City council weighs library site and fire orders
At the regular city council meeting last Tuesday the body approved a petition to open a closed alley in block 44, read annual reports, and passed Ordinance No. 63 on permanent walks. Debate focused on library site location with Miss Viersen plans, insurance costs, and possible site exchanges. Quorum issues and Mayor Alexander’s inebriate asylum commitment loom as council members are away.
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F. Wes
Fire Department
Iso
Allen
R. R. Beard
H. .P. Scholte
Ver Hey
Miss Viersen
Dbut
Incil
Viersen Hing
Funk
Ohio
Frank Manning
California
Mexico
J. H. Darrah
Darrah
Des Moines
Knoxville
Alexander
District Court
Mt. Pleasant
Roberts
Sheriff Boss
Swan Citizen in the Toils
Roy Reeves of Swan faced vagrancy arrest and a warrant after a bogus check case. Detective Jackson and Walter Scott identified him from a check drawn on a Swan bank, leading to charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and a turn to county jail awaiting hearing.
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the Register and
Ledder
Swan
Roy Reeves
Reeves
Walter Scott
Jackson
Scott
Mathis
Mas
Ordinance for Permanent Walks on City Streets
Ordinance 63 provides for four foot wide sidewalks on streets conforming to grade. Sidewalks shall be four inches thick with sand and cement, laid on a four inch bed of cinders. All sidewalks require inspection and approval by the Committee on Streets and Alleys and take effect after publication in the Pella Chronicle and Weekblad.
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Pella
Secion
Weekblad
Palla
Baptist Church Announces Services and Sunday School
The Baptist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning theme Ideals the Need of Mankind. Evening theme How to Choose Between Good and Evil. Also junior leagues and Epworth League gatherings. Communion and business meetings scheduled. second quarterly services on February 1. Rev. F. C. Edwards serves as pastor with Rev. R. L. Patterson preaching Saturday and Sunday.
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Atery
A. LeGrand
F.C. Edwards
Epworth
R. L. Patterson
Meindert Tillman Hall Honored By G A R Post
Albert Hobbs Post No 404 of the Grand Army of the Republic met in city hall last Monday and passed resolutions upon the death of comrade Meindert Tillma Hall on December 29, 1905. The post mourns a valued member and aids the family with copies of the resolutions for records and local papers. Special committee B F Keables Van de Marel J M Cox, Pella Iowa, February 6 1906.
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Albert Hobbs
Grand Army of the Republic
Meindert Tillman
Meindert Tillma
Tillma
B. F. Keables
van de Marel
J. M. Cox
Pella
Iowa
Announcement of Sale and New Firm Partners
Renaud and Son announce the sale of their clothing business to Faassen and Den Adel Co. and thank patrons for past support. They introduce John Faassen and Dick Den Adel as the new firm’s members, promising gentlemenly conduct and continued customer care.
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Faassen & den Adel Co
John Faassen
Dick den Adel
P. A. Renaud & Son
Double Header Basketball At the Y M C A auditorium
Two clean, well played basketball games last Thursday at the Y M C A auditorium saw the college second team defeat the town second team 14 to 8, while the college first team lost to the town first team 33 to 17.
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Nasmuch
Rural carriers urged to keep roads open and mail regular
The department calls on free delivery patrons to aid road supervisors and officials responsible for highways to keep rural carrier routes open in all conditions. Regular service is at risk if highways are neglected, and carriers should work year round when safe. Patrons should clear snow drifts so carriers can reach boxes from vehicles. breaking roads after severe storms is not a carrier duty.
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United States Mail
Prisoner Holds a Revival in Polk County Jail
Convicted for forging a $35 check in Utica Surber, now in Polk County jail, preaches a revival to inmates. He converted in North Dakota and turned himself in at Knoxville, returning under escort of Deputy Harry McLean. He spends much time praying and urging fellow prisoners to seek salvation.
