Iowa Methodist Conference at Ottumwa Ends Sessions
A state conference session at Ottumwa drew attendees from Pella including Rev. and Mrs. Geo. E. Monkman and others. Bishop Quayle announced next year’s appointments with churches listed for new charges and several districts reporting no changes beyond two financial secretary appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Methodist Conference
Ottumwa
Pella
Geo. E. Monkman
Frahm
W. S. Riddle
Bert de Bruyn
C. Koopman
Herman Soetens
Lucy Huber
Martha Ver Huel
Winfield
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Quayle
Brooklyn
W. L. Clapp
Eddyville
W. S. Moore
Grinnell
Elas Handy
Kilduff
L. G. Cummins
Lynnville
Montezuma
O. S Baker
Newton
W. P. Stoddard
G. E. Monkman
Reasnor
H C. Millice
Rose Hill
Lloyd Tennant
Thornburg
Victor
L. F. Powell
C. W
Galveston Ports Rank in 1907 08 Trade Volumes
The Galveston News notes Galveston’s steady status among U S ports, remaining close to New York in foreign export value and ranking ninth among ocean ports for foreign imports. In 1907 08 the port handled 1544 ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
United States
New York
Galveston Yearly Shipping and Trade Totals
Galveston port records show a net tonnage of 3 776 212 entered and cleared. The port supports 30 regular foreign lines plus numerous tramp steamers. coast wise service rose, and overall facilities met demand. Post office revenue reached 131 842, with 9 409 alien arrivals and customs receipts of 542 637. Free imports totaled 4 179 964 and dutiable imports 1 515 335. foreign goods value reached 7 407 698. Mexico leads import value at 3 296 285, followed by the United Kingdom 1 051 312 and British East Indies 234 466.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Foreign Service
Custom House
Mexico
United Kingdom
British East Indies
Versteeg Bros Dissolves Partnership in 1908 Notice
Notice states the general merchants firm Versteeg Bros dissolved as G B Versteeg withdraws and sells his share to Charles P Dykstra. The business continues as Versteeg Bros & Co at the same location in Pella Iowa with the remaining partners assuming old debts and obligations. Signed August 19 1908 by Versteeg Bros A Versteeg N Versteeg G B Versteeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versteeg Bros
G. B. Versteeg
Charles P. Dykstra
Versteeg Bros & Co
Local News Briefs Include Visits and Travels
Local notes report 25 loads of dirt sought for a project. Mrs. John Rillehin of Leighton spent a day in town. Geo. Renaud of Miller S Dakota slated to return in weeks. Electric Palace decorations praised. J. Granda traveled to Morris to visit daughter Mrs. Van Olst. J. Welle from Newton toured to see relatives. Atty. W. E. Van der Ploeg attended the Republican State Convention in Des Moines. Ottumwa visitors to Bryan meet and Ox roast. Mrs. A. H. Munnsdaines of Seattle departed after visiting Dr. Bos. Helen Rietveld returned from S Dakota with cousin Glen Livingston. Mrs. J. H. De Wit visited Oska loosa to see sister Mrs. Ed. Reaser. Miss Lucile Moss starts fall at college boarding with Rev. S. E. Wilke. Mrs. J. Billings of Olivet arrived for visit with daughter Mrs. A. P. DeReus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rillehin
Leighton
Geo. Renaud
Miller, S. Dak
Electric Palace
J. Granda
Morris
van Olst
J. Welle
Newton
Atty
W. E. van der Ploeg
Des Moines
A. W. de Bruyn
Ottumwa
Bryan
A. H. Munnsdaines
Seattle
Washington
Dr. Bos
Helen Rietveld
S. Dak
Glen Livingston
J. H. de Wit
Oskaloosa
Ed. Reaser
Walter Fowler
Minneapolis
A. T. Fowler
Ira Gessman
Edith
Ed. Gessman
John Wormhoudt
Walker Anderson
Coalridge
Colorado
Canon City
Grandia
H. O. Douglass
Waterloo
Central College
Jordan Hall
Iowa Baptist Historical Society
E. Dykstra
Harvey
M. Verros
Iowa
Texas
Matthew Carr
Cordova
Marion County
R. W. Taylor
Runnells
William Taylor
R. R. Beard
B. F. Keables
Bay Field
Wis
S. F. Oldham
Monroe
C. W. Sipe
Oldham
T. J. Clark
Pella
W. Spencer
Emma
Boone
Spencer
Edwards
M. E. Church
Delta
E. N. Lee
Maude
Webster City
Lee
B. Mentzer
Lake Prairie District
Myrtle
Esther Howerton
John Walk
Neosha
Guthrie
Eldon
Alena Hill
New opera chairs to be installed at Electric Palace soon
Local notes report new seating to be added at the Electric Palace. Community updates include visits, travel, school news, church events, and forthcoming meetings. Names span Wilkin Acklin Garrison, Mooresville, Pella area, and Des Moines connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Palace
S E. Wilkin and Son
Monroe
Jess Acklin
Mr. Wilkin
Expert Piano and Organ Tuning and Repair Services
Expert tuning and repair of pianos organs and pipe organs with repolishing. Old instruments made new using latest tuning system. Trial offered. All work guaranteed by professional Grog, a decades’ manufacturer.
