Town and County Notes From Orange City
A wandering ledger of local scenes and people in Orange City and surrounding towns. Mentions judge Dewey, clergy, visiting relatives, business ads, social calls, church notes, a school event, a family reunion, a parade of names including De Jong, Hospers, Van der Sloot, Muilenburg, and others, plus notices of sales, repairs, and civic happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Geo. Brewater
Sheldon
Mouw & Franken
Berkes & van der Maaten
S. Mies
Edith Klay
Geo. Bolks
Geo
T. Hatley
Sioux City
Beat
Gertrude Huizenga
Orange City
John Jongewaard
Boyden
J. 5
van Dyke
T Hawarden
Ed. Chassell
LeMars
Henry de Jong
Maurice
C. R. Rieckhoff
Isaac Moremand
Wm. Hutchinson
Alton
Jean Stanton
Milwaukee
C. A. Dodge
Alton Beats Paullina In Husky Nine Thriller
Alton defeated Paullina 7 to 5 after a late rally. Paullina led early with patient hitting before Frank Schroeder drove in runs as Alton’s Varnum pitched and scrambled hits. The game featured tense moments and a decisive late push.
Orange City Triumphs Over Paullina 4 to 3 in Series
In Orange City on Friday June 14th the home team won the decisive game 4 to 3. After five innings Orange City led 2 0 while Paullina scored. Bethel’s Braves loaded the bases with Young at bat but the pitcher steadied, two grounders followed, and a third man struck out. In the eighth inning Peter Schroeder filled in at catcher for Van Diests, and the home nine played with vim and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Paullina
Alton
Husky
Paulina
Frank Schroeder
Frank
Varnum
Orange City
Bethel
Young
Peter Schroeder
van Diests
Editors Form Sioux County Press Association
On Monday June 17 editors from Sioux county met at Alton to form the Sioux County Press Association Chas B Wolf was elected president and W W Overholser secretary A committee on constitution was named to report at the next meeting set for Roeck Valley July 6 Other editors present included H A McCormick L H Andrews G L Hurd C A Morris and wife The Herald notes Brick Stone was delayed by a slow watch improper for a man of his caliber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Sioux County
Sioux County Press
Chas. B. Wolf
Alton Democrat
W. W. Overholser
Ireton Chipper
G. E. Bowers
Roeck Valley
H. A. McCormick
The
Maurice Review
L. H. Andrews
Sioux Center
Frea Presa
G. L. Hurd
Rock Valley Bee
C. A. Morris
Boyden
Herald
Bro. Brick Stone
Two Naughty Blue Jays Cause a Garden Ruckus
A Herald item recalls two blue jays building a nest from strings and rags. The mother jay guards her home as a robin’s first flight near the water dish leads to a scuffle. The scene ends with the robin drying in the sun while the birds pause in their mischief. A late classified notice advertises parlor tables from $1.40 and a lost gold watch with initials EK placed near Hetten Hotel/Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Mama Jay
Robin
Pape Jay
Hetten Hotel
Main Street
Waltham Worts
Northwestern Academy Graduation Exercises Recap 1901
The Northwestern Classical Academy held its graduation and commencement week at the First Reformed Church with Rev J G Gebhard delivering the invocation and Gerrit Pennings welcoming the audience. Students recited, spoke in Latin and Dutch history, and performed songs and solos as the class honored the occasion. Twelve of sixteen graduates plan college in the fall. Alumni Reunion followed with addresses, solos, and a valedictory by J J Heeren, concluding with social events and reflections on the academy’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Classical Academy
First Reformed Church
J. G. Gebhard
New York City
Gerrit Pennings
Penning
Jennie Muilenburg
Orange City
Jacob van der Zee
Sioux Center
Cicero
J. Teerink
Middleburg
Newport
Netherlands
Dick Muyskens
Zwier Roetman
Academy
Haipman
Ham
Michigan
Arie Muyskens
John Buis
Nebraska
