How Capt Franklin Was Captured and Escaped
A veteran recounts the 1864 defense of a Georgia railroad blockhouse by the 17th Iowa. After siege, capture, and a grueling nine days as prisoners, two men led a daring escape through woods and along the Coosa River. They evade patrols, rely on locals for food, and press toward Union lines with scarce rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie’s
Jackson
U. S
Arch
Zall
Jake Flory
Flory
Company B
Coosa
Desperate Rebel Retreat Through Torn Tracks
The narrator recalls riding atop a box car as guerrillas shouted Halt Yankees and the crew fled into woods near Resacca. He notes rear actions near Vicksburg and a Jackson drag where ambush fire killed or wounded more than half of his company, illustrating brutal Civil War losses and terminology for one tenth losses.
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Resacca
Vicksburg
Jackson
Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Two Coalridge Children
Last Saturday two children of J S Hegwood of Coalridge died within thirty minutes of each other amid an epidemic of acute dissentery in the neighborhood. Funeral services were held Sunday by Pastor J E Beard and the siblings were buried in one grave, as the community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Hegwood
Coalridge
Little Delbert
Ethel
J. E. Beard
Signor Liberati to Lead State Fair Music Week
The famed organizer Signor Liberati will direct the most popular program for State Fair week with a 45 piece band and 18 vocalists. They will perform daily concert portions of grand operas in costume as the feature August 20 to 28. Other first class bands and orchestras include Reed's Fourth Regiment band the Fifty-Sixth Regiment I H G band and Graham's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Liberati
Liberati
Reed
Fifty-Sixth Regiment
H. G
Graham
Never Got Tired by Mr and Mrs J Van Balen
Mr Van Balen and his wife recently moved into the home for the aged. He recalls decades of hard work with H Wormhoudt and his son G H and H G, running engines and keeping the saw pit, never feeling tired in his long life. He is now past his seventieth year and blessed with good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. van Balen
H. Wormhoudt
G. H
H. G
Mr. van Balen
H. G. Wormhoudt
Otley Reformed Church Ladies Aid Annual Meeting Recount
There was an annual meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Reformed Church of Otley on Wednesday. The Ladies Aids from neighboring Reformed Churches were invited. Many attend from Pella. A large number attended and the day was enjoyable and profitable.
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Ladies Aid of the
Reformed Church of
Otley
Reformed Churches
Pella
Coal bids sought for Pella District schools
Notice is hereby given that bids for first class merchantable lump coal mine run and steam coal for the use of the public schools at the Pella School District will be received up to September 10 next. Applicants must furnish bond of one hundred dollars and the names of their securities. By order of the Board of Directors, H. Kuvrer, Secretary.
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Pella
Miss Madge Vander Zyl Visits Eddyville Relative
Miss Madge Vander Zyl spent Saturday evening in Eddyville and returned Monday with her aunt Mrs Jannie Cassatt to stay a few days with the girls while her parents Mr and Mrs S G Vander Zyl are in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Vander Zyl
Eddyville
Jannie Cassatt
Madge
S.G. Vander Zyl
Colorado
Gypsy Smith Draws Crowd at Oskaloosa Chautauqua
The Oskaloosa Chautauqua on the Central Holiness University grounds featured Gypsy Smith of London in an hour and a half address that drew a packed pavilion. Rev Rodney Smith praised Smith while defending Gypsies against misrepresentation, noting no crimes blamed on them and highlighting the cross and salvation message.
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Oskaloosa
Gypsy Smith
Central Holiness University
Gypsy" Smith
London
Rodney Smith
RRS
Build Now Drives Pella Housing Drive
The Chronicle urges a building boom in Pella as a remedy for scarce desirable residence property. It cites strong finances and rising demand, notes lower building material costs, and urges locals with idle money to invest in lots and building estimates. Dr Strankland left for St. Louis after a pleasant week in Pella.
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the Chronicle
Pella
Dr. Strankland
St. Louis
Public Tribute to Senator Allison’s Lifelong Integrity
A August 5 appraisal lauds Senator Allison for decades of public service and a spotless reputation. It highlights his cautious, methodical nature, the likelihood of vast private papers, and the enduring value of his correspondence for Iowa’s historical record.
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State Historical Department
Allison
Hackert Reunion at the K Hackert Farm Near Town
A reunion of the Hackert family gathered Tuesday at the K Hackert farm near town to meet the father. Attending were Mrs. W Weada of Tingley and families of Otley Oliver and near the old home, totaling nineteen. The day was enjoyable and the farewell came all too soon.
