Murder at Buxton leaves town shocked and manhunt on
Howard Burgess a 7 foot 300 pound man known as Big Boy was shot and killed at Marion Thompson's Sharp End restaurant near Buxton after threatening the keeper earlier. Thompson fled after the self defense shooting and was later arrested in Des Moines. Witnesses include Mrs Burgess and William Banner. Buxton history marked by tragedy.
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Howard Burgess
Iowa
Marion Thompson
Buxton
Burges
Ira Tones
Des Moines
Thompson
Sharp End
Buxton Corporation
Big Boy
Burgess
William Banner
Uskalooss
Old Coin Pieces, Long-Held by Iowa Collectors
J Walker of River Junction keeps a rare 1795 coin as a pocket piece after refusing 109 for it. He has carried it thirteen years, handed down from his grandmother, likely among the region’s rarest coins. In Pella, M Steinkamp, 14, owns an older coin dated 1760 or 1769, claimed as a regional treasure.
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J. Walker
River Junction
Des Moines
M. Steinkamp
J. D. Steinkamp
Pella
Steinkamp
Why Not Rock Island A new C B Q train arrangement case
A proposal for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy to load onboard passengers from the rear and have disembarking passengers exit from the front. The plan aims to reduce crowding and save time by separating entry and exit points. It notes current congestion with only the vestibule end open and suggests other railroads may adopt the change.
Card of Thanks for James Adlan death
We express our cordial thanks to neighbors and friends for help and sympathy during the death of our beloved son and brother James Adlan. We assure them of our appreciation for their kindness during this sorrowful time.
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James Adlan
Bour Ayon
Legislature Met Monday in Des Moines
Des Moines January 14. Both houses of the Thirty second general assembly convened at 10 o clock. Most members are new following partisan campaigns. Senate composition 36 Republicans and 14 Democrats. House 75 Republicans and 33 Democrats. Republicans caucused on officers, Democrats met at 9 AM. Senate presided by Lieutenant Governor Herlott until organization, then James A. Smith became chair. N E Kendall of Monroe named Speaker of the House by Gen. L D Teter.
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Des Moines
Arsely
United States
Senate
Herlott
James A. Smith
N. E. Kendall
Monroe County
L. D Teter
Marlon County
The Churches Baptist and Holland Language Services
Multiple congregations announce Sunday schedules with pastors Rev A LeGrand Rev Geo E Monkman Rev S Van der Werf Rev Wm J Van Kersen. Services include morning and evening preachings in English and Dutch, Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and youth meetings. All invited to evangelistic evening.
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Geo. E. Monkman
Haworth
S. van der Werf
Young People’s Society
Wm. J. van Kersen
C. E
Central College Basketball Tour Dates Listed
Central College's basketball team travels this week to Muscatine Mt Plea i Fairfield Ottumwa and YMCA locations. The squad includes H W Pletenpol J O Clark W B Pletenpol B L Mills Wm Atha Ed Te Veltrup and referee H M Tysseling.
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Central College
Muscatine
Mt. Plea
Fairfield
Co. M
Ottumwa
Y.M.C. A
H. W. Pletenpol
J. O Clark
W. B. Pletenpol
B. L. Mills
Wm, Atha
Te- Veltrup
H. M. Tysseling
Dieleman and Van Balen Tie at Pella Home
At the bride's parents home five miles north of Pella near Bethel Rev Henry De Pree officiated the quiet noon ceremony last Thursday. The couple received many generous gifts at a reception later in the evening from immediate family and friends.
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Pella
William Dieleman
Carrie van Balen
Henry de Pree
Bethel
Lana Gubatantial
Lucile Donai Wins the Piano in Chronicle Contest
The Chronicle ends its piano contest with Lucile Donai winning the Hamilton piano, edging Miss Queen Adams in a town and country vote total of 1 558 240. Donai, aged twelve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Donal, attends Lincoln school. Adams received a gold watch for effort. Miss Vriezelaar won the Clarendon piano.
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Miss Donai
Miss Vriezelaar
Queen Adams
Lucile Donal
Pella
Clarendon Piano
Miss Adams
Chronicle
Vernon Music Co
Chronicle Publiishers
CI National Bank
H. H. Sadler
The
G. W. Layton
Kansas City
Palla
Little Lady
L. M. Donal
Lincoln School
Vriezelaar
Clarendon
Otley
Hamilton
Central Boys Win Over Highland Park College
Central College defeated Highland Park College 58 to 11 at the gym Saturday evening. Central's teamwork impressed, while Highland Park was outmatched in height and shooting. Next home game is against Simpson College on Tuesday evening, January 22.
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Highl Park College
Central College
Acore
Central
Highlanders
Simpson
College
Levening
Ill Fated Train Collision Injures Kansans in Pella Area
Reported collision involved Rock Island train No 30 two weeks after a prior wreck. Local residents from Pella were among the injured as the Kansan line train swung into an adjacent unit, causing multiple injuries and prompting emergency response from New M. authorities.
