Train Strikes Ge o W Odem Near Lakonta
Geo W Odem was struck by a Northwestern passenger train Saturday near Lakonta while crossing a bridge and suffered a fractured thigh. Witnessed by his sister Mrs E W England, he was taken to Claude Lanning’s home for treatment after the collision. Earlier, Edward Chapman was killed by a freight train a quarter mile west on June 8, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
W. Odem
Claude
Floyd Lanining
Lakonta
Eddyville
Buxton
E. W. England
Mrs. England
Claude Lanning
Odem
Edward Chapman
West Des Moines
Waterworks Ordinance for Pella Iowa Established
Ordinance No. 86 establishes a waterworks system within and outside Pella city limits Marion County Iowa. It cites a July 27 1909 special election where voters approved building and maintaining a water system to supply inhabitants and aid fire protection. The city council is empowered to locate purchase erect operate and control the system and its equipment. Adopted January 18 1910 and published in the Pella Chronicle Booster and Pella's Weekblad.
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Pella
Marion County
Iowa
Weekblad
J. Gesman
A C Kuyper
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices
Gerrit Sneller Cornelia Van Hemert Orvel Myers Sadie E. Harp Wesley Moffatt Hattie J. Davis Gert van den Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Sneller
Cornelia van Hemert Orvel Myers
Sadie E. Harp
Wesley Moffatt
Hattie J. Davis
Gert van den Berg
City Council Bets on Paving Study and Power House Move
At the regular meeting the Mayor and all Aldermen attended. A three member paving committee to visit Oskaloosa Grinnell and Marshalltown was appointed with reports due in February. Ordinances on water works lighting and bond issues advanced. finance extension granted. The hose cart plan at Ver Ploeg barn failed. Plender led moves to buy land for a power house and to move the old bank building within 10 days. Schriner resigned as Supt. of Water Works and a new man was to be found. Bonds to be advertised. Council urged faster paving progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Kuyper
Plender
Grundman
Ver Ploeg
Pella National Bank
Wm. Schriner
Water Works
Emery F Sperry Dead Amid Civic Service In Des Moines
Emery Franklin Sperry died Sunday at 1305 West Ninth Street from acute heart disease. Born August 3, 1841 in Cavandish Vermont, he served in the Civil War, later held Marion County treasurer post, United States Pension Agent duties in Des Moines, and was senior vice commander of the Grand Army of the Republic Iowa. Survived by wife Anna, three daughters Silvia Kinney Olive Sperry Cutler Charline Sperry, and son Frank Sperry. TEDA MorGAN EARLE.
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Emery Franklin Sperry
West Ninth Street
Sperry
Des Mgines
Grand Army
Republic of Iowa
First Baptist Church of
Des Moines
Mr. Sperry
Cavandish
Central University
Pella
Iowa
Shiloh
Anna Eldrege
Marion County
Knoxville
United States Pension Agent
Baptist State Convention
Prayer Meetings Amid Weather and Lectures At Pella
Sunday prayer meeting amid bad weather drew fewer attendees but featured H H Sadler guiding a discussion on What the Bible teaches about forgiveness and repentance. H P Scholte led an engaging Bible class lecture, with plans for broader attendance. Rev J Armet of St Louis will speak next Sunday at 4 15 PM. Photographer J H Reuvers bought a group lens for 286 dollars to improve family and wedding portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Sadler
H. P. Scholte
J. Armet
St. Louis
J. H. Reuvers
Pella
Baptists Hear Fruit Bearing and Christianity and Socialism
A Baptist church schedules morning theme Fruit Bearing and evening theme Christianity and Socialism, outlining spiritual guidance and social thought for the day.
Notice of Will Filing in Marion County Iowa
Legal notice announces the file of a written instrument claimed as Willem Bos deceased's last will and testament in Marion County District Court Iowa. The will will be heard during the January 1910 term on January 31, 1910, at Knoxville. Interested parties may appear to be heard. Clerk B. Kersbergen, Knoxville, Dec 29, 1909.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Willem Bos
B. Kersbergen
Knoxville
Mever Langerak
Nellie Ver Steeg Wins Prizes At Ames Junior Corn Show
Nellie Ver Steeg won prizes at the Iowa State College junior corn contest in Ames during the Jan 14 15 event. The show drew 421 entries with $4 925 in prizes including a $100 separator a $90 manure spreader and other awards for boys and girls. The article notes strong turnout many first time exhibitors and calls for expanding similar contests to Pella next winter.
