D S Huber Reaches 90 With Pella Birthday Observance
D S Huber of Pella celebrated his ninety birthday with friends and relatives from Bentonsport Fairfield and Chicago calling or visiting. Born in 1836 or 1837 in Johnstown Pennsylvania he later moved to Van Buren County Iowa in 1851 and joined a gold seeking trip to California in 1852. He remains mentally sharp though hearing impaired and stays active in writing and cemetery work while his daughter Lucy and caretaker H A Roovaart support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 8. Huber
Pella
F. M. Kiott
Bentonsport
Iowa
Huber
Stella Archibald
Fairfield
C. W. Goodall
Chicago
Mr. Huber
Elliott
Lucy
H. A. Roovaart
Oakwood Cemetery Corporation
Johnstown
Pike’s Peake
Colorado
Holland Colony
Vander Zee
van Buren County
California
Four Year Old Burned In Wash Boiler Accident
John Snellers four year old son suffered severe burns Monday noon when his brother pushed him into a wash boiler of hot water. Family members rushed to assist as Dr. Georgia Chalfont dressed the wounds. The right side from shoulder to below the knee was burned, the shoulder being the worst area. Medically, the burn is not thought deep and should heal in a few weeks.
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John
John Snellers
Georgia Chalfont
Muddy Journey Echoes in Pella Hoops Classic
The final home game at Pella high school ended in an 18 to 18 tie with Pleasantville after a muddy 25 mile trek from their town. The visitors faced a rough trip and a late arrival, while the locals celebrated a close on campus clash.
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Pleasantville
Pella
Pella High School
Income tax deputy visit dates in Pella and Knoxville
A deputy collector of Internal Revenue will be in Pella on March 1 and 2 1926 and in Knoxville on March 3 and 4 1926 to assist taxpayers in preparing Federal tax returns. Returns must be filed before March 16 to avoid penalties and interest. no charge is made for the deputy's assistance.
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Internal Revenue
Pella
Knoxville
Noted speaker Dr. Hall to tour Marion County schools
Dr Winfield Scott Hall, renowned physician and author, will travel February 28 to Marion County for a week of school talks. He lectures at Knoxville Presbyterian Church on Sunday and visits Pelia, Knoxville, Dallas, Melcher, Tracy, Bussey, Pleasantville with engagements at High Schools, Central College, PTAs and local clubs.
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Winfield Scott Hall
Central College
Marion County
Hall
Haverford College
Medical College
Northwestern University
Chicago Northwestern Medical
Presbyterian Board of Religious Education
American Academy of Medicine
International College
Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
Pelia
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Melcher
Parent Teachers’ Association
Tracy and Bussey
Bussey
Pleasantville
Jury verdicts and one divorce from Knoxville court
In a Knoxville Ex press report juries decided multiple cases. J R Heaberlin vs James Fortune et al yielded $19.20 for the plaintiff. G W Harvey vs Herman J Sedrel et al sought $250 for careless driving with injuries, jurors could not agree after 16 hours. Swan Savings Bank vs Emerson estate resulted in $1369.44. Margaret Ryan vs Phoenix Insurance was dismissed after voir dire. Clark Youst won a divorce from Laura Youst for desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Heaberlin
Jas. Fortune
S. E. Smith
Macy Wright
Ida Ray
E. J. Bennett
D. P. Leonard
Ethel Teas
G. T. Pack
L. B. Verwers
Emma B. Proffitt
D. B. Elliott
Mary Converse
Gertrude Chew
G. W. Harvey
Herman J. Sedrel
James Sedrel
Empatieman
Elmer Thornburgh
Emma Profit
L. V. Verwers
Ed Jelsma
Swan Savings Bank
Henry Emerson
Lawrence Emerson
Russell R. Emerson
Wm. van Rheenen
R. R. Horsman
Emma Proffitt
Sam Ball
Albert Rietveld
Joe West
R. W. McVay
Mary Wren
Margaret Ryan
Phoenix Insurance Company
Bauer
Iowa
Wesley Fisher
Ralph Kelly
W. G. Neely
Marjorie Johnson
Mary Jane Larson
Clark Youst
Laura Youst
Knoxville Express
Central Defeats Wesleyan by Large Margin in Fast Game
Central College defeated Iowa Wesleyan College 50 to 24 in a Tuesday night basketball contest. Central showed machine like precision, especially in the first half when they led 36 to 12. Wesleyan struggled to convert chances despite strong floor speed.
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Central College
Iowa Wesleyan College of
Mt. Pleasant
Wesleyan
Central
Iowa Wesleyan
Exchange planned by First Christian Reformed Church group
The Cheerful Workers Society of the First Christian Reformed Church will hold an exchange at the Farmers Co operative Store on Saturday February 27 at 10 am.