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Rock Island
Kansan
Pella
Apuitoh
New M
Pella Wins Debate Over Oskaloosa Team
The Oskaloosa high school debate team led by Oscar Roper Geneva Christie and Nugent lost to Pella in the auditorium Friday night last. The topic was whether US cities should resolve street railway issues by private ownership. Judges Prof J Wood Penn College Prof A D Cox Central College Pella Superintendent H Henely Grinnell scored 2 to 1 for Pella.
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Oskaloosa High School
Oscar Roper
Geneva Christie
Nugent
Pella
United States
Oskatoon
H.henely
Grinnell
Harry de Rous
Teunis Klein
James Ver
Hey
Oskaloosa
Noted Elder Beintema Stricken By Pneumonia At Home
M Beintema suffers pneumonia at his residence in West Palo a rural community. The elderly gentleman aged 86 is described as quite ill with the ailment and his health status is monitored at home by relatives and local caregivers.
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M. Beintema
Pheumonia
Weat Palla
Death follows trip to Chicago for Mrs Proper
Rev. D. D. Proper brings home the body of his wife who died in a Chicago hospital from heart failure. Funeral plans include viewing Thursday at 1100 Twelfth Street from 10 to 3, a service at 3 with Dr. Howland Hanson, then burial Saturday at 10:30 in Harrisburg church near the old family burying ground.
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Bonaparte
Harrisburg Church
Mily
Proper
Peoria
W. H. Humphrey
Des Moines
Mr. Proper
Ted
Gratitude for Subscriptions Acknowledges Friends
A note of thanks expresses appreciation for subscriptions and personal solicitations, citing Mia Net tie Van Gorp Jennie Dykstra and Lucile Donat as key helpers in a contest that awarded a piano. The writer pledges to remember these friends.
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Toose
Miases Nettie van Gorp
Jennie Dykstra
Lucile Donat
Knoxville Elder Falls to Death While Hunting Doves
W A Frame 72, prominent Knoxville resident, died last Thursday after losing balance while climbing an old desert elevator near the Burlington trac. Found by his son David with neck broken, head mangled. Widowed with three children, including daughter Mrs Knute Holgren of Des Moines. longtime Grand Army man.
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Burlington Trac
W. A. Frame
Knoxville
David
Frame
Grand Army
Knute Holgren
Des Moines
City Lights and Waterworks Petition for Special Election
Citizens circulate petitions asking the council to call a special election on issuing bonds of 875000 to fund a municipal electric light plant and extend water works to the Des Moines river. The move has broad support. Frank H. Baker of Oskaloosa seeks a franchise extension for the Pella electric light plant, promising service improvements if approved.
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Banda
Des Moines
Frank H. Baker
Oskaloosa
Pella
Kingston Jamaica Quake Less Destructive Than Feared
An April Kingston Jamaica earthquake and ensuing fire caused damage but was not as widespread as feared. Reports say only part of Kingston was ruined and about 300 injured, with the worst toll at a data hospital where thirty colored soldiers died. Many fled the city while rescuers worked to aid the injured.
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San Francisco
Kingston
Jamaica
New York
Iowa
Colonial Office
London
Datbp
Service Pension Bill Passes Senate for Civil and Mexican War Survivors
The Senate approved Senator McComber’s service pension bill amending it to include Mexican War survivors and bar pension attorney fees. It sets monthly pensions of 12 for age 62, 15 for age 70, and 20 for age 75 plus, with increases mainly for those already receiving less than 12 per month. Projected annual cost ranges from 6 to 16 million, depending on estimates by officials.
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Haitor Chronicle
Mo. Comber
Senate
McComber
Cortmack
Com
Missioner of Pensions
Why He Advertised An Exchange Says Advertising Choice
A small merchant in Atchingon Kan asks town leaders why he spent 80 more on advertising. The successful merchant replies that he advertises to reach the intelligent class who read newspapers, to showcase goods, and to grow his business during lean times.
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Atchingon
Kan
Four Numbers Remain on Feature Course A
A fragmented note lists four remaining numbers for course A. Mentions Ralph Bi ham and the Olevel oh Rol in unclear context. Details are sparse and names appear partially garbled. Further legible text needed to clarify event, people, and location.
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Ralph Biham
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First Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Lucile Donai
Maggie Vriezelaar
the Chronicle
A. Vanderzee
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Dominic W. J. van Kersen
Lucile Donalane Queen Adams
Kate Todd
Carrie Wilks
Pells
Marie Roovaart
Leighton
Swanetta Vischer
Blanche VanderWerf
Central Boys
Highland Park
Publc
Lake Prairie Township
Board of Trustees
Oskaloosa Debating Society
Chicago
Noticato
West Indies
P Sons
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