Hand of Death: Franklin Shaw’s Life and Passing
Franklin Shaw born near Des Moines November 10 1862 son of Samuel Mary Shaw died January 6 1912 at Adair Iowa aged 49 in 1892 joined Oinea Conference and married Annette Buerkens of Pella they had three children Gladys Donald and Eunice funeral services were held at the Buerkens home conducted by Rev Brink burial at Oak Cemetery.
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Or Franklin Shaw
Samuel Mary Shaw
Des
Adair
Iowa
Simpson College
Boston University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ion
Annette Buerkens Pella
Gladys
Donald
Eunice
Hide
B. Gerkens
Rev. Brink
Oak‘cemetery
James H Betzer dies at 75 in Nebraska sketch recounts frontier life
A lengthy reminiscence chronicles James H Betzer born 1836 Ross Ohio grew up in Illinois and Iowa. He married Rhoda Webb in 1868 and fathered six children. Betzer built waln veneer contracts in Iowa then ran mills and a Des Moines trade route. He founded the Pella Blade in 1864 and Seward Blade in 1879, shaping pioneer citizenship before dying December 28 1911 aged nearly 76 in Nebraska with surviving wife and children.
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Hugh Logan
Neb
William J
H Frances Betuer
Ross
Ohio
Iowa
K. Betzer
Des Moines
Aca
Ace
Clarkson Bros
Iowa State Register
Lafayette Young
Clarkson's
Burlington “Hawkeye
Robert Burdette
Frank Hatton
Betzer
Pella
Blade
Seward
Hope Fades Like Petals From A Fading Flower
A reflective note on grief and enduring pain. The speaker laments lost hope and searches for solace in gentle words, acknowledging lasting anguish that words alone cannot ease.
Father Clarke Bold Baptist Pioneer of Colorado
The sketch recalls a Unadilla born pioneer minister and educator who led Baptist work in Colorado, helped build eleven churches, and served as pastor at Coal Ridge chapel after long Missouri Kansas and Colorado evangelism. His life, from early conversion to final illness, shows tireless devotion to Christian outreach and children's impact.
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Unadilla
Mary Wright Elias
Cascade
Pella
Baptist
S. 8
Tittle
Garden Square
Central University
West
Washington St
Soam
Schulte
Pikes Peak
Colorado
Missouri
Baptist Publication Society
Kansas
U. S
Clarke
Cole
Harvey
Aug. Ster
Coal Ridge Chapel
Funeral of G. B. Clarke Remains Laid in Oakwood Cemetery
G B Clarke died December 26 1911 after expressing his wish to live and his faith in God. Funeral held December 27 under Baptist church auspices with Pastor Bailey officiating. He loved hymns and spiritual songs and was remembered for his earnest, practical faith. From his son G B Clarke.
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Clarke
Oakwood
Pella
The
Baptist Church
Dr. Bailey
God
Father
Christ
G. B. Clark
Death of Joe Van Vliet in Fargo ND
Joe Van Vliet brother of H. J. Van Vliet of this city died of consumption in a Fargo North Dakota hospital this morning. The body will be shipped to Pella for burial.
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Joe van Vliet
H. J. van Vliet
Fargo
North Dakota
Pella
T. T. Bakker Receives Appointment As Overseer of the Poor
The County Board of Supervisors appointed T. T. Bakker as overseer of the poor in Pella, replacing Geo. Kimasell who had held the post. Kimmel, now assessor, could not seek reappointment. Bakker’s supporters pressed a petition after the action wag recorded. The board expects Bakker to address the needs of the poor and county interests with prudent judgment.
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County Board of Supervisors
T. T.bakker
Pella
Geo. Kimasell
Kimmel
Bakker
Pellas Beauty Queen Hazel May Talbott Receives Delights
Hazel May Talbott, two and a half, crowned Iowa's prettiest baby at the state fair, stayed two days at Hotel Chamberlain with her mother and aunt from Pella. She hosted receptions for Des Moines babies at Younker Bros. on Friday and Saturday in the store's top floor playground and nursery.
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Hazel May Talbott
Pella
Iowa
Chamberlain
Des Moines
Younker Bros
Hazel
Ice harvest drives Pella merchants to push supply
Pella merchants report a fine crop of ice, over a foot thick, with high quality from the Des Moines river. Last year’s failed second crop forced freight imports, but this season entrepreneurs push gathering and storage to avoid shortages. The Pella Creamery Company notes excellent quality ice from the river.
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Pella
Pella Creamery Company
Des Moines
Early Birth Announcements And A Trading Misadventure
NEW ARRIVALS Born to Mr and Mrs John Mathie a 7 pound girl Friday evening Born to Mr and Mrs John Vander Kieft a 12 pound boy Saturday evening Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Goll a 9 pound boy Monday morning Born to Mr and Mrs Sam Cole Tuesday evening a nine pound girl Last Saturday T H Kaldenburg visited John Poas store to trade leaving his horse tied outside the shop a curious note about the horse’s behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathie
John Vander Kieft
Harry Goll
Sam Cole
T. H. Kaldenburg
John Poas
Mr. Horse
City Plant Paying
The finance committee reports the municipal plant as running at a slight deficit of about one hundred dollars in four months. Day service began two months ago, coal costs are the largest expense with about ten tons used daily. The report credits good council and management and calls for increased patronage to cover running expenses and build reserves.
Pen pushing profitable
The Knroxville Express notes editor Garrett retires from the Peila Chronicle after three years, having saved enough to buy a farm near Delta. It argues profits in the newspaper business are vast for writers, even without partnership, amid a mix of exaggerated names and travel references.
