Tragic Wagon Collision With Locomotive Near Depot
A frightful railroad yard accident occurred near the depot as passenger train No. 476 arrived. Paul VerMeer, driving a wagon, lost control when his horses bolted, one horse killed, wagon and horse dragged along the train for about 200 feet. The box was shattered. VerMeer shaken but apparently uninjured as physicians examine him. The wagon and horse carried nearly to the station before the train halted. Crowds feared loss of life, relieved no human fatalities.
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Paul VerMeer
Henry VerMeer
Vander Zyl
Fire Strikes West First and Union Streets Home
A Saturday fire at Mrs. Benjamin Gardner’s house at West First and Union streets burned through the chimney start and spread before help arrived. The chemical engine failed due to no water from the mains. a bucket brigade fought the flames, causing substantial damage to ceilings, furniture, and clothing in the upper rooms. Lower rooms’ contents were uninsured, and insurance status for the house and Mr. Bishop’s goods remains unclear.
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Benjamin Gardner
West First
Union Streets
Charles Bishop
Harvey
Lowell
Bishop
Pella edges Eldon 26-21 in season thriller
In a fast, clean game Pella High defeated Eldon 26 to 21. Sack led Pella with five baskets while LeCocq Lankelma Welle and Sapp contributed multiple field goals. Final score 26 21 with refs F Den Adel and F Rhynsburger officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon High School
Pella
Pella Eldon LeCocq
Sapp
Lankelma
L. F
Weaver VerPlough
R. G
Sawyer Sack
C. Grant
Welle
L. G
F. Rhynsburger
Knoxville store burglarized. cash and checks taken
West and Son's grocery in Knoxville was entered Saturday night by breaking a back door window and a key left in the door. About $300 in cash and just over $400 in checks were stolen. The checks were recovered this morning near the stock yards in a cigar box. No trace of the money or burglars remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West and Son
For Sale or Rent Six Room House in Pella Iowa
A six room house in good repair with summer kitchen cellar and cistern offers city water and electricity. Located at 900 West First Street in Pella Iowa. Possession upon deal. For terms contact Miss M. Rudd Washington Iowa.
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West First Street
Pella
Iowa
Rudd
Washington
Wedding Bells DeRuther VerSteeg and Related Nuptials
The Oskaloosa Herald lists multiple local weddings in early 1914. Detailing DeRuther VerSteeg in Bussey, Dykstra VanMaanen, Rouwenhorst TerLouw, and Vandee Kuiken Van Zee pairings, with officiants Rev C DeLeeuw, wedding times, and post ceremony plans in Leighton and surrounding towns.
Harvey Fire Destroys Main Business Row
A Tuesday evening blaze in Harvey started at the DeGeest general store and spread through the row, wiping out Harvey National Bank, DeGeest’s store, a drug store, coal office, harness shop, barber shop, and restaurant. The harness shop, barber shop, and coal office belonged to A. B. Dennis. those three had no insurance. Insurance status on the rest is unknown.
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Harvey
DeGeest
Harvey National Bank
A. B. Dennis
Keeping History Stright Dr W L Allen Letter References Davis Family
Dr W L Allen of National City Cal cites an editorial page item about C K Davis. The note recounts Oscar King Davis and Munn Davis as Central College students circa 1875 78. It mentions marriages and Munn Davis death near Yuma, and O K Davis as a Harper's Gazette correspondent during the Russo Japanese War. The letter comments on Frank’s health, Californians’ rain, and the writer’s possible future communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Allen
National City
Cal
F. D. Stubenrauch
The
Chronicle
C. K. Davis
Oscar King Davis
Munn Davis
Central College
Teda’ Houck
Daisy Frazier
Yuma
Arizona
K. Davis
Harpers
Frank
Mrs H Rietveld Visits Relatives at Monroe Saturday
Mrs H Rietveld spent Saturday visiting relatives in Monroe. The visit highlighted family ties and local social ties within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. H. Rietveld
Monroe
Now Fit to Vote by N J Gesman
A satirical plea argues against women voting, claiming domestic roles should govern. It mocks female influence while insisting men control state matters, urging mothers and wives to stay home and support taxes and laws without political participation.
Epworth League Farewell Surprise for Misses Bysi nk
A farewell gathering January 28 honors Miss Anna and Miss Mary Eysink as they move to Muscatine. Guests sang Blest be the tie that binds, received engraved silver tea spoons, and offered thanks to Rev. Jesse A. Monkman. The evening ended with a parting hymn and prayer.
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Anna
Mary Bysink
Epworth League
Mary
Miss Anna
Muscatine
Gerrit Freeken
L. A. Bysiik
Jesse A. Monkman
Methodist Church
Mary Eysink
Church
Rev. Monkman
Dog Tax Legality: City May Impose Special Tax
Objections to a dog tax ordinance are answered with a Globe note stating a municipality is authorized to levy a special tax on dogs. The 1873 code allowed towns and cities to tax non-state animals, while earlier county taxation faded. The ruling clarifies that this does not create double taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa, Globe
Robbins
Hand of Death ends life of Antonie Sells near Pella
Antonie Sells died at his home south of Pella on Saturday January 31 at 5 30 PM just shy of 73. He left a widow and eight grown children. Funeral services were held at his home on Tuesday February 3 at noon led by Rev. Wm Beckering. Interment followed at the First Reformed cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rouwenhorst
Johanna TerLouw
C. DeLeeuw
Des Moines
Antonie Sells
Pella
Wm. Beckering
First Reformed
Booze Fighters to Mine Coal at Hospital in Knoxville
Workmen drilling on the grounds of the inebriate hospital in Knoxville report striking an eight foot vein of coal at a depth of 290 feet. The contractor Mr. Shaw and workers confirm the find. Shaft plans reportedly call for hospital inmates to mine the vein before year's end.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Shaw
Cost Of Paving In Des Moines 1913 Summary
The Register and Leader reports 1913 Des Moines paving costs by material. Concrete averaged 1.20 per sq yd. a mile, sixteen feet wide, would cost 11218. Asphalt led in preference, with 118081 yd at 1.90. Bitulithic at 2.10 and brick at 2.16. Curbing totaled 153523 ft at 0.35.
