Controversy Over City Officials Pay Sparks Local Press
The Holland language Chronicle of Pella questions council compensation and tax legality, challenging the editor and mayor. It cites Section 669 of the Iowa Code and plans for a May district court hearing to settle whether aldermen may receive per meeting pay above standard allowances.
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O.varenkamp
Chronicle
Folland
Pella
Iowa
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Weekblad
Allen
Far West
Jans Ma
Council
Strenuous Day in Pella Noted Citizen Tearing Arm
The Chronicle reports a renowned Pella resident had a single exuberant gesture during the city election that strained an arm muscle. Officials say the person avoided greater harm by limiting movements and avoided lasting injury.
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Pella
Band Concert at Auditorium April 19 1906
A band concert directed by Prof. A P Kuyper with a twelve piece orchestra plus solo and vocal numbers. The program features four full band numbers four solos two orchestra numbers and two vocal items. Also a stereopticon talk on the Building of a Nation by N H Loucks at the M C A auditorium last Thursday night illustrated American history with about 250 views.
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A. P. Kuyper
Bessie Schote
Daniel de Vries
Harry da Reus
J. G. Thomassen
Geo. Thomassen
James Jansma
Murray Ten Alagen
Will Robertus
Jno. Sybenga
Isaac LeCocq
Directo
N. H. Loucks
Pres. Roosevelt
Lecure
Fire Alarm At Cole's Flour Store Misleading Smoke
Last Friday afternoon a fire alarm drew crowds as fire crews rushed to Cole's flour store. Smoke traced to a burned out flue between it and F. P. de Reus barber shop caused the alarm, with wind blowing smoke into the rear room. No actual blaze found. risk avoided.
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Cole
Churches First Reformed Church English Sunday Services
The pastor Rev S Van der Werf plans to preach in English Sunday evening, while also conducting the usual morning and afternoon services. The text notes the church’s regular schedule and the pastor’s intended language for the Sunday sermon.
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S. van derWerf
Baptist Church Schedule and Sermon Topics
Multiple church notices list Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:45 a.m. for several churches with pastors F. Edwards and Wm. Van Kersen. Morning themes include My Responsibility Toward the Child and The Invisible World, with evening subjects The Power of God and The Misery of the Unrepentant. A cordial welcome is extended.
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Dtev
A. LeGrand
Solomon
F. O. Edwards
Haworth
God
Wm. J. van Kersen
C. E
Albia Fire Threatens Block After Morning Blaze
A fire early Sunday at 9 30 damaged the Albia Achelon block and parts of Donelan and Co dry goods store. The blaze started under a stairway between Donelan and Ware and Kissick groceries, with Donelan’s store badly smoked and damages around 10000. Ware and Kissick’s shop suffered smoke damage, while Dr Powell and Mason's offices were heavily affected.
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Albia
W. J. Donelan & Co
Ware & Kissick’s
Donelan
Ware & Kissick
Dr. Powell
Mason’s
Achelon
Lodges Buy Pleasantville Lot for Brick Business Building
In Pleasantville the local lodges have purchased a lot on the public square from Joachim Spahti for 2000 dollars. They plan a two story brick building 48 by 120 feet for business and lodge use and will rent a four or five room house with no children. Inquiries to the lodge office.
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Pleasantville
Joachim Spahti
Mock Trial Convicts L O Barnett for Hazing Coach Cav
A mock trial held in the auditorium Tuesday evening led to the conviction of L. O. Barnett on hazing charges against Coach Cav. A sizeable crowd watched as students staged a faux court with defense and prosecution in earnest, and a dignified judge presiding. The proceedings provided realism despite the brief preparation time.
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L. 0. Barnett
Cavanagh
Three kinds of baking powders and their health notes
A pamphlet explains three baking powder bases: mineral acid or alum, bone acid or phosphate, and cream of tartar from grapes. It notes price ranges and health aspects, advising cream of tartar powders as safest, and lists respective costs per pound for each type.
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U. S. Patent Office
Runaway Wagon Injury in West Town
Mr and Mrs G Van der Garden were riding toward home when a frightened team bolted near a well drill. He was thrown from the wagon and she was thrown out suffering a badly sprained hip with potential fracture feared. Harness and wagon were badly damaged but no other serious injury occurred.
Local Coal Miners End Strike Pending Quick Settlement
Miners were compelled to strike last Monday morning or Saturday evening due to a failed Indianapolis conference. It is believed the stoppage will be brief, allowing the workers to return soon and settle outstanding issues.
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Indianapolis
P. D. Wagaman
Lynnville
D. Vanderpol
H. P. Klein
van Niewaal
B. J. Johnson
Death of Johanna Eysink and local notices
Miss Johanna Hendrika Eysink died at age sixty five after a long illness from dropsy at her home. Funeral services were held in the city with burial in Oakland cemetery. The paper also records a neighborly gathering for Edward Eysink and a cascade of brief community notices, visits, sales pitches, and local movements including church events, business ads, and farm migration to South Dakota.
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Johanna Hendrika Eysink
W. J. van Kersen
Oakland Cemetery
Johanna Eysink
Eysink
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Frank Stubepranch
Guy Huntoon
Sully
Spano
Ohassey
Edward Eysink
Jessie A. Butterfield
Carrie Butts
Nellie Neels
Mary Lbysink
Lena Versteeg
van Spanckeren
Vanderpol’s
Pete Stubenrauch
South Dakota
J. F. Leeper
Floris
Ben van Vliet
Pft
Dallas
Texas
Jennie Veen
Des Moines
Reformed Churches
Third Reformed Church
Ottumwa
H. M. Langerak
Cedar Rapids
Peter Jonker
Peoria
First
Christan Reformed Church
W. A. Young
Southeastern Teachers’ Association
E. B. Crooks
W. D. Farmer
Mr. Crooks
H. Viersen, Jr
Volkenberg
Paul Stegeman
Big
Younker Bros
The
Wabash Railroad
Harvey
Hendrik Eysink
Oklahoma
J. O. Mitten
A. T. Brom
Eli Richardson
Hannah Nollen
Sarah Nollen
Grinnell
Nollen
Stegeman
H. Rhynsburger
H. S
G. ©. Gosselink
Dr. Allen
John van der Linden
Carroll
Town
Luse Land Company
Canada
Messrs. Warren and
Gesman
Orange Ory
Hayes
Pete Welle
Henry
Lane van Rees
L. van Rees
Mr. Kaldenberg
Newton
Marenus Weyerse
Perry Kruidenier
A. N. Kuyper
H. D. Wormhoudt
Bert de Bruyn
Vani Ni
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