Stone Laying Marks Corner for New Pella High School
The corner stone of the new Pella high school building was laid with pupils, teachers, and community members in attendance. Superintendent Frush led prayers, Dr. Bailey praised public schools and education, and Geo. J. Thomassen placed a copper box of records before the stone was set. Architects James S. Cox and H. C. Hardy are named on the stone. Construction delays from heavy rains pushed work back, but walls now progress. The building is slated for readiness for the September opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Frush
Frush
BF. ‘Brinksan
J. W. Bailey
Central College
Pella
Bailey
Pook
Geo. J. Thomassen
School Board
Jesse Monkman
Board of Education
James S. Cox
H. C. Hardy
Deaths of Mrs. J. Westerhof and Nicholas Hospers
Mrs. J. Westerhof died at 3 45 PM September 22 1915 at her son Henry's home 1501 Main St age 69 5 40. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at home conducted by Rev J Wesselink burial Oakwood. Nicholas Hospers died 2 PM September 28 1915 at Broadway and Liberty St age 79 months 24 days survived by three daughters and siblings, funeral September 30 at 2 PM First Reformed Church Oakwood burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospers
Nicholas Hospers
Broadway
Liberty Street
Hespern
Orange City
Cook
Kate Hospers
Pella
Ss. N. van ‘Vilet
Leighton
Cornelius
G. Hospers
Eva Baron
Hirh
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Newark's Diverse Population Noted in Immigrant Census
Newark New Jersey counts 390000 residents with 290000 foreign born or of foreign born parents. The city hosts 66000 Italians and an Italian colony of about 30000, so Italian in a public school of 1500 that every pupil was Italian except one Jew.
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Newark
N. J
Hagens Olivier Wed Prompts Oskaloosa Union Rumor
The Oskaloosa Herald reports a marriage license issued to J C Hagens of Pella and Cora Olivier of Pella with strong belief they wed the same day in Oskaloosa. Locals note Hagens as a farmer northwest of town and Olivier as a city resident. Congratulations pour in from their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagens-Olivier
Oskaloosa
J.C. Hagens
Cora Olivier
Pella
Hyens
the Chronicle
Visit to Knoxville by Local Band Draws Crowd
Last week Friday evening the local band planned a visit to Knoxville. Weather looked unsettled but stayed fine as 30 to 40 cars reached the county seat at 8:00 after a muddy stretch at Howell station. The Knoxville Girls Band performed a concert followed by the Pella band which received appreciation from a well pleased crowd while boosters advertised the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Howell Station
Typhoid Cases Reported Around Pella
Several cases of typhoid have appeared in and near Pella in the past weeks. There is no common contagion source yet, and physicians are puzzled. Not all patients drink city water, tests may have been conducted, and water quality likely checked. Named patients include Miss Janella Thomassen, Mrs. P. G. Gaass, Miss Hazel Calhoun, Mrs. M. T. Klein, and John M. Gosselink. All are reported in favorable condition, with some nearing recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Janella Thomassen
P. G. Gaass
Hazel Calhoun
M.T. Klein
John M. Gosselink
Klein
Pela
Gosselink
Weather and Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa 1916
Weather and crop bulletin reports cooler week with frost on 21st, heavy rainfall in northeastern counties and Dubuque 5.16 inches Waterloo 4.51 inches. Early corn progress slowed but seed for next year available if cured. 80 percent of early corn likely frost-safe by Oct 10. Silos filling, fall plowing rapid, some wheat sown. Potato harvest begins with tuber rotting noted. Geo M. Chappel director.
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Weather and Crop Service Bulletin
Des Moines
Iowa
Dubuque
Waterloo
Geo. M. Chappel
Quote on humility and self forbearance
A reflective excerpt notes that there is no truth or constant gentleness without humility, and that self pride makes us easily offended by others. The line attributes this to Fenelon and calls for restraint in judgment and strong self-awareness.
