Board of Review Hears J H Stubenrauch Case At Session
City Board of Review met in April at City Hall to hear disputed taxes. Real estate assessments rose in a few cases while overall adjustments were minor. The main issue involved J H Stubenrauch and notes and mortgages listed against him. The board struck the moneys and credits assessment after debate. Additional notes mention county auditor errors, a letter trail tied to the Thomas murder case, and potential evidence questions.
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City Board of Review
J. H. Stubenrauch
Stubenrauch
John Bloem
County Board of Supervisors
Bloem
Board of Review
C. H. Amos
Knoxville
R. A. Pilmer
Lyon
Pilmer
Pella
Ofice
Board of Supervisors
Letter claims suicide note by Mabel Schoedl unfolds case
Des Moines man Charlie Thomas serves life in prison after a case linked to a letter allegedly written by Mabel Schofield. The note threatens self harm and details a planned act by poison near a river. Authorities traced the letter through Des Moines and Pella post offices, with involvement from Postmasters Keables and Roubles. The Daily Register and Leader reported on the evolving matter.
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Mable Schofield
Laura Evans
Pella
Des Moines
Ohio
Keables
Schoefeld
Schofield
Mable Schoetied
Mabel Schofield
Charlie Thomas
Roubles
Mra. Thomas
Daily Register
Leader
Mabel.Schoeld
Supreme Court Upholds Biennial Election Plan
The state supreme court sustained the biennial election law after extensive testing and trials. The decision means all county and state officers will be elected in a single election. Voters may soon face a large, consolidated ballot and potential voter confusion.
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Supreme Court of the
Baptist Church to host Prof. Geo J Kyle next Sunday
Pulpit Committee invites all to attend the preaching by Prof Geo J Kyle at the church next Sunday, with services in the morning and evening.
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Geo. J. Kyle
Rock Island Depot to be Built as Planned
Funds have been appropriated for a new Rock Island depot. Agent J M Cox says there is no doubt the project proceeds, with land arrangements soon under way in Missouri and construction to begin shortly.
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J. M. Cox
Rock Island
Missouri
The Death Record of the week Mrs. M. Scheffers
Mrs. M Scheffers died after a long illness from heart failure at noon last Saturday She was seventy seven years and seven months old Funeral services were held at her home in the northwest part of town and at the First Reformed church led by Rev Dykhuizen Interment followed in the north cemetery
Mrs William Klein Dies Soon After Marriage
A young wife, twenty one, died after a brief illness at her home four miles west of town. She leaves husband William G Klein who married about a year ago and a one month old baby. The death occurred last Monday night at ten o'clock and the body was laid to rest yesterday in Klein Cemetery.
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William G. Klein
Klein
Best Work We Ever Had Catalogues from Buerkens Co
Pella Iowa April 8 1905 Pella Chronicle reports Buerkens Manufacturing Co praises the office for printing several thousand catalogues The testimonial notes the title page in five colors and states the work is the best ever produced locally Customer A D Ver Steeg endorses the Chronicle as the printer of choice and urges local production
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Chronicle
Buerkens Manufacturing Company
Pella
Iowa
Pella Chronicle
Buerkens Manufacturing Co
A. D. Ver Steeg
Dr Pierce's Temperance Lectures End Six Day Series
Dr Pierce the temperance evangelist concluded a six day series in the Baptist church last Monday evening. He aroused sentiment in the temperance cause and the meetings drew a large attentive audience. The crowning Sunday service saw many churchgoers from city churches attend and carry a strong, high turnout with figures presented directly.
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Dr. Pierce
Baptist Church
Dr. Pierce Temperance Visit Sparks New WCTU Growth
The room filled beyond capacity as women crowded to sit on laps and others stood through the service. Many were turned away. Dr. Pierce, seasoned by hardship, spoke of his experiences and expressed confidence in continued impact. New members joined the WCTU and a temperance order formed with over one hundred youths.
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Dr. Pierce
Lone Jack whiskey menaces Knoxville morals, warns grace
The Knoxville Journal reports Lone Jack whiskey from out of town endangers a law abiding city. Mayor Gibson previously drove a liquor agent out, and this week the same salesman returned ordering purchases on the street. High school boys are among drunken customers, with express companies flooding town and drunken crowds filling Friday to Sunday nights.
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Knoxville
Gibson
Knoxville Journal
Sunday Baseball Probed in Colfax Sabbath Contention
Colfax residents urge city council to bar Sunday baseball after reports that local athletic park could serve as a training ground for league players. Union church mass meeting signed petitions calling the action to preserve the Sabbath, with General James B. Weaver leading efforts.
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Colfax
James B. Weaver
Athletic Park
J. B. Weaver
Sale of School Buildings by Pella ISD
In compliance with a voter vote, the Independent School District of Pella offers for sale to the highest bidder the Howell and Oak Grove School buildings with foundations. Purchaser must remove them within a reasonable time. Sealed bids due by the Sunday of May next. Board may reject any bid. Secretary H Kuyper, April 12, 1905.
