Aldermanic pay debate cited by Knoxville mayor
In a letter dated April 7 1906 Knoxville Iowa mayor W S Bilby confirms city aldermen of second class receive only 1 per meeting with no extra for committee service. He notes warrants should reflect law and warns against signing beyond the 1 per meeting limit, up to 50 meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilite
Knoxville
Pella
Rbynsburger
Bilby
Kron County
Iowa
Iowa, April 7, 1906. ‘el Rhynsbuger
W. 8. Bilby
War at Pella sparks cross editorial clash
The Monroe Mirror reports a heated feud between Ballengee and Varenkamp of the Pella Chronicle and Pella Weekblad over city council treasury actions. Both editors clashed fiercely in last week’s dispute, with hints of a court action to come.
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Monroe Mirror
Pella
Pella Chronicle
Pella Weekblad
Ballengee
Varenkamp
College Band to Stage First Concert of Year Next Week
The college band plans its first concert of the year in the auditorium next Thursday evening. The program features Band March The Praders Ripley clarinet solo Wagnerian selections by T. B. Boyer a male quartet Hark the Impromptu Old Home of the Farm trombone solo and various band numbers The Path General Mix-up Our Wed and Old Black Joe themes plus a ladies quartet Greeting and Pax Astings Our Wed 1 isa Ricogla Sold Da 1g Sparks
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W. Rolfe
Acc
M’t Ro
Ripley
T. B. Boyer
Mpet
Dudley Buck
M’t
Varie
F. P. Harlow
U. 8
Euphonium Bolo
Stephen O. Foster
O. D. Wilson
Theo
Moges
Isa Ricogla
Sparks
Easter Services and Program at Local Churches
Easter observances detailed for multiple churches with morning sermons on the Resurrection Central Fact of Christianity and extensive spring music programs. Includes Sunday school at 9:30, preaching at 10:45, varied noon and evening services, and a large Easter program featuring recitations, solos, anthems, choruses, and a children’s service led by Rev. F. C. Edwards and other church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev. A. LeGrand
Baptist Church
Harry de Reus
Helen Garrison
Laura Cole
Helen Hunt
Paul Temple
Leta Lankelma
Harry French
Hattie Cox
Harriet van Spaneckeren
Bessie Berg
Pauline Garrison
Leona Berg
Libbie Cox
Clarence van Maren
Helen Aunt
F. C. Edwards
Epworth
Wm. J. van Kersen
C. B
C. H
Hayter
L. Wely
J. A. Parks
H. Marzo
Isaac
New Passenger Depot Opens In Pella After Quick Move
Last week Friday the passenger trains began using a new depot in Pella, replacing the old station with no formal opening. The old depot was moved onto the new site, while concerns arise over promised costs and location. Yet officials say the new structure meets all passenger needs for the foreseeable future.
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Eninneer
Pella
John H. Den Hartog Dead After Prolonged Illness
John H. den Hartog died last Friday afternoon at an advanced age from an inoperable tumor affecting the bowels, intestines, kidneys, and stomach. Funeral services were held at his home and the Fourth Reformed church, with burial in Graceland cemetery. He had recently regained his strength before the illness intensified and his friends note his robust health prior to the diagnosis. The community expresses deep sympathy to his widow and relatives.
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John den Hartog
Fourth Reformed Church
W. J. van Kersen
Dykhuizen
Graceland Cemetery
Don Hartog
Des Moines
Bos
John
Viersen Building Moved to New Library Site on Main Street
The small building donated by Miss Viersen for the Carnegie library site is moved to a new location beside one of her North Main Street houses. Lautenbach Bros. hold the contract and began work Monday morning, while workers prepare the original lot surface for the library.
Philathea Society Meeting Plans Louisa May Alcott Topic
The Philathea society of the Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting at Miss Leona Reuvers residence. The session will discuss Louisa May Alcott with Rev Mills of Alteman expected to edit and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Society of the Baptist Church
Leona Reuvers
Louisa May Alcott
Equalization Hearing on City Merchants’ Taxes in Pella
At a city board of review meeting Y T Van Niewaal and Ver Steeg Bros filed a petition asking that goods stock assessments be equalized to match other merchants. Ten firms named. Cited owners presented views. board to deliberate and adjust assessments based on best judgment.
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Board of Review
Y. T. van Niewaal
Ver Steeg Bros
Pella
Board of Equalization
Messrs. van Niewaal
Central College President Garrison Visits East
President L A Garrison travels in the east for Central college at Pella. He reports strong progress and growing interest, meeting President Roosevelt and Senators Allison and Dolliver. Dolliver plans a speech at Pella. Garrison hopes for his appearance at commencement. He praises Washington hospitality and expects two more weeks away.
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L. A. Garrison
East
Central College
Pella
Washington
Roosevelt
Central
Holland Stock
Garrison
Allison and
Dolliver
J. N. Garber
Garber
L. Kruldenter
Boston
New York
A Good Rule Works Both Ways in Pella Entertainment
In Pella a town with frequent local entertainments and traveling shows a newspaper man is expected to attend and report. Tickets cost locals twenty five to fifty cents, but many reporters neglect to obtain admission tickets from organizers despite duty to cover home talent. The piece argues for fair reporting and reciprocity in press access.
