One Thousand Dollar Good Roads Campaign in Pella
The Great White Way club forms a campaign to raise 1000 dollars from Pella business men and local farmers to improve roads into and through Pella and to support the state road. The drive seeks 1700 dollars total for drag and improvements, with 100 subscriptions of 10 dollars each. The effort aims to boost Pella’s status on the Great White Way and encourage public support and inclusion in next week's list.
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Pella
Lake Prairie
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Mahaska County
Monroe
Prairie City
Eye wounds from nail injure Henry DeVries at dry clean
Saturday morning Henry DeVries injured his eye while hammering a nail into hardwood. Dr. Carpenter treated the wound then he and Dr. L J Carpenter accompanied by Dr Pierson took him to Mercy Hospital Des Moines for care. Hospital reports indicate a severe eye wound with poor sight prognosis and possible removal of the eyeball to protect the other eye.
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Henry DeVries
Carpenter
L. J. Carpenter
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Pierson
Knoxville Wins Sewage Disposal Case
The U S supreme court upheld the Cameron Septic Tank Co verdict against the city of Knoxville in a patent dispute over septic disposal systems used in thirty Iowa cities. The case centered on when a patent from England expired in the United States and affected installations in Des Moines Ames Oskaloosa Creston Pella Centerville and other towns.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Tews
Cameron Septic Tank Company
Knoxville
Iowa
Smith McPherson
England
United States
Albia
Spencer
Centerville
Federal Patent Case Pending Appeal Before Supreme Court
In Ottumwa 1909 Judge McPherson ruled the American patent expired as in England, nullifying the company claims. The firm immediately appealed to the U S Supreme Court, and the case has remained pending to date.
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McPherson
Ottumwa
England
Supreme Court of the United States
Beacon Girls Defeat Pella In Close Victory
Beacon High School girls edged Pella High School 17 to 9 in a hard fought contest at Beacon after a 7 to 7 first half draw. The Beacon squad led the second half as Pella struggled, with Miss De Haan present for the visiting team.
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Beacon
Beacon High
Pella High School
Pella
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
de Haan
Oskaloos Herald
Evening of music for visiting Springer couple in city
Mrs. J. M. Cox hosted a pleasant gathering Saturday honoring Mrs. Levi Springer and Mr. Rollo Springer from Arkansas City Kansas. The evening was distinctly musical with Mr. Springer playing the mandolin with unusual ability and contributing several selections.
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J. M. Cox
Levi Springer
Rollo Springer
Arkansas City
Kansas
Springer
Musical Evening Delights Local Society Guests
A refined recital featured violin with piano accompaniment by Mrs. W G Vander Ploeg, plus two other pieces by Mrs Vander Ploeg and a duet with Mrs G G Gaass. Mrs. Cox provided refreshments as the evening passed quickly, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
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W. G. Vander Ploeg
Commercial Club Elects Officers and Debates Parking Rules
The Commercial Club met at the K P hall last Thursday. Officers for the next year were reelected with minor changes. The group asked the city council to extend curbside parking for autos to 30 minutes and to raise the railroad crossing to street level. Reports from the Washington good roads meeting were presented.
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Commercial Club
K. P. Hall
Good Roads
Washington
Miss Helene Bootama Visits OHey For Marriage Licenses
Miss Helene Bootama went to OHey on Tuesday afternoon to visit marriage license offices and inquire about proceedings. The brief encounter reflected local interest in civil records and upcoming ceremonies in the area.
Wedding Bells Van Dusseldorp De Jong and Grace De Jong
Grace De Jong and Will Van Dusseldorp were married at the bride’s home west of Sully on Thursday at noon with Rev. Muller officiating. Only near relatives attended the ceremony. The couple will reside on their farm near Leighton.
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van Dusseldorp—De Jong
Grace de Jong
Will van ‘Dusseldorp
Sully
Muller
Newton News
New Elocution Teacher Joins Central College Faculty
Prof A L Babb will close his Elocution and Oratory course on January 29 and return to the University of Kansas for further study. Miss Elsie Hamilton, a 1909 alumna of the department, will direct the elocution program for the rest of the year. She studied at Northwestern University and has performed on the Chautauqua circuit as a reader. Friends note the department returns to alumnae leadership under Miss Hamilton, trained by Miss Wilson.
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A. L. Babb
Central College
University of Kansas
Department of
Elsie Hamilton
Cumnock School of Oratory
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
Wilson
Hand of Death Baby Weyers Passes at Four Months
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Weyers died at the home of its grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lane Weyers. Lived four months eleven days. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. M. C. Ruisaard. Remains laid to Porterville cemetery near Leighton. A Friend.
