Fiftieth Anniversary of the First Reformed Church
The First Reformed Church of Palla celebrated its fiftieth anniversary on September 19 1906 with a brightened interior program at 1 30 p m. Rev Vander Werf welcomed attendees. A. Van Stigt traced Holland settlement history from 1847 to 1856 and church formation. H Nevenish reviewed church history to date and pastors. J De Pree and H J Veldman listed pastors since organization. Dr E Winter spoke on the mission of Holland Christian people in the West. Local pastors and President Garrison of Central College offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
Palla
P. J. Opgel
Winter
D. D
W. Moerdyke
J. de Pree
H. J. Veldman
J. van Westenberg
S. Vander Werf
H.,wormhoudt
Vander Werf
J. K
LeCocq
Garrison
Central College
H. P. de Pres
B. Bruins
Sully
K. J Dykema
Leighton
BE. Winter
Holland
Michigan
Good News from De Rio Principal Hawley’s Health Improvement
A letter from Prof. O. A. Hawley, now principal of De Rio Commercial College in Texas, reports Mrs. Hawley’s health has greatly improved with tuberculosis symptoms disappearing. The family cherishes the good news amid poverty and separation from their Northern Iowa children, hoping for a further update for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Hawley
de Rio Commercial College
Texas
Republican Township Convention at Pella for county delegates
Republicans of Lake Prairie township held a town hall meeting in Pella on Monday to select delegates for the county convention in Knoxville and nominate a township ticket. The rough condition of roads and damaged crossings were noted as likely causes for several issues reported during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Pella
Knoxville
Delegates Picked by Ward Vote for Recorder Race
Delegates were selected by wards to back G W Kimmel for recorder after a motion to let him choose delegates failed. Ward lists include First ward T J Holmand S De Cook E M Cole W G Van der Ploeg L F Bousquet Harvey Rhynaburger, among others. Township ticket nominees were named for justice, trustees, constables, assessor, and clerk. Notables from outside visits included W H Lyon and S S Templeton. Harmony marked the convention despite past clashes between standpatters and progressives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kimmell
Kimmel
First Ward
T. J. Holmand
S. de Cook
E. M. Cole
W. G. van
O. Rhynsburger
J. W. Todd
Wa. Langerak
Harry Awtry
James. Jelsma
John van Zee
Harry Viersen
Geo. W. Kimmel
Jas. Vanderpo
W. H. Lyon
Templeton
H. H. Wilson
Stephenson
Sher‘am
Death of C Welle Cornelius Welle in South Pella
C Welle Cornelius Welle died suddenly at his home in South Pella at five this morning after a few days of indisposition. He was 87, among the oldest Holland community residents, and his death is thought to be due to heart trouble. He had completed chores the evening before and appeared reasonably well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Welle
South Pella
Mr. Welle
Burial set for Saturday at two o'clock
A church notice states burial will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
High School Adds Music and Expanded Spelling
The board approved music instruction with Miss Carrie Cox teaching weekly to each grade. Spelling becomes a required yearlong study in all high school grades, increasing to five courses. Prof Frush visited Knoxville. Henry Pietenpo covers for Miss Parish in Cedar Rapids. Out of town students include Veta Tice Irma Dickerson Harry May and Dick Van Zante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Cox
Prof
Frush
Knoxville
Henry Pietenpo
Miss Parish
Cedar Rapids
Veta Tice
Irma Dickerson
Harry May
Dick van Zante
Various Baptist Church Schedules Include Multilingual Services
A historical church notice lists pastors and weekly times for Baptists and other congregations. Rev A LeGrand leads morning and evening services with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and sermon topics on The Bible and the Christian Life and What Shall I Read. Also noted are Rev Geo Monkman Rev Van der Werf and Rev Wm J Van Kersen with multilingual services in Holland and Hoglish, plus junior choir and children's illustrated sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. LeGrand
Geo. Monkman
Haworth
van der Werf
Wm. J. van Kersen
C. B
Evildaee
For Sale Two Houses Near Blommer's Place
For sale a good five room house and a new seven room house in a good location not far from the square. For particulars ask H Sjaardema one block north of Blommer's ph.
