Fire at Van Spanckeren building in Pella causes smoke and water damage
Fire at the Van Spanckeren building housing Geelhoed store and the central telephone office in Pella caused rapid flames, moved goods to safety, and damaged the structure mainly by water. Investigators cite a possible ignition near a privy where waste paper burned, with insurance covering the damage and swift department response. The Geelhoed stock moved to the De Bruyn building and operations resumed.
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van Spanckeren
Mr. de Vries
de Bruyn
Ontef van der Melde
Card of Thanks for firetime assistance and friendship
I wish to thank the many friends who willingly assisted in removing my goods from the room during the fire last Tuesday afternoon. Their acts are very much appreciated by us. It is at such times as this that true friendship is manifested and we were pleased to see both men and women helping at the time of distress.
Fifteen Days For Boots Theft In County Jail
William Messemaker was sentenced by Justice Van Viiet to fifteen days in the county jail after pleading guilty to stealing rubber boots from his cousin Clarence Schiffers and selling them. Constable John Van Zee delivered the sentence earlier this week. No attorneys were used. The article hints at local youths risking criminal paths amid local gambling and petty schemes.
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Justice van Viiet
William Messemaker
John van Zee
Young Messemaker
Clarence Schiffers
Messemaker
Farmers urged to heed new bill in Marion County
A March 1906 notice from editor Chronic requests publication of a 1 cent payment and calls Marion County farmers and state residents to focus on a new bill. The message naming Maia Bud appears as the author or signer.
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Marion County
Opposition to Low-Cost Land Leasing in Nebraska Sand Hills
The letter argues that selling public land for a nominal sum and allowing large leases would devastate Iowa's cattle industry and block farmers from settling in Nebraska's sand hills. It claims the land, ideal for grazing, will not be homesteaded, and large cattle companies would profit from leasing while smaller ranchers gain little. The writer praises the Nebraskan sand hills as a premier stock country with water, shelter, and forage for cattle year-round.
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Iowa
Nebraska
T. J. Quail
Sand Hill
Nebraska Sand Hills
Memories of Pella Garrison visit evokes town’s old roots
Dr E B Lewis of Boston quotes President Garrison praising the town’s flowers and trees, college campus scenes, and the hardy students. The note recalls Civil War heroes and the city’s religious and civil liberty heritage. Garrison is expected back from an eastern trip soon, after working for the college.
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E. B. Lewis
Boston
Garrison
Stoddard
College
Central
Stone River
Little Rock
Jackson
Shiloh
Rotterdam
Pella
City of Refuge
Plymouth Rock
Iowa
J. A. Young
Letter from California Describes San Francisco Fire Chaos
Mrs W M Kruger receives a niece Lida Thomas San Francisco April 19 letter reporting Santa Cruz rumors and widespread ruin. House intact but city destroyed business district gone. Insurance company uncertain, many refugees seek help. San Francisco churches open to victims. Continued concern for friends and stumps for sale amid telegraphic silence.
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W. M. Kruger
Lida Thomas
San Francisco
Jay
Henry
Lare
Santa Cruz
Mr. Smith
Hdl
Ulda Thomas
Equalization Board Shocks Pella Firms With Higher Assessments
The city council acting as a board of equalization in Pella raised several firms’ valuations after a petition by Y T Van Niewaal and Ver Steeg Bros. The Geelhoed, Vandermeulen, Van Spauckeren, Slob, Renaud, Wormhoudt, Waechter, Van Zante and Van Nie lwaal cases saw increases, and Ver Steeg Bros. faced a reduction dispute. A tied vote on Van Niewaal’s correction was broken by the mayor, but the main event was reducing Ver Steeg Bros. by three thousand dollars amid charges of the process being a mockery.
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Y. T. van Niewaal
Ver Steeg Bros
Pella
van Niewaal
H. H. Geelhoed
G. A. Vandermeulen & Co
van Zante Bros
H. D. van Zante
Rhynsburger
Johnson
Slob
van Dusseldorp
Cole
van der Sluis
Jansma
Y. T. van Nilewaal
John van Rheenen
H. F. Johnson
Board of Equalization
City Hall Special Meeting Addresses Ordinances on Pay
On Friday evening April 20 a city council session with the mayor and all members discussed steps to secure an authoritative decision on the legality of Ordinances Nos. 45 and 48 concerning compensation for standing committees.
Council Debates Pay for Standing Committees in Pella
Alderman Rhynsburger presented a bill for 885 for committee services. Council split votes with Rhynsburger, Johnson, Jansma, Slob, Cole in favor and Van der Sluis, Van Zante, Van Dusseldorp against. City to sue if warrants denied. case set for Knoxville district court next week.
