District Court Sessions Hear Grand Jury Actions
The district court convened December 4 with Judge Cooper presiding. Grand jurors heard cases including dismissals and divorces, several defendants failing to appear for grand jury, and a list of jury candidates drawn for February. Upcoming jury cases include numerous civil and damages matters set to begin December 10, 1923, with multiple divorces, notes, and appeals noted. When in Oskaloosa, eat at Doll's Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Winterset
J. W. Courtney
R. A. Hill
A. T. Kain
Frank Loynacan
John van Hilton
P. van den Berg
Arie van Zee
Grand Jury
State of Iowa
Grant McCoy
Chris van Nieuwenhuizen
W. H. Lyon
Wm. Courtney
John van der Linden
Buck Cade
Pegei Slegh
James van Vark
Ernest Pierce
Anna Pierce
Fern Adams
John Adams
Cecile Benedict
Edwin Benedict
Edna P. Caldwell
David R. Caldwell
Martha Drew
Samuel Drew
Mabel Dickey
Harley Dickey
Eda Parker
Charles J. Parker
Emma Walter
Jess Walter
Roy Moon
Ed Parker
Justice Court
Jay Brice
Tunis van
Sidewalks Bordered With Christmas Trees in Pella
The holes in storefront sidewalks in Pella, once used by American Legion boys to display flags, were filled with evergreen shrubs this week. The newly planted Christmas trees, placed by local businesses, will be decorated by each proprietor. The trees were sold by the American Legion Auxiliary, sparking demand among families with children and likely more trees this year.
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Pella
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Obituaries from Pella area include Grandia and Stowie deaths
Jillis Grandia died at his son's Edgarton Minnesota home on December 8 1923 at age 72 years 10 months 18 days heart failure unexpected to relatives in Pella friend and family details note burial at Porter Grove Cemetery First Reformed church service Wednesday. Stowie died in Pella December 11 heart trouble age 56 8 4 survived by seven children funeral plans Oakwood Cemetery Willemsen infant death near Galesburg burial Hewitt Cemetery tribute from Fowler family extends thanks to Masonic Lodge G A R American Legion and Pel la friends.
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Jillis Grandia
Edgarton
Minn
Pella
Sioux County
Fred Hesselink
Minnesota
Jacob Grandin
George Liter
Abraham Grandia
Oskaloosa
Isaac Nieuwendorp
Leighton
Porter Grove
First Reformed Church
Stowie
R. Stowie
First Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
American Legion
William P. Fowler
Reverend Fowler rushes to Mark Walker’s bedside
A telegram from Rev. W. J. Fowler says he and Mrs. Fowler reached Brooklyn after returning from Pella where he buried his father when they learned of the serious illness of Mark Walker in Burlington. Walker suffers from blood poisoning and the couple hurried to his side.
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W. J. Fowler
Mrs. Fowler
Brooklyn
Pella
Mark Walker
Admission Free With Silver Collection At Entrance
Admission is free but a silver collection will be taken at the entrance for the benefit of the High Y. Children not admitted unless accompanied by older folks.
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High Y
Pella May Have An Extra Bus Line
The Oskaloosa Herald reports a new bus route linking Oskaloosa and Ottumwa with a Bloomfield connection, and plans to extend west to Des Moines via Pella. Through service from Des Moines to Bloomfield is planned, with future eastward extension toward Washington.
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Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Bloomfield
Des Moines
Pella
Wright, Cedar
Fremont
Green Top Bus Company
Downing Hotel
Ballingall
Kansas City
Washington
Leroy E. Corlett
Engbers Bensink Wedding Near Pella Revealed
The marriage of the Engbers daughter to a Bensink son was performed at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs H J Bensink three miles northwest of Pella. Details describe the ceremony and attendees in this brief society note.
Local Couple Wed on Farm Northeast of Town
The marriage of Gertrude to Anne Engbers was held at 11 30 a m Thursday December 6. The couple plans to reside on a farm northeast of town. The Chronicle extends best wishes to the newlyweds. Miss Fanny Bloom returned to Des Moines Friday after visiting her home in Pella.
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Ter
Gertrude
Anne Engbers
The
Chronicle
Fanny Bloom
Des Moines
Pella
Bazaar by Ladies Auxiliary at Central College Crew Building
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College will hold a bazaar on Saturday December 15 at the Crew building. A wide variety of fancy and useful articles will be for sale including baked goods Christmas candies and lunches. Proceeds will support a good cause with substantial help.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Central College
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Dormitory Third Floor Completion Commended
Acknowledgment of courage in undertaking the completion of the third floor of the dormitory. Sale begins at 10 o'clock.
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the District Court
Marion County Clearing House OF Trouble
Express
Doll’s Restaurant
Netherlands
Capital City
G. H. van den Berg & Co
Delco Shop
Pella, Iowa
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