Pella hosts first local ball tournament final
The first baseball tournament held in Pella ran Tuesday with Newton defeating Prairie City 6 to 1 in the morning and Milo beating Pella 2 to 1 in the afternoon to reach the final. Milo then defeated Newton 3 to 1 to win the event, with Milo earning the top prize of 125 dollars from local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Newton
Prairie City
P. C
P. C. Boys
Abrhpoae
Fairls
Harel
Duffy
Johnson
Kingdon
Reese
Milo
Joe Boyd
Pella Boys
Aschenbrenner
Roan
Odiasid Lankelma
Rhynaburger
Boyd
Ellie
Carson
Baer
van Arkel
Sack
Zondervan
Milo AB RH
Irwin
McLeod
R. Starr
F. Starr
Hornaday
C. Starr
Fisher
Marenelle
Hendee
Gam
Iose
HE Norris
Baird
Carrier
Oo McCallister
Clyde Jernigan
Monroe
Killing Pigeons That Trespass In Hog Pens
A subscriber asks if a farmer may lawfully shoot pigeons that trespass on hog pens. The editor cites a Town Supreme Court decision permitting killing wildlife in the act of trespass to protect crops or stock. It argues pigeons spreading hog cholera may be killed on the spot, with carcasses disposed away. Iowa Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Town
Iowa
Two Plays in September at Audi torium
The September 3 program at the Audi torium features Rosalind and The Twelve-Pound Look by Barrie. Dorothy Hornung Baitsell and George Francis Sadler lead a strong cast with local talent, Lane handles scenery, orchestra provides the music, and admission is 25 cents with reserved seats at 10 cents extra. The board opens Wednesday morning September 1 for Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind
Barrie
Dorothy Hornung Baitsell
George Francis Sadler
Pella
Lane
Ady
Barber shop gains new chairs in latest style
A. P. De Reus installed three white enamel barber chairs with nickel trim and leather upholstery in his shop this week. The redesigned chairs replace the old ones and enhance the neat sanitary look of the popular barber shop. Mrs. G M Miller of Bonaparte Iowa is visiting this week at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs D W Gaass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. de Reus
G. M. Miller
Bonaparte, Ia
Visi
D. W. Gaass
Reunion program details and veterans list for 33d Iowa unit
The program covers September 8 to 10 with afternoon and evening events including a campfire at the Bandstand, invocations, music by drum corps and quartettes, readings, and addresses by Comrade leaders. A supper for comrades is announced, plus a printed list of veterans from the 33d Iowa Infantry with regiments and company assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bailey
Central College
Johnson
W. O. Rankin
John Metz
Leona Hunt
J.A. Monkman
City Park
John Kendrick
M. E. Quartette
East ‘Side Park
B. F. Brinkman
Laidies
M. B. Quartette
W. J. Coulston
Second Reformed Quartette
Edna van Doren
Lark Martin
F. N. Byram
Pellapost
J. Wesselink
Park
Albert Hobbs
Oskaloosa Depot Robbery by Nitro Glycerin Thieves
Thieves broke into the Rock Island depot between ten Friday night and 6 30 Saturday morning using nitroglycerin to blast the safe door. They rifled the safe, scattering plaster and contents, taking $26 10. Night Agent Sweeney locked up and found the break in at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Depot
Rock Island
Sweeney
Oskaloosa Herald
Coal Bids Sought by Pella Schools for 1915
Sealed bids will be received for lump and mine run coal for the Pella City schools with bids due by September 10, 1915. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. D G Gosselink Secretary Board of Education. 82-4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
D. G. Gosselink
Secy
Board of Education
Veterans of 33d Iowa to unite in Pella reunion
In Pella from September 8 to 10 the approaching 33d Iowa Volunteer Infantry reunion stirs local interest. Co G of the 33d was recruited at Pella and many residents joined the 38th, with a large number in the 33d in 1862. The piece honors those who fought and those who joined the reunion, praising their service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chronicle
D. S. Huber
Lst
John J. Bousquet
F. Bousquet
F. N. Byram
33D
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Co. G
83D
Hand of Death and Deaths in Pella Area
Elschot 15 year old son dies of uremic poisoning after kidney disease at home of parents Mr and Mrs John Elschot 1:30 pm AVE 21 1915 funeral at home then First Reformed church Oakwood cemetery Interment Canine Rev W P Canine dies in St Paul age unknown pastor of Philadelphian Baptist church previously in Iowa and North Dakota burial in Tama Iowa after throat surgery heart failure follow up with St Paul pastorate end of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elschot