John de Bey
Hattie van Rooyen
A. H. Manus
South Freeport
J. J. Heeren
Odette
Prin
Philip Soulen
Mr. Mollewa
South Dakia
Heapers
Ella Hyink
Newkirk
Miss Hyink
Ihe
J. van der Melle
Anna M. Rouwenhorst
Lizette
Rowenhorst
Bartlett
W. H. Gloysteen
Union Theological Seminary
Columbia University
Vos
Mouw
Muilenburg
Span
Princeton University
Spaan
John de Hey
Alumni program delights with songs and desserts
The event featured vocal power and enthusiastic applause led by Rev. Fred Lubbers of Lafayette. Alumni from Purdue, Hope, Grinnell, Princeton, Iowa City, Michigan and Oberlin joined in old college yells as the program closed after a social hour with cakes served by the "33" ladies and Miss Fay Wilcox and Gertrude Hospern at the frappe bow. The evening ended with lights out as the company adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lubbers
Lafayette
Ind
Clagy
Fay’ Wilcox
Gertrude Hospern
Purdue
Hope
Grinnell
Princeton
Iowa City
Michigan
Oberlin
Fourth of July Celebration in Orange City Sparks Hilarity
The town plans a full day of events from sunrise parades to a Court House park address by Jupee A. R. Deweex. Highlights include industrial showcases, music, prize contests, ball games, a picnic dinner, and a grand fireworks finale. Committees led by John B. Orr and Rev. J. J. Winter coordinate salute, parade, music, sports, stands, and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange City
Court House Park
Jupee A. R. Deweex
Washington County
Titus
Supreme Court
John. B. Orr
A. J. Heary
Jerry Raak
P. Ak. Schaap
Clarence Schaap
K. van der Aarde
A. van der Meide
J. Lohr
Hospers
Jno
H. Slikkerveer
CP. R. Schaap
Dick de Cook
J. van der Meide
Tieo
Pas
Ane Groen
P. R. Schaap
Schaap
Diamond 8 brand drinks and groceries advertised
An old time ad touts Diamond 8 brand sodas lemonade and ciders as summer drinks. Berkes and Van der Maaten claim extensive stock, low prices, and superior quality through trial and test. Sioux county area shoppers are urged to visit for ice foods and cash savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Berkes & van der Maaten
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. H. Cassens
B. T. Prench
Hawarden
Klay
Rock Valley
Connie Schaap
Ireton
American Reformed Church
W. W. Overbalser
Dora
May Hospers
Pella
A. J. Carlson
A.M. van Duine
R. Sinnema
Montana
S. Schaat
Ph. Seulen
Holland Midh
John T. Klein
P. D. van Oosterbout
L. Wilcox
Agnéy Dykstra
Besse van der Mast
Ames
Towa
J. M. Oggel
Nic Balkema
N. W. Co. Academy
E. Breen
John Morrin
W. S. Steele
Pittsburg
George J. Bolks
Russell Moir
Chapman
LeMara
Fred Michel
E. D. Dickinson
Grace Foster
Fairbann
Minn
Cokton
Joan Koyvema
John H. Mullenburg
Hurley
Hubert Muilenberg
John van de Steeg
A. F. Geselechap
Fairbault
Mion
Olive Foster
A. B. Dewey
Washington
Jowe
C. Jonge_ Waard
Joby
Pete Schroeder
Pauliica
le Mara
W.L. Leland
Waward
Roseau County
Olivier P. Nowline
Mabel V. Dunham
Robert D. Wagner
Bila B. Waite
Jobn W. Wood
Effia E. Gleason
Albert Williamson
Bertha A. Smith
Jacob van der Bergen
Annie Daniels
Albert Nieuwenhuis
Annie Te Stroele
Harry van der Sloot
Sioux Canter
E.sneller
van der Sloot
John de Groot
Horaco
John W. Hospers
State University of Town
Orange _ City
P. D. van Qosterhout
John Kuyper
Hubert Muilenburg
Jupiter Plagius
Sammis
le Mars
Acheson
Frank T. Piper
John Morris
Matlock
J. G. Lankelma
Auch
Garret
C. Hospers
H. Rhynsburger
A. W. Loar
P. J. DeKruif
Meadames F. Stob
John Hospers
P. D. Vom Oestechout
Jerome Fisher
E. H. Casses
H. J. Lenderink
Misses *Be
Kitty Hospers
Jonn Kuyrm
Orange City Opera House
Heywood Company
Daily Star
Mme. Medini
Mise Mercer
Mesars
Barnhart
Capedy
A. Fennema
Holland
Mich
D. Schalekamp
Bose
John
Chicago
Peter
Fannem
Blue Jays
Joan Kuvrer
Vissik Bros
Minnesota
Sale
W.S. Short
Mintosh, Minn
Perfection
Derhake
van der Aarde
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