Fires sweep Pella over a deadly storm week
A week of late summer fires hit Pella as lightning struck several buildings including De Vries jewelry, a Chapel site, Verley blacksmith, and the Geelhoed residence. Firefighters battled blazes through Friday to Monday, saving some goods but the Geelhoed home and contents were entirely lost with mystery surrounding the origin of the blaze.
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Pella
de Vries
John Nollen
L. A. Eysink
M. Kramer
Verley
Peter Bast
Geelhoed
Geeheed
Ibulaib
Fourth of July Celebration in Pella 1906 Aims for Glory
A grand Pella Fourth of July day turned damp after four o'clock as rain fell, spoiling hoped for displays. Missing guests included Madam Mildred from Danville who failed to arrive for a wire glide and orator Lorenzo D. Teter from Knoxville, despite initial plans. Despite setbacks, a strong parade led by George Heeren and a quality baseball game between Baracea class and Oskaloosa negros drew praise. Fireworks closed the evening though rain persisted. The overall event is regarded as a success considering the disappointments.
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Pella
Mildred
Danville
Illinois
Life
Jian
Lorenzo D. Teter
Knoxville
George Heeren
Iowa
Heeren
Baracea
Oskaloosa Negroes
Goedhard
Bloem
Oskaloosa
Mayor Allen Arrested In Masked Stubenrauch Raid
A party of masked policemen arrested Mayor Allen and Frank Stubenrauch at the Stubenrauch drug store. They were driven to the opera house and fined fifty cents each. The raids continued, detaining several prominent locals in a rapid series of fines.
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Stubenrauch
Allen
Frank Stubenrauch
Opera
Death from tetanus after toy gun wound at Newton
Ten year old Harry Baker dies of tetanus believed caused by a wound from a toy gun at Newton. The incident hints at a larger pattern of injuries in the area.
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Harry Baker
Newton
Thia
Spehdenta
A. A
Anak
Ula Vu
Night Telephone Service Needed in Pella
City editor urges immediate action on fire alert options in Pella. Proposes all night telephone service with central alarm or local ward alarm stations. Fire department notes a Monday night blaze where an entire new house burned before crews arrived. estimated cost under $450 for centralized alarm system.
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Pella
Chronicle
Fire Department
Geelhoed
Celebration on College Campus by First Christian Reformed Church
The First Christian Reformed church planned a campus celebration on Wednesday which concluded successfully on the college grounds. Refreshments were plentiful and well received. Mr. H. Kuyper gave a fine July fourth style oration. The young organizers and servers raised at least 875 for their pipe organ fund.
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First
Christian Reformed Church
Van Vark De Bruyn Wedding Planned in Pella
The marriage of Bessie de Bruyn to James Van Vark takes place Thursday at 7:30 PM at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Bos de Bruyn in Pella. The couple will reside near the Van de Kamp property with well known local families wishing them joy.
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Bos de Bruyn
Bessie
James van Vark
Vanderpol
van de Kamp
Pella
Death of Henry Velthuizen in family home
Henry Velthuizen, age eighteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Velthuizen, died at his parents’ home last Thursday. He had been working in the field when a heat near-fatality occurred, followed by a shower. he collapsed and never recovered.
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Henry
William Velthuizen
Republican Township Caucus Sets Cummins Delegates in Iowa
Late Prairie township caucus drawn large attendance as governship fight divides Iowa Republicans. Marion county plans July 11 county convention in Knoxville to choose state delegates. Lake Prairie will send Cummins supporters. ward totals show Cummins leading with 78 to 18 in reported counts.
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Late Prairie Township
Iowa
Marion
Knoxville
Lake Prairie
Cummins
Perkins
Death by Excitement at Sioux City Camp Meeting
Pierce Ratliff, 60, of Oskaloosa Iowa, dropped dead from heart failure at a Holiness camp meeting in Sioux City after declaring he was not long for this world He spoke of wishing he had spent his life in ministry rather than in business Ratliff was a prominent implement dealer with a share in a Sioux City firm His local partner Osman Watland had died just days earlier.
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Sioux City
Pierce Ratliff
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Holiness Caimp
Osman Watland
Matrimonial Licenses Granted Since Last Report
The clerk issued licenses to marry for Jan Tobin 35 and Rosa E Rice 27 and Charles Deitrick 20 and Jennie van der Ploegh 22 and James van Vark 22 and Bessie de Bruyn 20.
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Jan Tobin
Rosa E. Rice
Charles Deitrick
Jennie van der Ploegh
James van Vark
Bessie de Bruyn
Will You Please Send Chronicle to Poole Nebraska
A letter from J. P. Klein, who recently visited Ravenna Nebraska, asks for the Chronicle to be sent to Poole Nebraska R F D No 1. He wishes to keep informed about Pella during his absence.
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J. P. Klein
Ravenna
Nebraska
Poole
Pella
Des Moines Woman Etta Lankelma Dead at 26
Mrs. Etta Lankelma wife of Fred Lankelma died at her parents Des Moines home last Sunday from consumption. She was twenty six and formerly Miss Etta Freeman. She leaves her husband, a late son, and parents. Funeral was held Tuesday at two PM in Des Moines with Pella attendees.
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Des Moines
Etta Lankelma
Fred. Lankelma
Etta Freeman
Pella
D, Stubenrauch
Ed. Wheeler
Geelhoed
Baracca Team Beats Lynnville In Upset On Bowl Field
A Thursday baseball game ended 7 to 3 in favor of the Baraccas over Lynnville. Lynnville was weakened by missing three or four key players and the Baraccas played fast, with younger players showing strong effort. A boost from the sidelines likely aided Baracca’s victory as the crowd saw an improved performance.
