Miner Dies After Slate Fall at Bishop Mine
James Koopman a coal miner at the Bishop mine southwest of Pella died at his home in Pella at 11:00 a m Sunday August 22 1920 from injuries received in a slate fall at the mine two days earlier He was 42 years 9 months and 9 days old Survived by his wife one son and three daughters also his mother four brothers and five sisters The body was brought home after other workers aided him Funeral services were held at 806 Huber street at 1:30 p m Tuesday August 24 conducted by Rev J E Ward with interment at Oakwood cemetery
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James Koopman
Bishop
Pella
Huber Street
J. E
Conductor Tom Riley Misses Train In Ottumwa Mixup
Ottumwa dispatch reports Rock Island local from Keokuk reached Union Station before noon. Conductor Riley left for lunch, then found his train gone after a brief exit. A brakeman allegedly ordered the engineer to pull out, leaving Riley behind.
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Rock Island
Ottumwa
Pella
Keokuk
Union Station
Tom Riley
Tom
Typhoid Carrier Tests Required by Local Board of Health
The Local Board of Health orders all persons recovering from Typhoid Fever to have stools examined. Three consecutive typhoid germ free stools prove clearance and noncarriage. Examinations are free and instructions are available from the Local Health Physician. H. J. Van Den Berg, Chairman, Board of Health. Dr. C. F. Aschenbrenner, Health Physician.
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Board of Health
Picnic Delights Hundred Attend First Reformed Church Event
The Sunday School group from the First Reformed church enjoyed a picnic at Grandman grove north of town on Tuesday. About five hundred people attended on fine weather. Amusements plus a refreshment stand raised funds for remodeling the church basement. No accidents were reported.
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First Reformed Church
Grandman Grove
Notice on Hunting Prohibition at Premises in Noord Region
We the undersigned publish notice that hunting trapping and picking are forbidden on our premises. Signatories include Hide Noord Will Mathes Dave Mathes Johnny Mathes and L J Roorda with address 34 5.
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Hide Noord
Will Mathes
Dave Mathes
Johnny Mathes
L. J. Roorda
Enjoyable Evening of Music at Cox Home in Pella
Mr and Mrs J M Cox hosted a Monday music gathering at Mrs Nora Scholtes home to welcome Professor Henry G Cox and his wife from Omaha Nebraska. Henry Cox played violin with Mrs Cox at the piano while G F Sadler read selections and Miss Harriet Frush played. A letter from Miss Tess Bousquet, who is in Siam, was read, describing royal circles and a forthcoming wedding. Guests included Mrs Vander Ploeg of Knoxville and the event featured royal travel plans through Europe. Delicious refreshments followed as more music ensued.
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J. M. Cox
Nora Scholte
Professor Henry G. Cox
Omaha
Nebraska
Cox
G. F. Sadler
W. @. Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
Harriet Frush
Tess Bousquet
Vander Ploeg
Chronicle
Siam
Bangkok
America
Miss Bousquet
Europe
Tourists Involved In Wreck Near Pella Iowa
E P Fargusson and family from Macomb Illinois were injured when their Overland touring car rolled near Pella four and a half miles west on a Friday afternoon after a rain shower. Mr Fargusson broke his ankle, Mrs Fargusson freed herself and both children were unharmed. Local couple A C Van Houweling assisted, freeing him and taking them to Pella for medical care before continuing to Des Moines to visit two sisters.
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E. P. Fargusson
Macomb
Ill
Des Moines
Pella
Sybenga
Fargusson
Des Moines Flight Delights Chessman And Rhynsburger
They flew from Des Moines to Oskaloosa in fifty minutes aboard an aeroplane. Mr. Chessman praised the trip as a fine, enjoyable ride though not long enough for his taste. The route followed the Des Moines river valley to near Pella then turned north, with elevations of 2500 to 3000 feet.
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BE. M. Chessman
H. 8
Rhynsburger
Des Moines
Mr. Chessman
Oskaloosa
Des Moines River
Pella
River claims victim P. Be Potts of Hutchinson Kansas
P Be Potts an employee of the Des Moines Electric Co of Hutchinson Kansas was drowned in the Des Moines River near the Ro Bridge Sunday morning. The body has not been recovered.