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Pella
Howell and
Oak Grove
Board of Directors
H. Kuyper
Elm lumber mill sparks Knoxville pride debate
The Charlton Leader comments on Knoxville’s growing elm lumber industry and its potential to bolster local business, joking that the city might even start a furniture factory as a result.
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Knoxville
Charlton Leader
Dr Haynes Visit Inspires Support for Central University
Dr Haynes lecture titled Building an Empire drew strong attendance at the auditorium last week. He urged investment in Central University and reported over 6,000 dollars already subscribed by Pella residents plus more than 500 dollars after the talk. Subscriptions included two 100 gifts and several smaller gifts. The Monroe visit on Friday evening was also successful, with promising results to follow.
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Haynes
Central University
Pella
Monroe
Holland Steps to Aid Venezuelan Sailors in Curacao
The AP dispatch says Netherlands charge DeReus in Curacao hints at Dutch interference to win the release of Dutch sailors jailed at Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo. Dutch warship Kortenaer is present and more ships may arrive within a month. France sending two warships to Caracas is also noted as delaying action.
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Associated Press
Holland
Venezuela
Wellemstad
Curacao
J.’ HH. DeReus
Netherlands
Caracas
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Maracaibo
Deleus
Good Salesman Record for Pella Stacker Co Buyer
Pella Stacker Co secretary P H Van Gorp reports a Southern Missouri trip selling their Band Cutter and Self Feeder. Flo secured 21 consumer orders in nine days, a record $4,000 in goods for one salesman, signaling strong advantages of the Pella feeder over rivals.
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P. H. van Gorp
Pella Stacker Company
Missouri
Flo
Threshermen
W. S. Keller
Pella
Advertising Pays Red Oak Express Ad Firm in Malvern
The firm Yawkins and Mulholland at Malvern reads all firms in southwestern Iowa through heavy advertising. They use ample space in Malvern papers and in five or six neighboring papers, imitating department store ads with bold bargains. Their liberal ink use draws distant trade, diverting customers from nearby stores by constant promotional messaging.
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Red Oak Express
Yawkins & Mulholland
Malvern
Iowa
Crop Bulletin Highlights Early Spring Farm Work
Following a severe winter, March brought warmth and rapid soil thawing in Des Moines. Conditions favored plowing and seedings a week earlier than usual, with operations advancing more than two weeks versus last year. The bulletin notes an unusually prompt spring progression and anticipates continued productive field work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wheat area seeded before April two. crop outlook improved
Seeded before April 2 the wheat area is smaller than last year. Fall wheat rye and clover wintered well and look promising. Week ending April 10 cooler but near normal. Oats barley seeding and ground prep progressed despite wet and freezing delays. Plowing, corn prep, potatoes and garden crops advancing. Grass started early and pastures inviting. Fruit buds escaped freezing and staple varieties satisfactory. Farm stock healthy.
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Heras
Pella Clorinda Eyes Stricter Cleanliness Ordinance
The Chariton Herald notes Clorinda City Council passes a stringent anti-splitting ordinance aimed at curbside tobacco pollution on sidewalks and public building floors. If enforcers connected from mouths to pockets, offenders would quickly value the habit, especially with pockets hole-filled.
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Clorinda
Chariton Herald
Lost ruby brooch near depot. leave at Chronicle office
A brooch set with a large ruby surrounded by imitation diamonds is missing near the depot. If found, please leave at the Chronicle office. Reward pending.
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Chronicle Office
Bids Sought for Lawn Care at Garden Square 1905
The Committee on public buildings and grounds invites bids to keep grass short with a lawn mower and maintain order at Garden Square during the summer of 1905. Bids are due Monday April 24 at 7 30 p.m. The committee may reject any or all bids. A Van Houweling chairs the committee.
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A. ©. van Houweling
Special Coach and Sleeping Car Run to St. Joe and KC
A Chicago Great Western Railway special excursion runs April 22 at 10:30 p.m. to St. Joseph and Kansas City. Tickets are valid for two days. For details contact B. J. Sawyer, City Ticket Agent, 514 Walnut St., Des Moines, Iowa.
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Chicago Great Western Ry
St. Joe
Kansas City
B. J. Sawyer
Walnut St
Des Moines
Iowa
Troubadours Return to Auditorium Show Next Saturday
Local notes urge attendance at the Troubadours concert at the auditorium Saturday evening. Road crews cope with muddy season as touring bunter wagons travel the county. C. W. Catlin reports from Nebraska on Baptist Record interests. Acritical view on city policing contrasts with recent Herald anecdotes. Farmers anticipate bumper apple and cherry crops in Marion county unless late frosts hit.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Marion County
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William Klein
Lone Jack
Knoxville City
Casey
Curtis
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C. W. Catlin
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