Railroad Proposition Seeks Lake Prairie Rail Link
The Lake Prairie township and Pella residents are urged to support a 3 percent tax plan to finance a new railroad with Price Bros. as contractors. Lake Prairie would cover $5,000 for right of way and surveying, repaid by the railway company if the line from Howell to Pella is ready by January 1, 1905. A meeting is urged to discuss the proposal with Mr. McMillan of Oskaloosa. The item also references Chicago Rock Island depot coverage and local entertainment notes, including Monroe veterinary move and theater praise.
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Pella
Liston McMillan
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lake Prairie Township
Wabash
Howell
Price Bros
McMillan
New Pool and Billiard Parlors Open in Pella
Messrs. Bobzin and Johnson opened their new pool and billiard parlors to the public yesterday afternoon. The four pool tables and one billiard table are complemented by an in house lighting system and a homelike interior. Opening day drew a big crowd and promises liberal patronage from lovers of the games.
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Bobzin & Johnson
Pella
New Feed Barns Underway on West Side Park
Workmen shape ground on the West side of the park to erect large feed stables. The improvements are not welcomed by all, but L. den Burger is slated as owner and may attract patrons needing feed services.
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L. den Burger
Pella Bowlers Triump in Prairie City Match
Pella bowling team traveled to Prairie City last Friday for a warm, high scoring game. Pella led by about 20 pins with Johnson topping the day at over 200 pins. The Prairie City team was friendly and a return match is planned locally.
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Prairie City
Pella
Johnson
Banquet by Knights of Pythias Delights Pella Guests
Hon B J Sallinger of Carroll IOWA delivered a fine speech at a Knights of Pythias banquet in the Pella opera house. About 200 guests enjoyed decorations, solos by Miss Flint, Beckman’s Osceola orchestra, and ample refreshments before the late hours. The event showcased the order’s growth and local hospitality despite a late arrival.
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B. J. Sallinger
Carroll
Iowa
Knights of Pythias
Opera House
B. I. Sallinger
Order of Iowa
Pella
Sallinger
Knights of
Ben Sallinger
Order
United States
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Burns and Sores Fast
A vintage advertise line praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions. It promises quick healing and a satisfaction guarantee through the seller Keables Deyawias.
Democrats Lose Mayor In Lake Prairie Township Race
The Lake Prairie township mayoral election ended with a Republican victory after a split Democratic caucus. Nominee Stubenrauch won fair and clear, but Van Vliet supporters vowed to knife the winner, signaling long factional strains within the Democratic ranks and implications for future county politics. A list of Republican promises made during the campaign is published.
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van Vliet
Stubenr Auch
Lake Prairie Township
Stubenrauch
Stubentrauch
Democratic Party
Election results and hopes for city improvements in Pella
Early voting produced the largest city tally to date. J. H. Stubenrauch and D. S. Huber led as solicitor. G. J. Thomassen, J. L. Warren as assessor. Jno Bloem, P. Van Sittert as treasurer. aldermen named by ward. Only one Republican elected besides the mayor. The editors urge the new mayor to fulfill promises and push street, alley, and police reforms for a prouder Pella.
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A. van der Meiden
Fourth Ward
K. van Dusseldorp
Death of Mrs. Chas Leighton in Osaka on South Third
Mrs. Chas Leighton died after weeks of malignant anemia at her home on South Third Street OsKaloosa at 10 40 pm Saturday evening March 31. She was 52 years old, born December 13 1850 in Shelbyville Indiana, came to this county at age six, and was active in social and charitable work including the Woman's Exchange. She is survived by her husband two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the family residence, Rev J W Somerville officiating, with the P E O society attending. Interment was in Forest cemetery. The bereaved husband and relatives receive the communitys sympathy.
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Chas. Leighton
South Third Street
Leighton
Wiley Wray
Oskaloosa
Shelbyville
Indiana
Morehouse
Pella Road
City
Imarried
Chas
Leighton Sept
W. A. Lindley
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ella Findley
Beloit
Kansas
J. W. Somerville
Central Methodist Church
P. E. 0. Society
Forest Cemetery
Osaka
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A. J. Nossaman
People's Savings Bank
M. Kramer
Lla
Pig
Geo. J. Thomassen
Vander ZylBros
Pella Drain Tile and Brick Co
Mitan
California
Best
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Great Rock Island
Southern
Pacific Coast
Wrights &c. Aire
Miss Flint
Geo. F. Sadler
Monroe
Railway Age
New Rock Island
van Buren Street
Rock Island
Pella Bowlers
Princess Bonnie
Henry Cox
A. H. Weber
Keables
K. of P. Lodge
W. H. Lyon
J. L. Warren
Carrie Cox
Beckman
D. S. Huber
City OF
J. H. Stubenr
Auch
G. J Thomassen, J. L. Warren
Jno
Bloem
P. van Sittert
Wm. Kruger
C.N. Cole
A. van der Sluis
A. E. Dennis
H. D. van Zante
Henry Westerhof
Huber
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