Tom Smith Guilty of Manslaughter in Albia Case
Albia jury convicts City Marshal Tom Smith of manslaughter for shooting Ed Farber during a claimed self defense during an October arrest. Farber died instantly, witnesses say Smith acted hastily. The shooting sparked mob tension in Albia. Northern Montana cattle suffer mass starvation from heavy snow, thaw, and crust forming on ranges from the Dakota line to Flathead county. Thousands die or are crippled as stockmen struggle to corral survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Smith
Montana
Dakota Line
Flathead County
W. H. Huston
Butte
Lincoln's Assassin Rumor Reaches Iowa Towns
A sensational tale in Colfax and Enid links Daniel E. George to an alleged confession declaring him the original John Wilkes Booth. Autopsy notes claim matching height, build, and features, as George Smith plans to exhibit the embalmed remains with the confession. The rumor centers on Smith, who received large sums by express and asserts Booth killed a man in the past.
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Colfax
Lincoln
Enid
Oklahoma
John Wilkes Booth
Daniel E. George
J. Wilkes Booth
Booth
Fry Hotel
George Smith
Smith
George
Express
Oskaloosa Herald
Anti-Saloon League Not Recognized by Local Ministerial Union
Rev John A Earl prohibition candidate for congress last fall stirs controversy by opposing Rev Malone anti-saloon league efforts. Union debates an anti-saloon Sunday, Earl moves to table, vote 6 to 15 but three ministers abstain. Earl backs prohibition party as sole effective temperance force, calls anti-saloon league in need of fixing. Local notes also report odd conversions as churchs host bowling alleys and shops, prompting questions about progress or reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Earl
Congress
Third
Malone
State
Anti-Saloon League
Earl
Union
Prohibition Party
Phillips Secures Dieleman Mines for Pella Iowa
Resources row from a local paper notes Mr Phillips has secured mineral privileges on the Dieleman property west of Pella. If coal is found, a large railroad shaft will be sunk and at least 500 miners may be at work within a year, boosting population and a payroll of about $20 000 per month. The town could become a draw for capital and new factories with public support.
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Pella
Phillips
Dieleman
Iowa
Obituary Notices for van der Lingen and Noe Family
Six weeks earlier the family learned of Julien van der Lingen’s death in Penang at 26. Later a telegram and letters announced the deaths of two sisters, Suzanna Noe aged 64 on January 7 and Alica Johanna Noe van der Lingen aged 66 on January 13 in Haarlem Holland.
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Julien van der Lingen
Penang
East India
Suzanna Noe
Alica Johanna Noe
van der Lingen
Haarlem Holland
De Bie Karr Nuptials In Pella Chronicle Tone
Win de Bie formerly of this place now an express messenger on the Burlington from Oskaloosa to Albert Lea Minn will wed Miss Mattie Karr of New Sharon. Ceremony tomorrow followed by residence in Albert Lea Minn. Citizens of Pella extend congratulations and best wishes.
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de Bie
Karr
Win. de Bie
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Albert Lea Minn
Mattie Karr
New Sharon
Albert Lea, Minn
Pella
The
Chronicle
Band rehearsal notice at city hall Monday evening
Attention band members. A rehearsal for those wishing to join the band will be held at the city hall next Monday at 8 o’clock sharp. All interested are urged to attend, signed H. G. Cox.
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H. G. Cox
Dennis-Stonaker Nuptials Blessed in private ceremony
Yesterday afternoon at 6 o clock Mr A E Dennis and Mrs E S Stonaker were united in marriage at the groom home Rev Peck of the Baptist church officiating The ceremony was attended only by the immediate families The couple are well known to citizens and the Chronicle extends congratulations and best wishes
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Beaver—Smith
Henry Beaver
Nellie E. Beaver
Samuel M. Smith
L. Hughes
Thomas Beaver
Clay Township
Martin John Smith
Bethel
Converse
M. Smith
Rupel
L. Beaver
Isa Mays
Jacob Beaver
Anna+de Vere
Harley Ward
Robin Beaver
Chas
Smith
Elizabeth Beaver
Jno
Beaver
Giddie Beaver
Lizzie Beaver
Willie
Harvey
Kline
Wi Berry
A. E. Dennis
E. S. Stonaker
Homeseekers Tickets Offered on Rail Route
Homeseekers tickets available at low rates by Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from November to April inclusive. Tickets are obtainable through tourist sleeping car particulars by applying to any agent. Elmer G. Chicago listed as contact.
