Oldest Pioneer Mia Belknap recalls Watts wagon train days
Spokane notice: Mia Belknap, survivor of the Watts wagon train party of 1848, celebrated her 90th birthday at Walter Belknap’s home in Spokane. Born Aug 16, 1820, she married George Belknap in Iowa, joined the Watts emigrants to Oregon, later moved to Washington’s Palouse. She expects to reach a century and recalls life across plains, Indian hazards, and Spokane’s growth from a 250 person town to 123,000.
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Spokane
Wash
Mia
Ine Belknap
Watts
Plains
Oregon
Northwest
Walter Belknap
East
Providence Avenue
Belknaps
Ohio
George ‘Belknap
van Buren County
Oregon City
Belknap
Oregon Border
Cascade Mountains
Washington Territory
Palouse
Pony Express
Weather Crop Bulletin Aug 21 1910 Des Moines
The past week was favorable for corn and crops in Iowa with mean temperatures about 3 degrees above normal and widespread rainfall. Two thirds of corn remains in excellent condition and will likely yield above average if normal weather continues. the rest shows damage but is expected to improve with late rain. Fall plowing advances. prospects for winter wheat look good. Thrashing and stacking delayed by early week showers. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George M. Chappel
Fall dress goods offer from Standard Dress Goods Co
Lady wanted to introduce a fall line of wool fabrics silks and petticoats with up to date New York City patterns. Direct from mills, low prices claimed, territory exclusivity offered, samples and instructions shipped prepaid. Address 500 Binghamton NY for particulars.
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N.Y
Binghamton
N. Y
Homecoming Week Assured In Pella Community Drive
A Tuesday evening meeting of local businessmen reviewed progress on homecoming week plans. Despite slower pledge returns, the finance committee noted enough commitments to proceed. The curios committee requests any odd furniture or jewelry for exhibition and urges everyone to spread the word and invite others to return home to Pella.
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Committee On Curios
Van Spanckeren Buys Ford Touring Car
H. Van Spanckeren Jr. bought a Ford touring car from the Pella Auto Company this week after unable to stand the fever any longer.
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B. H. van Spanckeren Jr
Pella Auto Company
Sioux County Celebrates 40th Settlement Anniversary
Citizens of Sioux County invite Mother Pella to join the 40th anniversary festivities at Sioux Center on September. The event marks the settlement of the colony and invites participation from regional communities.
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Sioux County
Sioux Center
Mother Pella
Kicked By An Auto Wrecks Simon Vander Zyle Jr Arm
Simon Vander Zyle Jr. was injured when an old auto kicked back during cranking. The impact fractured the bone in his right arm about midway between elbow and wrist. Dr Carpenter treated the injury with splints.
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Simon Vander Zyle Jr
Meteors Defeat Cubs In Fast Inning Game
The Meteors beat the Cubs 8 to 2 yesterday afternoon at the Athletic Field in front of a good crowd. Van Spanckeren pitched well, earning praise for his performance as a pitcher in a fast and mostly error-free contest.
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Pella Meteors
Oskalogga Cubs
van Spanckeren
Meteors
Death of Curly the Dog Delights Ross Andew Family
The Ross Andew home mourns the loss of their dog Curly a beloved companion for master and young Roy. Despite medical care from Dr Frank Stubenrauch after illness the dog died last night and a funeral was held this morning.
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Ross Andew
Curly
Roy
Frank Stubenrauch
Stubenrauch
Fran Heving
Casey
Albia Druggists Enjoined From Selling Liquor In Dry Town
In Monroe County District Court an Anti Saloon League suit led to a permanent injunction against all Albia druggists and two Buxton stores prohibiting any sale of liquor. Judge Anderson’s opinion states no intoxicants may be kept on the premises. Abatement to close businesses was denied.
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Albia
Monroe County
Anti-Saloon League
Buxton
Mitter
Andeson
Anderson
Dick Van Gorp Fails On Troubled Motorcycle Try
Dick Van Gorp attempted riding a restored motor cycle after a garage overhaul. He seated himself and shouted let her go. The bike shot across the street, crashed into a curb, toppled him, and pinned him briefly, ending in his unconditional surrender to never repeat the stunt.
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Dick van Gorp
Waterloo
Cowboys Plight From West Pella Cows To Texas
In West Pella cows tethered on streets drew city attention last week. Marshal and deputy Dieleman arrested several milk producers but one Jersey cow resisted, dragging Buck on a rope toward Texas before buckled fences and vanished companions. The追 trail led a half mile south, heading for the south.
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West Pella
John Dieleman
Buck
John
Texas
Union
Dielseman
Wedding Bells United Mr Edwards and Miss Hospers at Home
A pretty home wedding was held Wednesday morning at eleven at the bride’s father N Hospers home. Rev Wm Dulker Leighton officiated with about sixty guests present. Marie Lautenbach sang Oh Promise Me as the bride entered with little Jean Kuyper the ring bearer. The couple will reside briefly at Lake Okoboji then Omaha and Orange City, home after October fifteenth.
