Bankruptcy Proceedings in Des Moines Meeting P Ten Hagen Firm
The referee in bankruptcy from Des Moines oversaw a Monday creditors meeting for P. Ten Hagen & Son in Thomassen Bros. office. J. Klein chosen trustee. six names to appraise assets, then three to appraise stock and assets. Expected steps include invoicing stock, market sale or private sale, and final asset/liability figures pending.
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Des Moines
Etheridge
P. Ten Hagen & Son
Thomassen Bros
J. G. Thomassen
John Dykstra
John P. Klein
Silverman
Popma
Pella Culture Station Aids Iowa Health Efforts
The Pella culture station plans to distribute medical instruments to city physicians to collect and dry sputum samples for TB and typhoid analysis. Frank Stubenrovich holds state authority to implement the program, sending specimens to the state board of health for examination to improve local and statewide health conditions.
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Pella
Stubenrovich
State Board of Health
Albia Fire Ravages Armory Hall After Militia Meeting
Albia residents enjoyed a warm social time as the town had built an armory hall for the state militia. Friday night officers were elected, but two to three hours after adjournment a fire destroyed the building. The piece notes recurring fires and questions the town's fire protection system.
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Albia
State Militia
Abila
Education Is Necessary In the Far East War
In a historic clash a bloodiest war of the century unfolds as one state seeks territory while another fights for life. A pagan nation open to Christian truths and a Dutch missionary led plan for national education confronts a priest dominated realm that thrives on ignorance. The struggle pits intelligence against ignorance with enlightenment as the hoped outcome.
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Far East
Education and Freedom Across Civil Society
The text argues that true freedom requires years of education grounded in Christian teaching. It traces democratic roots from Calvin in Switzerland to England and America, praising Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Brown and urging support for higher education institutions that train leaders in civil and religious roles.
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America
England
Holland
Russia
Jesus
John Calvin
Switzerland
Nycliff
University of Oxford
John Knox
Calvin
University of Switzerland
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Brown
Pella Welcomes Donadson and Brimmer Monument Shop
Pella adds a new industry with Donadson and Brimmer from Winterset, leasing space two doors north of the post office. They are rapidly installing a first class monument shop with the latest automatic tools, aiming to be one of the best equipped shops in the state.
Afraid of Strong Medicine Rheumatism Pain Balm advertised
A note promoting relief from rheumatism through topically applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm rather than internal medicine. The ad states quick relief is possible and notes the product is for sale by FB D. Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
FB. D. Stubenrauch
Clearing Out Sale At Former Dairy Farm West Of Pella
Clearing out sale due to sale of dairy farm to start mercantile business in Leighton. Public auction at the former dairy farm west of Pella featuring horses, cows, hogs, chickens, farm implements, and typical farm stock. Includes fourteen dairy cows, some fresh, others soon. Date February 13. T. C. LeCocq, M. Porter, Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Pella
Boot Vanderpol Wedding Near Pella
The marriage of Miss Helen Marie Boot to Mr. Simon Vanderpol will take place at the home of the bride's parents near Pella at six o'clock on Wednesday February 15. Congratulatory wishes are extended for a long and happy life together.
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Pella
Helen Marie
John Boot
Simon Vanderpol
Fire Bell Tower Improvement Urged By City Citizens
A public plea asks city councilmen to fund and expedite a taller better fire bell tower at the park square southeast corner. The letter emphasizes town safety and civic praise for elected officials who act promptly, urging modest additional funds and swift completion when weather permits.
Legacy For Central University Surprises Officials At Gift
William Hughes of Davenport died recently and left Central University seven hundred dollars in his will. The donation was unexpected, as Hughes had not been identified with the college in Pella or known as a patron. University officials expressed gratitude for the surprising liberal gift from an unknown friend.
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Central University
William Hughes
Davenport
Hughes
Eddyville Turmoil: Residents Warn Townsfolk of Trouble
The Eddyville Tribune reports that Alabaugh Quit Powell and Jim Wylie, once involved in a street disturbance by overturning the editor and dumping rice, were back in town Saturday seeking more trouble, threatening consequences if they repeat their prank.
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Chronicle
Sherman
Eddyville Tribune
Will Alabaugh
Powell
Jim Wylie
For Rent Houses in Pella Iowa on South Main
For Rent I offer a four room house on South Main street next to the Methodist church and a seven room house also for rent. For details write or call at my business place. H. Van Maren, Pella, Iowa. 48-52
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South Main Street
H. van Maren
Pella
Iowa
Tomato contracting dates set by Pella Canning Company
John Dykstra will be ready to make contracts for raising tomatoes on February 8 and 9 with growers who produced tomatoes for the company last year. If more acreage is needed after those dates, additional contracts will be offered. Pella Canning Co. 48
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John Dykstra
Pella Canning Co
Frozen to Death Near Oskaloosa Timber
Houston Webb, 60, was found frozen to death in timber on his brother’s farm about half a mile east of the Muchakinook yards. He had arrived in town this morning with a load of wood hauled by Carroll Gassaway. While returning home, Webb stepped out and, succumbing to the cold, appeared to have walked a short distance before freezing to death.
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Oskaloosa
Houston Webb
Muchakinook
Houston
Webb
Carroll Gassaway
Gussiway
Injured Former Pella Boy In Rodman Wreck
Estherville despatch dated yesterday February 1 reports a former Pella boy injured in a wreck at Rodman. The injury is described as not serious, with the casualty listed as a transportation accident involving a prior pupil from Pella.
