Drowning of Herman Neyenesch Shocks Pella Community
A tragic drowning occurred during a Moore’s dam outing near Woodland California. Herman Neyenesch, 20, with friends Marinus and John Van Zee, attempted a swim. Neyenesch disappeared beneath the water while the others were rescued. The body was recovered later by a local resident after unsuccessful rescue attempts, with funeral plans pending in Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Neyenesoh
Herman
Marenus van Zee
Canada
California
Oregon
Portland
Woodland
Herman Neuenesch
Petra
Council
Blults
Dakota
Pella
A. N. Kuyper
Lona
John
M. van Zee
Moore’s Dam
Herman Neyenesch
John van Zee
Marinus van Zee
Pella, Towa
Derrick van’ Zee
Moore's Dam
Sarah van Zee
Rumsey
Cache Creek
Neyeneseh
Boyleh
Neyenesch
Louis
Neuenesch
Changes In Webster School Building
Workmen undertake extensive renovations at Webster street public school. The east half of the upper story will become a single large room for assembly and study, while the northwest room is divided into two recitation rooms. Five basement rooms join to form a kindergarten area, with two new basement windows and improved sanitation. The janitor’s living quarters are removed as new space and dirt are moved to the block’s south corner. Upon completion the property will look very different and better serve the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Street
Lincoln School
Howell
Death of John D Meekma in Whitebreast area obituary
John D Meekma, an elderly resident of the Whitebreast neighborhood, died last week from stomach cancer after a six month illness. The funeral was held at his home at eleven o clock on Wednesday, conducted by the Rev de Haas, with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Meekma
Whitebreast
de Haas
Oakland Cemetery
Street Commissioner Leads Workers on Washington Street Project
A street commissioner directs several teams carrying out improvements on Washington Street outside the bunk, overseeing diligent work and progress in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
State Railway Commission OKs condemnation of Huber land
The State Railway Commission, which met in Des Moines last week to study action on the new depot site at Main Street, returned Thursday and signed a certificate authorizing condemnation of the Huber land involved.
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State Railway Commission
Main St
Des Moines
Weather dampens wheat harvest and mixed crop outlook
Weather continues to hinder harvest in river bottom and low land areas as wheat cradling becomes impracticable and machines slide without cutting on firm ground. Corn stands vary due to rains with uneven planting. overall belt prospects look good, markets stable, and business activity remains brisk despite recent labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
Bradstreet
Oskaloosa Chautauqua Brings Noted Speakers Here
The Oskaloosa Chautauqua opens with visitors from the city attending tomorrow and Saturday. William Jennings Bryan will lecture Saturday afternoon, Richard P. Hobson will speak early next week, and Sam Jones is slated for Thursday afternoon. Many locals plan to attend, hoping to hear these famed figures.
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William Jennings Bryan
Richard P. Hobson
Merrimac
Sam Jones
Deacon Glenn of Chariton Dies After Illness
Chariton mourns the death of Deacon Glenn a longtime citizen and pioneer wagon maker. He suffered from diabetes and died at his home after years of illness leaving a widow and daughter. The estate includes a life insurance payout of five thousand dollars to Central University, reflecting his support for the college.
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Deacon Glenn
Chariton
Chariton Dispatch
Glenn
Central University
Circus Arrives In Pella In Early Morning Parade
The Campbell Bros show reached Pella in the early hours and set up a dense ring of tents on the northeast campus area near the depot. By 10 30 the procession formed and began the march toward town from the east, drawing curious crowds of all ages.
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Pella
Campbell Bros
Franklin
Earl Hubbard
Finarty
Circus Review Praises Showmanlike Performance and Manners
The writer notes three brass bands and a steam calliope filling the air with music at a southeast parading venue. The animals were few but high quality, and the main tent act impressed with trapeze and tumblers while Japanese acrobats delivered surprising feats. The review commends absence of gambling and vulgarity and calls for more attractions of this quality to raise public opinion.
Des Moines College Move Ties Waterloo Deal
Des Moines Daily News reports the Des Moines College will move to Waterloo next year due to high indebtedness and interest costs. Trustees sought a 55000 city bonus, with Waterloo offering 100000 excluding a site, signaling likely consolidation with Central University would have strengthened growth prospects for that institution.
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Des Moines Daily News
Des Moines College
Waterloo
Commercial Club
Central
Central University
Classis of Pella Approves De Pree Ordination
A special meeting of the Classis of Pella was held at the First Reformed church chapel to examine Tl. P. De Pree for ordination after he accepted Bethel church as pastor. Examinations in all branches were sustained and ordination is set for Wednesday July 26 1905. Revs Grays and Flikkema, who accepted other calls, are dismissed to Classis Iowa and Rochester respectively.