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Cheerful Workers Society of
The
First Christian Reformed Church
Farmers Co-operative Store
Dr J J Sybenga to convert crew building into offices
Dr J J Sybenga has become sole owner of the two story Crew building on the north side of the square. Workers are remodeling it for office use and he plans to move his practice there once ready. The property has housed several physicians and was once eyed for a hospital.
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J. J. Sybenga
Crew
Sybenga
B. F. Keables
W. F. Crew
Pella
Mokma in South Dakota Looks Forward to March Tourney
In a business letter from Gerald Mokma teaching at Herrick, South Dakota, he notes a strong basketball season with only one loss, hopes to win the district tournament in early March, which could lead to the State tournament in Sioux Falls. He expresses enjoying life in South Dakota but prefers Iowa and plans to visit the state next year. He also mentions plans to see the Glee Club next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Mokma
Herrick
South Dakota
Iowa
Sioux Falls
Glee Club
Infant Twila Mae Boring Buried in Des Moines
Twila Mae Boring eleven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Boring of Des Moines died February 20 after a weeks illness. Body brought to Pella for burial with services at grandmother Mrs K Verheul's home and interment at Oakwood cemetery. Survived by father, mother, one brother Vernon, one sister Mrs Beryle Eberhart and many relatives. Card of Thanks from H O Boring and families.
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Twila Mae
Henry Boring
Des Moines
Pella
Edna Verheul
K. Verheul
West Third St
G. M. Derbyshire
Oakwood Cemetery
Twila Mae Boring
Iowa
Methodist Hospital
Vernon
Beryle Eberhart
Neighbors Surprise Family About to Move to New Home
Mr and Mrs Gys Vos were surprised last Friday when about fifty neighbors arrived with baskets and lunch. Music and games followed as the group wished the Vos family happiness in their move to a new home near Pella around March 1. The Vos couple married and settled on the present farm twenty six years ago, and their son Will will occupy the old place for the coming year.
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Gys Vos
Vos
Pella
Will
Sharon Star
American House to Be Under New Management
Beginning March 1 the American House in this city will be run by R L Ocheltree who has leased the property from Mrs J M Cox and Mrs T W Cox. His wife Bertha Hoogenakker is a Pel la lady. The new managers plan improvements but keep the business style that drew tourists and traveling salesmen to the site. The former managers may take a rest for a time.
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R. L. Ocheltree
J. M. Cox
T. W. Cox
Ocheltree
Pella
Bertha Hoogenakker
Improvements Rumored on K. D. Railroad Line
Local Rock Island officials cannot confirm or deny circulating reports that the Rock Island may spend large sums this season on its K. D. and Washington Knoxville branches. If true, the move could advance conversion of the local lines into Rock Island main line service, a longtime dream of Rock Island officials.
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Rock Island
Washington-Knoxville
Ions
Oskaloosa
Jerald
Warner Grocery stock sold as new United Self Serve store opens
The sale of Warner Grocery stock to Peter Heerema and Gradus De Kock last week led to rapid purchases as the new proprietors prepare a unit of The United Self Serve Stores. The plan replaces full service with self selection from tables and a cashier, promising lower prices through fewer attendants and larger scale buying.
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Warner Grocery
Peter Heerema
Gradus de Kock
Chronicle
United Self-Serve
Pella
Fordson tractors boost farming efficiency in Pella area
The Star Auto Company of Pella introduces a field service man, Ed Van Toorn, to inspect and advise Fordson users. The free service during the first season aims to ensure profitable, proper operation as Fordsons gain popularity among local farmers such as Gerrit Vander Wilt and John A. Van Waardhuizen. The program marks a notable sales and support push in the region.
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Star Auto Company
Pella
Fordson
Ed van Toorn
van Toorn
Fordsons
Star
Star Auto Co
Department of Service
Gerrit Vander Wilt
John A. van Waardhuizen
Art Sedrel
Wm. H. van
Eddyville Banker Guards Prison Term Sentence
H H Harrold former president of Eddyville Savings Bank pleaded guilty to two fraudulent banking charges based on accepting deposits near the bank's closing on February 27 1925. He received an indeterminate term at Fort Madison not to exceed ten years and began serving after entering the state reformatory. Attorney James A Devitt led his defense and two other indictment counts were continued.
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Towa
Wapello
H. H. Harrold
Eddyville Savings Bank
Eddyville
F. M. Hunter
Fort Madison
Harrold
Oskaloosa
Mason L. Kussart
State Reformatory
James A. Devitt
Mr. Harrold
Oskaloosa Herald
Organ Recital by Charles Leech Gulick at Baptist Church
Prominent American organist Charles Leech Gulick will give an organ recital at the Baptist church on Tuesday evening March 9. Lovers of music in the community should reserve the date and attend. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Van Ness were visiting relatives at Monroe Sunday.
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Charles Leech Gulick
America
The
Baptist Church
Mrs. B. H. van Ness
Monroe
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D. S. Huber
Boring
Henrietta Ver Heul
American House
K. D
Warner
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