Fatal Carbolic Acid Drink Shocks Knoxville Area
Henry DeMoss a 38 year old farmer six miles north of town died after drinking carbolic acid, an inquest found accidental poisoning rather than suicide. Witness H K Amos testified DeMoss and he discussed a drink, a bottle was swallowed, and the man rushed to Dr Mulky’s office where antidotes were given but he died thirty minutes later. Inquest heard that John Toom arranged the drug store purchase and Amos delivered the bottle wrapped as carbolic acid. Verdict supports accidental consumption during a convivial moment. DeMoss left a wife, three daughters, a brother and mother. funeral at Pleasant Grove church with burial at North cemetery.
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Our
Henry DeMoss
Carl Mulky
The
Express
H. K. Amos
DeMoss
Knoxville
Marion County
Amos
Cotter
Ames
Lyon
B. A. Mathews
D. A. McTaggart
Pat Fenton
Squire I
H. Garretson
John Toom
Toon
Osborn & Co
Théh Toom
I Druggiste
Toom
Osborn
William
Rachel Bible
Pleasant Grove
Latham Ingham
North Cemetery
Knoxville Express
Doedyns Bride Wed in Omaha Home Aug 24
Miss Willemina Nelle Doedyns married Mr. James Gardner at 8 30 p m on Wednesday July 24 at the bride s brother H P Doedyns in Omaha Reverend R T Bell of the Presbyterian church officiated The couple stood with Miss Dora Sybenga and Mr John Doedyns as attendants The ceremony featured a pink white decor and a ring rite Nancy Hare played the wedding march and a luncheon followed They will reside at 3508 North 7th street in a newly furnished home
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H. P. Doedyns
Omaha
Willemina Nelle Doedyns
James Gardner
R. T. Bell
Presbyterian Church
Dora Sybenga
Pella
John Doedyns
Nancy Hare
Gardner
Not a Lucky Star Bridegroom’s awkward toast at wedding
A Philadelphia Ledger note recalls a groom who, asked to respond to a toast, blushes and stammers. He tries to speak of being unprepared but, touching the bride’s shoulder, blurts that “This-er-thing has been forced upon me.” The scene captures a comic maiden speech moment.
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Philadelphia Ledger
We Are Interested Readers Note on Community News Tips
The message invites readers to contribute news items to make an engaging paper. It asks for reports from readers while they are away, encouraging letters about the country and readers’ impressions to enrich the upcoming issues.
Collision of Rigs Near City Limits Injures Several
A Sunday night collision on North Market Street near the city limits involved two buggies and left multiple occupants shaken and briefly injured. Mrs Commodore Lee and her mother escaped with bruises and fright, while Mrs DeWitt from New Sharon suffered the worst head injuries but is improving. The Gibbs buggy was nearly demolished as the other rig plowed into them in the dark. The overturned horse later recovered with aid, and police investigated at the Morrow livery barn as residents warned drivers to slow at the steep hills by Homer White’s residence.
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North Market Street
Gibbs
Commodore Lee
Miss Slamal
Oskaloosa
Your Billions of Ancestors and the Math of Birth
August Delineator explains how each generation doubles ancestors toward present times. He calculates that three hundred years back yields one thousand twenty two direct forebears, and 841 years to William the Conqueror expands to sixty seven million. Extending to 1 A D, he asserts 278 quintillion ancestors would have lived to produce you.
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William the Conqueror
England
Christ Fity-Selven
City Hall Interior and Hose Tower Painting Bids
The committee on public buildings and grounds invites bids for interior city hall painting and a separate bid for the hose tower. All bids due by 6 p m August 7. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Mos Tover
Haywood acquittal dismayed Idaho governor kin
Mrs. F. D. Brobst sister of Governor Steunenberg of Idaho reacts in horror to William D Haywood being acquitted at Boise on murder charges. She says Haywood is the ringleader and brains of the miners federation and that the jury erred. Mrs A K Steunenberg shares shock and disbelief.
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Knoxville
F. D. Brobst
Steunenberg
Idaho
William D. Haywood
Boise
A. K. Steunenberg
Haywood
Federation of Miners
Moyer
Wettest July in Des Moines Weather History
The month just ended may be the wettest July on record for Des Moines with 10.20 inches of rain, surpassing the past thirteen years’ totals and 6.34 inches above normal. The previous peak was 8.64 inches in 1892, while the driest July occurred in 1886 with only .27 inches.
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Weather Bureau
Des Moines’ Weather Bureau
Effeminate man sighting stirs Pella street talk
A Pella observer comments on a man seen in public wearing pumps or low shoes resembling a girl's, tied with a wide ribbon in a bow. The remark reflects local reaction to fashion choices and gendered footwear.