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van Zante
Pella
Rhynsburger
District Court
Knoxville
Allen
Yeas
Johnson
Jansma
Slob
Cole
van der Sluis
van Dusseldorp
Miners Return to Work in Iowa After New Scale Reached
Local miners resumed operations last Monday after a new wage scale agreement with operators. The plan raises costs by 5.84 percent but guarantees against local strikes and allows future amendments if eastern scales differ. Illinois and eastern coal regions lag on settlements, with Iowa poised for contracts and possible ahead-of-schedule output. Some workers may delay reopening until May 1, but most have resumed.
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Iowa
Illinois
San Francisco Relief Drive Gains Iowa Donations
Des Moines papers report more than 100000 donated to aid earthquake and fire victims in San Francisco. In Pella the fund has surpassed 700, and the drive continues to grow, likely the largest in the state.
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San Francisco
Iowa
Des Moines
Pella
Alze
Local Briefs Highlight Community Visits and Projects
H Rietveld rode to Olivet this afternoon. Miss Kate Wichbart visited her brother in Fairmount on Tuesday. The depot bridge gang finished work and will depart tonight. Mrs H P Jennings and children arrived to visit her mother Mrs M Thomassen. Mrs J J Rilhan from Leighton arrived Wednesday evening to see her mother Mrs Butts. Dr Fuqua spent a few days with relatives in Osskaloga and Olivet. H M Tussling, from Leighton, came up for a visit at the week’s start.
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H. Rietveld
Olivet
Kate Wichbart
Fairmount
Bridge Gang
H. P. Jennings
M. Thomassen
J. J. Rilhan
Leighton
Butts
Fuqua
Oskalooga
H. M. Tusseling
Death Record for the Week Otto Middendorp
Otto Middendorp age 88 died at home near Peoria from general debility and old age. He had been blind for about fifteen years. Funeral set for Monday at First Reformed Church with burial in North Cemetery.
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van Genderen
Peoria
Otto Middendorp
First Reformed Church
Death of John Sterrenberg in Colorado
A telegram reports John Sterrenberg’s death from consumption at his Pagosa Springs Colorado home at 11 05 p m. Body reportedly bound for Pella and expected tonight or tomorrow. He moved to Colorado for health years ago and married May Vanderzyl two years ago in Pella. Local relatives express deep sympathy for the family in this sad hour.
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John Sterrenberg
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
Pella
Sterrenbarg
May Vanderzyl
S. G. Vanderzyl
John
Mrs J Sybenga Dies At 55 In This City
Mrs J Sybenga died at her home at 7 50 this morning after a stomach hemorrhage and rapid decline. Funeral services will be at First Reformed church at 10 30 next Saturday. She was 55 last Wednesday. Survived by four children John Dora Richard and Jacob all in this city. The death was due to general congestion after medical examination. She built a bakery business after her husband’s death and had many friends in the community.
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J. Sybenga
First Reformed Church
Sybenga
John
Dora
Richard
Jacob
Twin Baby Dies at Harvey Last Saturday
The death of one of Rev. Kole and wife’s twin infants occurred Saturday morning April 14 1906 at Harvey. Despite medical care the child died. Services were held at the parsonage by Rev. Rowe, then interment followed at Holland Reform church in Pella with burial in the Pella cemetery. The community extends sympathies to the bereaved.
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Kole
Pella
Harvey News
A Short Fable Of A Banker And A Worried Depositor
A depositor held up a large institution by an 817.35 balance in his account. He kept his pass book close and each night checked the bank’s continued existence. Every morning he visited the President to learn if the bank still stood and if his dimes remained.
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Peoples Trust Co
Herman Rietveld
Church Services and Monthly Program Highlights
Multiple church notices outline Sunday school at 9:30 or 9:00 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Various denominations list evening services at 7:30 p.m. and midweek meetings. Pastors named include LeGrand, F.C. Edwards, and Van Kersen with themes like The Church and Our Passover.
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Atey
A. LeGrand
Misses Carrie
Hattie
Libbie Cox
Chas. Fisk
Harry O
Viersen
Man Jesus
Marie Lautenbach
Uymn
F.C. Edwards
Epworth
Wm. J. van Kersen
Best Town in the State Praise from Pella Superintendent
Prof. F M Frush of Pella schools spent weekend in Knoxville after a three week tour. He praises the people and town saying he is well pleased with his pupils and the work. He predicts Pella may win the wooden shoes honor before year�s end in Knoxville Journal.
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F. M. Frush
Pella
Knoxville
Frank
Deplart
Knoxville Journal
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Board of Equalization “Equalizes
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J.sybenga
Harvey
Second Reformed Church
Mr. van der Werf
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