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Fenelon
Remarkable Longevity in Knoxville Olney Family
The Knoxville Journal notes a remarkable aging family in Knoxville led by Mrs Eliza A Olney and her son Warren Olney a prominent San Francisco attorney visiting his mother Warren ages near 75 celebrated his golden wedding with his wife children and grandchildren at their Oakland home The mother aged 93 will be 94 next birthday and will live with J Jasper Olney on East Marion street The Olneys are one of the area's earliest settlers with Warren a former Oakland mayor and Central University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Eliza A. Olney
Warren ‘Olney
Torney
San Francisco
Oakland
Calif
Warren Olney
Olney
Oakand
Jasper Olney
Marion Street
U. S
Olneys
Pella Warren Olney
Central University
College Notes Highlight University Activities And Events
Thursday birthdays at Halbert house and a string of campus happenings fill the page. Y M C A meetings, a first studio recital in Prof Sadler's studio, a new piano quartet with Dora Beerink Frances Sheehy Hazel White and Charlotte Hussey, a strong Philothea program with Glover Sadler and more. A chorus forms in the auditorium, rehearsals proceed, and prize details for football honors are announced. A grape juice incident on a streetcar ends with a quip about collision and splosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWilliams
Halbert, Parding House
Childs
Dora Beerink
Frances Sheehy
Hazel White
Charlotte Hussey
Philos
Hinton
Braam
Ver Ploeg
van der Linden
Dora Boenink
Glover
Carl Beyer
Gradus van der Linden
Fred Rhynsburger
Donezetti
Sullivan
Cowen
Prof. Glover
Rosch
Allen
Tama
Davis
Greene
Puritan Drug Co
A. P. DeReus
Rally at Baptist Churches Sunday Services Plan
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with a rally program. A class promotion from Primary to Junior, an address by Miss Graham, and a sermon by the pastor on Jesus in the Church. A 6:30 rally for the young people and 7:30 gospel service with Jesus as a Worker. The Lord's Supper will be observed after the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Jesus
Revival Campaign Focuses Men In City Churches
A Tuesday evening meeting at Second Reformed church drew a large male audience under Prof. Frush. Volunteers were recruited for roles, with the next gathering set for Tuesday at First Reformed at 7 30 PM. The movement aims for vigorous, evangelistic Christianity locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Frush
First Reformed Church
Billy Sunday in Omaha Draws Vast Crowds at Tabernacle
Reports from Omaha describe evangelist Billy Sunday drawing crowds of thousands to the Tabernacle from September 5. Every evening fills beyond capacity with workers and city residents, while foes publish attacks at a nearby literature booth. Despite opposition, audiences press inside and listen intently as Sunday preaches on Forces that Win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Omaha
J. A. Maxwell
Tabernacle
B. Fay Mills
Sam Jones
Iiquor
Gate City
Lfe
Sunday Evangelist Draws Omaha Crowds and Controversy
The report describes Billy Sunday's Omaha meetings drawing large audiences and strong applause while noting a swift shift of local opposition to Sunday’s views. It highlights his blunt rhetoric, quotes his vivid lines, and cites Jim Dahlman’s praise. However, organizers report local expenses at 27,000 dollars with only small Sunday earnings, leaving church offerings behind expectations and leaving impact on unsaved audiences to be assessed.
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God
Christ
Omaha
Tabernacle
Jim Dahlman
Corker
Billy
Pella Fair Weather Hopeful Despite Rain
The article notes heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday but says fair management pressed ahead. It promises a return to old time fair spirit, expects better weather for Thursday or Friday, and plans for late closes to allow attendance as merchants prepare for the event.
Philo College elects officers for new term
The Philomathian Society, oldest in Central, held a Friday night meeting to elect fall term officers after previous elections were missed. New leaders include Gary Vogelaar as president Eugene Hinton as vice president Gradus Vander Linden as critic Pete Lankelma as recording secretary Andrew Ver Ploeg as treasurer Leonard Braam as co secretary Carl Beyers as consul Robert Hites as sergeant at arms and Robert Scholte as chorister. An entertainment for new boys was announced for Friday at 7 30 pm with a short program and music.
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Philomathians
Philo’s
Philomathian Society
Central
Old Central
Lold Philos
Gary Vogelaar
Eugene Hinton
Gradus Vander Linden
Pete Lankelma
Record
Andrew Ver Ploeg
Treas
Leonard Braam
Carl Beyers
Robert Hites
Robert Scholte
Central Rayager
Women Missionary Conference Meets at First Reformed
Annual meeting of the Women's Missionary Conference of the Reformed Churches Classis of Pella to be held at First Reformed Church on Tuesday October 5 with sessions from 9 30 a m to 8 30 p m Featuring Rev James Moerdyk Arabia Miss L Moore Kentucky Rev W Hoekje Japan Mrs Morris Y W B D M Miss Davis and Miss Davis Field Secretary for Y W W Music by a Ladies Quartette and offerings for the work Posters note the program includes devotional hours Echoes from the Y W wr and business sessions at two o'clock in the afternoon and again at 2 30 in the evening.
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Women’s Missionary Conference
Women's
The
Reformed Churches of the Classis of
Pella
First Reformed Church
James Moerdyk
Arabia
L. Moore
Kentucky
Y. W. Wr
Ww. G. Hoekje
Japan
Morris
Women's Board of Domestic Missions
Miss Davis
A. J. Te Paske
de Wit Knox
Women’s Board of Foreign Missions
Miss Moore
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains
Forecast for the week starting September 29 1915 calls for generally fair and moderately cool weather across the region. Local rains are expected early in the week in the extreme Upper Mississippi Valley, with Elsewhere mainly dry conditions prevailing. Official bulletin by BE Bowie, District Forecaster.
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Upper
Mississippi Valley
Plain States
BE. H. Bowie
Dist
Toll of the sa loons haunts Chicago with recurring losses
The piece links a toll of sa loons in Chicago to an Eastland disaster every six months, describing poverty suffering sorrow and crime weighing on the city as heavily as the death toll itself.
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Chicago
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Westerhof
Philadelphia
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