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Chicago, Great
Western Railway
J.P
Elmer
G. Chicagge
Public Installation of Rathbone Sisters in Pella
The Rathbone Sisters held a public installation at their hall last night with about one hundred guests. Despite a snowstorm, many attended as Mesdames J. van Maren and others were installed, followed by a social lunch and games. attendees included visitors from Monroe and Des Moines and the event was praised as the city's finest lodge ceremony to date.
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N. A
Fred
Pella
Caronice
Rathbone Sisters
Mesdames J. van Maren
W. W. Cook
P.H. Stubenrauch
L. Bruinsma
P. Baer
F. D. Stubenrauch
A. P. de Reus
G. A. Stout
Kate Brow
James Martha Hartzog
Henry Hummel
H. Huddleson
Chas
A. Long
Woodward
Exemption Begins This Year Attorney General Ruling
Attorney General Mullen holds that the soldiers exemption law passed by the last general assembly does not apply to 1902 taxes but begins with 1903. The act exempts real or personal property up to 800, yet the state’s tax machinery was used for 1902 taxes before the act.
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Mullen
General Assembly
Afternoon Teas Show Comfort and Society Ties
The afternoon tea is a favorite mode of entertaining and a good way to keep in touch with friends and introduce visitors to acquaintances. It is also the accepted fashion for presenting a daughter, with March Delin eator offering guidance on invitations hostess duties assistants and minor matters.
Dissolution of Roorga & Dykstra Partnership
Notice states the firm Roorga and Dykstra dissolves by mutual consent as Dykstra retires. Creditors and customers are instructed to settle with E Roorda who assumes all debts and receives all bills. Dated February 4, 1903.
Bucklen’s Arctic Salve Heals Severe Leg Ulcer
A runaway nearly ended in death and left a severe leg ulcer on J B Orner of Franklin Grove. Four years of doctors and remedies failed to heal. Bucklen’s Arctic Salve cured the wound with quick, effective action. Also praised for burns, bruises and skin troubles.
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J.B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Keables
Opening of Franklin Club Delights Local Guests
The Franklin Club rooms opened to the public with about one hundred invited guests enjoying a well furnished and decorated venue. Access will become private. keys available from Mr Dennis under stated conditions. An urgent appeal follows for Finland famine relief, urging readers to donate via the Second Reformed Church or local donors to support the Finland Famine Fund.
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Franklin Club
Dennis
Punta Chronicr
Europe
Grand Duchy of Finland
Finland
Second Reformed Church
William van der Linden
W. J. van Keksen
The Irish Aristocrat at Pella Opera House
The Irish Aristocrat, a celebrated comedy, will play Monday night February 9 at the Pella Opera House. Ottumwa Democrats report a well filled crowd last night, calling the production a huge success with Mrs Morgan and Mr Morgan delivering standout performances.
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Pella Opera House
Ottumwa
Mrs. Morgan
Nore
Ordina
Thess Osting Company
Crak
Ain
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A. J. Nossaman
People’s Savings Bank
M. Kramer
Ofice
Geo. J. Thomassen
Vander Zyl Bros
John Visser
Chronicle Office
Californa
Best
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Great Rock Island
Southern
Pacific Coast
Aig
Tom ‘Smith
Brighton
A. .H. Weber
Aurist
Keables, Dru Drug
Dennis-Stonaker
Homeseeker’s
Rathbone
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