New Organization Elects Elliott to Board and VP Post
A meeting concluded to form a new organization with Mr. Elliott elected to the new board of directors and as second vice president. A Westward party report says Ly man Bybee and John Bush briefly left the train for coffee and were missed for about 30 minutes before rejoining. Jaxe Risser was named guardian for the remainder of the trip. Meanwhile seven year old Minta Rose southeast of Attica nears release from a plaster cast after hip dislocation and leg surgery May 1 by Des Moines osteopaths with Dr McLauglin assisting.
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Elliott
Jaxe Risser
Minta Rose
T. K. Rose
Attica
Des Molines
McLauglin
Two Charleys A-deal forms new Pel store firm
Chas. Sipkema buys Will Bruinekool’s interest in LeCocq and Bruinekool furniture, with transfer soon. Sipkema will join Van Niewaal in a two man firm praised as energetic and popular. Bruinekool, in declining health, plans to pursue farming or other pursuits while remaining in Pel.
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Chas. Sipkema
Will Bruinekool
LeCocq & Bruinekool
Sipkema
van Niewaal
Local Marriage Licenses Listed in Fragments
Fragmentary OCR lists names and ages tied to marriage licenses including individuals such as Harry, Hertzog, Rinehart, Glenn, Polson, and Hol in unclear order. The text appears as a partial inventory from a clerk’s report with several missing words and punctuation.
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Harry
Hertzog
Rinehart
William Itale
Polson
John
Mattie Glenn
BN Rao
Ritha
Widow Whitney Passes at 97 After Long Faithful Life
The Bridgeport born widow Whitney died at 97 in Plainfield New Jersey on July 12 1905 after a long life spanning Keokuk Pella Rahway Roseville and Newark. She and her husband moved for his work as a machinist and to give their children Baptist college access. Her family includes three sons three daughters and seven grandchildren all affiliated with Baptist churches and she is remembered for her devout faith.
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Rahmay
Roseville
Newark
Whitney
Plainfield
N. J
Jordan
New Jerusalem
Auction sale of Vandermeulen residence in Des Moines
The residence property of L Robbins of Des Moines, formerly the Vandermeulen property, will be sold at auction on Saturday August 26 to the highest bidder. Terms require 500 cash and the balance due March 1 1906 with 6 percent interest. House open for inspection at any time call at Van dermeulen hardware store 24 25 for details.
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L. Robbins
Des Moines
A. J. Vandermeulen
Vandermeulen
Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa Aug 1905
Des Moines bulletin notes week near normal in temperature with copious rainfall across much of the state. Warmth and moisture boost corn, pastures, potatoes, and unripened crops. soil moisture remains for potential corn yield if late-season dryness occurs. Damage from wind and hail near average. outlook solid for wheat oats and general harvest progress. Pastures improve, second-cut clover heavy in central and southern areas. threshing delayed by showers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dissolution notice for Vandermeuten hardware firm
A dissolution notice appears in Knoxville papers naming Andrew Vandermeuten as proprietor and indicating A J Vandermeuten formerly a partner in the Vandermeulen Co hardware business. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate a business dissolution or reorganization.
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Knoxville
A. J. Vandermeuten
A. Vanirimmelen
Vandulinmelen
The Dinner Bell Song Poem By C Pert
Poem recalling a rural Iowa setting and a nostalgic dinner bell memory. The speaker reflects on youth and happiness tied to the bell’s chimes and how time has separated them from that sound. The piece centers on memory, place, and a personal sentiment toward a simple rural ritual.
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C. Pert
Central University Plans Permanent Museum for Local History
At a recent Executive Committee meeting Central University proposed a permanent museum to house state and national mineral, flora, and natural history specimens, plus Marion county historical records. The plan includes collecting pamphlets, essays, relics, and local history materials for future generations open to residents and visitors. The college calls on older settlers to contribute, aiming to raise awareness and access for all to the town’s founding materials.
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United States
Pella
Marion County
Enrollment Drive Urges More Pupils for Pella College
L A Garrison argues for a fundraising push to raise 3000 extra yearly dollars by boosting tuition to 40 per student and enrolling at least 100 youths from Pella. He claims the college is well funded and staffed, with pastors and Christian professors, and urges friends to support and expand attendance to meet year end obligations.
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Perises
Notice on student roomers contracts at Van den Berg store
All parties expecting to take students as roomers or as roomers and boarders must call at Mr. Van den Berg's store to contract with him. No student will be registered who rooms in any other houses unless the proprietors have signed such contracts. 24 Executive Committee.
For Sale Nice Throroughbred Cockrels at Chronicle Office
For sale a few fine thoroughbred Bull Cochin and Rosecomb B. Teg horn cockrels. They are well behaved and suited for someone looking to improve their flock. Apply at Chronicle office, 24 tf.
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Chronicle Office
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Wormhoudt’s
Wormhoudt
Wormhoudt’s Clothing House
Charleys
Andrew Vandermeuten
News of Central University
Tam
L. A. Garrison
Little Havana
Lion Coffee
Lion-head Skage
Gora Ag
Hou Hiads
Woolson Spice GO
Toledo
Ohio
South Dakota
Illinois
Wm. Gosseling
H. van Nimwegen
John Schippers
al. de Wild
Koen van Rips
Marinus Huizer
Wm. van Steenbergen
Harry Heemstra
L. Stegeman
TWA
Pella, Iowa
Boys In Blue
the Regimental Band
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