Labor Day Proclamation and Community Obituary Notices
The text covers Gov. Cummins proclamation establishing Labor Day in Iowa and notes on a funeral for John Van Maren. It details the governor's call to observe the holiday, reflecting labor rights and social life, followed by funeral services at a residence with Rev. Peck and Rev. Van Kersen, Knights of Pythias, Rathbone Sisters, and a large turnout. Also included are sympathy resolutions from the Pella fire department and personal thanks from the widow of John Van Maren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
Des Moines
A. D
W. B. Martin
John van Maren
G. C. Peck
The
Baptist Church
W. J. van Kersen
Second Reformed Church
van Maren
Rathbone Sisters
Oakland Cemetery
Winernas
Pella Fire Department
K. of P. and Rathbone
End of Bitter Fight with Dr King’s New Discovery
Du Pont Georgia resident J F Hughes recalls a long stubborn fight with lung disease. After doctors gave up he used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and quickly recovered. The remedy, guaranteed by Henry M Langerak's Drug Store, sold for $1.00 with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Henry M. Langerak
Real Estate Transfers and Licences Listed
The notice lists multiple real estate transfers across Iowa counties including Lake Prairie, North Knoxville, Oskaloosa road, Pella, and Pleasantville with monetary amounts shown for several deeds. It also notes additional transfers in Clay township and Pleasant Grove township and includes a short licencing update with numerous names granted licenses by the clerk.
Head End Collision at Pella Yard Injury to Fireman
A head end collision occurred in the Pella yards opposite Mayor Huber's office at 3:45 Monday. Fireman Frank Smith suffered a severe ankle sprain. An extra westbound freight train on the main line backed in to the house track when a signaling error sent a second extra around the curve to crash into it. Both engines suffered damaged boilers and pilots, but no other injuries occurred. Investigators blame both crews for rule violations and improper protection. damages are estimated under $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Huber
Frank Smith
Robinson
Sloan
McDermott
Taylor
College
There is an old allegorical picture in a warning vein
An old allegorical illustration warns that wealth spent on cyclone cellars is wasted without safeguarding family health with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is praised as prompt and reliable for bowel diseases. Allen & Stubenrauch sell it. The Av.M. E. church Town conference session meets in Des Moines September 16 to 17 at St Paul M.E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen & Stubenrauch
Av.m. E
Des
Moines
St. Paul M
America Victorious in 30-Foot Yachting Cup
The Reliance defeats Shamrock II to retain the American Cup in a series of races marked by strong sportsmanship from Sir Thomas Lipton. Lipton, praised for fair play, acknowledged defeat and pledged to persist in future competitions while Reliance dominated the 30 foot class in this thirteenth contest for the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Lipton
Thomas
Mar
Two Persons Adjudged Insane
Ada May wife of David Brees appeared before the insanity commission last Wednesday. She is mother of one child about a month old and her first attack began three weeks ago. She fears doctors and has shown suicidal impulses. A prior buggy accident caused minor head injuries and confinement likely triggered the derangement. Rosa wife of Mike Angelo of Clay township is mother of six children youngest months old. Her four month long mental disturbance includes nervousness and insomnia with long standing stomach trouble. She was sent to Mt Pleasant for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
Ada May
David Brees
Insanity’ Commission
Mt Pleasant
Rosa
Mike Angelo
Clay Township
Are Church Bells A Nuisance In Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids Republican letter-writer complains church bells on Sunday morning wake him, calling bells a relic that disturbs the sick and disrupts rest. He argues bells serve sentimental aims and should go, noting aging believers feel stiffness when praying and rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Special election in Pella on September 2 1903
Proclamation to qualified voters in Pella Iowa Marion County announces a special election to annex surrounding territory. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall engine room and designated locations. Voters mark a cross X in the proper box. Official seal and mayor D S Hunger signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Marion County
Pell
Iowa
D. S. Hunger
Evans Citizen Accused of Brutal Crime Captured in Evans
A man named Charles Taylor from Evans the Mahaska county jail at Oskaloosa after a brutal assault on his two daughters and an attempted attack on Ruth Scott. A mob of hundreds of miners threatened lynching while authorities guarded him until he was jailed in Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Register
Leader
Charles Taylor
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Taylor
Eddyville
Igor
Maude
Scott
Ruth
John Ruggenberg
Olivette
Potter Groggy in Second Round Caucus Sweep
Sam Sherman reports strong GOP caucus results in Bussey and Hamilton. He claims decisive wins over Potter by 71 to 44 at Bussey and a full delegation instruction, with three of five delegates won at Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Sam Sam Sherman
Bussey
Sam
Hamilton
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D. R. Ruynsnurcer, Frank Kester
G. van Zante
James
John Hospers
Hendricka Hospers
Eva Middlekoop
Lake Prairie Township
Mary L. Moore
J. B. Niefert
Block 12
North
Knoxville
Annie E. Breckenridge
Gancy J. Ridlen
Matthew
John A. Pos
Jan Rietveld
C. J. Mulky
Mary F. Gillaspy
Pleasantville
H. Rietveld
D. G. van Zante
Jesse J. Sims
Hester J. Stilwell
Liberty Township
Elizabeth
George J. Dennis
Arthur
Gertrude Parsons
Lewis Converse
Clara Kitterman
Joachim Spahti
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Township
James D. Devore
H. Norton
Frank H. Pinney
Margaret E. Winegardner
John B. Hamilton
Gerritte A. Gaass_ Ola Larson
Emma Holm
Frederic Perry Noble
Marrietta Josephine Edmund Artie S. Eric Josie Stoner
James R. Hamilton
Lucy Duncan
Rock Island
America
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock Itt
Jasper Nye
A. H. Weber Qealist
Aurist
Keables Drug
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