Buckingham Gets Appointment in Old Council Proceedings
The old city council met last Thursday to finish pending business. A proposed motion to cut all marshal and mayor fees after April 1 failed, while new administration leaders were welcomed and sworn in. The council discussed water supply, power plant start, and an election of City Physician, with committees named for finance, streets, water, building, ordinance, and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Bruin
Faassen
Plender
Grundman
Waechter
van Dusseldorp
Kuyper
Pella
Wilson
H. Sack
Gesman
Pella Electric Co
M. M. Humphrey
Sack
Board of Health
Carpenter
Bos
Kramers
Fred Carpenter
Aschenbrenner
Messers Velthuizen
Klein
Clarks
Frash
Baptist Church
Broadway St
John T. Buckingham Marshall
W. Schriner
B. Andeng
Fansen
Fanssen
Geo. Gaas
A. C. Kuyper
Leighton
Ordinance defining duties and pay of Water and Sewers chief
City of Pella Iowa adopts ordinance detailing powers of the Superintendent of Water and Sewers. He oversees construction repair and upkeep of water works and sewer system including pumping stations wells mains hydrants standpipe and all related components. Compensation set at 780 dollars yearly payable 65 dollars monthly with terms if he ceases to act. Adopted April 4 1911 by Mayor N J Gelman and Clerk A C Kuyrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
N. J. Gelman
A. C. Kuyrar
Knight degree event at K of P Hall on April 11
On Tuesday night April 11 at the K of P Hall eleven candidates will be raised to the Knight degree. Brethren from Oskaloosa and Monroe will attend and a lunch will be served after the work. All members and visiting brethren are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.of P. Hall
Oskaloosa
Monroe
For Sale Potatoes High Quality Enquire Cotton Hall
For sale is a batch of excellent quality potatoes. Enquiries may be directed to Cotton Hall for details and pricing.
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Hall
Ana Hoe
Death Notice for Peter Johnson of Pella and Family
Peter Johnson born 1856 died April 1 1911 at 55 after living near Otley and later Pella for his family of eight children. Survived by wife Mary Verought eight children two sisters two brothers and mother. Funeral held April 3 at 1:30 pm at the First Reformed Church conducted by Rev W S Vander Werf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Mary Verought
Otley
Pella
Johnson
Blessed Redeemer
Jesus Christ
F. Warner
Willis
Margaret, Moll
Kate
Walter
Oglaloosa
Ed Rinemuth
Eddyville
J. Eliot
Knoxville
W. S. Vander Werf
First Reformed Church
Card of Thanks from Johnson Family
Words cannot express our appreciation to friends who shared the lonely vigils at the bedside of our loved one. The memory of untiring devotion remains. We thank those who sent floral offerings. Mrs Pete Johnson and Family.
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Pete Johnson
Lunch fundraiser at Van Stigt building Saturday
A group of young ladies will serve lunch next Saturday at the Van Stigt building on the northwest corner of the square. Proceeds go to William De Bruin of the Winnebago Mission. Come enjoy a good lunch and support a worthy cause.
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van Stigt
N. W
Wm. de Bruin
Winnebago Mission
Mrs. Kuyper Celebrates 75th Birthday Today
The Chronicle notes Mrs. H Kuyper marks her 75th birthday with family and friends. Despite age, she remains active and in good health aside from occasional rheumatism, widely described as blessed with vigor and clarity of mind.
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H. Kuyper
First Reformed Church Sunday Evening Service
The pastor will occupy the pulpit Sunday evening with services in English.
Classis to Meet in Pella for Spring Session
The Reformed Churches of Pella will convene Tuesday at 10 o'clock for the spring session at the First Reformed Church. Rev W J Duiker, the retiring president, will deliver the classical sermon at the evening service.
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Reformed Churches of
Pella
Fist Reformed Church
W.J. Duiker
By J. Van Meerton of iday visitor tt
J Van Meerton reports from a town event noting a visiting party and local interest. Details are limited but indicate a brief official appearance and community reception.
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J. van Meerton
Iday
Miss Powell Spends Vacation and Recital Plans
College notes recount Miss Powell at her Cedar Rapids home with a Slumber party at Valhalla. Grace Finley scheduled for a Senior Piano recital April 10. Prof Bailey to give an April 13 recital. various church services and glee club events listed, including a Sibley trip, concerts, and schedules for April performances and plays.