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Chronicle
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
Des Moines
C. U
Nellie Ver Steeg
Hunkydory Farm
Marion County
Page County Supt. of
Holden
Pella
Pella National Bank
Bank
Danish violinist Skovgaard attends banquet for Dr. Cook
Danish violinist Skovgaard, slated to appear Monday evening for a YMCA lecture, joined the Danes at a banquet honoring Dr. Cook, then thought to be a North Pole visitor.
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Skovgaard
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Card of Thanks from the Welch children
The children of Mrs Welch express heartfelt thanks to friends for assistance during their mother’s illness and death. They gratefully acknowledge kindness and say it will be remembered in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Danish violin valued at ten thousand dollars
Violin bought by Danish violinist Alex Skovgaard for ten thousand dollars is considered worth the sum. The instrument is over 200 years old and has been played only by Prof. Skovgaard, making it a unique relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex _Skovgaard
Prof. Skovgaard
Gospel Meetings at the Chapel with Rev J T Armet
Gospel services will be held at the Chapel Saturday and Sunday evenings conducted by Rev J T Armet. An invitation is extended to all to attend and hear Mr Armet. Call on us for job printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T., Armet
Mr. Armet
Deaths in Mason County and Pella Community
Obituary notices recount Harriet Welch born January 27 1834 in Mason County West Virginia dying January 11 1910 at daughter Adams home aged 75 years 11 months 14 days Funeral held at Baptist church with Rev Le Grand officiating laid to rest Oakwood cemetery Five children survive including Press Durham Adams Chas Des Moines John Oklahoma and George The second obituary notes Edith Marie Boat born January 13 1902 near Pella died January 15 1910 aged eight years four days after a brief illness She attended school and died at home her classmates and teacher laid carnations at the casket Funeral held at Tool s Chapel with Rev H C Millice and Rev DeBruine burial at Oakwood cemetery
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Harriet Welch
Mason County
W. Va
Adams
Fair Land
Baptist Church
le Grand
Oakwood
Press Durham
Pella
Chas
Des Moines
John
Oklahoma
George
Edith Marie Boat
Jacob and
Linnie Boat
Jasper County
Edith
Tool's Chapel
H. C. Millice
Reasnor
DeBruine
Bethel Church
B Y P U Social Recalls Delightful Evening
Young attendees described the Tuesday night B Y P U social as splendid and perfectly lovely. They praised the games social hour and refreshments as entirely satisfactory and said the time would not be forgotten.
Stockholders Meeting of Perla Overall Co
The annual meeting of Perla Overall Co stockholders will be held in the factory building on Tuesday January 25 at 8 PM. Directors and officers will present financial results and voting matters. All stockholders are invited to attend the session and participate in the proceedings.
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The
Perla Overall Co
Notice to teachers for January teachers certificates exam
The January Regular Examination for teachers certificates will be held in the office of the County Superintendent January 26 27 and 28. No pupil will be admitted to the February Eighth Grade Examination whose name has not been reported by the teacher on or before February 5 per State Regulations Nora E Waite County Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora E
Waite
Rooms for Rent and Local Bank Visit
Furnished rooms for rent heated by furnace and lit by electric lights advertised. Call at this office for details. Eperson, vice-president of Manning and Eperson's State Bank was in our city yesterday assisting with financial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ Eperson
Manning and
Eperson
State Bank
Pella Electic Light and Power Plant Ordinance 1910
Ordinance number 85 establishes a city Electric Light and Power Plant for Pella Iowa Marion County. It authorizes the location erection equipment maintenance and operation and extends to areas outside the city limits to supply electric light and power. The city council authorized to locate purchase condemn ground and procure equipment and to operate the plant. Signed by Mayor N J Gesman and City Clerk A C Kuyper.
High School Notes and Activities Report
The Senior Class and teachers were hosted by Supt Frush with light remarks about his preaching. Miss Arabella Cinch led as guest of honor at the senior party. The school buzzes with exams at semester end, a drum corps may form, new histories added to the library, and a debate class started under Supt Frush. George Clarke pursues a business course at C U I with high school work and basketball tests loom versus Newton H S on Jan 21 at the college gym. Freshmen and eighth graders enjoyed a sleigh ride last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Frush
Frush
Arabella Cinch
van Kersen
Board of Education
H. S
George Clarke
C. U I
Newton H. S
College Gymnasium
Julius Ceasar
Macaulay
Johnson
Dick Rhynsburger Heads to Ames for Creamery Business
Dick Rhynsburger departed Sunday morning bound for Ames to gather information on the creamery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rhynsburger
Ames
Creamory Businese
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Emery
O'Hara
Hollister
Rocky M
D.stubenrauch
Nellie Versteeg
B. Y. P. U. Social
Stockholders Meeting
A C. Kuyper
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