Remembering the 1876 Knoxville Treasury Robbery
An account recounts the 1876 Knoxville treasury heist tied to Faris and Barcus, detailing how masked robbers overpowered Faris, the capture of Brannan Barcus and Miss Flanders, and the money traced to St Louis banks. It links events to earlier feuds, a 1873 dispute near Red Rock, and later trials, escapes, and sentences tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Barcus
Louis
Faris
National. Bank
St. Louis
Knoxville
Sheriff Hawk
Jasper County
Miss Flanders
Brannas
John Barcus
Atchison, Kan
Fort Madison
Williams
Willliam Butsler
Mr. Keeton
Keeton
Harry Williams
Williamses
Anderson
Wutseler
Hutsler
Harry
Dutsler
Horry
Marion County Baby Show Planned by Federated Club
The Woman's Federated Club of Pella plans a Marion County Baby Show this Saturday for babies from six weeks to two years. Prizes will be awarded by the club to the best babies judged by a distant expert. The event aims to attract entries from county towns and the country, with refreshments provided for attending families. Information available from club officers Mrs Karl Aschenbrenzer Mrs H P Scholte Mrs Henry Vander Muleri or Mrs B W Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pélla
Marion County
Pella
Karl Aschenbrenzer
H. P. Scholte
Henry Vander Muleri
B. W. Clayton
Run Over by Thresher Injures Pella Man
Martin Kooiman of Pella, working with Stuart German threshing crew, was riding the water tank near Knoxville when he dismounted to assist a team. While reboarding he slipped, the separator wheel passed over his chest breaking two ribs and causing suspected internal injuries. Latest reports indicate improvement and he is in Knoxville under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kooiman
Pella
Koolman
Knoxville
Hand of Death Claims Several Local Children
The obituary notice reports the death of Elizabeth VanDorlen at six months from summer complaint in Peoria on August 2, 1914 with funeral on August 3. Brand Luella Brand died at 17 years 10 months in Ankeny on August 2, 1914 with funeral on August 4. Elmer Wilson, four months old, died August 1 in Pella. funeral at the Van Houweling home August 4 with interment at First Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Walter VanDorlen
Peoria
Brand Luella Brand
Nicholas Brand
Ankeny
Brand Fomerly
Pella
Elmer Wilson
J. W. DenAdel
A. C. van Houweling
den Adel
van Houweling
J. A.monkman
First Reformed
Indians Find Body In Lake Geneva drownings
The Chicago Tribune reports that John Jeremy and his son Jack, two half-breeds from Stillwater Minnesota, recovered the body of Andrew Tonk who drowned after leaping from a burning motor boat. They previously located the bodies of three Pella girls last year after a two week search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Chicago Tribine
Laké’ Geneva
Wis
John Jeremy
Jack
Stillwater
Andrew Tonk
John
New Sharon Park Meetings Spark Local Controversy
Mayor Ey lis portrays his stance as enforcing the law in the New Sharon park dispute. He says park gatherings were set without council approval, leading to a recall of the appointment. The council later allowed religious services if the band stayed silent. He adds he would have supported churches using the park if asked, but opposes catering to certain elements.
Faassen 25th Anniversary Open House in Pella Iowa
Mr and Mrs B J Faassen invite friends to an open house celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday August 14 1914 from 3 to 6 pm at 700 West First Street Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Faassen
West First Street
Pella
Towa
Auto Registration Fees Slashed One-Half In August
Beginning August one half price applies to new automobile registrations in the state per notices by Secretary of State W S Allen. Through July 31 1913 plates issued total 99700. August payments for the second half of the year go to counties from the automobile tax. For Aug 1 1913 to Aug 1 1914 the state collected about 1 000 000 in fees with 8 percent to the state highway commission and 7 percent to cover registration expenses. Counties share remainder by number of townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Allen
Motor Vehicle Department
Treasurer of State
State Highway Commission
Local Health Board Rules Adopted in Pella Iowa
Pella Iowa rules ban privy vaults and cess pools on the north half of lot four in block twenty three after November 1 1914. Violations deemed nuisances subject to state statute and city ordinance penalties. Adopted at a July 28 1914 special meeting. signed by Mayor H F Johnson and City Clerk A C Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Pella
Board of Health
College Insurance Settled After Lightning Fire Loss
The loss at Central College from a recent lightning fire has been settled to the college’s satisfaction by the North British Mercantile Insurance Co. The damage excluding the bell was set at $922, with the bell valued at $800 and allowed to be kept as a keepsake. George G. Gaass led the college board in the settlement and repairs will begin very soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
North British& Mercantile Insurance Co
London
Edinburgh
P. H. Stubenrauch
Geo. G. Gaass
Permisaton
Letter from I B Renaud Describes Transatlantic Journey
I B Renaud writes from Audincourt France detailing a July departure from Des Moines via Chicago to Pittsburgh then Washington and New York aboard the France bound for Le Havre. He recalls the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Horse Shoe Curve, sea voyage comforts, and joy at returning to his birthplace after 58 years. He notes French weather and crop conditions, sending greetings to the editor and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pella
Des Moines
Chicago
Emerson
Rockford, Til
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Washington, D.C
Standard Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
New York City
Eugene Pontelet
Harve
Secant
Paris
Audincourt
la Belle France
I. B. Renaud
VanderMeulen Sister Visits Brother at Monroe
Miss Hattie VanderMeulen visits her brother Gua VanderMeulen at Monroe on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie VanderMeulen
Gua, VanderMeulen
Monroe
Czar Orders Total Alcohol Abstinence in Army Policy
A dispatch from Russia reports Emperor Nicholas issuing a general order to bar vodka from soldiers, restrict money for drink, and discipline drunkenness. Officers are urged to lead by example, with lectures on alcohol’s harms and improved mess facilities. The piece compares the stance to Field Marshal Kitchener’s in Sudan and cites Secretary Daniels’ naval ban on intoxicants as aligned with these measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Nicholas
Joseph
Daniels
United States Navy
Cheplain
Paresong
Kitchener
Navy
William
College notes and prison visit described in brief
Prof Clayton declined a Nashville teaching post and stays at Central College. Carl Beyer, recently at Leavenworth, writes he is a visitor enjoying a chautauqua job and will return to Central when school opens. The music department reports several new student registrations this week as classes prepare to start, and the women's federated club met at Mi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Ward Belmont School of Music
Nashville
Tenn
Central College
Carl Beyer
Leavenworth
Kans
Carl
Central
Womens’ Federated Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Marion County
M. Faris
Vanit
John Bradnani
John “Barcus
Harry, Williams
Spioneer
R. M. Faris
Red Rock
Farr
Marion
Treasury Office
Ferio
Board of Crvisors
Mineral Center
Deadwood
Knowville
Winslow
Mary Williams
Mary Willia
T. R. Buttery
Baby Show
VanDorlen
DenAdel
New Sharon Park
Local Board OF Health
H. F. Johnson
A. C. Kuyper
College Insurance
Renaud
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