Organize in New Jersey Promoter in Iowa Rail Project
E A Harris vice president of the projected Waterloo Pella and South western railway travels to New Jersey to organize a company that can issue bonds at a discount. Local backers say bonds will be sold once the route and tapping country are known, with construction ready on short notice if Tama county aids Waterloo.
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Waterloo
E. A. Harris
Harris
New Jersey
T. R. McElhinney
Tama County
Tribune
E A. Harris
Waterloo, Pella & Southwestern Railway
Waterloo Dispatches
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Classis of Pella Holds Spring Session in 1909
The Classis of Pella met in spring session at Second Reformed Church on April 13 1909 with most churches represented. Officers elected included Rev J G Brouwer as president and Rev John Hoffman as clerk pro tem. Reports discussed mission welfare, Eddyville church work, and Winnebago Indian Mission. a student missionary for summer was approved for the Eddyville field.
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Classis
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Atioam
Galesburg
Killduff
Tracy
J. G Brouwer
John Hoffman
S. Vander Werf
P. A. J. Bouma
Winnebago
Eddyville
Winnebago Indian
Board of Domestic Missions
Bethel Church
Lytze de Bruine
Dell Rapids
S. D
Primarii
M. Ossenaarde
S.J Menning
W den Adel
P. Synhorst
W J. Duiker
S Vander Wert
W van Gent
William van Pearsen
M. Osewaarde
J. G. Brouwer
W. J. Duiker
Council of Hope College
S. van der Werf
Western Theological Seminary
D. Scholten
Church of
Nick N. J. Gesman Named Mayor of Pella
The Oskaloosa Herald reports Nick N. J. Gesman has been chosen by Pella voters as mayor. He is G. A. Gesman’s brother and long-time real estate partner in Oskaloosa. Gesman is a seasoned, energetic businessman born in Pella and known for knowledge of local needs and reform aims.
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N. J. Gesman
Oskaloosa
Nick
Hel
Pella
Oskaloosa Herald
Pella Proclaims May 5 1909 as City Cleaning Day
The City Council of Pella Iowa proclaims May 5 1909 as a general cleaning up and beautifying day for the city. Mayor N J Gesman urges all residents to gather refuse, rake lawns, trim trees, burn rubbish, plant flowers, and place debris on curbs for dumping grounds, with manure piles excluded and a four member ward committee to assist. Dated April 21 1909.
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I. N. J. Gesman
Pella
Iowa
N. J. Gesman
Junkin Murder Trial Moved to Centerville in May
Judge Vermillion of Wapello County transfers John Junkin murder trial of Clara Rosen to Centerville due to local prejudice. Trial set for late May. Governor Carroll planned state troop involvement but avoided moving the case here to prevent bloodshed.
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Ottumwa
Vermillion
Wapello
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
Centerville
Carroll
Courier
Reward Offered for Arrest of Street Light Vandalism
The Peta Electric Co offers five dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of those who break street lamps. Over the past year more than one hundred electric lamps have been repaired or renewed due to wilful destruction. The company urges reporting lights out to prevent nightly outages and warns that air rifle damage will be watched closely.
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Peta Electric Co
Wedding Blessing Unites Ed ward J. Koekebacker and Freda Kreuger
Last Tuesday night at eight o clock at the Baptist parsonage Rev LeGrand joined Edward J. Koekebacker and Freda Kreuger in matrimony. The couple, former Chicago residents, witnessed by a small circle of friends, with Koekebacker recently taking a job at Van Niezaal clothing store. Best wishes were extended for their life ahead.
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Baptist Parsonage
LeGrand
Edward J. Kockebacker
Freda Kreuger
Chicago
Koekebacker
van Niewaal
Pella Wins Duel With Storm Lake Opponents
The Pella team, led by R. C. Spear Arthur Hanson and P. O. Silvara, faced Storm Lake challengers in a heated clash on their ground. After a tough fight the Pella trio, backed by Central College ties, emerged the winners by two of three judges amid post battle care for the injured.
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Storm Lake
Central College
R. C. Spear
Arthur Hanson
P. O. Silvara
Pella Y M C A Names Board of Directors
The nominating committee reports a diverse board for the Pella Y M C A including A T Klein N J Gesman J S Jelsma Geo Thomassen C H Wormhoudt B H Langerak S B Baron Tunis Kempkes P Vanderploeg John Dekker W G Vander Ploeg R B Lewis H S Rhynsburger H D Wormhoudt A Vanderzee from local churches. Local officers to be chosen by the board from among themselves. The organization pledges strong youth guidance and community support.