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Dirks Weyers
Lane Weyers
Darling
Earth
M. C. Ruisaard
Porterville
Leighton
Versteeg Child Dies After Illness
Marion Franklin Versteeg, 11, son of Mr and Mrs N Versteeg of this city, died Tuesday January 21 at 10 a m after an appendicitis attack two months earlier. An operation offered hope but gangrene weakened his system. He leaves his father, mother, three brothers and one sister plus many relatives and friends. Funeral was Thursday at home at 10 and at the Reformed Church at 10 30 conducted by Rev S Vander Werf. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Marion Franklin
N. Versteeg
It Reformed Church
Vander Werf
Oakwood
New Road Drag Superintendent Named in Lake Prairie
The Trustees of Lake Prairie Township appoint H P Van Gorp as road drag superintendent. Locals praise his interest in good roads and expect efficient use of dragging funds to improve roads. Van Gorp previously earned praise as the area’s top kicker for road conditions. Albert DeWild made a business trip to Eddyville Tuesday morning.
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Lake Prairie Township
H.P. van Gorp
van Gorp
Albert DeWild
Eddyville
Central College Man Honored by National Zoologists
Professor George Baitzell of Central College received election to the American Society of Zoologists at a Cleveland meeting, a high merit honor. He will also join the Marine Biological Laboratories staff at Woods Hole for summer 1913, reflecting West-to-East recognition for his research prowess.
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Central College
George
Balleellentral College
American Society ‘ of Zoologists
St. Cleveland Ia
Merrit
Iowa
Baitsell
Baitsell Fridey
Marine Biological Laboratories
Woods Hole
Mass
Cape Cod
University of Chicago
Pella
Baitseli
Fremont
Yale University
He E State
Democratic simplicity restored at inaugural in Washington
President-elect Wilson urged replacing the inaugural ball with a popular reception in the Capitol rotunda. He received a telegram from Mr. Bostis assuring compliance with the request and asked the committee to work out details. Wilson stressed the ceremony be simple yet dignified and orderly.
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Wilson
William Corcoran Eustis
Capitol
Washington
Bostis
Surprise Prairie City Birthday Party in Pella
A surprise gathering was held Monday morning in Prairie City to celebrate Mr. Jillis Grandia's 62nd birthday. Attendees from Pella included Mr. and Mrs. Antonia Grandia and others, with guests from Leighton also present. The group brought provisions for a feast, and Mr. Grandia reportedly enjoyed the surprise event.
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Pella
Jillis Grandia
Prairie City
Mr. Grandia
Antonia Grandia
Jacob Grandia
Abram Grandia
Geo. Liter
Leighton
Isaac Nieuwendorp
L. Grandia
Washington papers mock Dutch names in Good Roads meeting report
A clipping from Washington papers mocks Dutch surnames misrendered in a Good Roads meeting story. Names such as Frank Stabenrauch, James Verbey, Paul Schotte, Joe Faassen, Gerrit Waechter, Harry Keables, James Vander Pal, and Louis Bousquet are distorted, highlighting difficulty with Bohemian style local names.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Washington Democrat
J. G. Vander Pal
Washington
Democrat
Oskaloosa Globe
Sta
Frank Stabenrauch
Frank Lentenreuch
James Verbey
James Wibey
Paul Schotte
Paul Schatte
Joe Faassen
Gerrit Waechter
G. Werchter
Harry Keables
Henry Kables
James Vander Pal
James Vanderpall
Louis Bousquet
Louis Baurgeant
Washington Papers
Tigers Tie Ottumwa in Thrilling 31 29 Victory
Pellagra Tigers edge Ottumwa Y with late burst led by George Boyd who scored two midcourt baskets. Van Spanckeren tallied 14 for the visitors amid rough play as Pellal seeks a rematch next Friday at Pella.
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Ottumwa Courier
Tiger Athletic Club
Pellade
Ottumwa Y
Ottumwa
George Boyd
Courier
Warren
Valin
Big van Spanckeren
J. Boyd
Jake Mier
Joe Boyd
van Spanckeren
Tigers
Eigenman
Ren
Fer
Hi” Lester
Lester
Mike Mier
Mier
van Zante
Mike
Slutz
Barnes
Boyd
Pella
Ottumwa Pella Sluts LF
J. Mier
van Zante Lester
Lusenring
Boyd Barnes
R. G. den Adel
M. Mier
G. Boyd
Fleece
Younkin
For Sale 49 Room Residence with Modern Wiring
A large 49 room residence is offered for sale. The property features all modern wiring and services. Strong potential for expansion and high rental yield in a transit friendly district. Details available upon request.
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W. Fisste
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