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Lynnville
Baracca
Bowl
Baraccas
Pella Sends Five Representatives to Omaha B Y P U Convention
The biennial international B Y P U convention will meet in Omaha from July 12 and at least five representatives from Pella will be present led by Rev. and others.
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Omaha
Tod
Pella
Church Services and Pastors Schedule Across Three Denominations
The notice lists multiple churches and pastors with service times. A LeGrand leads Sunday school at 9 30, morning preaching at 10 45, evening at 7 30, and B Y P U at 8 30. Rev F C Edwards is also noted with 9 30 Sunday school, 10 45 sermon, 12 00 class meeting, 2 30 Junior League, 6 30 Np worth League, and 7 45 evening sermon. Other pastors Rev Mr Fry and Rev S Van der Werf are cited with Dutch language sermons and English evening services.
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Axey
A. LeGrand
F. C. Edwards
Npworth
Mr. Fry
Reasoner
S. van der Werf
Wm. J. van Kersen
C. BE
Pella News Briefs From Many Local Visitors and Notices
A string of visitors and residents are noted in Pella and nearby towns including Miss Pearl Calhoun and Miss Edith Porter with A B Webb and Jonas Liter among those mentioned. Several locals from Des Moines Newton and Albia are listed visiting family and friends. A 25 percent discount on ladies lingerie shirts is advertised. Lost: an open face watch with initials L. W. on back. reward offered.
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Jonas Liter
Valley Junction
Pella
L. W
F. C. Warner
William J Bryan Delivers The White Man Burden Oration
William J Bryan spoke in London focusing on imperial duty in a controversial address that drew attention from the fourth Ye and President Roosevelt as the day’s featured speech.
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William J. Bryan
London
England
Rooseaget
Baie Ac Aw
Bell Clothing House to close at seven p m on weekdays
In July and August the Bell Clothing House will close at seven p m except Saturdays. The item notes Des Moines previously had weak police but now claims the chief of police and mayor that the force is the best and most efficient the state capital has ever had.
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Bell Clothing House
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines League Team Seeks Back-to-Back Western League Pennant
The Des Moines league ball team won the Western League pennant last year and looks likely to repeat. They lead their nearest competitor by about two hundred points as roughly one third of the season has passed.
Pella Politicking Shapes Marion County Convention
Political matters in Pella took an interesting turn as the Marion county republican governorship contest heads to county convention in Knoxville next Wednesday to settle the race.
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Pella
Marion County
Knoxville
Bazaar to aid missions at De Bruyn building
The Martha Association of the Third Reformed Church will hold a bazaar this Saturday in the De Bruyn building. All kinds of fancy work, ice cream and other delicacies will be offered. Proceeds benefit missions. Call for details.
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Martha Association
Third Reformed Church
de Bruyn
Cause of Missions
Dr. Ketman to Speak in Pella for Ladies’ Auxiliary
Dr. T L Ketman of Chicago will deliver an address in Pella on Monday evening July 16 to benefit the Ladies' Auxiliary of the college. His subject will likely be America’s Indebtedness to Molland. He is renowned for engaging lectures and is expected to draw a large audience.
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T. L. Ketman
Chicago
Pella
America
Molland
Inmate Carey Heard By Insanity Commission
A. E. B. Carey, a colored patient at the Inebriate Hospital, appeared before the insanity commission on Monday and was sent to Mt. Pleasant. He came from Buxton. A warrant was issued. Monday evening, for Mrs. Kate van Arkel of Clay township on a charge of insanity.
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A. EB. Carey
Inebriate Hospital
Insanity Commission
Mt. Pleasant
Buxton
Kate van Arkel
Clay Township
Knoxville Express
Notable Iowa Editor Visits The Express
S. Sherman founder of the Bussey Press and the Pella Banner was in town yesterday calling on The Express. He is now with the Register and Leader in Des Moines and is portrayed as an enthusiastic Cummins man who denies being a special emissary or flying squadron.
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S. Sherman
Bussey Press
Pella Banner
Express
Sam
Register
Des Moines
Cummins
Knoxville Express
Citizens Promote Interurban Line Network Across Iowa
Citizens held mass meetings in Iowa City Newton and Lynnville to promote an Interurban rail from Iowa City to Newton with a proposed line through Lynnville. Reports indicate the plan is likely to proceed and suggest Iowa soon will host a network of electric lines as Interurban construction advances.
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Iowa City
Newton
Lynnville
Iowa
Reverend Rule Killed by Chimney Collapse at Home
The Rev. A. H. Rule died at his Hast Des Moines home on Tuesday afternoon when a kitchen chimney collapsed while he removed a small kitchen. He lived thirty minutes after the accident. Rule was well known in Pella and nearby for thirty years of evangelical work, and his death is mourned by a wide circle of friends.
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A. H. Rule
Hast Des Moines
Denaturized alcohol bill prompts plan for Pella distillery
The notice urges establishing a denatured alcohol plant in Pella after the 1907 law takes effect. It argues denatured alcohol cannot be drunk but can power engines and is cheaper than gas or electricity. A $3000 plant could serve a home market for many farm products with currently no buyers.
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United States
Pella
Almanac note hints at a day visit
Fragmentary text shows names Simon Meinard and Albia with plans to spend a day, plus an assisting mention. The garbled lines reference company or people but lack clear events, dates, places, or outcomes.
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Simon
Meinard
Albia
Y Fig
Carne
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