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Pella
First Reformed Church
Tl. P. de Pree
Bethel Church
W. S. Grays
Bethany Church
G. Flikkema
Muscatine
Classis
Iowa
Rochester
Public Land Sale of Roorda Heirs in Iowa 1905
Public sale set for Monday July 31 1905 at 2pm in Pella Iowa to offer eighti acres in Marion county and half of a Mahaska county tract from the heirs of Isaac E Roorda deceased. Parcels offered in two pieces east and west halves cash terms one tenth down with additional details at J H Stubenrauch office.
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J. H. Stubenrauch
Pella
Iowa
Isaac E. Roorda
Marion County
Towa
Mahaska County
J. HH. Stubenrauch
Knoxville Inebriate Asylum taps new chief
O H Wilhite of Cherokee appointed as superintendent of the Knox ville Inebriate asylum. He currently serves as assistant superintendent at the Cherokee hospital for the insane. A Missouri native born in 1871.
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O. H. Wilhite
Knoxville
Hospital For
Cherokee
Faassen Family Heads to Holland Michigan
Mr and Mrs J A Faassen and their two sons departed last Thursday for Holland Michigan where they will reside.
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J. A.faassen
Holland
Michigan
Vial
Tad
Post Office Change for Stamps in Outside Boxes
Post master Keables reports trouble from patrons not dropping proper postage for unstamped letters in outside boxes. Some leave letters without stamps and others add two pennies, making it hard to match postage. He suggests enclosing the exact postage in a slip with the intended address to ensure proper delivery.
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Keables
Sunday church services and programs listed
Notices list weekly Sunday services for Fourth Reformed Second Reformed and Methodist churches with times morning 9:00 or 10:30 and afternoon 1:30 or 7:45, subjects including Inheritance of the Poor, Leaving Home, Christians the Light of the World, The Message of the Flowers, The Reward of Perseverance in Prayer, plus YMCA and Loyal Temperance Legion events. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lewis
Fourth Reformed Church
Tf. H. Dykhuizen
Second Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
The
Loyal Temperance Legion
Normal in Session at Marion County Institute
The Marion County normal convened Monday in the high school with strong attendance. Enrollment reached 141 by evening, the highest first day total on record, with Supt. Lucas directing the program assisted by Supt. Dick Red Oak Supt. Richards Knoxville Supt. Farmer Pella and Prof. Solomon Oskaloosa. Teachers from Pella listed include Henrietta Gaass Katie Boland Elizabeth Gezel Minerva Pugh G Hackert Edith Cummings Maggie van Zee Cora Hoogenakker Leona Van der Linden Minnie Gaass Margaret Van der Linden Leona Reuvers Edna Verheul Harvey Emma Gilchrist Johanna van der Kieft Margaret Fenema and Bess Van Gorp Otley.
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Normal Institute
Marion County
Lucas
G.S. Dick
Red Oak
S. G. Richards
Knoxville
W. ©. Farmer
Pella
Lucky Mistake Aids Early Newspaper Circulation War
James Gordon Bennett of the Herald and Robert Bonner of the Ledger clashed in a circulation drive. Bonner tried advertising with a puzzling eight word message reading Read Mrs. South this new atory in the Ledger, a misstep that drew attention and shaped the era's ad strategies.
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James Gordon Bennett
The
Herald
Robert Bonner
New York Ledger
Mrs. South
Atory
Ledger's Page Ad Change Sparks Big Newspaper Boost
Handwriting flaws led to a bold one page advertisement in the Herald office. Bonner could not cover the bill but the page drew orders, exhausting the Ledger edition and prompting a second print run. The ad success turned Bonner into a steadfast believer in advertising.
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the Herald Office
Bonner
Herald Office
Old Trick Urgent Union Proposal Between Knoxville Churches
Members of the Christian church in Knoxville urge the Church of Christ to unite under one name with the same pastor. They publish a long resolution in the local papers asserting the plan. The Church of Christ has not replied and the idea is not viewed with much enthusiasm.
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Church
Knoxville
Church of Christ
Consolidated Church
Christian Church
Carl C. Jones
Alaska
Arctic
Portland
Jones
Philippines
Carl
Albia Chautauqua faces deficit and August plan
Weather and events shape county notes from Albia. The chautauqua ran a deficit near 400 with plans to hold another assembly in August 1906. District court adjourned for the term after attending probate matters, and County Attorney Lyon returned home to begin housekeeping.
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Kearney
Nebraska
Vella
Webster
Des Moines Baptist College
Inebriate Asylum
Post Office
First Baptist
Henrietta Gaass
Katie Boland
Elizabeth Gezel
Minerva Pugh
Johanna van der Kieft
Margaret Fenema
Otley
Bess van Gorp
County Seat News
Lyon
Stotts
West Robinson Street
Journal
Grace Rhynsburger
Jas. W. Wolf
W. S. McCormack
Tude
J. L. McCormack
M. R. Hoover
McCormack
St. Paul
Globe
J. J. Hill
Q Railroad Company
Weir City
Bussey
Samuel Staats
Indiana Township
Marysville
Marysvillians
Keara
Cedar Creek Bridge
Hy” Kuyper
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