Vernard J. Elschot
John Elschot
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Canine
W. P. Canine
Pella
St. Paul
Minn
Philadelphian Baptist Church of
Des Moines College
Rochester Theological Seminary
New Hamton
Tama
Toledo
Iowa
Jamestown
N. D
Tama, Towa
Who Owns The Highway A Public Road Question
Excerpts from the Butler County Press discuss rights to land along a public road four rods wide. The article clarifies that the road builder retains ownership and owes taxes, while the public may travel but not pasture, cut grass, or remove earth. Trespass or theft remains actionable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Press
Farmers Picnic at John Vroom Grove near Pella
The farmers annual picnic will be held at the John Vroom grove on the old Den Hartog farm, September 1 1916, four and one half miles northeast of Pella. J Vande Voort J Gos seling and I Vande Voort named as committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vroom
den Hartog
Pella
J. Vande Voort
J. Gosseling
I. Vande Voort
The Iowa suffrage movement inside a town band view
Grinnell Herald quotes Ges. Whitley and E Meredith on bands as town boosters. It links music with civic pride, commerce, and social events. The piece then notes the Iowa Corn for Iowa Women Movement, suffrage booths at the State Fair, and Rainbow flyers, yellow suffrage color, and plans for Suffrage Cottage activities and banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell Herald
Emerson
Ges. Whitley
Iowa ‘Federation of Women’s Clubs
E. ‘T. Meredith
Successful Farming
Iowa
United States
Publicity and weddings stir reader passions in editorial blast
The Manson Democrat laments readers who demand society news but resist sharing details of marriages births and dances. The writer vows to publish more when critics tire of anti press attitudes and weather cools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Iowa Equal Suffrage Contest Seeks Corn For Iowa Women
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association offers 10 prize for the best appeal promoting suffrage under the Iowa Corn For Iowa Women banner. Submissions limited to 200 words, single side, anonymous, sealed envelope with name in separate cover. Entries due by 12 M October 1, judged by Gov. George W. Clarke and Mrs. Fran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equal Suffrage
Iowa
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association
Equal Suffrage Association
Des Moines
George W. Clarke
Fran
Rock Island officials visit Keokuk amid electrification talk
A tour of inspection of the Keokuk and Des Moines railroad by A C Ridgeway and Rock Island officials fueled talk of electrifying the line and linking with Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern. The visitors included C A Morse C W Jones A T Abbott J W Kendrick and W J Tollerton. Supporters say electrification would boost service frequency and local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Keokuk
Rock Island
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
A.C. Ridgeway
Chicago
C. A. Morse
C. W. Jones
First District
A. T. Abbott
Ordinance 184 Sets Library Trustees Number and Appointment
City of Pella Iowa passes Ordinance 184 establishing a five member Public Library trustees board appointed by the mayor with council approval. Ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. H F Johnson mayor. A C Kuyper city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
H. F. Johnson
A. C. Kuyper
Huisman Family Moves to Pella for Carpenter Work
Ralph Huisman and family relocate to Pella where he will work as a carpenter. He previously farmed on the Des Moines river bottom near Tracey, losing his corn crop to washouts twice this season and saving oats only to find them unsalvageable. This marks a rough start for a young man beginning his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Huisman
Pella
Huisman
Des Moines
Tracey
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Clark
J. M. Cox
A. E. Dennis
N. J
Stephen DeKock
Martin Englesma
F. Fisk
H. M. Fisk
J. I. Franklin
W. P. Fowler
Jacob Kegel
Wm. Langerak
R. ©. Payne
Herman Robertes
Miles Sheehy
Ordnance Dept
Gysbert Steenhoek
Peter TenHagen
Jacob Todd
Chas
VanDoren
Gerrit Vande Kamp
Henry Vander Marel
Herman Wheeler
Baptist Church
the ‘College
the Town Band
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