Important Fair Meeting Elects Lake Prairie District Officers
An important meeting of the disruptors for the Lake Prairie District Fair Association was held in city hall on Friday afternoon of last week. Officers for the coming fair were elected including O. M. Van Cleave as chief marshal and B. Vanderzyl as custodian of the grounds. Several department superintendents were named with detailed class designations and a grounds rental plan. A committee was formed to acquire additional land and buildings, and renews the insurance policy on January 23, 2006. Prospects for a successful fall fair were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie District Fair Association
O. M. van Cleave
G. ‘Vanderzyl
Art Hall
H. P. Klein
A. Grandia
John DeCook
Geo. Leiter
Henry Grondman
P. van der Sluis
Belle Fisk
Cornelia Baer
Wm. Lubberden
Jno
P. DeCook
Mary van Vilet
G. T. Clark
Clark Richardson
Margaret van Houwetinge
T. D. Tice
C. M. van Gleave
H. J. van Viet
Letter From F W Brinkhoff Reaffirms Support for Chronicle
A London correspondent F W Brinkhoff writes December 27 from 8 Highgrade Avenue High Gate England renewing for the Chronicle another year. He and Mrs Brinkhoff are well though his son in law Mr Sellers is seriously ill but on the road to recovery. He notes no severe winter yet just frost and mild temperatures with dampness and expresses pride in receiving a London paper as a curiosity to Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brinkhoff
Highgrade Avenue
High Gate
London
England
The
Chronicle
Pella
Brinkhoff
Pella Man Wins Numerous Prizes at State Poultry Show
B. J. Holt, manager of the Rietveld dairy and poultry farm in Pleasantville, entered fifteen birds at the state poultry show. He garnered premiums including first hen, first cock, third cockerel, first, third and fifth pullets, second pen, and first ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
B. J. Holt
Red Men Lodge Smoker Brightens City Social Night
R M gives a smoker at the Red Men Lodge wigwam with a large attendance. Members, guests, and Stadies enjoyed a merry evening with splendid refreshments and music by Harry de Reus, Will Hebert, Murray Ten Hagen, and ne I LO BR. M. praised for prominent local business leadership as the lodge grows in Pellu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Harry de ‘Reus
Will Hebert
Murray Ten Hagen
Ne I
O. BR. M
Pellu
President Harper Dies After Illness at Chicago Home
Dr William Rayney Harper president of the University of Chicago since its creation died at his Chicago home on Wednesday morning from cancer of the intestines. He faced his fate with duty intact guiding succession plans while John D Rockefeller funded efforts to combat the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam Rayney Harper
University of Chicago
United States
Chicago
Mr. Harper
John D. Rockefeller
Cavanagh to Leave Central for Creighton University
G H Cavanagh has accepted a two year contract as professor of oratory and physical director at Creighton University Omaha Nebraska beginning September First He will leave Central June 13 and many regret his departure for his work in athletics at Central has been notable The university enrolls about six hundred male students and offers him a fine western coaching opportunity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Cavanagh
Creighton Universiy
Omaha
Nebraska
Pella
Central
Cavanagh
Creighton University
Cronagh
Iin
West
Auctioneer hopeful Boland in town
Rev Ezra Temple has been in Afton for meetings the past week. G Van Viiet traveled to Knoxville via Oskaloosa Tuesday morning and returned by team to city for a five o'clock engagement. Harry Brewer of Harvey did business in Pella Saturday. Nick Boland starts auctioneering here with first sale last Saturday and another next Saturday for H Rhynsburger. A china shower for Miss Katie Boland at Cornelia Braam home featured music and refreshments. L O Hall of Des Moines sought Scotland band act for Midland Lyceum. seating costs could limit attendance. Hol Thomassen lost a runaway wagon Tuesday. no serious injuries, Ansel Reuvers slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. van Viiet
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Nick Boland
H. Rhynsburger
Cornelia Braam
Katie Boland
L. O. Hall
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Des Moines
