Knoxville roadhouse row triggers local anger in Pella
The Journal notes Knoxville migrants upsetting Pella residents with noisy drunken revels and dangerous driving along the Knoxville to Pella road. A boisterous incident involving Albert Booth and wife near Enoville leads to police action. another night raid destroys a plate glass window near Elm Grove. The piece calls for publishing names to deter such acts and mentions local harvest workers and residents affected by these disturbances.
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Pella
Journal
Knoxville
Pella- Knoxville
Knoxville Pella
Albert Booth
Flagler
Enoville
Booth
James Wright
Elm Grove
Bids Sought for School Building Janitorship
Notice states bids for the janitorship of the new school building will be received by August 22. Payments are monthly for 12 months. Board may reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Directors. Prof. Henry Nollen, visiting Bloomington, Illinois, from his parents in the city.
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Kuyper
Henry Nollen
Bloomington, Ill
John Nollen
This
City
Des Moines Tragedy Tied To Knoxville Pair’s Fatal acts
Miss Cynthia Ford and Ed Dougherty, once living under assumed names in Des Moines, were linked by a relationship that ended in death by self harm for both. Dougherty, a Rock Island Road employee, died after hiding his crime and pawned his watch, while Mrs. John Melville arranged funeral services in Knoxville.
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Knoxville
Cynthia Ford
Des Moines
John Melville
Miss Ord
Ed. Dougherty
Dougherty
Rock Island Road
Miss Ford
Valley Junction
Natives From Philippines Reservation Visit President Roosevelt
A group of Philippine Islanders left their reservation for Washington to meet President Roosevelt. Three chiefs and their retinue traveled with interpreters, a high priest, and a judge, plus bodyguards. They carried little baggage and wore scant clothing as they arrived under escort from Moro and Igorrote leaders.
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Philippines
Washington
Roosevelt
Antonio
Apollo
Bucassan
Datto Recundo
Samal Moros
Nuda Mandi
Lorinse
Old Settlers Picnic Notice Near Pella
Old Settlers Union picnic to be held Wednesday August 31 five miles southeast of Pella. Look for programmes and posters. G T Clark president.
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Old Settlers Union Picnie
Pella
G.T. Clark
Bicycle rider blamed as buggy accident injures two women
Last Friday evening Eva Van Houweling and Marie Ver Hey were riding when a bicycle rider without a light frightened the horse. The horse hit a pole, overturning the buggy and throwing both women unconscious. Van Houweling sustained facial injuries and stayed at Henry Grandman’s house. Ver Hey strained her back and remained bedridden at writing. The incident underscores a city ordinance requiring bells and lights on bicycles and suggests the rider should be pursued and dealt with by law.
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Eva van Houweling
Marie Ver Hey
Henry Grandman
van Houweling
Mr. Grandman
Miss Verley
Polla
Boy is wounded by accidental 22 calibre gunshot
A son of Engle Visser living southeast of Pella was shot in the calf and thigh while in the woods with a friend last Sunday. The accident occurred as he sat, the bullet entering the leg from a rifle believed to be 22 calibre. Dr. Allen treated him promptly and he rested easily.
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Engle Visser
Pella
Allen
Golden Wedding to be Celebrated by DeBooys on August 25
Mr and Mrs DeBooy announce their golden wedding on August 25 1904 and invite friends to share in the celebration. The house will be open for greetings from 2 to 6 in the afternoon and from 7 to 11 in the evening.
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DeBooy
Grinnell Bank to pay out in full amid stockholder losses
Grinnell residents expect the First National Bank to pay all liabilities in full. Stockholders face an assessment, possibly not covering their entire 100 percent liability. Dividends wait as collection rates are slow and uncertain.
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Grinnell Bank
Grinnell
Natorial
Pella Merchants Picnic Declared for August 24
A grand holiday is declared by Pella merchants for August 24 with all business suspended. The committee rents Tom Zwank’s pasture six miles north of town near Skunk River, stocking kept out for the day, and all are invited to attend.
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Pella
Tom Zwank
Zwank
Coal Bid Notice for Pella Schools August 1905
The Pella School Board invites bids for lump coal mine run coal and slack coal to be delivered by August 22. First class quality required. A bond of 100 dollars is required. The board may reject any bid. By order of the Board of Directors HH Kuyper, Sec August 9 1905.
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Pella
Board of
HH. Kuyper
Mrs Meyer Dies at About 80. Funeral Held at Third Reformed
Mrs P Meyer died at the home of Albert-Vander Wilt seven miles southeast of town at about 80 years. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 from the Third Reformed church, with burial in North cemetery. She lived with friends and was greatly mourned by a host of well wishers.
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P. Meyer
Albert-Vander
Wilt
Third Reformed Church
Miss Bessie Scholte Leaves Monroe Music Class
Miss Bessie Scholte gives up her Monroe music class to devote full time to her pupils here she has trained under a top Chicago Musical College professor last summer and achieved high efficiency in her instruction.
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Bessie Scholte
Monroe
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Trenton
Aral
D. O. Thomas
Ray Bouquet
Jake Schakel
Juberv
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Runnels
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Nibbelink
South Pella
Lacy
Philip Olivier
Nibblevnk
Parker
Alton B. Parker
United States
Champ Clark
Missouri
Union
Clark
Tammany Jal
Paker
the Bank
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