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Miss Powell
Cedar Rapids
Valhalla
Grace Finley
Hulse
1St Congregational
Sibley
Speer
First Baptist Church
Advance Society
Bailey
Leoncaval
Wohim
Schubert
Sylvi Schubert
Schuman
Balad
Robert William
Opera House
Guy Churchill
Sibley High School
Orange City Academy
Pietenpol
Guy
Hulyer
M. E
Congregational
Sissen
Congregational Church
Hillyer
Della
Prof. Dudgeon
Sheldon
Beys
Hux
Baitwell
Werner
Sanborn
Prof. Bailey
Kansas
Sadler
MacDermi
Webb
Spirit Lake
Jefferson
Mies Grace Berger
Heine
Orange City
High School Notes Preview May Exhibition By Students
Eight weeks remain in the school year as grades prepare an may exhibition downtown. The music supervisor’s program raised about 20 dollars for next year’s music books. Lucile Donai won first in humorous declamation at the South Eastern Iowa Contest in Albia, with Colfax hosting the state meeting in about two weeks.
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Lucile Donai
Iowa
Albia
Colfax
Donai
Dissolution of Partnership Notice for Van Niewaal & Co
The undersigned mutually agree to dissolve the partnership under the firm name Y. T. Van Niewaal & Co from and after April 1 1911. The business will be conducted and continued by Y T Van Niewaal and the Old Arm Company.
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Y. T. van, Niewaal & Co
Niewaal, Jafithe
Old Arm
Tragedy at Poor Farm Ends in Blind Man's Death
A 58 year old blind man William Horicks was killed by inmate Al Hickox at Marion county Poor Farm near midnight Sunday. Hickox fled in bare feet and has not been found. Coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Horicks died from a poker blow. The incident followed a dispute after Horicks reportedly objected to Hickox singing. Superintendent Sam Hunt faced questions about locking suspects, while Hickox, described as a irregular, erratic worker, is believed to be fleeing up to fifty miles away.
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The
Express
Marion County
William Horicks
al. Hickox
Hickox
Sam Hunt
Lankford
Nick Heimstra
Horicks
Hunt
Supt
Knoxville
Dr. Brawn
McLaughlin
F. W. Beaver
Wm.Vernon
John H. Carpenter
Horick
Heimstra
Hericks
Henry Harvey
Durham
John Toom
Eureka
Silas Melton
John
Green County
Tenn
Polk Township
John Melton
Wm. Harman
N. H. Crozier
Daniel Cox
Knox & Greenharge
L. D. Teter
Cambridge
Massachussetts
Harvard Law School
Teter
Iowa State University Law School
America
Tuly Jet
County Seat Happenings in The Journal
In Monday's election law enforcement and good government faced criticism amid debate on drunkenness as a crime. Local injuries include a miner's multiple leg fractures from a fall, with potential amputation avoided for now. L D Teter starts Harvard Law School postgraduate study after serving three legislative sessions.
Leghorn Eggs for Sale in Bondurant IA
R C B Leghorn eggs from choice stock offered at 4.50 per 100 and 8.00 for 200. Contact Mrs L Renaud, 18 14 Bondurant Iowa.
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R. C. B. Leghorn
Eggs for hatching from Barred Plymouth Rock fowls
Eggs from a laying strain of well marked Barred Plymouth Rock fowls for sale at Boots per 15. In lots of 100 a special price will be made. Leave orders at Chronicle office.
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Plymouth Rock
Chronicle Office
Progressives Knocked Out In Knoxville City Vote
Knoxville voters elected Cam Culbertson mayor by thirty votes. Only two old council members, W. V. Elliott and Chas Perry, were re-elected. Arthur Avery won re election unopposed. Fry lost in the third ward to J. M. Amos. W. O Robinson won in the first ward unopposed. The new council may push Butlerfield era improvements. mayoral stance unknown. Park commissioners chosen as Gamble, Vawter, and Doteen with Doteen receiving 187 votes though not on ballot. W. E. Taggart re elected as beduoy over H. Booth.
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Knoxville
Cam Culbertson
Old
W. V. Elliott
Chas
Perry
Arthur Avery
Fry
J. M. Amos
W. O Robinson
Butterfield
Culver
D. Gamble
H. M. Vawter
Bert Doteen
W.E. Taggart
Beduoy
H. Booth
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Buckingham
Old Council
Marshall
Board OF Review
Board of Equalization
As- Sensor
G. B. de Brain
Gounell
Wile
College
al, Hickox
Progressives
Knoxville Journal
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