New Mayor Allen Takes Office In Special City Session
The city council met in special session chaired by ex Mayor Huber to certify election results showing Will L. Allen elected mayor. The body named permanent committees, officers, and bonds, then adjourned to organize as board of health with Dr. M. Kramer elected health officer. Allen pledged energetic leadership and announced a nightly business district patrol with about forty dollars monthly salary.
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Huber
Will L. Allen
H. Rhynsburger
M. Veenstra
Allen
van der Sluis
van Houweling
Akhyusburger
Board of Health
Allen Wh
Health Olier
M. Kramer
Baptist church pulpit change for next Sunday
The pulpit committee of the Baptist church announces Rev H Dykhuisen, pastor of the Fourth Reformed church, will preach to the Baptist congregation next Sunday morning. Last Sunday it was announced Rev Mr Ziegler would preach but he has been called away from town, so the change is made.
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The
Baptist Church
H. Dykhuisen
Fourth Reformed Church
Mr. Ziegler
Pella Night Watch Commissioned by Former City Marshal
Johnn Yap Zee, former city marshal of Pella, gathered private subscriptions from local business owners to fund a night watch for the city after the regular marshal’s hours. Van Zee began duties Tuesday evening and will patrol from ten o’clock onward.
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Pella
Johnn Yap Zee
van Zee
Peck Leaves for New Pastoral Post in Kansas City Kansas
Rev G C Peck departs this Friday evening to begin work in his new field at First Baptist church Kansas City Kansas. He will reside at Rosedale station while the family stays behind in our city for about a month and may reunite later.
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G. C. Peck
Kansas City
Kansas
Parallel View on Local Corn Prices at Twenty-Five Cents
Len Liveryman and Shak Stockman discuss farmers overcharging and a local corn dealer offering corn at 25 cents a bushel. They consider buying wholesale at 25 and selling at 40, but note limitations: seller restricts to twenty bushels and bundles millet grass-seed alfalfa and live stock. They weigh risks and potential profit.
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Len Liveryman
Conover
Len L
Len
Lena
Ten Thousand Dollars in Bonds Sold On April First
City bonds were made optional ahead of schedule with ten thousand dollars taken up to fund part of them. The move saves about one hundred dollars in annual taxes. Bonds handled via J T Stubenrauch, payable at Corn National Bank Chicago, purchased by Pella National Bank.
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J. TI. Stubenrauch
Corn National Bank
Chicago
Pella National Bank
Pella Residents Told to Clean Alleys Now
The city of Pella issues a notice instructing all residents to immediately remove ashes rubbish and filth from their alleys. Mayor W L Allen signs the public directive.
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City of
Pella
W. L. Allen
Dr Traynes lecture ticket deadline at Central University
Executive Committee of Central University warns ticket holders to be seated by 7 50 this evening unless seats are reserved for Dr Traynes lecture in the auditorium.
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Dr. Traynes
Central University
Fruit Trees Offered by Oak Grove Nursery in North Pella
Abraham Ver Ploegh advertises a full line of leading fruit tree varieties ready for delivery from Oak Grove Nursery in North Pella. Contact options are provided for interested buyers seeking orchard stock locally.
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Oak Grove Nursery
North Pella
Abraham Ver Ploegh
Prairie City Banker Files Bankruptcy Schedule
W H Bryant of W H Bryant and Son in Prairie City files in Des Moines bankruptcy court. Debts total 27001 53 dollars with assets of 1792 dollars, much exempt. Included creditor Chas Hewitt of Des Moines owed between 700 and 800 dollars.
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W. H. Bryant
W. H. Bryant & Son
Prairie City
Des Moines
Chas, Hewitt
Knoxville plans to convert Home for the Blind into an asylum
A Chariton Leader excerpt notes Indiana or local state plans to enlarge the Home for the Blind and convert it into an asylum for inebriates. A railroad track has been built to haul construction material and possibly transport inmates once the institution is dedicated. The piece mocks sobriety slogans and names Jaggertyville Junction with a call to change care for Dryburg and sobriety.
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Knoxville
Jaggertyville Junction
Dryburg
Chariton
A Reply to Call Again Explains Pella Merchants' View
The Pella Chronicle invites merchants to explain the March issue signed Call Again. It argues distance breeds bias, exposes catalog houses, and cites cane sugar versus granulated sugar tests. Local sellers claim higher confidence, lower prices, and better quality with all wool carpets, inviting readers to compare and visit.
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Pella
Grover Cleveland
Des Moines
Chicago
New York
London
Paris
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Chronicle
John Nollen Celebrates 77th Birthday With Friends
A town celebration honors John Nollen on reaching age seventy seven. Family and friends gathered at his home for an evening of warmth and music, with Mrs Noe reading a poem by Sipho Rederus and Miss Marie Bousquet plus Mrs L Brown providing musical entertainment. The poem expresses wishes for long life and divine guidance as Nollen ages.
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John Nollen
Nollen
John Nollen Long
High School Notes Recap of Post Vacation Activities
After vacation students return with resolve for the final nine weeks. Mr. Pierce will lead temperance talks at the Baptist church. Clarence Van der Linden and Henry Carson won the pick game on campus. Henry Carson's team won the baseball program on the college diamond. Oskaloosa challenges the team to a game here on April 22. B class writes literature and studies authors.
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Farmer
Clarence van der Linden
Henry Carson
Oskaloosa
Chautauqua Advocate Visits Pella
Mr Tussey, organizer of a Chautauqua club at Oskaloosa, was in the city yesterday with Rev. Mr. Dugan of United Presbyterian. He seeks to start a Chautauqua in Pella, saying a small investment can establish a fine working order. He aims for a successful termination, believing it would bring crowds and new friends to town.
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Pella
Chautauqua in Pella Promises Local Benefit
The proposal argues a Pella chautauqua would keep money local and bring talent to town. It cites benefits to the economy and cultural life, urging residents to seize the opportunity while grounds and facilities are ready.
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Oskaloosa
Indianola
Des Moines
Pella
Quiet Harvey Election Chooses City Officials
In Harvey the municipal vote was uneventful with no opposition to The Citizens ticket. A total of 36 votes selected the new leadership: Mayor Wm McLaughlin. Aldermen H W Ward J Bayless Geo J Dennis W H Norris. Treasurer J B Van de Roovaart. Clerk A B Byram. Assessor J M Goldeizen.
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Harvey
Wm. McLaughlin
H. W. Ward
J. Bayless
Geo. J. Dennis
W. H. Norris
J. B
van de Roovaart
A. B. Byram
Troubadours musical event slated for April 15 16
Reports from Leighton and nearby towns note upcoming Troubadours performances at the auditorium with dates April 15 and 16. The town also shares local visits, subscription renewals, and temperance meeting notices led by Dr. Pierce at the Baptist church this week. People include Arle Cole Nick Van Haaften Misses Forncrook Steinman Garrison Peck and Wormhoudt among others. The piece mentions shoe advertisement corrections and a few minor injuries from horse bite and gear.
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Jarisa
Nis
Bussey
Langerak’s
Sipho Rederus
Pierce
Arle Cole
Leighton
Nick van Haaften
E. M. Forncrook
Mildred Steinman
President Garrison
Central College
Rev. Smith
Monroe Mirror
Tice
Stegeman
Baptist
G. C. de Jong
Sully
Samuel Liter
M. Porter
M. W. Oliver
E. C. Nibbelink
Lacey
Nettie Doedyns
Dr. Pierce
I. H. Wormhoudt
Eddyville
Ike
T. B. Fritz
Dow City
Town
L. G. Ballengee
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