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Garrett
Peila Chronicle
Delta
Jaanigge Nannik Vandammeringkoopen
Otley
Mra
Mra. Wilhelminabannahjanigge van de Koopenhag‘engotterdam
Knroxville Express
Installation of G. A. R. Ladies Officers Scheduled
On next Tuesday the 16th at 2 20 p m the installation of officers of the ladies of the G A R will occur Mrs El lexi Cooper of Mekalooga will be the installing officer Comrades and Sons of Veterans are invited Every member is urged to attend and to bring her husband Refreshments will be served signed Mrs E and Dennis Secy
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Ellexi Cooper
Mekalooga
E. & Dennis
Secy
Recall Of A Desolate Winter In Newton County
John Dixon recalls the brutal 1863 cold spell in Newton County when four feet of snow covered timbers and mail and provisions failed for sixteen days. He notes New Year’s Day 38 degrees below zero with coal scarce, people burning wood and corn as clocks froze and pepper sauce and ketchup froze.
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John Dixon
Newton
Dixon
Jasper County
Roses and snow contrast from Pasadena to Iowa
An Iowa friend in Pasadena describes the Tournament of Roses roses as mountains of blooms while back home a foot of snow sits under a 24 degree below zero chill. The writer longs for California beauty yet expects Iowa to see roses first.
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Iowa
Pasadena
California
Weather Report by John H. Ver Steeg in Weather Bureau note
Reported by John H. Ver Steeg Cooperative Observer of the Weather Bureau details unspecified meteorological data from a U S Department of Agriculture weather service note.
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John H. Ver Steeg
Cooperative Observer
The
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ready to Be Sworn In Co D Knoxville Militia
Fifty five young men signed the Co D militia roll and await muster next Wednesday as Knoxville organizes a permanent unit. Dr J W Finarty reports Adjutant General approval and expects officers to Knoxville next week. C F Allen of Knoxville Lumber Co plans an armory on or near the old Christian church site, a building to credit the city.
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Co. D
Knoxville
J. W. Finarty
Adjutant -General
C. F. Allen
Knoxville Lumber.Co
Christian Church
Allen
Double header basketball at college gym tomorrow
Pella High School schedules a double header at the college gym tomorrow evening. First game features Second Monroe High versus Second Pella High. second game pairs Pella High A with Newton High. Admission is twenty five cents for both games.
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Pella High School
College Gym
Monroe High School
Pella High
Newton High
Leighton Welcomes Dr Jacob Sybenga in New Practice
Dr Jacob Sybenga has purchased the Leighton medical practice from Dr Howe and now serves the community. A State University graduate with Chicago University work and Baptist Hospital training, he brings prepared care and professional skill to Leighton. The community is congratulated on securing him.
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Jacob Sybenga
Howe
Leighton
Sybenga
State Univesity
Chicago
Baptist Hospital
Horse Drops Dead Near Oskaloose Farm
Dr Bos driving back from a call in Oskaloose district noticed a horse he was piloting lagging and seeming ill. He halted at a farm and began unhitching when the horse collapsed in harness and died within minutes. The animal was a valuable steed owned by Dr Talbot.
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Oskaloose
Bos
Talbot
Tri County Junior Corn Contest Premium List Issued
The Star Auto Garage hosts a January 2027 corn contest for youths ages 18 and under with prizes from local donors including Pella National Bank. Entries must be grown on personal farms within Marion, Mahnke, and Jasper Counties within a 10 mile radius of Pella. rules limit one entry per 10 ear class per family unless different colors are used.
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Star Auto Garage
H. P. van Gorp
Prize entries announced for county fair judging
Contest details outline judge availability and award timing. Classes A to E list prizes including shoes watches subscriptions and Dipolene products from Marshall Oil Co. Multiple donors named with locations Des Moines Newton and Pella. Sweepstakes include a steel corn chiller and a painted lamp valued at $1000, with entries open to all ages.
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Ver Steeg Co
Internol Watch and Chain
Ja de Wit
Pella
Marshall Oil Co
Marshalltown
Iowa
T. G Fults
Mi Ih Oil Co
Homestead Co
Des Moines
Vanden Dever
Vanden Berg
Keables Drug Store
Pella Overall Co
Boonter
Dr. Fultz
Homestead
International Harvester Co
Free Eye Clinic With Optics Expert Dr LaGrange
Dr C F Ashenbrenner announces a post graduate optics course by Fred C LaGrange specialist author of the LaGrange System of Refraction. He will be at the Ashenbrenner office Thursday Friday and Saturday January 18 1920 to examine and advise free of charge all eye cases. Examinations are free and glasses ordered only if wanted.
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Fred C. LaGrange
C. F. Ashenbrenner
Marriage of Mina Rooda and Edward Boat Near Town
Last night Mina Allie Rooda wed Edward Boat at the bride’s home northeast of town. Rev. De Bruyn of Bethel Church performed the ceremony.
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Mina Allie Rooda
Edward Boat
Bridea Home
de Bruyn
Bethel Chareh
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Hand OF Death
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James H. Betzer
T. T. Bakker
the Weather Report
the Agricultural College
Joan H. Ver Simca
Kuyper Lumber Co
Awtry & Lankelms
Dr. Fults
Franssen den Adel Co
Farmer
Booster
J. C. O'Roake
Vander Wal & de Boer
Pella Chronicle
Awtry & Lankelma
Roorda—Boat
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