Mission Feast Draws Dutch Community To West Market Pella
On Thursday September 17 the Christian Reformed group from Pella gathered on West Market to celebrate a mission feast. Rev Gerritsen opened, speakers from Denver and Pella urged mission work, and a medical aid theme highlighted needs among Indians and Jews. The day featured prayers, speeches, and a large collection with Cantine profits listed as 476.85 dollars.
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Pella
Gerritsen
Leighton
I. van Dellen
Denver
Col
Classis
Iowa
J. Noordewier
Firth, Neb
E. Bos
Rotterdam
Kan
E. Vanden Berge
Brink
Peoria
M. Vander Heide
Sully
M. J. Bosma
Kalamazoo
Mich
Waechter
West Pella Woman Breaks Hip In Garden Accident
Mrs. H. Sytsma of West Pella slipped in the garden while picking tomatoes and fell, breaking her hip. The injury, occurring early this week, is serious given her advanced age.
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H. Sytsma
West Pella
Miss Marie Stegeman to wed Dr J Adolf Riedel in Pella
Miss Marie M Stegeman will marry J Adolf Riedel MD of Chicago on September 30 at her home in Pella. The ceremony will be performed by her uncle Rev Wm Wolvius of Fulton Illinois.
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Marie M. Stegeman
J. Adolf Riedel
M.D
Chicago
Pella
Wm. Wolvius
Fulton
Tire Setting Buggy, Wagon, and Manure Spreader
A brief note documents tire settings for a buggy, wagon, and manure spreader. The entry notes 0 as a reference point or setting, with minimal additional context.
Taft Planned Visit to Oskaloosa for Friday Rally
Hon W H Taft Republican presidential candidate will speak in Oskaloosa Friday afternoon September 25 at 4 o clock. Elaborate preparations include band and parade as Republican supporters gather to hear the great man J G Harrold county chairman announces the event.
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W. H. Taft
United States
Oskaloosa
J. G. Harrold
Major Lacy Selected as Senate Candidate in Des Moines
After an all day session in Des Moines the Standpatters agreed to field Major John F. Lacy for United States Senator against Governor Cummins. Several notable contenders including E E Clark James Wilson Leslie M Shaw Walter I Smith and Frank D Jackson were considered before Lacy was chosen as the natural leader of the stand out Republican faction.
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Des Moines
John F. Lacy
Cummins
United States
Interstate Commerce
E. E. Clark
Agriculture
James Wilson
Leslie M. Shaw
Walter I. Smith
Frank D. Jackson
Republican Party
Close Call for Hand at Buerkens Mfg Co
Andrew Hoagland of Buerkens Mfg Co had his left hand injured in a shawer at the factory last Wednesday. The accident split his middle finger to the first joint and bruised the third finger on both sides. Doctors say it could have been worse but his wound is improving and he hopes to return to work soon.
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Andrew Hoagland
Buerkens Mfg. Co
Mr. Hoagland
Pellas New Elevator Planned Across Street from Tanks
S G Vander Zyl contracts for a four thousand dollar elevator to be erected opposite the Standard Oil Tanks. The addition will greatly aid grain handling and improve the city. Workmen are expected to begin soon.
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S. G. Vander Zyl
Mr. Vander Zyl
Rousing Railroad Meeting at City Hall
A small turnout showed strong interest as bond stock fell short of the target. Subscribers added 16 shares, pushing total to 524, eight beyond the initial 516 goal. Construction stock now meets and exceeds requirements, with officers to be elected at tomorrow evening’s meeting.
Directors of Old People's Home Plan Room Numbs and Beautify Grounds
The Old People's Home directors met Tuesday evening to discuss numbering the rooms and installing door plates. They plan to level the grounds plant trees and shrubs in artistic designs to enhance the city’s beauty.
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Old People's Home
Card of Thanks from the DeReus Family
The DeReus family expresses heartfelt thanks to those who assisted during their hours of grief after the death of their son and brother. They acknowledge every kindness and hope divine mercy follows those who cared for them. Mr and Mrs Peter DeReus and Family.
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Peter Dereus
Sunday Baptist Sermon Theme Guides Faithful Living
A local Baptist church outlines Sunday morning focus on knowing Jesus as a guiding life. Evening services feature a Bible study on binding one’s heart to spiritual discipline and devotion.
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Jesus
Taft to Speak on College Campus Tomorrow
A letter from C. F. Franke, chairman of the State Republican Central Committee, states William H. Taft will stop his special train at the college campus tomorrow for a brief speech. Circulars will be distributed and a general call will alert the public of the train arrival time so busy people can hear the Republican presidential nominee without long waits.
