Old subscriber letter from Wilbur Washington to Pella Chronicle
An elderly reader in Wilbur Washington sends a renewal of 1.50 to the Pella Iowa Chronicle. He recalls friends in Pella, notes a cold wave with four degrees below zero and little snow, and muses on climate factors like the Japan current and elevation about 2800 feet. The letter is signed C. W. Clark.
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Chronicle
Far West
Pella
Iowa
Japan
C. W. Clark
Wilbur
Washington
Rediculous Oversight Sparks Tax Payment Debate
A Chronicle reader letter highlights a clerical error by Sadler Bros. noting county treasurer G. L. Boydston will collect taxes at Pella National Bank on three days this month. The note praises the arrangement for farmers but mocks political party figures and calls for apologies among officials.
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Sadler Bros. & Co
Chronicle
The
Pella National Bank
Bane
Pella
Democratic
Iowa
G. L. Boydston
Sun Spots Spark Astronomers Curiosity From Albia
Monroe County News notes large sun spots recently discovered by astronomers. Two spots exceed 40 000 miles in diameter while another reaches 70 000 miles. Cause uncertain whether exterior atmosphere depressions or vapor collections from volcanic activity beneath the sun’s body.
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Monroe County
Albia
Gosselink and Boot Dissolved. Boot Continues Firm
Notice states the firm Gosselink and Boot is dissolved with D J Gosselink retiring. C Boot continues the business taking on liabilities and collecting all accounts due. The notice thanks the public for past patronage and asks for continued support.
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Gosselink & Boot
D. J
Gosselink
C. Boat
C. Boot
Death of One of Pella’s Oldest Residents
John Steinhoek died Saturday morning at about nine o’clock at his home in Pella. Officials have not learned the exact cause, but it is believed to be due to his advanced age. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 PM at the home and 1:30 PM at the First Reformed Church, conducted by Rev. W. J. Van Kersen and another pastor, with burial in the North Cemetery.
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Pella
John Steinhoek
First Reformed Church
W. J. van Kersen
der van Stigt
Ohio
Kansas
Olio” Cultivator Co
Ohio Company
Oskaloosa High Beats Pella In Afternoon Hoops Meet
Oskaloosa High hosted Pella High in an afternoon basketball showdown. The late season clash spotlighted local rivalries as both teams battled for scoring chances and momentum.
Pella and Oskaloosa Face Third Game in Series
The third game in the series between Pella and Oskaloosa will be played next Saturday evening at the auditorium. The Pella home squad features Clarence van der Linden Dan Kruidenier Teunis Klein Sam Van Viiet Ray Bousquet with Lawrence van Rees and Todd as substitutes. The teams split earlier, and final results may decide the series in favor of Pella.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
Husky
Clarence van der Linden
Dan Kruidenier
Teunis Klein
Sam van Viiet
Ray Bousquet
Lawrence van Rees
Todd
College Notes Recap of Weather Affects Sports and Classes
The college notes report several disruptions from snow and illness. Bowen was ill last week while ministerial students and others were snow-bound and unable to return. The boys basketball team lost to Muscatine 8 to 19 due to a waxed floor. Miss Sears missed classes due to sickness. A commercial department victory 24 to 16 over town boys occurred in the Auditorium. The ladies basketball team plans to travel to Kirksville for an evening game. Clyde Clark returned from a Y M C A convention. others stayed over and faced cold conditions. Mrs Horn and her daughter Leila left to rest at home, with Leila still recovering illness.
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Ministerial
Muscatine
the College
Kirksville
Clyde Clark
H. McMasters
Hoge Sadler
Heirs and claimants named in Marion County land suit
George W. HarveyFiles a verified petition in Marion County District Court seeking title to the West half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 22, Township 75, Range 18. He alleges that William Cavin conveyed to Joseph Clark under a trust deed. Cavin died, leaving heirs J H Cavin, J E Cavin, J C Cavin, and William Cavin. Samuel R Beal held and sold the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 75, Range 18 to Eliana Cole, a deed lost. Cole gave a mortgage to Beal for 1500 dollars. The record reference is uncertain.
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Samuel R. Beal
Oj. H. Cavin
J. E. Cavin
Jo. C. Cavin
William Cavin
Marion County
Iowa
District Court of
State of Iowa
George W. Harvey
Joseph Clark
J. H, Cavin
J. E, Cavin
J. C, Cavin
BR. Beal
Bec
Eliana Cole
Eblcana Cole
Samuel
Quieting Mortgage Title Action in Knoxville Iowa
The plaintiff seeks a decree quieting title to real estate held by Samuel R. Beatl and Bleaka Cole, alleging a lost deed and unsatisfied mortgage cloud on the painting’s title and asking the court to confirm title and quiet it against all parties. Defendants are warned to appear before noon on the second day of the May Term 1906 in Knoxville Iowa or face default and judgment.
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Bleaka Cole
Knoxville
Iowa
Bousquet & Lyon
George R Wendling to lecture at Y M C A auditorium
The fourth lecture of the college course features George R Wendling, praised as a top West preacher and debater. He will speak at the Y M C A auditorium on Friday evening February 24, with strong attendance expected and tickets urged to secure good seats.
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George R. Wendling
Bob Ingersol
Europe
Ingersol
Wendling
Y. M
R. G. Ingersol
Galilee
Tarsus
Illness Among Children Not Fatal Yet Reported
There is considerable sickness among children at this time with no deaths reported so far. The prevailing illness appears widespread among younger people, though no fatalities have occurred.
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Bowen
Sears
West
Baptist’ Church
Dump Wormhoudt
Chicago
Henry Wormhoudt
Newton Daily News
H. H. Sadler
Tle
Saya
Ballengee
Girobieien
Ogden Avenue
D. Wray
D. D. Wray
M. D
Will L. Allen
Valentine
R. R. Sadler
Louis de Bruyn
Iowa Barber College
Des Moines
Bert
van Dinter
H. Wormhoudt
Gosgeink. & Boot
Notte
Fem
Boot
Will
Busine
Mount Mellick
H. Kuyper & Son
Little ‘Havana Cigar Factory
Agarne
Atralans
Eng
Adare
Scomo
Oblepro
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