Swan Hunter Killed Sunday in Accidental Shot
Ivan Ray Knotts, 25, was fatally shot in the abdomen by his brother-in-law James Rodda during a hunting visit near Swan. Knotts died at Mercy hospital Des Moines about six hours after the accident on January 12, 1925. Rodda, distressed, was not blamed. Knotts leaves a wife Amelia, a 26 month old son, and parents H E and Myrtle Knotts, along with siblings and a local community affected by the tragedy.
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Swan
Ivan Ray Knotts
James Rodda
Mr. Knotts
Mr. Rodda
Knotts
Rodda
Ewe
al Town
Bias
Amelia Rodda
H. E
Myrtle Knotts
Marion County
Austin Knotts
Marie Young
Ivan Young
Chilicothe
Christian Church
Riverside Lodge No
Knoxville Journal
Shall City Buy the Cemetery Contained in an election report
The city council weighs purchasing a cemetery offered for 1000 dollars, the amount invested. The chamber of commerce prompted a voter referendum, proposing the chamber cover election costs to authorize purchase. A committee prepared the plan for action at the March regular election, with debate on holding a special election if the council delays until voters decide.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Cemetery Proposal to be Formally Presented Later
The article notes that the election is only to relieve officials of responsibility by law. A future meeting will consider the cemetery association’s proposal in written, definite form for formal action.
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Cemetery Association
Promising Orange City Native Arta Hospers
Arta Hospers born September 28 1875 in Orange City Iowa to Henry and his wife. She grew up there and joined the First Reformed Church under Rev Matthew Kolyn. She attended Orange City Academy and Oberlin College with a focus on music.
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Arta Hospers
Orange City
Iowa
Henry Hospers
First Reformed Church of
Matthew Kolyn
Eva
Oberlin College
Mrs Arie P Kuyper of Pella Dies After Illness
Mrs Kuyper wife of Arie P Kuyper of Pella died after a battle with a tumorous growth and neuritis. She and her husband raised two sons Jean and Hospers and were active with the Second Reformed church. Funeral services were at Second Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood. She leaves three sisters and two brothers among a large family.
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H. M. Bruins
Oakwood
Thanks for kindness after our loss of wife and mother
In this time of bereavement we express gratitude for the sympathy and aid from friends during our sorrow. We especially thank those who ministered to us or offered tributes to our dear one. Peter van Sittert and family.
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Peter van Sittert
Van Niewaal travels from Des Moines to Chicago for family move
Orin Van Niewaal drove to Des Moines Friday afternoon then the next day took his sister Mrs. G. V. Orr and her young son to their new home in Chicago guiding the move and family relocation across state lines.
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Orin van Niewaal
Des Moines
G. V. Orr
Chicago
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Lady Ramsden
Dainty
Golden Prince
Ramsden
T’lam Cemetery Aid
A. Kool & Son
L. F. Beyer
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