Home Coming of the Mahaskas in Oskaloosa 1909
Oskaloosa Iowa Labor Day celebration runs Sept 6 with the Trades Assembly. Sept 7 old settlers meet. Sept 8 to 10 reunion of the 33d Iowa Regiment. Daily balloon ascensions, fireworks by the Pain Pyrotechnic Co costing 3000 dollars, and portraits of Niagara Falls, White, Chief Mahaska, Major Lacey, and local favorites.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Oskaloosa Trades Assembly
Mahaska County
Old Settlers’ Association
33D
Pain Pyrotechnic Co
Niagara Falls
Pres
John P. White
Mahaska
John F. Lacey
Library July Report Shows Book Issuance And Fees
The July library report records 509 adult and 321 juvenile books issued, 97 Dutch titles, totaling 927. It notes 26 open days, average daily circulation 36 with a low of 8 and high of 36, 47 percent adult fiction, 96 books repaired, 1027 visitors, 16 new readers, and receipts totaling 430 with 4.05 in overdue fines and 25 from non residents.
Gone We Know Not Where Carl Brown Arrested for Speeding Spirits
Carl Brown, an employee of the Carnival Co., was arrested Monday afternoon for speeding in house cleaning fueled by alcohol. He caused a disturbance at Schubring Hotel and fled jail through a masoned hole in the north wall, leaving behind a packed suitcase and old clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Carnival Co
Fightum
Schubring
Buckingham
Brown
Garden of Thanks Note from Englesma Family
The Englesma family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance during the death and burial of their loved one Martin Englesma and family.
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Martin Englesma
City Council Minutes Report Aug 3 Meeting
City Council met Tuesday with mayor and most aldermen present. Bills were audited and paid. Two sidewalk resolutions passed. Finance committee tasked to buy a fireproof safe for clerk records. An ordinance barred liquor sales to men on the black list. Usage of city hall requires mayoral permission. Robertus filed a remonstrance against Pella Creamery Co over steam exhaust nuisance and property damage. referred to mayor for investigation.
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Kuyper
Waechter
Robertus
Pella Creamery Co
Wedding Bells Formal Nuptials at Duffin House Oskaloosa
The Duffin House on High Avenue East hosted the marriage of Minnie Blancheon to James Vander Pol on Tuesday evening August 3, 1909. Rev A B Cornell conducted the ceremony with close relatives and friends in attendance. The bride, a daughter of Charles and Mrs Blancheon, wore white embroidery and lace, the groom in black. Out of town guests came from Pella Prairie City Montezuma New Sharon Chicago and more, reflecting a broad circle of family and friends.
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Charles W. Blancheon
Oskaloosa
New Sharon
Pella
van der Pol
Wagner
Prairie City
Margaret Vander Wilt
Artie Vander Linden
Nettie de Gooyer
Cunningham
Montezuma
Sanders
Ryan
Heitsman
Pearl
Rose Helminger
Robert Doze
Clieo McMaines
W. P. Marsh
A. B. Cornell
Cora Thorpe
Chicago
Oskaloosa Herald
Second Reformed Church to Welcome Rev Benjamin De Haan
Rev Benjamin De Haan will supply the pulpit of the Second Reformed Church next Sunday morning and evening with services expected to draw parishioners and visitors alike.
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Benjamin de Haan
Second Reformed Church
Among the Sick Gerrit Vander Pol Linked Health Notices
Gerrit Vander Pol of the Home for the Aged suffered a severe hemorrhage of the lungs Tuesday evening and is in serious condition. John Vander Kieft, Mrs. O. Pethoven, Gerrit Tyselling, Morris Van Helden, and Wm. Van Zante’s son are listed as ill, with some improvements noted for several patients. John Brand remains in steady condition, Mrs. Riddle and Miss Tice show gradual recovery and plan to resume more activity soon.
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Gerrit Vander Pol
Home For
Mrs. O. Pethoven
Gerrit Tyselling
Morris van Helden
John
Brand
Mrs. Riddle
Miss Tice
Wandering Men Survive Night Lost Near Minnesota Swamps
W M Livingston and Herman Rietvelt of Monroe and Pella with a guide were lost for eighteen hours in Minnesota swamps after leaving a lake crossing. They built a fire, slept rough, read the moon and north star, prayed for daylight, and eventually found their way out another morning, returning to their lunch. Monroe Mirror reports they were safe, with no desire to be Babes in the Wood.
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Monroe
Pella
W. M. Livingston
State Savings, Bank
Herman Rietvelt
Trust Company
Minnesota
Canada
Walcot
Minneapolis
Rietvelt
Hackensack
Virgin Forest
Robinson Crusoe
Herman
Win
Monroe Mirror
Is Your Number Right on Motor Vehicles in Iowa
Iowa owners must file name and address with the secretary of state, describe the machine, and pay a $5 filing fee to receive an assigned number. Dealers may obtain a dealer's permit for temporary use during sale or demonstration, not for hire, due by July 1. Non residents with valid numbers from their state must obtain an Iowa license.
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Pella
Secretary of State
Iowa
Hand of Death: Marion County Pioneer Dies at 81
An elderly Marion county resident died in Hamilton on Sunday morning August 1, aged 81. He came to Marion county 44 years ago and built the first grist mill there. He later moved to Pella, then Eddyville area, before settling in Hamilton where he passed away.
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Marion County
Hamilton
Spillman
Pella
Eddyville
Wrecks Hit Rock Island Trains Across Weekend
Wrecks disrupt Rock Island trains with major delays. A main line collision Saturday halted No 49 for over four hours. A Sunday freight wreck near Monroe knocked out the evening passenger for over an hour.