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Ask
Sjaardema
Blommer
Our Piano Contest Opens Nominations for Winners
Daily nominations pour in for a grand piano contest hosted by the Chronicle. Young ladies are urged to submit nominating blanks, with votes counting toward multiple prizes including a 400 piano first prize and a 300 piano second prize. A special 30 dollar Waltham Gold Watch goes to the lead in initial votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Chronicle News
Waltham
Blydenburgh Murder Case Proceeds In Des Moines Grand Jury
The Des Moines grand jury opened hearings into Irene Blydenburgh’s death with main witness Frank Blydenburgh detailing the sister’s infatuation with Dickinson. Other witnesses include Mrs Jessie Cook Detective George McNutt and O H Garrison who read to the sick woman. Additional testimony from William D Van Sittert Dr BE B Gadd and others is expected over several days as the investigation continues.
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Blydenburgh
Des Moines
Irene Blydenburgh
H. B. Dickinson
Grand Jury
Frank Blydenburgh
Dickinson
Jessie Cook
Chilef
George McNutt
O. H. Garrison
Cook Home
Garrison
William D. van Sittert
van Sittert
Brown-Haley Hardware Company
Grand
BE B Gadd
Cato Sells Seeks National Committee Seat
Hon Cato Sells has entered the race for the national committee seat vacated by the resignation of Charles A Walsh. The Cedar Rapids Republican declines to suggest names but notes it would seem logical to place Hon Cato Belison on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato Sells
Ntional
Charles A. Walsh
Cedar Rapids Repubioon
Oato ‘Belis
Toma Demoassis
Nebraskan praises loyal Democrat Cato Soils
The passage lauds Cato Soils as a faithful Nebraskan Democrat who stood by Mr. Bryan from the start and remained loyal when Iowa Democrats shifted their support. It highlights his political skill and nationwide connections, suggesting he would be a credit to the party in prominent roles.
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Ative
Mr. Bryan
Iowa
Newton Boy Killed by Train in Council Bluffs
A 15 year old Newton boy, Phillips, was run over and killed last Monday in the Council Bluffs yards while seeking work in Nebraska. He was son of Mr and Mrs Ed Phillips and a Baptist church member. Parents are heartbroken. the youth was generous and easily led astray, with the city and church mourning with the family.
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Phillips
Council Bluffs
Ed. Phillips
Newton
Baptist Church
Nebraska
College Opens Central College Fall Term
Central College began its fall term on Wednesday the 12th with a smaller overall attendance than last year but more new students than in several years. A new science hall now houses the classes and the outlook for winter term attendance is favorable. A term social and reception were held at the auditorium Tuesday evening. Instructors for the year include Garri son, H. H. Severn, Martha Firth, W. A. Young, Elizabeth Graham, Bessie Bousquet, Mrs. J.0. Visser, Wirtie Sears, Prof. Cox, W. W. Cook, and Mr. Wagner. Miss Sears has been ill and unable to take charge of her classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Yar
Pres. Garrison
H. H. Severn
Martha Firth
W. A. Young
Elizabeth Graham
Bessie Bousquet
Pella Markets Cattle Hogs and Local Visits
Cattle and hog prices noted with hogs averaging 280 pounds. A string of local visitors and residents travel between Pella Lenox Knoxville New Sharon Oskaloosa and Prairie City. Notables include Miss Hattie De Haan Mrs J Mepplink and J A Riedel while Chas Sipe ships horses to Boston and several locals attend fairs and games.
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Lyon
Tempeton
Wilson
C. Welle
Second Reformed Church
Cato
National Committee
Newton Boy
Pella Markets
Grain and Feed
al. Clark
Lenox
Blanche Vander Linden
David de Cook
Jim de Wit
New Sharon Fair
Hattie de Haan
J. A. Riedel
Qchicago
G. G. Vanderzyl
Monroe
George
Chas. Sipe
Boston
Massachusetts
M. van Qleave
New Sharon
Henry Piletenpo
Miss Jesse Parish
Vanderryl Bros
Pete de Reus
Oskaloosa
A. P
J. B. van “Zeeving
H. D. Wormhoudt
Colfax
Frank Stubenrauch
Clinton
R. Adair
Fred, de Cook
Near Pelth
Pairie City
Bern
H. van Spanckeren
Vander Kamp
John van Rossum
Windside
C. B. Society of the Second Reformed Church
Henry J. Kook
Chas
Sipe
J. S. Gladstone
Kennedy
J. H. Stubenrauch
T. D. Tica
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