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A. P. Kuyper
Jean Kuyper
Goldenlaw
Mrs. Cook
Lake Okoboji
Omaha
Orange City
Pella Boys Launch New General Store Venture
The DeWit brothers from Pella bring thirteen to fourteen years in local retail and wholesale work to form a new general merchandise store in New Sharon. They partner with Andy G. Watland, a well known local farmer turned merchant, who recently sold his northwest of city farm to M. DeYoung of Pella. The firm plans to enlarge stock and operate as a up-to-date grocery and general merchandise shop, aiming for steady growth and community support.
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New Sharon
DeWit
Welle & Co
Pella
Cole Seed
Langerak Drug
Day & Swisher Bros
Watland
Pella Homecoming Week Concessions Notice
All parties wanting concessions in street or park for The Pella Homecoming week from October 4 to 8 are requested to write or call the committee on concessions.
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Pella
School board Sealed bids for Lump Coal delivery
The school board will receive sealed bids for the delivery of Lump Coal totaling about 200 tons. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids are due by September 10. D.G. GosseLink, Secretary. 85:84
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D.G. GosseLink
Hand of Eath dies in Newton after long illness
Margaret Ann Flaugh Awtry who was born in Ohio in 1849 moved with her family to Iowa, married Simon P. Awtry in 1867 and had eight children. Surviving children named Ransom, Oliver, Emmet, Effie, and five more, with husband deceased nineteen years. She joined the Christian Church of Newton. Funeral August 24 in Newton with burial at Sandridge cemetery.
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Margaret
Ann -Flaugh
Ohio
Iowa
Pella
Jasper County
Simon P. Awtry
Ransom A
Oliver P
Eddyville
Emmet
Sully
W.S. Wherle
Taintor
N. G. Thomas
Newton
Effie
Harry E
Christian Church of
J. Potter
Leek
Sandridge Cemetery
Mansen
Maller
Bethany
Pioneer Dutch settler Miss H. Viersen remembered in Pella obituary
Miss H. Viersen, born in the Netherlands and arriving with her parents in 1847, died at age 80 8 10 in Pella. A longtime resident and benefactor, she funded the Carnegie Viersen library’s building and furnishings. Funeral at Baptist Church Saturday at 2 dismissed by Rev. Bailey. interment Oakwood cemetery.
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H. Viersen
Netherlands
Pella
Carnegie-Viersen
Baptist Church
Bailey
Oakwood Cemetery
Old Settlers Meeting Called in Pella For Home Coming Festival
The Dutch Old Settlers of Pella and vicinity plan a meeting next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock to revive the Old Settler's Association and discuss a Home Coming festival in Pella, likely in early October. Attendees will decide on ways to organize the event and may seek city council support.
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Pella
Old Settler's Association
van Stiet
Pres
Neyengsch
Sec
Tax collection schedule announced for Pella banks
Ep McCoy county treasurer states taxes will be collected at Citizens National Bank in Pella Friday September 9 and at Security Bank the following day Saturday September 10.
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Pella
Citizens National Bank
Security Bank
Ep McCoy
Notice to Teachers and County Land Bid Interest
Notice to teachers states a special examination for teachers certificates will be held at the County Superintendent's office August 30 and 1 sl. Nora E Waits 38 84 County Supt. Peter Crum has purchased a quarter section of land in Oscola County and plans to take on some farming in addition to his real estate business. He left for the away. Pete says there are others who want bargains in Oscola County.
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Nora E- Waits
Peter Crum
Oscola County
Pete
They Need Ike The Knox Journal Says Wines The Ore
A Marion County clerk race feature praising Mike Langerak for loyalty diligence and merit as deputy to his brother and later clerk. The Journal argues voters should reelect him for four years, noting his indispensability and proven capacity despite party affiliation.
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Mike’’ Langerak
Bert Kersbergen
Mike’ Langerak
Langerak
Kersbergen
Mike” Largerak
Journal
Marion County
Revival of Business In Police Court
Two Pella youths faced the police court Tuesday after a loud Monday night spree. They admit guilt for moving a door frame to the Methodist parsonage porch, disrupting Rev. Monkman. Buckingham identified them and they paid $14.85 each after pleading guilty in Justice Van Viiet's court.
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Pella
Monkman
Preacher
Dean Severn
Dominic
Sherlock Holmes
Buckingham
John den Adel
Ray Bousquet
Justice van Viiet
Pella's Bargain Day Involving Local Merchants
Pella merchants invite nearby shoppers to a bargain day with varied merchandise at unheard of prices. Local businessmen pledge progressive, profit sharing deals to attract trade, urging attendance and support for the sale. An auction led by Mr. Boland offers quick, fair pricing for horses, cattle, machinery, or any item, with timely start and end.
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Pella
Henry Young Candidate For Dunn County Settler Publisher
Henry Young, publisher of the Dunn County Settler in North Dakota, is visiting with his parents and many friends this week. He is noted as a candidate for a position, with supporters and local interest expressed.
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Henry Young
Dunn County
North Dakota
Henry
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