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Rock Island Railroad
Monroe
Pella to vote again on water works and electric plant
Pella voters previously approved about 90000 dollars in bonds for water works and an electric plant. A new election is set for July 27 to decide whether the projects will be erected as planned. Herald reports Veronica and Gold Medal tour noted.
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Pella
Death notice for Hannah J. Van der Linden
Hannah J. Van der Linden born 1834 Nashville Tennessee married L D Van der Linden at Pella leaves four children three daughters and one son to mourn her loss converted as a child lived a Christian life died Saturday morning after five years of illness at Mount Pleasant Hospital buried Oakland Cemetery Monday afternoon with brief service by Rev W J Van Kersen four choir members of the Ref church sang hymns. The children thank friends for their assistance and sympathy in their hour of grief.
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Hannah J. van der Linden
Nashville
Tenn
L. D. van der Linden
Pella
Mount Pleasant
Oakland Cemetery
W. J. van Kersen
Ref
Ver Ploeg and Goodhart Move Barber Shop to Delta
Jim Ver Ploeg and John Goodhart traveled to Delta to take possession of the barber shop they purchased about ten days ago. The shop is thriving and the pair are expected to succeed in the progressive town, as the Chronicle family wishes them well and will report home happenings weekly.
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Jim Ver Ploeg
John Goodhart
Delta
Chronicle
Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Exhibition Promises Historic Scenes
The show will feature the Battle of Summit Springs re creation with Buffalo Bill Cody reenacting his role, a Great Train Held Up by Indians, A Holiday at T E Ranch, and the World's Roughriders, with Cody leading the performance and horses from top equestrian nations.
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Summit Springs
Buffalo Bill
Chief Tall Bull
Col
Wm. F. Cody
Remembering Mrs. Martin Englesma 1909 Funeral Reflections
A death notice for Gertruida Vanden Baard Englesma aged 57, born Marion County October 1 1851, wife of Martin Englesma. She died July 23 1909 after weeks of illness, with faith and hymns cited. Funeral held July 26 Sandridge Cemetery. siblings and husband survive.
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Martin Englesma
Jesus
Christ of God
Mrs. Englesma
Gertruida Vanden Baard
Marion County
Sandridge
F. B. Manson
E. C. Renaud
Mrs Kempkes Improves After Newport Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. Matthew Kempkes who underwent a serious operation for appendicitis at Newport R I is improving nicely at the present writing.
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Matthew Kempkes
Newport
R. 1
Professors Visit Paris in 1969 Letter to Miss Lapham
A card from Prof Martha Firth to Joyce Lapham, dated July 20 1969, describes a London to Paris trip with a Canterbury stopover. They paid fifty cents to roam the old cathedral where Becket was murdered, and where Chaucer’s pilgrims worshipped, noting the Black Prince image on his tomb.
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Joyce Lapham
Martha Firth
Paris
London
Canterbury
Elizabeth Graham
Becket
Chaucer
Black Prince
Rev Stull Sermons Draw Warm Attendance At Baptist Church
Despite intense heat, large congregations filled services as Rev. Stull urged comfort. He advised attendees to remove coats if overheated and many did so, finding the heat tolerable. He preaches again next Sunday morning and evening, and all are invited.
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Stull
Hardin County Leads This Year in Potato Raising
Hardin county takes the lead in potato growing with about four thousand acres planted and now on the road to a full harvest. The effort marks a significant agricultural push as growers anticipate strong yields and market demand.
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Hardin County
Carriage for sale by A. T. Brom in fine condition
A. T. Brom offers a second hand carriage recently painted and in excellent condition at a bargain price. Act quickly for a rare deal on this ready to use vehicle.
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A. T. Brom
Real Estate Transfers in Pella Highlight Two Lot Sales
L Stegeman and wife transfer ownership to F Sjaardema of one lot in Pella for 725 dollars. Dirk Kruidenier and wife convey two lots in Pella to N Gesman for 1400 dollars.
Hoisting Coal at Fairview Mine Reaches High Output
The Fairview Coal mine now operates at full blast hoisting 40 tons of coal daily and expected to reach nearly 100 tons per day by January 1. The owners overcame many difficulties and praise the miners' return to Runnells as productivity improves.
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Fairview
Runnells
Horses Tied in the Sun During Church Services
In a Homestead letter, the writer laments horses tied in blazing sun during church hours. He urges churchgoers to consider horse comfort, tie animals in shade, and reduce animal suffering. The plea seeks collective action from readers to shelter working horses this summer.
Mrs Warner Van Vark DeReus Visit Capitol City
Mrs. Frank Warner Mrs. Bert Van Vark and Mrs. Frank DeReus are visiting friends in the capital city this week, continuing a social trip noted in local notices.
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Frank Warner
Bert van Vark
Frank DeReus
Capitol City
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Gome
Council
Vander Pol-Blancheon
John Vander Kieft
Wm. van Zante
F. Strachan
Donovan
Gortous
E. Mutchler
Alfred G. Robyn
W. C. Powell Curly
Geo D Barnard
B. H. Starks Engreens
Franz von Blou Bulow
A. P. Kuyper
Harry Armstrong II
W. J. Hearn
Mobile Business
B. F. Spillman
Penuropa
Veronica
van der Linden
Buffalo Bill and
Englesma
FIRTH
TR Cracland
Claudia Henry
Fred Betterton
Daisy Swayne
Bert Durham
Hattie van Oostrum
Dorsey Price
Myrtle Graham
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