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Register and Leader
Register and Leaders
Des Moines
Clarence Green
Department of Streets
Town Engineering Society
Public Library Matters New Books List January 1914
Library bulletin lists new titles including Poppy's Present Jessica's Mother The Crew of the Dolphin The Mysterious House Christie’s Old Organ and more. It shows books issued days open average daily circulation Holland books periodicals readers registered and library receipts fines and charges totals. Librarian Sara Gosselin notes this report for January 1914 with totals of eight dollars thirteen cents.
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Public Library Matters New Books
Poppy
Walton
Jessica
Stretton
Walton Christie
Dolphin
Walton Prisoners
London
Max Kramer
Czar
Alcock
Audrey
Children of Light
Holland
Bids for Road Dragging by Lake Prairie Township
Township Road Superintendent A W VanZante and trustees to meet at Veenstra Nieberg office on Monday February 16 1914 to contract dragging township roads for the coming season at 65 cents per mile round. Interested parties urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Aart VanRoekel were Oskaloosa visitors Monday.
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A. W. VanZante
Lake Prairie Township
Veenstra and Nieberg
Chas, Porter
Flag Raising at Central College Completes Campus Gift
A 64 foot flag pole gifted by the alumni association was raised on the Central College campus amid blustery cold as about a hundred students faculty and alumni attended. Dean Childs presided while Bert Baron class of 1909 presented the gift and Gradus Vanderlinden freshman raised the flag as pledges of loyalty and patriotism were voiced by students and President Beyl.
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Central College
Alumni Association
Dean Childs
Harry Phillips
Bert Baron
Baron
Hal B. Norton
Beyl
Gradus Vanderlinden
W. A. Young
Central
America
Hallock
U. 1
1900 Fifteenth Annual Picnic in California
Invitation to the Iowa Picnic Reunion in Los Angeles on February 21 1914 at Eastlake Park with a brief program at two o clock. College reunions two to four at college headquarters. Iowa counties will register and reconnect alumni. Secretary C H Parsons 953 West 7th Street Los Angeles provides details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Association OF Southern California
Eastlake Park
Los Angeles
California
Iowa
C. H. Parsons
West 7Th Street
College Notes Encore Recital and Opera Seats Demand
Next Tuesday at 8 p m Mme Von Unschuld gives a recital at the auditorium Prof Sadler has ordered grand opera seats Several have already ordered seats On Saturday evening Feb 21 Mr Sadler will lecture on La Gioconda for seat buyers A Decker grand piano was installed midweek Washington banquet committee active Y M and Y W C A hold daily prayers in the Y M G C A room Chorus practice drew good attendance Freshmen raised a flag Tuesday that no class dares remove Pie social set for Thursday at the Auditorium
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Mme. von Unschuld
Sadler
Washington Banquet Committee
Y. M
Dray Line to Begin March First for Merchants
Notice from DeCOOK announces a new dray line starting March 1 offering freight delivery at 3 cents per hundred for merchants with signed lists. Prices on carload lots available by inquiry.
Civil Service Exam for Rural Carrier in Iowa Counties
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination on February 28, 1914, at Knoxville and Pella Iowa for Marion county. It aims to fill nine rural carrier vacancies in Tracy and other rural routes, with possible transfers to clerk or railway mail positions after one year. Eligible ages are 18 to 55, with military service age waivers, and exam eligibility limited to the county of home post office. For details contact Tunis Kempkes at Pella post office.
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United States Civil Service
Knoxville
Pella
Iowa
Marion County
United States Civil Service Commission
Tracy
United States Military
Naval Service
Tunis Kempkes
Church Notes On Morning Sermon For Missions Drive
The pastor opens with an introductory sermon to invite every member to join a missions canvass campaign. Evening theme is The Lord and His Need. Special orchestral music enhances services as the community is welcomed to participate.
Methodist Church Observes Membership Day Next Sunday
The church will holdMembership Day with a public reception for new members by letter or confession of faith during the morning service. Baptism will be offered to those who desire. Special music scheduled for morning and evening. Teacher Training Class Lesson for Friday Feb 6 lessons 2 and 3. Beginners aged 3 to 6 urged to bring problems for discussion. Mr Flush will present material to note.
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Flush
War and the Men Who Want It Opinion Piece
The Cedar Rapids Republican denounces Hearst papers urging war in Mexico while noting Hearst family mining ties. It argues war should be fought for living principles, not profit, and condemns those who push conflict for material gain. It insists sacrifice must serve lives and happiness, not property.
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New York
Hearst
Mex
United States
Mexico
Cedar Rapids
Absinthe at Electric Palace Draws Crowds on Friday
The Electric Palace was crowded both early and late Friday as the film Absinthe advertised last week was shown. Attendees praised the four reels as some of the best motion pictures witnessed there.
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Electric Palace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldon
DeRuther
VanMaanen—Dykstra
Elizabeth Dykstra
Nicholas VanMaanen
B. Dykstra
Leighton
Rouwenhorst—TerLouw
Vandee
Cornelius Kuiken
Delia ‘VanZee
Rev.c. DeLeeuw
Mrs. VanZee
G. P. VanZee
Mrs. Kuiken
Tainter
Stright
N. J. Gesman
Hand OF Death
Total
Sara Gosselink
Aart VanRoekel
Oskaloosa
College
Am, Decook
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