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Pella
Advertising at Half Price and Promised Free Ads
A fragment describes offering advertising at half price followed by paying for exposure to attract buyers. After the event, someone receives two to five dollars worth of free advertising as a bonus.
Classis of Pella Meets in Third Reformed Church
The regular spring session of the classis of Pella of the Reformed church met at the Third Reformed church on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. Wm. J. Van Kersen was elected president and Rev. John Webinga of Galesburg served as temporary clerk. Pulpit supplies were arranged for Bethany church and the Kilduff and Galesburg churches. Delegates were named for the General Synod in New York in June and the Chicago Synod in Holland, Michigan in May. The Revised Liturgy was rejected. The report on the state of religion noted healthy spiritual life and ongoing missions, education, and funds for ministers and widows. Rev. H. Dykhuizen was selected to fill the Hope College vacancy. The fall session will be at Muscatine, Iowa.
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Pella
Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Wm. J. van Kersen
John Webinga
Galesburg
Bethany Church
Kilduff
H. J. Pletenpol
J. Dykhuizen
Hitler H. Rempe
Leighton
General Synod
New York
F. B. Manson
C. Rhynsburger
Chicago
Holland
Michigan
H. Dykhuizen
Council of Hope College
H. K. Boer
Classis
Muscatine
Lowa
Eight Inebriates Escape From State Institution
The Express reports eight Inebriates at Cottage No 1 returned from supper in the old state building now a dining hall. They dashed for freedom across the countryside pursued by attendants. Five were recaptured. Van Dyke Ottumwa Benson Winneshiek county and Smith Burlington remain at large. The piece notes an ongoing challenge in preventing such escapes.
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the Express
van Dyke
Ottumwa
Benson
Winneshiek County
Smith
Burlington
Hame
Dowie in Trouble and Arbitration Talk in Zion City
The paper trail discusses J A Dowie of Zion City facing denouncement as leader amid plans for a polyga mous colony in Mexico. Dowie is in Chicago with arbitration eyed to settle the dispute, while personal rifts and family tensions surface alongside news of H D Wormhoudt purchasing a Jewett typewriter and other brief items.
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J. A. Dowie
Zion City
Illinois
Mexico
Dowle
Chicago
Jane Dowle
Gladstone Dowle
Library board selects Carrie Van Vitet as librarian
President Beard reports Miss Carrie Van Vitet elected librarian from applicants and serving at the old library. Plans for the Carnegie library have been received from Geo Paas of Mankato Minnesota and returned after modifications. Bid advertisements will follow, with contract hoped by June and work starting soon after, aiming for four months completion and October 1 tire proof with wood only in doors and window frames.
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Beard
Library Board
Carrie van Vitet
Carnegie Library
Geo. Paas
Mankato
Minnesota
Paas
Marriage of Prominent Holland Girl in Santa Ana
Mr and Mrs Asa Vandermast invite friends to the marriage of their daughter Besse May to Walter Norman Prince on March 14 1900 at noon at 220 Cypress Avenue Santa Ana California The invitation was received by Dr and Mrs M Kramer who regret they cannot attend The Vandermasts are described as well known and respectable citizens of Santa Ana.
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Asa Vandermast
Besse May
Walter Norman Prince
Cypress Avenue
Santa Ana
California
M. Kramer
Vandermast
Hollanders for Honesty in All Things
The speaker asserts that after just over three years among Hollanders, they have learned the community values of honesty in principle, purpose, business, and in voting for officials from senators to city leaders.
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Holland
Oskaloosa’s Wealthiest Citizen Dies in Sudden Heart Failure
Ernest H. Gibbs a leading capitalist and the largest property owner in Oskaloosa and a longtime coal operator died suddenly of heart failure last Saturday night after spending the evening with his family. He was fifty eight, born in Massachusetts in 1848.
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Ernest H. Gibbs
Oskaloosa
Mr. Gibbs
Massachussetts
Attica Man Attempts Suicide At Home
Dr Finarty was summoned Sunday to the home of J T Lock at 312 miles southeast of Attica to treat a man of about fifty who on Saturday night tried to take his own life. The doctor found a gash on each side of his throat but not life threatening. Lock has a wife and family and no reason is known for the attempt.
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Knoxville Express
Finarty
J. T. Lock
Attica
Lock
Baptist social planned to raise funds for song books
The Baptist church plans a social in the near future to raise funds for new song books. The program will include readings vocal and instrumental music and other entertainment for enjoyment and financial success. Mrs Hayward, visiting in Pela, returned home to Afton. Mr and Mrs John Ten Hagen were Des Moines visitors. John then went to Minnesota on business. Band concert at the auditorium Thursday evening.
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John Ten Hagen
Des Moines
John
Minnesota
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Little Jewels
Nicholas Versteeg
Cassie Clark
Little Jewels Ladies Trio
Francis Yarham
Katie Groenewood Douet
Helen Warren
Thos. Vander Wert
Gleaners
Nathaniel Versteeg
God
Second Reformed Church
John H. den Hartog
Viersen Building
BR. L. Mills
Alteman
President Garrison
H. D. Wormhoudt
Jewett Typewriter
Ade
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