MR. AND MRS. A. VAN DE ROOVAART A. van de Roovaart was born in the Netherlands, May 30, 1837. He came to America in 1847. He followed farming for many years and was successful with his calling. He was united in marriage, April 9, 1861, to Miss Mary Kats. She was born May 30, 1837. Mr. van de Roovaart died December 3, 1919. Mrs. van de Roovaart died July 31, 1920. H. H. BARKER One of the pioneer settlers of Marion county came to Pella in 1865, and conducted a dental office here until 1881. For a period of sixteen years he was a well-known and popular citizen of our city, and took a deep interest in the educational and business development of the town. When he retired from practice and moved to another locality, his departure was regretted by a host of friends who had learned to value him as a friend and fellow citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Barker are now residents of Harvey, Iowa. H. H. BARKER