Orchard scheme fraud tied to Bonewell activity in county court
County District Court in Marion heard actions by Gaara and partners against Bonewell Co over notes and fraudulent nursery stock contracts. Witnesses described agents pushing orchard schemes promising rising yields with shared crops and phased payments. Menenga, a Des Moines area farmer, faced a similar claim. Several plaintiffs won judgments and cost recovery, with additional note recoveries reported.
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Gaara
Knoxville
Ot” Des Nerlezelaar
Bonewell & Co
M.menenga
Martin *Holmstra
Peter Tyasélihg
Well’& Co
Gensenehga
Boneswell & Co
Register Act
Ursery
W. M. Menenga
Malion County
Menenga
Wouldi
Toa Purase
Men‘enya
Howyer
Marion
Des Moines
Nevil
Des Moines 11
M. Smith
Valley Junction
Bonewall
Wice
Polk County
Gaass
Westward The Blashfield Painting Displayed In Iowa
A Des Moines viewing of the Blashfield painting in the state house highlights a ten thousand dollar price tag for the artwork. The canvas depicts twenty people, four angels, four oxen, and two dogs with numerous women in decollete attire. Critics question historical accuracy versus presentation as pioneers move west under lively but impractical costumes.
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Des Moines
Additon
West
Wilds
Praise of the Local Paper by Former Senator Davis
Former United States Senator David Davis of Illinois praises local papers for annual free space that benefits communities. He argues editors contribute more to towns than teachers or preachers and urges patrons to invest in their home paper.
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United States
David Davis
Illinois
Reas
Coalport Miner Fracture Narrow Escape After Slate Fall
A Reynolds coal bank worker at Coalport narrowly escaped death when slate fell near an underground coal car. MMckey was severely bruised but uninjured from broken bones and crawled to safety. He expects to be bedbound for two or three weeks.
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A. P. Mmckey
Reynolds Coal Bank
Coalport
Pigeons Wanted for Old and Young Birds
The notice offers 900 per dozen for old pigeons and 60 cents per dozen for young birds. Prices valid until March 2 at 4 p.m. Contact 500, Rhynsburger.
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Rhynsburger
Mr. Stuart Revered as Central Student Once More
A fragment notes Mr. Stuart, once a Central Student, described in uncertain terms as formerly connected to the school. Details are unclear and partially garbled, keeping the reference brief and non-specific.
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Stuart
Hazed of Shanghied Ends in Mysterious Clash at College
Eight to ten disguised assailants attacked Central College coach George A. Cavanagh after a basketball game while Ottumwa YMCA members were nearby. Cavanagh was dazed but unharmed. later police cleared Ottumwa players as suspects. The incident sparked neighborhood alarms and strained relations, with no decisive identification of the attackers. A second note reports a True Reformed church in Sioux Center catching fire during Sunday services, prompting a rapid evacuation.
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Ottumwa Y. M. C. A
Haze
Shanghey
George A. Cavanagh
Central College
H. Rietveld
A. N. Kuyper
Stacker
Mr. Kuyper
Cavanagh
Todd
Ottumwa
Cavvanagh
Jay Henseling
Cavana
Supt W C Farmer Resigns for Indian University Presidency
W C Farmer superintendent of Pella City Schools resigns to accept the presidency of Indian University in Muskogee Indian Territory. The resignation takes effect around April 1 after approval by the Board of American Baptist Home Missions. O H Benson elected to fill the unexpired term.
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Chronicle
W. C. Farmer
Pella
The
Indian University
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Board of
American Baptist Home Missions
New York City
W. ©. Farmer
Central University
Baptists of
Iowa
Farmer
O. H. Benson
Goldfield
Warmer
Benson
Death of Wm. C. Hulser at Sully
Wm. C. Hulser died at his Sully home near noon last Tuesday. The illness, a cancer on the left jaw, plagued him for years. He described the cancer worsening after an old farm accident involving a cow’s tall. He sought treatment in Pella with Drs. Payne and French, improved briefly, then illness forced more absences. Eventually too weak to travel, he died peacefully. He leaves a wife, children, and other relatives.
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Sully
Wm. C. Hulser
Pella
Drs. Payne & French
Local Young Man Dies of Tuberculosis At 22
Matthew Brom known as Tice died at his parents’ home in the west town area last Sunday morning from tuberculosis after a year with the illness. He leaves six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at his home and at the First Reformed church, with burial in North Cemetery. The Grand Army Post plans a lecture by Dr Hutchins on Lincoln at the auditorium on Monday evening, March 5.
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Matthew Brom
Tice
Baron Brom
First Reformed
Grand Army Post
Hutchdns
Hia
Lincoln
H. R. Hutchins
Prominent Bussey Man Killed in Arkansas Shooting
Details reach Bussey of the death of Fred Bussey, son of ex mayor L. Bussey, killed near Fayetteville, Arkansas while moving household goods. Reports vary on motive with robbery suspected by some. Bussey and wife had just arrived in Arkansas. he died eighteen hours after being wounded. Burial held in Bussey cemetery.
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Fred. Bussey
Bussey
Knoxville Journal
Fred Bussey
L. Bussey
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Mr. Bussey
Bred
Fred
Make Yourself Secure Safe deposit advice after house fire
A fire destroyed Jim Barnes's house last night, with heavy losses despite full insurance. Papers, mortgages, receipts, and valuables burned. no payout covered them. Mrs. Van Metersma lost money and vital papers after burglars visited during a neighbor call. Public notice advises using private safes in trusted vaults like Peoples Trust Company to secure deeds, notes, receipts, and jewelry.
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Jim Barnes
Barnes
von Metersma
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Notice to Public From retiring Pella butcher
In retiring from the butcher business in Pella I thank friends and patrons for liberal patronage and wish the same to my successors. John Van Hemert notes Dr Hutchins' lecture was the best heard. Dr Hutchna will be at the auditorium day evening.
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Pella
John van Hemert
Dr. Hutchins
Dr. Hutchna
Auditort
Topeka Exposition Plans Advance for 1911
Letter from T B Kitching reports 1906 subscription renewal, fond notes on weekly paper deliveries, unseasonably mild Topeka weather with brief cold snap, growing natural gas mains, and early groundwork for a 1911 Topeka exposition. Gas cost a small daily burden. building activity continues despite winter. EKitehing signs his name from West 8th Street.
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Topeka
Kan
Chronicle
T.B. Ekitehing
West 8Th Street
Baptist Church Services and Monthly Song Service
The Baptist Church led by Pastor A LeGrand holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning preaching at 10 45 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m The Sunday program features hymns soloists and choir acts followed by scripture lessons and an address titled A Song of Ages The morning theme is The Power of the Gospel Activities include Sunday school class meetings Junior and Young People leagues and a series of evening sermons titled Heavenly Manna and The Dreamer Prelude notes invite all to attend.
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Arev. A. LeGrand
Harriet
van Spanckeren
Hattie Cox
L. G. Ballengea
H. Stonaker
H. Viersen
H. Verhey
M. A. Clark
Miss Lautenbach
Uymn
Cora van Dam
Leo A. Viersen
Congregation Benediction
F.C. Edwards
Rpworth
Miss Lena Goemaat and L Schak Wed at Parents Home
Miss Lena Goemaat and L. Schak were married last Thursday at the bride’s parents home by Rev H J Pletenpot. A reception followed that evening at the bride’s brother Goemaat’s home where seven guests were present and refreshments were served.
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Lena Goemaat
L. Schak
H. J
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Blashfield
Bussey Cemetery
T.B. Kitching
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