Change in Trains Schedule and Digestive Aid Promotion
The mid day trains shift to Monday with arrivals between 1 and 2. East morning train at 7 10 connecting to Chicago, West night train about two hours later, East evening train similarly timed. Morning passenger about 10 15 minutes earlier. Time cards likely out Saturday. Also promoting Kodol for indigestion with local sale at Langerak's Drug Store.
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Chicago
Farm for Sale Near Prairie City Iowa
120 acre improved farm four and a half miles northeast of Prairie City offered for sale after owner's death. Contact A. A. Arnold attorney Prairie City IA or B. C. Ward executor for details. Sale advertised by Proxy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
A. A. Arnold
B. C. Ward
Bargains on Wagons and Farm Implements at Van Maren
To the farmer go to the undersigned for bargains in wagons sulky plows and all kinds of implements hardware and the American clover bunchers. Four horse eveners a specialty. Come and see US. H Van Maren.
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H, van Maren
Bargain Counter Ad From The Pella Chronicle
Bargain counter features The Chronicle offer on price dollar through year end. Call and see us to save on car money at the Pella Chronicle shop.
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Pric
Pella Chronicle
Various Local Socialand Business Notes
Miss Jessie Templeton of Rock teaches Fifield scholars. Bertha and Lena Carper visited aunt Mrs S E Teter. Mrs G J Carver went to Des Moines on business. Rhonda Ellwood of Perry Okla visiting relative. Alfred Norris arrived home from Des Moines last Monday. Rev Beard to hold regular services. Harlie Carpenter bought a new buggy. Harlie Carpenter and Martin Koopman travel to Otley on Wednesday nights. Arie and John De Raad thrash nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Templeton
Rock
Bertha
Lena Carper
S. E. Teter
G. J. Carver
Rhonda Ellwood
Perry
Okla
G. W. Corpant
Alfred Norris
Des Moines
Rev. Beard
Harlie Carpenter
Martin Koopman
Otley
Arie
John de Raad
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Langerak’s
Oskaloosa District
C. L. Stefford
Barnes City
Frank Proutz
Beacon
W. J. Hamilton
Deep River
L. R Burdock
Fred Edwards
Ewart
W. A Hall
Lacey
E. S. Hehmer
Malcolm
L. A. Crull
New Sharon
F. Barnett
Eugene Allen
J C. W. Coxe
Sonora
Lucile Moss
S. E. Wilke
J. Billings
Olivet
A. P. DeReus
Wall Paper Department
William Bower
Loretta Bower
Webster Building
Prof. Shure
Boston W. Smith
J. E. Cornelius
Pella Stacker
A. B. van Zante
Story County
Nice
Sons of Veterans
K. of P. Hall
Geo. Baitsell
Renan
Yale
L. A. Garrison
the Lakes
W. A. Starke
Ing
van Sperren
Fennema
Mr. Quick
Luis Renaud
Mitchellville
Fritz Renaud
Valley Junction
Bennie Renaud
K. P
Emily Beman
California
J. L. Warren
John J. van Burk
John Brand
Mrs. Brand
Otlley
Mr. Brand
Dakota
Christian Associations of the College
Friends of the College
Lovilla
Garrison
Central
Tommy Livingston
Shiloah
H. Rietveld
Cise
Ildren
Mom
DeWitt
Langer‘ak
H. D. Wormhoudt
Nina Elliott
Miss Elliott
A F. Sweaney
Grinnel
Pella & Southwestern R. R
Sweaney
M. Rhynsburger
Sioux County
Baptist Church
A. O. Broyles
Central University
Broyles
Oskaloosa Herald
Langerak's
Prairie
Pella, Iowa
Fifield
BERL
IGON
Tone Bros Shipp Cannon
Saigon
Jamaica
Penang
Tone
Tone Brothers
C. H. Harmon
Irea
Harmon
Walnut St
The
W. P. Spash Land Company
Marion Co
Hale and Ilamb Co
Allalfa
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