Pella National Bank Directors Elect New Officers
At the January 12 1905 meeting P W H Bousquet was re elected president John Nolen resigned as cashier Henry P Scholte appointed to succeed him Paul Scholte named assistant cashier R R Beard and John Nollen elected two vice presidents Nollen has served as cashier since 1857 and will retire from active duties while remaining in daily supervision
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella National Bank
P. W H. Bousquet
John Nolen
Henry P. Scholte
Paul Scholte
R. R. Beard
John Nollen
Death of H. T. McCormack in Knoxville
H. T. McCormack died at his Knoxville home last Sunday evening after a brave struggle with illness. He was long known as Pete among friends and relatives. A fuller obituary detailing his career will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
H.T. McCormack
Pete
Resignation of longtime local assessor Van der Ploeg
Abra ham Ver Ploeg, who served sixteen years as assessor, resigned after winning the nomination at a Pella caucus. Supporters opposed his lengthy tenure, and some questioned whether he could lawfully continue in the role for that precinct.
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Abraham Ver Ploeg
Pella
Town Trustees Appoint New Assessor In Lake Prairie
Mr Ver Ploeg resigned by January 10 prompting Lake Prairie township trustees led by Chairman Charles Porter to appoint William Dieleman as assessor in place of the former official. The action followed standard procedure for vacancies in local government.
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Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Township
Charles Porter
William Dieleman
Ver Ploog
Death of C. Van Earsel in Pella
Residents of Pella learned with grief that C. Van Earsel died at 11:30 am after several days of stomach trouble. Hemorrhage and mortification preceded death. He transferred his property to his wife the day before passing. He was 48 years old. Funeral services 1:30 pm at his home, Rev. Van Stigt officiating. burial in Oakland cemetery.
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C. van Earsel
van Barsel
Pella
van Stigt
Oakland Cemetery
House for Sale Must be Moved Inquire at Lumber Yard
Must be moved house for sale. Inquire at A. Waechter's lumber yard. Contact M. Van Cleave. Call number 20 for fresh eggs and corn fed chickens. Mrs. Terman Rietveld. 46 7
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A. Waechter
M. van Cleave
Terman Rietveld
Cruelty case prompts removal of two girls to state care
County Attorney Lyon described the case of Kryn Ver Huel and his wife as one of the most awful cruelties. The two young daughters, already harmed, were seized by humane officers and placed into Iowa Childrens Time under state charges. Grandparents offered care but risk of removal by the father prompted secure placement with guarantees and a suspension of risk. The report also notes a separate local push to attract an opera company with Irma as a leading production, needing ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kryn Ver Huel
Given
Lyon
Knoxville
Lowa
Real Opera for Pella Promises Major Company Visit
City residents may soon hear a fine light opera as manager Gladstone circulated a paper requesting two tickets minimum. The touring company, described as first class, will not commit unless guaranteed sufficient business to justify the engagement.
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Gladstone
Opera House
Chronicle Versus Tri County Press Contest Of Papers
The board of supervisors designated Tri County Press as an official county paper but Chronicle objected and filed a contest. A re hearing at Kno ville yielded the same outcome and further appeals to the district court are planned for February. Ad Hollebrand of Mason City marries Miss Almanda Ross of Hampton Iowa. Hollebrand, a registered pharmacist, previously worked for Mr Keables and traveled to Des Moines and Mason City. Master Phil Griffon from Mitchelville visits J J Benitema’s home and returns home yesterday.
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Board of Supervisors
Tri-County
Chronicle
Knoville
District Court
Ad. Hollebrand
Uselty
Mason City
Almanda Ross
Hampton
Iowa
Hollebrands
Keables
Des Moines
Pella
Phil Griffon
Mitchelville
J. J. Benitema
Sherman Heiting Unites In Knoxville Marriage
Miss Henrietta Heiting and Samuel Sherman wed by Mayor Gibson in Knoxville yesterday. The couple, joined by Mrs. Neiting, plan to move to Barnum ten miles west of Ft. Dodge where Sherman will launch the Barnum Banner. The note praises Sherman’s integrity and hopes the Barnum Banner will be a successful start.
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Henrietta Heiting
Samuel S. Sherman
Gibson
Knoxville
Mr. Sherman
Neiting
Barnum
Ft. Dodge
Sam
Pella
Chronicle
Meyer Paid Half the License Fee in Sherman
Meyer enters the county clerk's office in Knoxville to obtain a license and is teased by deputy Me Langerak. He agrees to a reduced rate for Sam, paying fifty cents for the license. Samuel agrees to the bargain and Meyer issues the license under the arrangement, facing repercussions for aiding and abetting. Renaud’s Great Clearing Sale of Clothing begins January 25.
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Sherman
Knoxville
Langerak
Meyer
Heman
Sam
Samuel
Meyer King
Fort
Renaud
East Side
P. A. Renaud & Son
Notice of household effects sale by Rev G Nefmeyer
The notice covers the sale of Rev G Nefmeyer household effects before moving to Chicago. It mentions sleighing and skating benefits among local youths, gatherings near the First Christian Reformed church and Mr and Mrs H Ver Meer, plus social visits to Mr and Mrs G Gosselink. It notes a lunch counter opening near IT Rietveld’s and W W Hollingsworth’s plan to move W W Kimball stock to Albina for a new piano site. Also reports Mr Zee’s serious illness and slim chances of recovery.
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Rev. G. Nefmeyer
Chicago
First Christian Reformed Church
H. Ver Meer
G. Gosselink
Pella
Ten Hagen
Rietveld
vMfee
John
W.W. Hollingsworth
W. W. Kimball Plano Co
Albina
Our
Uhat City
Zee
Uinet
Park Street
Bargain Dress Goods and Accessories Sale
Fragmented price list shows unions, dress goods, and gloves with values from 10 to 16 cents, 30c Henriettas, basket weaves, and broadcloth. Items include children sets, misses sets, ladies gloves, and men’s overcoats priced up to 16 dollars, indicating a department store clearance.
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Pella Nat's
H. ‘T. McCormack
A. van der Ploeg
Irma
Chronicle Vs. Tri-County Press
Sherman— Heiting
J.D. Grass
Desile
Mulf
Scart
Scarty
Melton
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