronicle Force
B. F. Brinkman
Connie
J. Visser
Grace Visser
Daily Register and Leader subscription offer
The notice promotes a 14 month plus period from now to January 1, 1916 at $4.00 yearly rate. It highlights state election news Billy Sunday's Des Moines sermons next month and coverage of the state legislature session. Readers are urged to settle the newspaper order with the Chronicle editor.
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the Register
Daily Register and Leader
Billy Sunday
Des Moines
The
Chronicle
Apples for Sale in Ben Davis Barrels
Sprayed hand picked assorted apples all good sized Ben Davis packed in barrels priced at 3.50 per barrel Leave orders with John Dykstra.
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Ben Davis
John Dykstra
Sheriff arrests woman in Pella for illegal liquor sale
Mahaska county sheriff arrested a woman in Pella on the charge of illegal liquor selling last Thursday. Her husband was also sought but had left town before the deputy arrived.
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Mahaska County
Pella
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L. T. Roach
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Council
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L. Braam
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Pete VerBeek
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