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C. F. Franke
State Republican Central Committee
William H. Taft
College
Taft
Small Blaze Doused By Home Owner In West Pella
H De Wit, a west Pella resident, had a small fire Saturday at 11 39 am from a dry roof spark. Marten Visser Jr reported it. Mrs Welch and the alarm were notified. De Wit, at home, carried water on a ladder and stopped the blaze before the fire company arrived, saving most of the shingles.
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R H. de Wit
West Pella
Marten Visser
William
de Wit
Mansion Mt Pleasant Sister Dies Suddenly
Mrs. J. Goan of Mt. Pleasant died very suddenly Monday morning. She was a sister of our townsman D. S. Huber who, with his daughter Lucy, attended the funeral at Mt. Pleasant yesterday. Mrs. Goan had visited here last winter and left many friends.
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J. Goan
Mt. Pleasant
D. *S . Huber
Lucy
De Jong Henry De Jong Dies at 66 in Orange City
Henry De Jong of Orange City died on Tuesday September 22 at age 66. He came to America with his parents as a child and lived near Pella until 1870 when he moved to Orange City where he became a leading citizen. He leaves three sons and three daughters. He will be buried tomorrow.
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Henry de Jong
Orange City
America
Pella
William De Reus of Pella Dies in Council Bluffs
William De Reus son of Mr and Mrs Peter De Reus of Pella died Friday evening September 18 at 7 30 in Council Bluffs. Funeral held Monday from parents home at 2 pm Rev E Vanden Berge officiating burial Oakland cemetery. He was a proprietor of the Continental Barber Shop at 15 and Douglass St. He recovered from smallpox after pest house treatment in Omaha but contracted severe frostbite during a failed walk to the street car line and later weakened. Survived by parents seven brothers and two sisters: Bert Omaha Peter Oskaloosa M P Doon A P Frank Cornelius John and sisters Margaret and Fannie.
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William de Reus
Peter de Reus
Pella
Council Bluffs
E. Vanden Berge
Oakland Cemetery
de Reus
Continental
Mr. de Reus
Bert
Omaha
Peter
Oskaloosa
M. P
Doon
A. P
Frank
Cornelius
John
Margaret
Fannie
Real Estate Transfers Involving Swan and Hamilton Townships
A long list of property transfers includes T R Brown to J E Harshbarger for 17 acres in Swan township and numerous quit claim and warranty deeds. Transactions cover par tial lots in Pella and Knoxville areas, 46 acre tracts in Washington township, 86 acres in Franklin township, and other parcels in Indiana Dallas and Clay townships. Also noted are transfers to and from City of Knoxville and residents across multiple townships with values ranging up to 3500.00. Don’t miss the full for it will be
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A Waechter
Eugene Dennis
Harvey le
John R Hall
D H Wagaman
Marysville
Millie Whitlatch
Mary J Mallory
Indiana Township
Tennis van Dyk Et
Cornelius van Dyk
James T Briggs
Hiram Briggs
Sarah A Powell
William Dabb
Effa C Dabb
Swan Township
Sarah V Reasoner
H J de Witt
Washington Township
George W York
E A Johnson
Hamilton
D A McDonald
R S Scott
E B Ruckman
Sarah E Fisher
Wheeling
City of Knoxville
L P Cornelli
Graceland
City of
Knoxville
O L Wright
Minerva Cooper
Sarah A Cooper
Nathan Graves
John W A Graves
Dallas
A Clark
S B Clark
Franklin Township
Clark
S A Clark
Charles W Durham
Virgil M Roberts
Clay Township
Durham
Diannah Durham
Seed corn gathering and storage tips from Iowa State College
Iowa State College at Ames provides detailed guidance for county superintendents and farmers on selecting and saving seed corn. The instructions cover timing, ear selection, drying, storage, and handling to ensure germination and prevent mold, with emphasis on hanging ears in dry ventilated rooms and avoiding heat or exposure to weather.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Omaha
Surplus wealth leads to scrapes in Pella betting dispute
In Pella, John van Genderen and Clarance van Vark wagered pocket money on a physical contest nicknamed snaccrap. John earned a black eye, Clarance faced a $25 fine plus costs, and van Genderen paid $3.00 and costs for disturbing the peace. The incident ends with questions about whether a check counts as money.
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Pella
John van Genderen
Clarance van Vark
John
Clarance
van Genderen
Stubenrauch
Marriage License BH Van Spanckeren and Family Return Home
Marriage license holder BH Van Spanckeren and son Hen Iry with brother-in-law Bart Reerink returned from Canada Tuesday afternoon, pleased with the trip and the country. The Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra will open the Y M Y W C A lecture course on Monday evening September 28. Tickets reserved at the two Van Friday September 25 at 6:30 p.m. This orchestra is not the same one that performed at Chautauqua.
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van Spanckeren
Hen
Iry
Bart Reerink
Canada
Schildkret
M&y
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