Quieting Title Notice in Marion County Court
Notice to Ralph W. Kean Sarah J. Beers Peter Ritner Nathan C. Towne and S Van der Zyl. Samuel Liter files in Marion County Iowa District Court a petition to quiet title to Lots 11 12 and Half of Lot 10 Block 4 in Pella former South Pella. Defendants must appear before noon October Term start October 1 1907 at Knoxville Iowa or default will be entered. Excerpt mentions readers about money and Vanderpol underwear ad.
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Ralph W. Kean
Sarah J. Beers
Peter Ritner
Nathan C. Towne
S. van der Zyl
District Court
State of Iowa
Marion County
Samuel Liter
Iowa
Pella
South Pella
Knoxville
Samue Liter
P. H. Bousquer
Selling of Stale Eggs Laws Strictly Enforced
The state law tackling stale eggs is praised as sensible though debated. Officials warn cold does not kill germs. typhoid and cholera morbus linked to stale eggs and decayed meat. Citizens urged to test eggs or face penalties as enforcement tightens.
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Eberth
Iowa
Grim Reapers Harvest claims Van den Oever and Preesman
Richard Van den Oever died at his home after a lingering tuberculosis illness. He was 46 years old and leaves a brother and two sisters. Funeral at First Reformed Church and Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. P. Preesman died at 84 at her home in the city. A devout pioneer, she was beloved by many. Funeral at First Reformed Church and Oakwood Cemetery.
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Richard van den Oever
H. van den Oever
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Van Stigt C dies in Earlham after short illness
Van Stigt C formerly of Pella died at his Earlham home near Des Moines on Tuesday at 2 30 pm from tubercular trouble. His body was returned to Pella at 2 06 pm for funeral at First Reformed Church led by Rev. S Vander Werf, burial in Oakwood Cemetery. He was a merchant in Earlham and leaves a wife and three children.
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C. van Stigt
Pella
Earlham
Des Moines
First Reformed Church
Pioneer Brak Dies at 85 in Marion County
A Brak aged 85 and a Marion county pioneer died Monday at his daughter's country home and was buried Tuesday in Porter Grove cemetery. Rev S Vander Werf of the 1st Reformed church conducted services at the home. John de Cook Eugene Dennis and Stephen de Kock of this city attended the funeral.
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A. Brak
Marion County
Porter Grove
Waterloos Senator Bitten by Rattle Snake Near Strawberry Point
State Senator Byron Newberry, father of the Iowa pure food law, was likely fatally bitten by a rattlesnake on his Strawberry Point area farm while in an oat field. The bite to his ankle caused a swollen leg and blood poisoning symptoms, with fears of death.
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Waterloo
Byron Newberry
Strawberry Point
Reunion planned for 33d Iowa Infantry veterans in Pella
The Pella papers announce a reunion for the 33d Iowa Infantry at Pella from September and 17 with music speeches and entertainments prepared. The unit included Marion county companies A G and I and many veterans are expected to attend as honored guests. Harvey News notes the writer cannot attend but plans to join a different event with the 3d Iowa Cave.
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Pella
Iowa Infantry
Marion County
Dixie
Iowa Cave
33D
Atlanta
Pea Ridge
Macon
Sumpter
United States
Harvey News
Local News Of The Week Highlights From Pella Area
The item lists various local happenings including Dr B F Keables traveling to Des Moines for business, Miss Maggie Thomassen visiting Des Moines, Dr D B Cheney of Waterloo visiting for college matters, Nina Elliott and Mrs John Blommers in New Sharon, Mrs L Ver Ploeg visiting G G Van derzyl, and Vanderpols promotions. It notes Mae Sterrenburg heading to Colorado Springs, Frank E Baker of Oskaloosa visiting, Ladies Aid meeting at First Christian Reformed Church, Vanderpols 25c table set offer, A P Van Houwelinge and sons visiting Newton Kilduf and Reasnor, Lane Goulooze injuring foot on a nail at Central College, and a large tea party at G A Vandermeulen with music and refreshments.
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Maggie Thomassen
Des Moines
Vanderpol’s
Frank LeCocq
New Sharon
Chris LeCocq
D. B. Cheney
Waterloo
Pella
Nina Elliott
John Blommers
Frank E. Baker
Oskaloosa
Baker
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Christian Reformed Church
L. Goulooze
A. P. van Houwelinge
Peter
Melvin
Newton
Kilduf and
Reasnor
Lane Goulooze
Central College
G. A. Vandermeulen
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Vanderpol's
van den Oever
Pressman
van Stigt
Brak
Manderpol' S
B. F. Keables
Mae Sterrenburg
Colorado Springs
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