Severe Iowa blizzard leaves towns shrouded and livestock at risk
A historic blizzard hits central Iowa with drifting snow and closed shops. Des Moines and nearby towns report heavy drifted roads, suspended mail service, and livestock losses across Marion County. An investigation into alleged abuse in Otley leads to a prosecutor, with farmers considering action against a cruel father.
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Iowa
George Gezel
Des Moines
Kirkville
Evans
Marion
Pella
Nebraska
Former Pella Resident Abused Childs by Man Near Monroe
The Des Moines Daily News recounts brutal abuse by a man living near Monroe, with details of his past in Des Moines and Fifield. It cites Mayor G. Van Vliet and Humane Officer Crawford, who saved the parents from a mob after the Christmas discovery of a severely beaten child in a cold field.
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Mr. Crawford
Otley
Pella
Knoxville
Monroe
Des Moines
Crawford
Kindergarten Opens Next Monday in Public School
The public school kindergarten will start Monday January 2 1905 with a forenoon session for north division children at Webster school. Only children five by April 1 enter, no new spring term classes, no fees, no books required, part of regular course. By order of the Board of Directors. W C Farmer Superintendent.
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North Division
Webster
W. C. Farmer
Hollebrand Ver Ploeg Wedding Today at Noon
The wedding of Katherine Hollebrand to James J. Wollebrand takes place at noon at Mrs. EB Ver Ploeg's home. The ceremony is by Rev fr J Pietenpol. The bride, a longtime resident, is praised for her charm and many friends. The groom, a Central College graduate, plans Holland Michigan studies then ministry. They will honeymoon in Kalamazoo and settle in the cited city, with best wishes from friends.
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EB. Ver Ploeg
Katherine
James J. Wollebrand
Holland
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Public Notice and City Council Meeting Preview
Notice to the public requests all debtors to settle accounts promptly. The excerpt notes an upcoming regular monthly council meeting next Tuesday evening with an open session to hear discussions on the fire tower proposition, promising an interesting audience with Piot and obit Wi and other figures.
City council set to discuss Hamm Brewing saloon license
Tuesday evening will see the monthly city council meeting with key issues including granting Hamm Brewing Company a saloon license under Mulet law and the proposed fire alarm system upgrade. Residents urge a tall tower on the southeast square corner to improve alerts and protect property.
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Hamm Brewing Company
Card of Thanks for Lit tle Joseph’s sickness and death
Through the Chronicle we express sincere thanks and gratitude to friends for acts of kindness tenderness and sympathy during the sickness and death of Little Joseph from Mr. and Mrs. L Van Rees and a family.
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the Chronicle
Little Joseph
Jolly Christmas Eve at New American House
George Welsh secured a splendidly shaped pine limb for the celebration and Christmas Eve was celebrated in an up-to-date manner at the New American house last Saturday evening. Invitations had been issued days in advance and preparations kept hands and minds busy planning and arranging for the event.
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George Welsh
Nan Patterson Remains in Jail After Trial Recess
Nan Patterson, the young actress on trial in New York City for the alleged murder of her lover Caesar Young, was returned to the Tombs without bail after the jury failed to reach a verdict. Judge Davis discharged the panel, and observers note sympathy for Patterson with questions about the case and its cost. Meanwhile V. ER. Green heads to Greenfield, Iowa, on business as negotiations culminate in a likely relocation of operations. The Greens are described as aggressive in advertising and expected to secure market share.
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Nan Patterson
New York City
Caesar Young
Tombs Prison
Davis
West
Caeser Young
Justice Davis
V. ER. Green
Greenfield
Iowa
Greens
Hart visits mother in Pelly this morning
H W Hart traveled to Pelly to visit his mother Friday according to Friday Oskaloosa Herald.
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H.W. Hart
Pelly
Oskaloosa
Local paper urged as vital community asset for campaigns
The local paper holds community influence and editors deserve support. Committees should buy space in the paper rather than demand free coverage from distant outlets. A full campaign plan includes buying notices, inviting editor attendance, and offering tickets to the editor and spouse. Also notes the opening dedication of the Pella Methodist Episcopal Church on January 8 1905 with services and offerings.
Blizzard damages roofs in Pella as snow piles high
Report notes some Hat roofs in Pella damaged by the blizzard with snow several feet deep in places. The forecast hints at further thawing as the storm tale unfolds and farm activity awaits the turning of the season.
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Pella
Farmers and Merchants Bank to Open in Pella Next Monday
report states a new private bank named The Farmers and Merchants Bank will begin operations on January 2, 1905 in Pella. R Van der Ploeg will serve as president, his son W G Van der Ploeg as cashier, and FE Cook as bookkeeper and assistant cashier.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Pella
van der Ploeg
W. G. van der Ploeg
Cook
Tex
Anxious for Death in a Black Man's Case in Iowa
Joseph G. Smith, a 40 year old Black man on death row for a Buxton murder, faces execution as scheduled. He accepts his fate calmly while authorities argue about death warrants and governor authority, comparing past executions and legal delays to the current case.
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Joseph G. Smith
Buxton
Smith
Tolstoi
James Dooley
Adams County
Fort Madison
Cumberland
Shelby County
Cummins
Supreme Court
Dooley
Jackson
Bank Advertisement Slide At Opera House
One slide on the moving picture apparatus last evening displayed an advertisement for Peoples National Bank with capital stated as fifty thousand dollars.
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Opera House
Peoples National Bank
Capital
Christmas Visit with Topeka Kin Ends for Eslie Kitching
Eslie Kitching of Topeka spent Christmas with her parents and friends, sharing a quiet holiday visit and cheerful greetings during the festive period.
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Eslie Kitching
Topeka
Hig
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