Chronicle Express and Journal Named County Official Papers
The county board selected the Chronicle Express and Journal as the official papers for the coming year after reviewing subscription lists from Chronicle Bellville Express Journal Bussey Press and Chronicle. J W Johnson of Bussey Press filed a protest contesting the three selections and a hearing was set for Friday morning January 19 to submit and examine the lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Casey & Bellville
The
Express
Curtis
Journal
J. W. Johnson
Bussey Press
L. G. Ballenges
Chonicle
Chronice
Express and Journal
Johnson
Grand Jurors Named For 1006 Jury List
The article lists names drawn for grand jury service for the year 1006 including Daly Rogers Knoxville and L Kruidemier Pella among others. It also names those drawn as trial jurors for the February term such as J W Worstell Ross Cecil James McClain G W Fortner Frank Whitlatch and Chas Masteller with additional names from Knoxville Bussey Monroe Pleasantville Tracy Marysville and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Rogers
Knoxville
L. Kruidemier
Pella
Burn Johnston
Bussey
Wm. Cowman
Percy
S. S Petty
Monroe
Albert G. Dykstra
Otley
J. E. Flanagan
Pleasantville
Osa Butcher
Swan
N. B. Verwers
H. van Oostrum
Durham
G. L. Gustin
Frank Carruthers
Columbia
J. W. Worstell
Ross Cecil
James McClain
G. W. Fortner
Frank Whitlatch
Chas. Masteller
Tim Spence
J. A. Orr
James Cotter
M. J. Pringle
Bert Terry
W. H. Bye
J. B. McClain
Allen Vauhn
John Neifert
Sattioa
Wm. Way
John Gerrons
C. M. Gates
W. P. Mullens
N. Legrand
John Brawner
Shawhan
G. R. Boss
Lacona
C. van Doren
D. ©. van Zante, Bert Kersbergen, Pella; S. F. Brugie
Tracy
Chas. Wagaman, Sr
Marysville
John Richards
Pella weighs anti-spitting ordinance in council talks
The Monro Mirror notes Pella may adopt an anti spitting law banning spitting on sidewalks inside public buildings and on exterior public building walks. The Knoxville Express cites current lax practice and suggests the change aligns with decency and could spread to Monro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Monroe Mirror
Monrose
Knoxville Express
Penn College plans similar science hall after visit
Prof. Fred Gifford financial agent for Penn College of Oskaloosa toured the new science hall in the city. He praised the building and noted Penn College intends to erect an almost identical structure. Gifford expressed interest in learning how the hall was built as it stands as a credit to the town and college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Gifford
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Gifford
Young man leaves Chronicle for farm life
Asa Ontiin, once a fixture at the Chronicle, ended his association with the paper and now works cutting cord wood on Jim Edmands' farm. He, a lifelong farm hand, finds printing press life disagreeable and prefers rural work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Ontiin
The
Chronicle
Jim Edmands
Death of M. Tillma obituary delayed publication
Meindert Tillma born in the Netherlands on March 4 1831 left for America in 1852 and settled in Iowa after marriage to Annie Lehregard. He served in Fortieth Iowa Company H returning sick in 1864, later moved to Pella died December 29 1905 aged 74 years 9 months 24 days. Funeral January 1 1906 at Second Reformed church with burial in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meindert Tillma
Netherlands
America
Erie County
New York
Annie Lehregard
West
Marion County
Iowa
Fortieth
Pella
John Dykstra
Dykstra
Loving Hands
Don
Willie
Marsha) County
Kansas
Michael
Tennis
Nebraska
Catherine
J. H. Baker
Lewis
Gertrude
Second Reformed Church
Oakland
Church Services and Schedules With Multiple Pastors
Churches announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m. Pastors LeGrand Van Kersen Edwards invite all to attend with topics: The Great Sacrifice The Duty of Repentance What Christ Taught About Money and Its Uses A Renewed Heart A Justifiable Strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. LeGrand
Wm. J. van Kersen
Christ
F. C. Edwards
Epworth
Perhaps He Has Right in the Beginning of the Year
The Mitchelville Index quotes Sam Sherman known as the Pella editor urging early-year action. The fragment suggests a sub side strategy in January, reflecting local editorial stance and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sherman