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K. Hackert
W. Weada
Tingley
Jacob P. Brand
Otley
L. Hackert
Oliver
P. Hackert
Frugal farmers resist auto splurge in debt dawn
A farm advisory warns against buying automobiles on credit, arguing the excess wheat yield should cover debt or mortgage first. It condemns fancy car purchases by city folk, urges prudence, and hints that some farmers may justify runabout use for distant travel. Message signed by Herman Rietveld.
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Herman Rietveld
Expert Piano and Organ Tuning and Repair Services
Prof P Green offers expert tuning and repairing of pianos organs and pipe organs with repolishing and modernization using the latest system. Advertising a trial with all work guaranteed and 20 years as a manufacturer. Residence south of Waechter's Lumber Yard. Phone 16 Red.
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Prof
P. Green
Waechter
Old Letters Re Union and Home Coming Day
Monroe Iowa hosts Old Letters Re Union and Home Coming Day on August 20 1908 with a park concert by the Oskaloosa Band. Events include badge distribution athletics races tug of war and diversity of races with prizes, a 12:00 dinner, band concerts, and a base ball game Carter's Park Prairie City versus Monroe followed by an open air concert. Reverend Pike will give an invocation and Hon L N Hays of Knoxville gives an address.
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Monroe
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Cliff Evans
Dr. Gladson
Jas. Walcot
Grand Stand
Rev. Pike
Hon. L. N. Hays
Knoxville
Carter's Park
Prairie City
Hightower Marries Miss Flora Dykstra in Pella
Mr. C. E. Hightower, Little Rock Iowa principal, wed Miss Flora Dykstra at the Dykstra home in Pella in a quiet eight oclock ceremony. Rev S Vander Werf officiated in the presence of the bride family and groom friend S F Wright. The couple departed Monday for Earlham amid a rice shower at the depot.
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C. E. Hightower
Little Rock
Pella
Flora Dykstra
P.K. Dykstra
Earlham
Hightower
Iowa
Dykstra
Fair Catalogue Published by Chronicle Office
The Chronicle Office released 3000 copies of the Fair Catalogue, a neat over 100 page book with a premium list and extensive advertising. Secretary Chas Porter hails it as the best Lake Prairie District Fair catalogue yet, aligning with ongoing improvements and the Chronicle’s support for advancement.
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Chronicle
Chas. Porter
Lake Prairie District Fair
The
Times
Children's Day at the Fair Opens Early at Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair opens Thursday August 20 with free admission for children on Saturday August 22. The day features a children focused program, college scholarship judging, and pony ribbons in the stock pavilion. The race program begins Saturday with activities planned for young attendees.
Mrs Kempkes Arrives From Yokohama On Long Journey
Mrs Matthew Kempkes arrived from Yokohama Japan Saturday evening, leaving Japan July 22. A New Port Rhode Island girl this is her first visit to Pella which relatives hope will be extended. Matthew Kempkes is stationed at Yokohama in the hospital with the U S service and is expected to return to the States with the fleet in February. They share remarkable experiences from living in Oriental countries.
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Matthew Kempkes
Yokohama
Japan
Kempkes
Rhode Island
Pella
Matthew
United States Service
Best Advertising Medium Showcases Newspapers for Recruiting
The U S Government finds daily newspapers outperform magazines for navy recruitment ads. In 1930s data from the Bureau of Navigation shows recruitment costs of 386 dollars per sailor via daily papers versus 15 to 65 dollars through magazines. The report argues newspapers reach nearly all readers, boosting effectiveness.
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U. S
Bureau of Navigation
Fiso
Navy
Washington
D. C
Herald
Around Town Sees Weeds Cut Plans and Street Improvements
Town notes urge residents to cut weeds before seeding to prevent seed spread and loss of next year’s crop. The C R I & P railroad must relinquish the depot west area after 40 years, making way for new curbing and a neater street. The Second Reformed church work progresses with gallery sleepers and rising walls. Heavy rain loosened curb dirt near Howell residence. Two autos sought Des Moines directions. local figures Howerton Kuyper Meyers involved in a large land deal as Pella land prospects attract buyers.
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Second Reformed Church
Howell
Local businessman takes vacation with family
C H Wormhoudt of Wormhoudt & Co furniture store is on a weeklong vacation. He is staying with his wife's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Henry Wilt and with his uncle G Hospers and family nearby.
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C. H. Wormhoudt
Wormhoudt & Co
Henry. Wilt
G. Hospers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin
Hegwood
Board of Directors
H. Kuvrer
Hackert
Fair Catalogue
Des Moines
W. R. Howerton
A. J. Kuyper
D. H. Meyers
Rock Island
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