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P. BE. Potts
Hutchinson, Kans
Dea Moines Electric Co
D Moines
Robridge
City Honors Dead Soldier Rube Brand at Civic Funeral
The funeral of Rube C. Brand drew an unusually large crowd as the city mourned a prominent civic figure. Business leaders paused work to attend, the band led by J. M. Cox marched, and American Legion Post members joined the procession to the cemetery. Local ministers conducted services at Second Reformed Church with Rev. H. M. Bruins in charge, followed by prayers at the grave. Brand was celebrated as a man of good character who promoted clean sport and civic involvement, leaving a broad circle of friends and a deep community sense of loss.
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Rubé
J. M. Cox
American Legion Post
Mkewise
Second Reformed Church
H. M. Bruins
Wisconsin
J.wesselink
Marion Gosselink
Legion Post
Brand
Pella
Virginia Van Gorp's First Birthday Celebrated Quietly
Mr and Mrs H P Van Gorp marked Virginia’s first birthday with relatives and neighbors. The one year old weighs 20 pounds walks easily speaks a few words and enjoyed cake ice cream with family including grandparents great grandmother and cousins Bettie Lankelma and Joan Kuyper.
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H. P. van Gorp
Virginia
Mra
P. H. van Gorp
R. R. Sadler
Pos
Bettie Lankelma
Joan Kuyper
Late Visit to Express Agent Office Ends With Escape
Overnight two men tried to break into the Express Agent Mahaffey’s office by the door. He woke Marshal Dennis who arrived as the visitors departed. Charley Tke and John Gaass aided in a village search but found nothing. Police presume the plot aimed at the safe. the sleeping agent was surprised they found him.
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Express
Mahaffey
Marshal C. W. Dennis
Charley
Tke
John Gaass
Express Company
Ordinance establishing labor tax for Pella residents
An 1920 ordinance requires able bodied male residents aged twenty one to forty five in Pella Iowa to perform two days of eight hour street labor or pay 1 50 per day. Fines range from two to four dollars. taxes collected fund streets and public grounds. Exemptions require timely affidavits. nonpayment leads to court action. Passed August 17, 1920 by Mayor H J Vanden Berg.
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City of
Pella
Iowa
Polla
Corn Canning Begun At Pella Company Season
The Pella Canning Company started operations with half its workforce as only one line operates due to lack of corn contracts. The crop is excellent and a long season is expected. Officials anticipate nearly as much corn canned as last year despite smaller acreage.
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Pella Canning Company
Mission Fest Celebrates Success at Pella Campus
The Reformed churches of Pella and nearby gathered on the College Campus for the annual Mission Fest with local talent and missionaries from Japan and the Homeland. Speakers included Rev. Albertus Pieters and Miss Bessie Veenschoten sharing gospel work and Winnebago needs, ending with an Arabsian mission tale by Rev. Dykstra. The day’s offerings totaled 4626.00.
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Pella
Albertus Pieters
Japan
B. Filkkema
Killduff
Iowa
Bessie Veenschoten
Henry Roe Cloud
H. J. Veldman
D. Dykstra
Arabia
G. van Horsen
Big Farmers Picnic At Leighton Draws Local Crowd
Under Farm Bureau auspices the Leighton area held a Tuesday picnic in a grove southeast of town. Attendees enjoyed an orderly event with a Davenport auditor speaking, Pella band music, and a local choir and quartet. The editor arrived by afternoon train and noted the town’s collective participation.
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Farm Bureau
Leighton
the Chronicle
Ab Firat
Davenport
Associated Farmers
Elevatora
Pella
Wallie Fowler Altting
Surprise speaker and community picnic in Pella
The program featured Mr. Fowler as a surprise speaker on cooperation and fair business practices, followed by a hearty free lunch served by local volunteers. A county agent spoke on cooperative challenges, amid children enjoying a slide and attendees praising the event's spirit of unity and community.
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Fowler
K. P
Mahaska County
Bellefontaine
Marion County
Pella
Yella Heerema
Paul
Bob Scholte
Leighton
Keep Your Battery Clean and Properly Maintained
Battery care expert A K Verrips of Willard Service Station praises motorists who keep voltage up by charging and adding water as needed. He warns against overfilling, notes water should rise only 1/2 inch above insulators, and advises cleaning terminals, applying Vaseline for protection, and wiping spills with ammonia-soaked waste.
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A. K. Verrips
Willard
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Bishop Mine
H. J. van den Berg, Chm
C. F. Aschenbrenner
Rube Brand
Rube C. Brand
H. J. Vanden Berg
Attest
A. C. Kuyper
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