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A. T. Ktein
N. J. Gesman
J. S. Jelsma
Geo. Thomassen
C. H. Wormhoudt
B H. Langerak
S. B Baron
Reformed Churches
Tunis Kempkes
P. Vanderploeg
John Dekker
Christian Reformed Church
W. G Vander Ploeg
R B. Lewis
The
Baptist Church
H S Rhynsburger
H. D. Wormhoudt
A. Vanderzee
Methodist Church
Pella Y. M. C. A
Towa
Pella Y.M.C
Thornton Enterprise editor indicted for rape
Sam Sherman editor of the Thornton Enterprise and Harry Huerman were indicted by a grand jury on a rape charge. Bail was set at 600 dollars with bonds posted for Sherman by local businessman S. Peterson. The case is expected to go to trial this term in Sherman’s current court session in Mason City.
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Mason City
Sam Sherman
Thornton Enterprise
Harry Huerman
Huerman
The
Enterprise
Sherman
S. Peterson
Thornton
Oskaloosa Herald
Tomato plants thriving prompt expansion in late spring
Late spring note reports tomato plants look well and growers seek extra acres. Some growers earned $100 per acre last season, with prices per bushel higher this year. Pella Canning and Pickling Co. invites growers to notifyWillayr Mosswan, manager, of interest.
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Pella Canning & Pickling Co
Willayr Mosswan
Mgr
Rioting Inmates At Knox ville Inebriate Hospital
Seven inmates fled during a field work patrol at Knox ville state inebriate hospital leading to a running fight with attendants. Attendant Daniel Gilson was clubbed and Green was badly hurt while defending himself. Six inmates were captured, one remained at large, and another inmate suffered a broken arm. Participants included Cornelius Anderson Joseph Choate F H Hamilton and Joseph Auten. Superintendent S H Minor declined to comment.
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Knoxville
Knoxville State Inebriate Hospital
Daniel Gilson
James Green
Cornelius Anderson
Joseph Choate
F. H Hamilton
Joseph Auten
S. H. Minor
Courier
Hand of Death: Matilda C Knowles Dies at 86 in Peoria
Matilda C Knowles born Athens Ohio Sept 22 1822 married T W Lindsley May 23 1841. Moved to Iowa 1857 then Peoria 1880 where she died Apr 15 1809 at age 86 4 23. Survived by five daughters one son 15 grandchildren four great grandchildren and many friends. Her husband predeceased her about four years. A devout mother she recited her favorite hymn nightly and looked toward heavenly rest.
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Matilda C. Knowles
Athens
Ohio
T. W. Lindsley
Iowa
Peoria
Phoebe, Dunlevy
Clara McKinnis
Maxwell
California
Lucy Kurtz
Davenport
Etta Shaw
Tainter
Belle Timbre
Earleton
Kansas
W. S. Lindsley
Jesus
Funeral service held for Miss Ethel Anderson at Coal Ridge
Miss Ethel Anderson who died April 20 at Flagler Iowa was born December 6 1869 in Unionville Iowa and lived near Flagler for years. At age 20 she joined the Coal Ridge church and remained a member. She suffered consumption for about a year and spoke of heaven and reunion with her Saviour. Newton G Thomas and Chas M Huggins conducted the service. Pallbearers were six Rebekah Lodge ladies, of which she was a member.
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Coal Ridge
Ethel Anderson
Flagler
Iowa
Miss Anderson
Unionville
Newton G. Thomas
Chas. M. Huggins
Rebekah Lodge
Frogs or flowers plan to beautify pond area
Citizens urge filling the frog pond east of the passenger depot to end disease breeding and improve the city’s appearance. A ladies committee would help plant flowers if railroad or city authorities act, transforming the site into a beautified public space.
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Board of Health
Mills of Justice arrest and court dismissal in city
David Welle was arrested last Monday on an information charging indecent language. After hearing evidence Mayor Gesman dismissed the case due to conflicting evidence and near balance. Umbrellas to mend note from two weary pilgrims led to a night in the lockup and 30 minutes to quit town or face 30 days in jail.
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David Welle
H. Lankelma
Justice van Vliet
Pella praised by Emmetsburg visitor for town virtues
Mrs. Cole Van Gorden of Emmetsburg Iowa said Pella is best suited for living and raising a family praising its religious and moral standards. The writer urges citizens to invest in public and private improvements to boost Pella morally and educationally.
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Cole van Gorden
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Pella
The Woods are Full of Them Exchange Quote
A column quotes an exchange claiming one third of fools overestimate lawyers, one third overestimate doctors, two thirds overestimate ministers, and all overestimate editors in running a newspaper. The remark lampoons public overconfidence in professional prowess.
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