Pella
Mitchelville Index
Public Sale Next Saturday At Old Kleinanhorst Farm
Public auction scheduled for next Saturday afternoon at the old Kleinanhorst residence and its west side shed, along with numerous other items, at the Egg House. H Whynsburger, owner, Nick Boland, auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleinanhorst
Egg House
H. Whynsburger
Nick Boland
Panama Coin Displayed As Noted Souvenir Gift
Mr. O Rhynsburger, while on business, showed a Republic of Panama coin valued at two and a half cents. The tiny coin measures about three-eighths inch in diameter and one-eighth inch thick, presented as a souvenir gift from his by Bensy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.rhynsburger
Republic of
Panama
Nis Bya Bensy
Pella Man Named Delegate To Trans-Mississippi Conference
H Rhiynsburger earned from Governor Albert B Cummins a delegate appointment to the Conference of Trans Mississipp i Business Interests to be held in Salt Lake City Utah January 2 The honor came unsolicited and signals Pellas rising profile The governor will head a conference council with two state reps from each western state Rhynsburger has long led the Butter Eggs and Cheese association, likely drawing attention to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rhiynsburger
Albert B. Cummins
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rhynsburger
Asmunch
Pella
Mississippi River
Robynsburger
Knoxville notes on newspaper circulation contest and local events
The Knoxville board of supervisors selected The Express Journal and Chronicle as official papers after citing circulation figures for 1900. Contests were filed by J W Johnson of Bussey Press, with hearing set for January 19 at 10 a m. News includes trades, visits, births, and local business changes around Chariton, Des Moines, and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Express
Marion County Journal
Pella Chronicle
Bussey Press
Express, Journal and Chronicle
J. W. Johnson
Weather eases as thaw quickens across region
The spell of winter eases with notable thawing while a string of social notes records visits among Miss Effie Stubenrauch in Des Moines Miss Carolyn Van Vitet at Harvey with sister Mrs W Van de Kamp and Leona Vander Linden teaching in Jamaica plus a sleighing party near Peoria, local travels, and minor mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn van Vitet
Harvey
Siater
W. van de Kamp
Advertisement for Frahm office and Kennedy laxative claim
Dr. F W Frahm advertises an office above Wormhoudt's Clothing Store with phone numbers 151 and 140 for residence. An herbal style claim promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure that drains a cold from the system, sold by H M Langerak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormhoudt
Garden Square
Kennedy
H. M. Langerak
English Shavin Liniment advertised blemish cure
An 19th century style drug advertisement claims English Shavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes and swells on horses cures blood spavings, splints, ring bone and sprains. It promises savings of $50 per bottle and is sold by 8. F Keables, Druggist, Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Deafness Cure Missives from Catarrh Cure Ad
An old newspaper advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy offering $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh that it cannot cure, with circulars available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fred . F Jr
Sheer & Oi
Toledoy
Druggluts
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. M
Harper
Ezra Temple
Afton
Harry Brewer
Hol. Thomassen
Nouth
Ansell Reuvers
Con
Chronicle, Express and Journal
Penn
M. Tillma
HL. W. Gittinger
Chariton Leader
J. L. McCormack
Chariton
Mr. Gittinger
Tr. Rhynsburger
Laura H. Keables
City
H. D. Wormhoudt
Ottumwa
Hunkydory Farm
J. FP. Hesselink
A. N. Kuyper
Prairie City
Fred. Hesselink
Charles LeCocq
Inez Black
Ilorence. McCready
James Cochrane
van Vilet
Security Bank
Damp Wormhoudt
Newton
Effie Stubenrauch
Leona Vander _Linden
Jamaica
Peoria
J. H. Thomassen
T. van der Ark
Leighton
Christian Reformed Church
Martin Klein
Ralph Hendershot
B. T. Bouma
Lynnville
F. W. Frahm
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