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Estherville
Pella
Rodman
Wreck at Rodman Injures Rock Island Officials
A serious wreck at Rodman this morning injured Superintendent Brown of the Rock Island and Division Engineer J. Martin. Brown, formerly trainmaster of the Des Moines Valley division, was hurt in the hip. The private car attached to Brown and the freight caboose were telescoped. The first freight crew and other injured were attended by physicians dispatched from Emmetsburg.
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Rodman
Brown
Rock Island
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
J. Martin
County News From Knoxville Express Sees Pox, Trials, Sales
The Knoxville Express notes smallpox cases winding down with new public health cards placed at homes of F M Baughman and Officer Ed Jones. It reports robberies, arrests, and publicity around Pea Sullivan of Hampton, plus farm sales by John Wren to James Gee and A Vanderwilt near Knoxville at $120 per acre and other parcels. It covers a county textbook uniformity petition, local editor pranks in Eddyville and Pella, a man sent to Mt Pleasant asylum, and two accident tales including Josie Terry’s sleigh mishap with minor injuries.
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F. M. Baughman
Ed. Jones
John Wren
R. J. Hyers
James Gee
A. Vanderwilt
Marion County
Gee and Vanderwilt
Knoxville
New National Bank Dame Rumor Sparks City Talk
Rumors circulate about a proposed national bank to be built at the Veenschoten corner. The two story brick stone and iron building would include a basement barber shop public lavatory and savings bank with a vault of one thousand boxes rented 50 cents to five dollars yearly. The top floor would house offices and be brightly lit with electrical systems and heating provided by the bank.
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National Bank
Veenschoten
Matrimonial Licenses Granted Since Last Report
The clerk issued marriage licenses to Areh D. Selby and Stella Burns both ages given as 28 and 30, Harry H. Mitchell and Minnie Scott ages 26 and 10, Simon Steenhoek and Aaltje Marie ver Rips ages 24 and 21, and Arie Beyer and Marie van Zee ages 25 and unspecified.
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Areh D. Selby
Stella Burns
Harry H. Mitchell
Minnie Scott
Simon Steenhoek
Aaltje Marie Ver Rips
Arie Beyer
Marie van Zee
Trouble at Buwalda Mine Patchwork Resolve
Trouble at Buwalda's mine caused a workers strike that ended with an early settlement at the start of the week. Miners returned home briefly before matters were patched up and work resumed as usual.
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Buwalda
Coldest Winter Night Reported in Pella
The coldest night of the winter gripped Pella with thermometers reading as low as 34 degrees below zero and 28 below at times. Government figures show a 24 below zero incident on February 11, 1899, the only colder period in twenty-five years. Des Moines papers note hardship for the poor and that charities are stretched. Pella reportedly has no known cold-related destitution, but those in need should seek aid.
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Pella
Towa
Government Weather Bureau
Des Moines
General Cold Wave Spreads Across Midwest and Northwest
A broad cold wave grips much of the nation including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana and the Northwest Territory. Temperatures vary from two degrees below zero in Chicago to twenty eight below in Montana.
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Pella
Illiiois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Northwest Territory
Chicago
Death of Abraham Bogaard in early Tuesday hour
Abraham Bogaard died at his home in the city in his eighty third year. Old age listed as the cause. He leaves three sons and four daughters all married. The funeral was held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Fourth Reformed church conducted by the pastor.
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Abraham Bogaard J
Fourth Reformed Church
Edward Veenschoten Death at Home in City
Edward Veenschoten six died TB of the brain at his mother's home last night at nine o'clock. Funeral services will be held at the First Reformed Church tomorrow afternoon. Local obituary notes his loss for Jennie M Veenschoten.
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Edward
Jennie M. Veenschoten
Grelock
Firet Reformed Church
Pelosi
Widow Recalls Tragic Loss Beside Her Sorrows
The reverend and friends extend sympathy to Mrs Veenschoten as she endures great sorrow after losing her husband and brother in rapid succession and the death of her seven year old son. The piece reflects on suffering, faith, and hope that future understanding will come in time.
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W. J. van Kersen
Veenschoten
College Athletics and Student Notes Preview
College notes discuss a growing athletic association and upcoming Des Moines trip for basketball with Highland Park. Team lineups for ladies and men are listed. Social events at Cotton Hall feature games and decorations. A recent Penn College versus Central gym game ended 22 to 18 for Central, while the High School defeated the College Commercial Department 17 to 13 with stronger team play.
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Des Moines
Highland Park
Fenema
Kingsley
Vander Kieft
Noffsinger
Johnson
Sadler
Condiff
Peitenpol
Te. Veltrup
van Cleave
Triplet
Penn College
Central
Penn
the College
Notice of Will Proof in Marion County Court
Legal notice states a will of 8. Van Zee, deceased, is on file with the Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa. A hearing is set for May term beginning May 2, 1905, at which interested parties may appear. Clerk Geo W. Long. February 1, 1906.
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Marion County
van Zee
Geo. W. Long
Knoxville
Towa
Eddyville man assists at Worm clothing store
L J Strigkler of Eddyville has been in the city for the past few days aiding at the Worm clothing store where he is a partner of Mr Wormhoudt, assisting at the establishment.
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L. J. Strigkler
Eddyvillg
Worm Slothing
Mr. Wormhoudt
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T. C. LeCocq
M. Porter
Boot—Vanderpol
Eddyville
Chas. Brown
The
Knoxville Express
Pea’ Sullivan
Hampton
Baird
Sullivan
Lucas
the Tribune
Sam Sherman
Sam
John M. Armstrong
Mt. Pleasant Asylum
Missouri
Kansas City
Josie Terry
New National Bank
Abraham Bogaard
Edward Veenschoten
College
Lela Horn
Alma
Edna Harvey
President Garrison
Central City
Mr. Hand
Cotton Hall
Kruger
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