Fire narrowly spares the Hays Mansion in Knoxville
The Judge L N Hays residence on North Second Street escaped total destruction when fire gutted the garret and damaged the attic. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 30 minutes with $2500 to $3500 in repairs expected. Most contents were saved, and the owners praised the community effort while insurers prepare repairs and a fireproof roof.
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L. N. Hays
Xorelock
Connon
Dixie Gebhardt
Judge Hays
Pennsylvania Fire Ins. Co
Philadelphia
Welsher & Metcalf
De Haan and Vander Pol Marry in Pella Nuptials
Delwin De Haan and Veda Vander Pol of Pella were married at 1:30 p.m. Friday April 20 at the home of Rev J Wes selink with only immediate family present. They departed that afternoon for Denver to establish a home. The bride, daughter of Mrs Dora Vander Pol, moved to Pella from near Monroe and is remembered for her charm. Del was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Simon De Haan and spent most of his life in Pella, leaving Central College for outdoor work on doctors urging rest. The Chronicle extends best wishes to the couple.
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Delwin de Haan
Veda Vander Pol
Pella
Monroe
Del
Simon de Haan
Central College
Man Undergoes Toe Amputation in Michigan Clinic
J. M. Cox traveled to Muskee gon Michigan where he underwent surgery in which two toes were amputated. The operation was performed by his son-in-law Dr. H. F. Closz.
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J. M. Cox
Muskeegon
Mich
H. F. Closz
Why not play fair this town keeps clean
The Times-Republican urges city residents to keep vacant lots and backyards clean, criticizing uneven treatment of property owners and calling for better enforcement. It notes visitors notice neglect, cites Pella as example, and suggests competent women lead cleaning departments to improve urban tidiness.
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Times-Republican
Pella
Today’s Register
Clean-Up Campaign Call to Make City the Cleanest in Iowa
A call urges citizens to join a yearly clean-up and paint-up drive across the town. It asks every resident to report law violations to proper authorities and vows collective effort to improve streets, yards, and public spaces.
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Iowa
Barney O Mara Famed Baritone At High School Program
From the Central Bay report Barney O Mara and his wife Jeanne Palowa performed at the High School Thursday night. The event, presented by the organizing group, was of high order and well received. O Mara impressed with Irish songs reflecting his mother country, while Mrs. O Mara accompanied with a deep rich voice. The audience applauded generously and left the town of Pella pleased with the visit.
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Central Bay
Barney O’mara
Jeanne Palowa
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa East West
Eastbound and westbound Rock Island train service schedules list Passenger Nos 472 474 475 473 with times 11 59 am 8 39 pm 10 m and m. Local freight Nos 882 and 831 run 11 59 am and 7 45 am. Freight for shipment on locals must be at the station by 5:00 pm the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers.
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Wabash
Howell
Iowa
Tanlac Restores Springfield Man After Four Year Illness
John McGrath of Saintureman-Buttrick Co. says four years of stomach trouble left him unable to work. After six Tanlac bottles he claims a complete turnaround with improved appetite sleep and weight. He urges others to try Tanlac as the best medicine he has heard of. Sold by all druggists. Over 37 million bottles sold.
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John McGrath
15Th St
Springfield
Ill
Stureman-Buttrick Co
Tanlac
McGrath
Taniac
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Wm. Donahey
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Standard Oil
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