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Polk County
Des Moines
North Dakota
Knoxville
George Surber
Surber
Utica
Harry McLean
Sur
Old Man Wanders Stormy Night near Reasnor
A 73 year old resident of Reasnor, John Kincebach, wandered all night in a cold storm along the Skunk River. He was found about thirteen miles north west of Reasnor near Cherry Creek bridge, badly worn by exposure, with only a minor finger injury. He and his wife live modestly, and the community holds them in regard. His brother Conrad Kincebach supplied the main details of the incident.
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Reasnor
Skunk
Newton Record
John Kincebach
Reasner
Cherry Creek Bridge
Mr. Kincebach
Conrad Kincebach
Kuypers Host A Joyful At Home Visit With Friends
Last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs A P Kuyper entertained many friends at their home with games and music and light refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Chas Porter issued invitations to friends and relatives for an At Home at their Maintreet residence next Saturday.
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A. P. Kuyper
Chas. Porter
Maintreet Wes
Hawthorne Musical Club to Perform at Local Auditorium
The Hawthorne Musical Club will be presented next Monday evening February 12 as part of the Y M C A lecture course. Four young gentlemen form the group and promises an exceptionally good entertainment. Canal Fulton sentinel calls the performance fine artistic with witty humorous parts, while Tyler Reporter notes two solid hours of entrancing music captivating a vast audience.
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Hawthorne Musical Club
Lyceum
Hawthorne Musicial Club
Canal Fulton (Ohio) Sentinel
Tyler
Texas
Drag Law Passed for Road Improvement Use of King Road Drag
The road drag bill passed the house and senate yesterday. It allows trustees to use the King road drag to improve roads and prioritizes farms with adjacent land. Labor pay is capped at fifty cents per mile, and annual drag costs may not exceed 8500 per mile. A second bill to permit more than one road superintendent per township was delayed.
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House
Senate
Des Moines Visit Ties Lawson to Insurance Probe
Thomas Lawson of Boston, famed for challenging Wall Street linked insurers, met with Governor Cummins in Des Moines to press for a committee of state governors and other leaders to investigate two major New York life insurance companies. A four hour session followed and Johnson of Minnesota reportedly agrees, enabling Cummins to join.
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Thomas Lawson
Boston
Wall Street
United States
Des Moines
Governor Cummins
New York
Lawson
Cummins
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Gov. Cummins
State Home for Inebriates nearing capacity
Coming Right Along The Knoxville Express reports the State Home for Inebriates housing about 150 patients, within fifty of its designed capacity. The facility is progressing smoothly with patients at work, no escapes, and the superintendent expresses gratification over the orderly progress.
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The
Knoxville Express
Mrs. Onstink Dies Near City After Nighttime Illness
Mrs. Wm. Onstink who lived about two miles west of the city died Wednesday night. The death cause was not yet known. She was a daughter of Mrs. Leendert Vanderlinden of the city. The Citizens National Bank statement shows a strong start after opening January 22, with weekly business of 820668.39. A group of young ladies held a surprise birthday party for Ruth Porter on South Main Street for her eighteenth birthday Wednesday evening. Bert Van Vark traveled to Prairie City last Saturday and stayed over Sunday, keeping up with his frequent travels.
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Wm. Onstink
Leendert Vanderlinden
Citizens National Bank
Ruth Porter
South Main Street
Bert van Vark
Prairie City
Bert
Lata
Susat
Hoy Ats
Local school, town news and incidents in Pella
Supt W M Farmer deals with several pupils fined or suspended for tobacco use on school property. Luke Van Maren injured in a runaway accident near his home. High School basketball loss to college team sparks renewed interest in spring athletics and baseball. Will Brutnekool to open a furniture repair and goods store in Stegeman space next month. L Stegeman reports strong shoe sales from advertising. A song service and illustrated lecture at Second Reformed church replaces evening preaching. Ohas LeCooq weighs staying in Pella after store closure. Jacob Van Dalen starts clerk duties at BE Ry Roorda grocery, plans to subscribe to Chronicle.
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W. ©. Farmer
Pella
Will Brutnekool
Stegeman
LeCocq Bros
Will
Second Reformed Church
van Kersen
Jacob van Dalen
Reliable
Chronicle
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