Local notes from Pella and surrounding towns
Peter Crum of Sully visits on business while Rex Hog Remedy advertised at Krugers. Birth of twins near Pella, many residents ill or recovering, carpenters hurt by a chisel, electric light plant owner Baker in town. Public notices include a boy wanted at Van Spanckeren's and a girl for housework in Des Moines. Special evangelistic services continue at Second Reformed. Lapham departure marked with a farewell at Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
H. A. Manley
Neas
van Spanckeren
Peter Crum
Sully
H. den Hartog
West Pella
Frank E. Baker
Oskaloosa
Pella
Farewell Given to Prof Lapham at Church and Reception
The church and friends presented Prof. Lapham with a generous supply of sterling silver and, despite a sad farewell, wished Mr and Mrs Lapham Joyce and Percy lasting good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapham
Joyce
Percy
Move to relocate Leighton schoolhouse blocked by injunction
Judge Wilcockson in Oskaloosa district court granted a temporary injunction preventing moving the Leighton schoolhouse near Mrs. Julia Mendenhall’s residence. After a lengthy trial with Mahaska county’s top lawyers, the ruling cited a statute requiring the schoolhouse be at least forty rods from a residence if objections are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcockson
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Julia Mendenhall
Mahaska County
The Rabbit Got Away in Grass Patch Incident
Ike Barda of Kellogg hunted rabbits near Kellogg and while poking a cotton tail from a grass patch he grabbed the gun’s muzzle. The trigger fired and the load struck his hand, leaving fine shot in his palm and wrist. Doctors fear loss of a portion of his hand. the rabbit escaped during the excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Barda
Kellogg
Ike
Drowned in Oregon News reports tragedy near Portland
William Murrey formerly a chemistry professor at Highland Park College, cousin of Mrs W King, of 2800 School Street, died in a river crossing accident on the Columbia near the Cascade locks. Four other men perished when their boat capsized, sweeping the party to death. Murrey had just been elected sheriff of Skamania County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murrey
Highland Park College
Mra. W. King
School
Murrey
Columbia River
Cascade Locks
Portland
Oregon
Marret
Mr Murrey Known Across State Among Pharmacy Students
Des Moines Capital notes that Mr Murrey was widely known throughout the state among pharmacy students highlighting his influence and recognition in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrey
Pharmacy
Des Moines
Youth loses finger in band saw accident at work
Connie Breuklander of Buerkens wagon factory severed the end of a finger while operating a band saw on Monday. He received prompt medical care and is expected to resume work in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick den Hartog
Buerkens
H. Meinders
Annie Carpenter
Dr. Bos
Eagle Grove
Lane Popma
L. Popma
Variety Store
Bos
Connie Breuklander
A Successful Sale at Pella Horse Auction
The Pella Horse Auction Co sale at the fair grounds drew about 800 attendees last Thursday with around 70 horses listed and 47 sold at good prices. The top bid reached 8214 for a single horse, owned by Col. John T. Graham of Prairie City. The next auction is set for February 8 at the same grounds. A light snowstorm began Tuesday night adding 3 inches, with an existing 2 inches on the ground, giving decent sleighing though roads were rough but usable for travel and traffic yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Horse Auction Co
Fair Grounds
John“ T. Graham
Prairie City
For Sale A New Barn and Stove at Mrs Phelps Home
A 18 by 20 feet barn is for sale with a Cole's Hot-Blast stove. The property is at the residence of Mrs. Phelps on the south side of the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Di Ra Coal Sale Ad Urges Local Buyers
Local advertisement invites residents to purchase coal at Di Ra location within a one to two mile area. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and immediate availability through the specified shop.
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the Bell Clothing House
Iowa
Sale
L. Stegeman
An Hess
Faassen
den Adel CO
John Welle
Newton
Rex
W. M. Kruger’s
T. T. McMillan
Durham
LeCocq
H. Wielaard
Minerva Pugh
W. M. Kruger
Henry Gosselink
Mitchellville
William van Wyk
Gerrit Verrips
Sioux County
W.M. Kruger
Clyde Davis
Coal Ridge
DeWitt
Langerak
van der Linden
Pella Stacker Co
Franklin Street
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Henry de Jong
Miss Hattie
Orange City
Jacob Sterrenburg
K. van Zante
San Francisco
Paul
Bane
Garrison
Walter Boyt
Crescent Drive
Ingersoll Avenue
Herman Rietveld
Kryp van Dusseldorp
Prof. Lapham
Miss Firth
Miss Graham
Arthur Haze
Arthur
Sheldon
H. P. Haze
Mr. Haze
Dallas
Second Reformed Church
Chronicle
People's Trust Co
Alice Kingsley
Central
Cascade
Kingsley
Academy
The
Cincinnati’ Commercial Gazette
Ralph Bingham
Odeon
Osage News
Baptist Church of
Mitchell
Art Lst
Frof
Jay A Lapham
di Ra
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