Pella Council Adopts Library Tax Levy and Hears Ample Reports
The Pella City Council held a regular session with full attendance. The library board’s tax levy for the coming year was adopted. Treasurer Scholte announced a $1,000 donation from Mr. Carnegie to finish the project and cover higher building costs. A petition to raise cement walks was recommended for refusal. The fire committee urged two shutoff nozzles, an extension ladder, and hoods. A tax levy of 24 mills was proposed for next year. A request to use city water mains for a Baptist Building was approved with an equitable rate. An adjourned meeting was set for August 13 to thoroughly discuss the municipal electric light proposition. A closing note invited interested citizens to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Scholte
Carnegie
T. J. Edmand
R. van der Ploeg
Baptist Building Committee
Stubenrauch
North
Pella
Municipal Electric Light Proposition
Letter from H P Klein from Hayes South Dakota 1906
Hayes South Dakota July 28 1906. H P Klein writes to Jacob Plender in Pella Iowa describing well being fat crops rain and hay making tasks his move 500 miles by rail and 35 by road with one boy, building a house and barn, new railroad between Rapids City and Pierre, prices of eggs butter and gas, his brother John and nephew still there, and plans to visit Pella and Boston. He jokes about a potential million prize and notes Pella’s home for the aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Jacob Plender
Pella
Plender
South Dakota
United States
Rapids City
Pierre
Missouri River
John
Orange City
Roebuck & Co
Fort Pierre
Chronicle
Masons
H. P
Boston
J.P
Card of Thanks from the G A den Hoed family
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness and support after the death of Mrs G A den Hoed of Co. The community’s sympathy is deeply appreciated during this time.
Surprise Sunday School Group Honors Riddles at Church
M E Sunday school members staged a pleasant surprise for Mr and Mrs W S Riddle last Tuesday evening. Guests gathered at 7 30 pm, proceeded to the Riddle home at 8 pm. Refreshments were served ice cream and cake. They sang Blest be the tie that binds, then Rev Geo E Monkman gave a presentation speech presenting an elegant easy chair. Mr and Mrs Riddle, active M E church workers, were praised for years of service including his years as Sunday school superintendent. A vote of thanks was given to Mary and Edward Eysink for planning the event, with support from Dr and Mrs Frahm. The affair was a grand success and long remembered by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
W. S. Riddle
Riddle
T. J. Edmand
Geo. E. Monkman
M. E. Church
Mary
Edward Eysink
Monroe Beats Pella In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt
Monroe baseball squad defeated the Pella independents 6 to 5 on Monroe home field yesterday afternoon. A fair crowd watched as Pella turned a double play and made several notable catches. Scoring by innings shows Pella with a 0 while Monroe pushed across five in the middle frames and added one in the later inning. Batteries were Pella P Bloom B Van Vark and Monroe C Jaragin Ray Neff with Umpire Clark.
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Monroe
Pella Independents
Pella
Tigers Fall to Knoxville in 8 5 Exhibition Loss
Pella's Tigers travel to Knoxville and lose 8 to 5 to a strong Knoxville first team plus an umpire dispute. Knox ville reportedly started six players from the first squad, with disputed calls affecting the outcome. Batteries were Knoxville King and Monnasmth. Pella Van Rees and Robertus. Tigers lineup included Van Rees, Robertus, Krudemier, Walt Johnson, Van Vark, Bousquet, Temple, Donai, Hunt, Boatsma.
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Tigers
Pella
Knoxville
Sea
Marion County
King and
Monnasmth
van Rees
Robertus
Krudenier
Walt
Leg Breaks as Hay Ladder Gives Way
John Wittmer suffered a double leg fracture at the ankle while unloading hay on Thursday evening. He had just raised the last forkful when he stepped back and fell through the hay ladder twisting his foot and injuring himself seriously.
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John Wittmer
Grim Reapers Harvest Baby Dies in Colfax Home
The eight month old child of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Den Hoed Colfax died Friday at two pm at the Wielaard home in South Pella. The infant had been healthy on arrival but fell ill Thursday evening prompting arrival of the parents. Funeral held Saturday at 2300 oclock at L Wielaard home with Rev Vander Ark officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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Gerrit den Hoed
Colfax
L. Wielaard
South Pella
Oj.l
Wielaard
Vander Ark
Oakwood Cemetery
De Jong Miss Catalina de Jong Dies at Home
Catalina de Jong, aged 36, died at her parents’ home in de South Pella at four this morning. Funeral services will be held at the Reformed Church.
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Catalina de Jong
de South
Opening of Theatrical Season at Pella Opera House
The Pitman Stock Co opens a three night stand on August 15 with A Ragged Princess at the Pella opera house. Cast returns from summer canvas tour eager for the new season. Free admission on opening night with a paying 35 cent ticket holder. Tickets go on sale Monday morning. Free band concert at Franklin and Main at noon and 7 30 p m.
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Pitman Stock Co
Pella Opera House
Franklin and
Main Streets
Harvey cement works to rise in Kansas City plan
Harvey T A White reports for Hawkeye Cement Co operations move to Kansas City with tests estimates and general findings for factory buildings and terminal railroads He notes excellent conditions for the cement works and that construction will start once material is secured Foundation testers weighing tons are set on the factory grounds with daily level readings to gauge foundation settlement Expected population of Harvey is projected at 8000 to 10000 in five years
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T. A. White
Hawkeye Cement Co
Kansas City
White
Harvey
Harvey News
Colfax Minister Binds Couple In Penury Ceremony
A Colfax minister wed a colored couple who had no money for a ceremony, tying the knot for Roosevelt's sake. The bride is new to marriage, while the groom has prior ventures, and some former brides are still alive.
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Colfax
Printer’s linotype tragedy closes life at Oskaloosa
William M. Barnhizer a linotype operator at the Oskaloosa Times office sought death by inhaling gas from a blow torch connected line to the linotype. Overwork and small financial losses were cited as factors. He died after attempts to revive him failed. He leaves a wife Mia and one child.
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Oskaloosa
William M. Barnhizer
Linotype
The
Oskaloosa Times
Barnhizer
Herald
Times
Fred Slatten
Bon Ton
Silas Bennet
S. W., Wilson
the Times
Will
Cole
Cone
Foehlinger
Mia
Mattie E. Black Barwhizer
Perry Black
Oskaloosa College
Lost Finger In Washing Machine Incident
John Vander Werf twelve year old son of Dominic and Mrs S Vander Werf suffered a crushed left hand in a family washing machine accident while assisting with the laundry. The injury was severe and occurred Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vander Werf
Dominic
Tragic Des Moines River Boat Crash Claims Five
Otumwa records a fatal gasoline launch wreck near the dam as the Des Moines River runs swift. William H Powell, Mrs Powell, Hal Powell, and Mrs Stevens and her baby die. Hal Powell was a noted local musician. Bodies later recovered. one floater remains mystery.
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Ottumwa
William Howell
William H. Powell
Hal F. Powell
William
J. F. Stevens
Hal Powell
Des Moines
Bussey
Flanders
Hallie Powell
Keosauqua
Stevens
Immense river snake terrorizes Rock Island bridge scene
Eyewitness accounts from church members describe a ten foot long heavy snake seen twice under the Rock Island bridge near Wilson's sand pit. A young man first spotted it attacking sparrows and later fled toward town seeking help as the creature occupied the bridge girder and laddered across the span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Billy Sunday
Wilson
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Council
H. P. Klein
Jasper County
de Jong
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